JULIE POV
By the time I reached the aisle, Elmo stopped singing. I turned my attention towards him only to see his eyes glistening from the tears he's preventing to cascade.
"Be happy."
He mouthed giving me a sad smile. He then walked out at the venue making my heartache. For the past 3 months, Moe is with me preparing for this big event. He's still thoughtful making me feel loved which I didn't experience from Gray for a while now because he's too busy on his business.
The sudden shiver when he touched me, the heartbeat whenever he smiles and an outburst whenever a woman flirts with him is still there. He still has the effect on me that I never feel with Gray whenever I'm around him. We're just happy together but there are no butterflies in my stomach unlike with Elmo. For these reasons, I came to the realization that I still love him.
I've never been confused my whole life until now. If I chose Elmo, it would be chaotic because Gray is one of the top businessmen in the world and our family is business partners. My parents will surely disown me if I run away but if I chose to marry Gray, I will forever be chained to the guy I didn't even love.
I snapped out of my trance when Gray holds my hand and smiles at me. I forced a smile not wanting him to hint about what I'm feeling right now.
"We are all gathered here today..."
The priest started as the people went to sit properly. Maqui caught my eye giving me a follow-me-or-you'll-regret-it look. I talked to her about it last night and she gave me a whole speech about following my heart.
I took a deep breath and turned my attention to the priest speaking but my mind is somewhere else. It is on a certain guy who's leaving now. Oh shit! Why did I just remember it now? She's going back to US after this wedding and I will never see him again. Shit! Shit! This can't be. Just the thought of not seeing him again and being with other women is crashing my whole sanity.
I glanced at Maqui who's watching me blankly because she knew I am an idiot for not following her advice.
"Julie?"
Gray tapped my hand earning my attention. He gestured his head on the priest signaling that I should listen.
"Again Ms. Lianne, Do you pledge to share your lives openly with him, and to speak the truth in love? Do you promise to honor and tenderly care, cherish and encourage him through sorrows and joys, hardships and triumphs for all the days of your lives?"
As he spoke, all that's playing in my head is my future with Elmo making me sure of the thing that I want.
Everyone is silent waiting for my answer. I looked on my parents' side and saw how their forehead creased and brows furrowed as they waited for my answer.
I heave a deep sigh and face Gray who has the same expression as my parents.
"I'm sorry, Gray."
I lifted my dress and ran towards the exit not minding the murmurs I'm hearing. I hid my face from the camera flashes as I ran for my future.
I'm coming, Moe. Wait for me.
"Wait."
Maqui said after stopping the car in front of me. She already planned this last night and I'm thankful that she did.
She hopped out of the car and walked towards me pushing the zipper of my dress down. I am wearing a bodysuit inside. So it's fine.
Before they even caught me, my dear bestfriend drove off quickly. I looked back seeing Gray with a pained expression.
