Clicking through the pictures of our graduation, I couldn't help smiling at the memories that found their way into my mind. We had achieved what we dreamt of since day one of joining campus. I was so proud of my friends, so proud of us.
Aurelia was always the party girl. She was fierce,energetic and always went for what she wanted. Trust me if she wanted your man she could have him. I couldn't help admiring her personality. Nothing shook her no matter how big the problem was.She was living her dream as a wedding planner, bringing to life the fantasies of many couples that dreamt of the best weddings. Her blue eyes always stood out always gleaming anytime she had something interesting going on. Boys? No. I guess she was a hit and run type of girl. Too bad she didn't believe in love. The love she always brought to light with her awesome wedding designs.
Eileen was like the brain of the group. She always kept us on toes and gave us scolds anytime our minds left us. She had very wild dreams, to change the world, change people's perceptions to it. That's why she became a lawyer. One could easily fall in love with how swiftly she argued out her cases. Always having the answers to every question. She was the redhead of the group. With sharp eyes that never failed to maintain eye contact.
Carol the song bird. She was slowly turning into a celebrity and we couldn't wait to go to concerts and wear matching T-shirts. I really admired celebrity life. It seemed so fabulous. Except when you have a scandal. Then you regret even having an instagram account. But my girl got this. Carol had the body of a goddess. I doubt if that waist was even twenty inches. Like come on. Speak of hourglass figure,that was her.
Then there's me, journalist and a dreamer. Life was always a book to me. We just had to pass through the chapters till the end. Novels took me to another world of fantasy that I never wanted to wake up from. It felt good. I'd picture characters in mind and the story would come to life. I was on a short break and I really missed my friends. If only we could get back together even for a week. That would be a relief.
'Hey. I don't want to sound like I miss you guys but I need a break. If I work one more minute my head will explode. We should get together soon', mail sent. Proud me. I did not want them to think I missed them that much. But clearly I did.
"Hey you.", Aurelia gleamed.
Carol and Eileen popped up too on my laptop screen. Thanks to facetime, we always saw each other's annoying faces giving updates of our lives. Everyone looked okay except for Carol.
"What's that on your nose? " I asked her concernedly.
"I fell from the Eiffel Tower. " She shot back sending ripples of laughter across everyone. "Anyway it's just a small fracture. I bumped into the door while watching a horror movie.No one to hold me apparently. " She added feeling sorry for herself.
She was just from a breakup. I actually supported it. She was too good for him. He did not see her worth and she was better of without him. Not that she was going to die.
"Hey. Don't feel sorry. You deserve better. Actually I have something that will take your mind off it for a moment. My cousin is getting married in Hawaii and she asked me to plan and attend it. I'd like you guys to come with me. " Aurelia beamed.
Bikinis, coconut, cute boys and the ocean. Why not. I was so in. I could get a chance to see them too. We all agreed to the awesome suggestion.After updating us on the dates, we embarked on packing.
The ocean breeze was soothing as we walked along the shore sipping on our drinks.
"Hey there's my cousin" Aurelia shouted running across the beach to a lady and man who were at the restaurant. We followed suit to meet the young couple. I noticed Eileen's awkward reaction when she shook the groom's hand. I ignored it thinking I was just being paranoid.
"Is everything okay? " I asked her later on.
"We had a thing with Josh."She said shrugging.
"Josh the groom? " I looked shocked.
"Yeah. He's the same guy I've been talking to and building high hopes on.I can't believe he's getting married. I feel so wasted. " She said almost tearful. "Actually the worst part is that I'm pregnant for him"
"What?Eileen come on. What happened to our code?" I was so confused about the turn of events.
"I thought he was the one.I can't believe I was so stupid. " This time a tear fell.
We broke the news to Carol. I was afraid to tell Aurelia because she had high hopes on this wedding. I couldn't just crush her happiness like that. But she will know about it in due time. She was too busy with the wedding preparations, cake, flowers, tents, it was just too much. I felt a pang of hatred each time I saw Josh. How could he play with people's feelings like that? Who did he think he was?
"I want the coconut bra." Aurelia said joyfully as we passed a store. Did those even exist. Well yeah, so they do, we got one each and the pretty much felt comfortable. The bachelorette party was tonight and we promised to break the news to Aurelia and her cousin. This was after much convincing from Eileen. It was better to get it over with.
The look on Aurelia's face was pale.
"You mean my cousin is getting married to such a guy? Tracey we have to call this off. Or at least interrogate him. He has some explaining to do. " She was so furious.
Josh actually agreed that he cheated on Tracey. The wedding was tomorrow and invitations had already been sent. This couldn't be happening. What about Eileen's pregnancy.
"We will just call of the wedding. I can't do this anymore. "Tracey said amid tears ignoring Josh's pleading.
I wished everything could turn out okay.I hated such atmospheres.It meant our holiday had come to an end, there was no wedding, Tracey was shuttered, Eileen was pregnant, Josh already left the place, stupid man, and Aurelia didn't manage to do her job. She had been so excited for this. It was going to be the best wedding she'd planned because it was special and now there was none.
As we boarded the plane, we held each others hands and promised Eileen we would be there for her. This would pass and everything would get back to normal. We got this.
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