Rehearsal Dinner
Cassandra
“You shouldn’t have told her about us.” I said for what felt like the hundredth
time.
“It was the right thing to do.” He replied for the hundredth time. I pressed my lips
and looked away from him. I heard him blow out a frustrated breath, but he didn’t
say anything.
After the little revelation, I had done some last minute checks and left the hotel
with Salvatore while Marcie stayed behind.
My phone started ringing. I quickly fished it out of my purse and pressed the call
button.
“Hello?”
“Cass, where are you?” answered an irate Naina from the other end.
“On my way, why?” I asked, clearly amused. Naina had volunteered to go
shopping with Martina so that Salvatore and I could have some ‘us’ time.
“I swear I’m just a second away from strangling her, consequences be damned!”
She gritted out. I could almost see her pulling her hairs out in frustration. I smiled
but held my laugh.
“Alright, have some control. I’ll be there in a few.”
“Hurry up, or I’ll not be responsible for my actions.” She said.
“Yes, ma’am.” I teased her as I snapped my phone shut.
“Naina?” Salvatore asked with a small smile. I schooled my expression for I was
still angry with him.
“Yeah.” I said shortly. I think I heard something like a growl but I refused to look
in his direction. The rest of the drive was silent.
“Oh, my baby’s looking so good!” Martina gushed. Marcie rolled her eyes but I
saw the unmistakable pride in her eyes. I looked away, the feeling of loneliness
slowly creeping back.
I wish you were here, mom. I thought, fingering her necklace that now graced my
neck.
“Well, I’m going to dress up now.” Martina said as she rushed past us. I rolled my
eyes. I wanted to say that there was a few hours before the rehearsal dinner started,
but wisely kept my mouth shut. Instead, I turned to Marcie, fixing her hairs.
“So, you and Salvatore?” Marcie said, or rather sneered, breaking the peaceful
silence.
“Yeah.” I answered vaguely, not wanting her butting in my business again.
“Well, you move fast.” She said off-handedly, but I sensed the smugness in her
voice.
“You’re the one to talk.” I shot back, restraining myself from hitting her, hard.
“And what’s that supposed to mean?” she screeched.
“Do I need to remind you that it took you mere few days to move on your
boyfriend? Oh, and not to mention get engaged to my boyfriend?” I gave a sharp tug
at her hair, she winced.
“I thought you loved him?’ she shot back. I raised my eyebrows at her.
“Really? I mean it’s your fiancé that we’re talking about here.” I narrowed my
eyes at her. I knew damn well that they didn’t love each other, but now, my
suspicions were conformed. I felt Marcie stiffen.
“Yeah, I mean, uh, he’s mine, so uh… you know, there’s no threat of you taking
him, uh, from me.” she stuttered. Marcie stutters only when she’s caught off guard.
My brain was still working overtime but I kept my face passive so as not to give
anything away. Last thing I wanted was Marcie knowing that I was onto her. This
would make her more careful.
“I was never a threat. I mean I thought I loved him but after the breakup, I
realized that it was just an infatuation. I’m rather glad that I broke up with him.” I
said with a smile as Marcie gasped in surprise. “Otherwise, I would’ve never met a
guy like Salvatore.” I said in a dreamy voice, rubbing it in her face. Her surprise
turned into fury as she seethed at me. “All done!” I said with fake enthusiasm as I
gave her a little pat on the head and hurried away before she had a chance to open
her mouth.
“You look stunning.” Salvatore murmured in my ear as his hand encircled my
waist, my back pressing to his chest.
“Thanks.” I smiled despite myself.
“Are you feeling alright?” he asked, concern evident in his voice. We had been
apart for most of the day. I was rather surprised for I had thought that Salvatore
would keep me attached to the hip.
“Perfectly fine.” Pleased by my answer, he placed feather-light kisses on my bare
shoulder. I shivered as a sudden wave of desire crashed through me. “Salvatore…” I
said in a breathy voice.
“Hmm?” he hummed as he continued kissing my shoulder, moving onto my neck.
“Someone will see us.” I murmured, but at the back of my mind I knew I couldn’t
care less about anyone else. But when I heard footsteps approaching, I squirmed.
“Salvatore, let go.” He grudgingly let go of me, but kept a hand around my waist.
“Let’s go, Madame.” He whispered in my ear.
“Let’s.” I whispered back and let him steer me towards the ballroom which was
bustling with festivities.
“Hey.” Jeremy said as he came to stand by me.
“Hi.” I said as I awkwardly shifted from one foot to another. Salvatore had gone to
chat with some of his colleagues while I went to get some juice for me.
“You look beautiful.” He said, looking me straight in the eye.
“Thanks.” I said briskly, not returning the compliment.
“I heard about your new boyfriend.” He stated. I kept my mouth shut, in no mood
to explain further. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw him shake his head in defeat.
“Why?” he asked mildly, but I detected an undertone of possessiveness. I bristled in
anger.
“None of your business.” I gritted out. before he could say anything else, I
stormed away. Walking blindly, I collided with something hard. Hand snaked onto
my waist to steady me, recognizing him instantly, I embraced him.
“What happened, sweetheart?” Salvatore asked in low tone. I shook my head, not
wanting to spoil the moment. I lifted my head to meet his eyes.
“Dance with me.” I whispered. Without another word, he swept me onto the dance
floor. Wrapped in our own personal bubble, we danced all night long.
In perfect harmony.
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