* Ellipse 3 weeks *
Today is the day before the big wedding. I'm excited about being tomorrow. Tonight I'm going to sleep with Kirstie while Brad is going to sleep with James and the guys.
During this 3 weeks, I just took time with Brad, we did all kinds of activities like going biking or going for a walk in the forest. It brought us together a lot and everything is fine. I'm really happy right now, everything is getting back to normal. We just had a little bickering the day after James' bachelor party. They had gone to a club and Brad had agreed to dance with a girl. Obviously it was on the social networks and I was jealous. But everything is back to normal
Other than that, I get along very well with Brad's family, especially with his sister, with who I've get out several times to have a drink and chat
We haven't seen the guys since 3 weeks but we made a lot of video calls, we could stay on the phone for 3 hours talking and laughing.
Anyway, it's 3pm already and I'm going to have to separate from my boyfriend soon.
"Brad can you come please? I asked
- What's wrong? He asked me when I got out of the bathroom
- I have a gift for you.
- Seriously? What is it ? He told me with sparkling eyes
- Don't expect anything extraordinary. I laughed as I pulled out a fake red rose from behind my back. It's to put it in your jacket pocket tomorrow. It gives you a clue about my dress. I said winking at him
- Are we going to be a matching couple? He mocked gently
- Don't make fun of me, it's cute. I said sulking
- Oooooh stop sulking you know I love to match you. He told me seriously. Even if it's completely awkward. He added laughing as I hit him behind the head
- We're going almost to the same place, will you drop me off? At least we will be together a little more. I don't want to leave you ... I said hugging him
- Yes, I'll drop you off. I don't want to leave you either, but you really have to let go of me because I'm going to be late with the guys. He added with a smile
- You don't want more of my hugs?
- Of course yes ! But do you know how James is when we are late? Do you want me to die?
- Ok, let's go. I said by letting go of him"
He kissed me lightly and we set off to join the guys. We talked about trivial things on the way before he kissed me and dropped me off at the hotel where I was going to sleep with Kirstie
" - See you tomorrow love. I can't wait to see you in your dress, you're going to be beautiful
- Kisses, I will miss you! I replied by leaving "
I entered the hotel and joined the blonde
" - Hi, how are you ? She asked me
- Good and you ?
- Very stressed but it's okay »
We discovered our room which was very spacious and there was even a space with a dressing table.
The evening was quick, we went to eat at the restaurant and we went to bed very early to be in shape the next day.
It was the big day, James and Kirstie were going to get married. We woke up early enough to have plenty of time to prepare. Before starting everything, we checked that the dresses were ready, well ironed, that we had not forgotten the shoes, the jewelry.
Around 10am, the hairdresser and makeup artist arrived. She first curled my dark hair for an hour before tackling Kirstie's hair. It took her a good 2 hours but in the end, the blonde ended up with a sublime hairstyle made with braids. We nibbled on a sandwich before the makeup artist took care of us
"What kind of makeup do you want?
- Oh, something quite sober and natural. We answered "
She finished putting on my makeup on me and honestly I thought I was beautiful, I was very happy. Then she finished preparing Kirstie.
"- You are really sublime Kirst, it almost makes me want to get married. I laughed
- Maybe one day with Brad. She teased me
- Oh we are far from it. I winked at her. Well you have half an hour left to put on your dress and your shoes, we're on time
- Are you coming to help me? I would need you to put it on me "
I walked over to help her get into her dress, tightened at the back with strings . So I tightened her bustier so that it stays in place. Once finished I went to put on my red dress.
We were both ready on time. I put on my black pumps and helped her with her dress to go in the limousine. She would be alone up to the church while I was gonna waiting for her there.
"- Don't stress too much, see you in church. I told her by closing the car door "
As for me, I got into another car which took me directly to the place of the ceremony.
I arrived a few minutes later. Not everyone had entered the church yet. I saw James talking, so I decided to go see him
" - Hey how are you ? Not too stalking?
- Mia! I'm glad to see you, I've been in a panic for a while ago ... Is she okay? She's coming, huh?
- Calm down, she's fine and don't worry she won't leave you in front of the altar. She loves You. I hugged him
- You are beautiful by the way. He told me
- Thanks James! I smiled before two hands delicately come to rest on my eyes.
- Who is it? I recognized my boyfriend's voice. I turned around and jumped into his arms
- Brad! He put me on the ground and looked at me from top to bottom.
- You know that I cannot resist you when you wear a red dress... You are beautiful love. He said kissing me
- Thank you ! It must be said that you are really beautiful too. He had a magnificent black suit with the red rose that I had given him in his jacket pocket. His hair was styled but still a little messy and he had put on his glasses
- I love you ! Okay, the ceremony is going to start. I have to go with James and the guys. See you inside. He gave me a kiss and left for the church where everyone was already installed "
Kirstie's limousine arrived a few seconds later and I helped her out.
" - Are you ready ? I asked her
- More than ever "
I entered the church followed by Kirstie in her beautiful wedding dress. I crossed the aisle before arriving at the altar. Kirstie stood in front of James, he had tears in his eyes. I was next to her. I looked up at Brad who was across from me, next to James. He was adorable with his smirk and his bow tie, he stared at James and Kirstie with sparkling eyes. He finally put his eyes on me and smiled at me.
I decided to take a look at the crowd that was seated. My eyes were scanning the pews of the church when they stopped on someone I recognized directly. My legs became weak and I had to catch up with an iron bar that was next to me so as not to fall. Everyone was looking at me and I apologized before getting back on my feet. Brad stared at me, worried. So I gave him a half smile to reassure him.
The ceremony was wonderful apart from the little incident I caused. James and Kirstie said yes and all the guests applaused . It was very moving, I was even surprised to see Brad with wet eyes. You could see how happy and loving James and Kirstie were and I couldn't help but think of a future like this for Bradley and me. Regarding the person I saw in the guests, I have not rested my eyes on him since I met his gaze earlier
When I left the church I was joined by my boyfriend. We chatted for a few seconds before the guys joined us to chat
"- Congratulations, the ceremony was magnificent! I took them in my arms
- Thank you, I'm relieved that she said yes. James said teasing his wife
- Mia, how are you? Why did you almost fall? Haven't you eaten enough? Asked Kirstie
- Oh no, I just saw someone in the church that I would have preferred not to see ...
- Who is it ? Asked me Brad
- My ex, Lucas
- Your ex who cheated on you? But what is he doing there? Brad asked me, clenching his fists
- I dunno...
- What's his name ? Asked me James
- Smith, Lucas Smith
- I haven't invited any Lucas Smith. He said. Kirstie?
- I don't think that ... Oh, yes! He's my cousin's boyfriend, she asked me to invite him! I'm sorry Mia, I didn't know it... she said to me
- It's okay, everything is fine. I'm just going to avoid him tonight. In any case, your marriage was really touching. I said changing the subject
- Thank you very much. We have to go doing a little photo shoot before joining everyone in the room so we'll leave you. See you soon. They waved to us and left
- Are you coming Mia? I have my car I take you to the room. Said Brad, holding out his hand to me "
I took it and we went to his car, we apparently had a ten minute drive to the room
"Mia? Said Brad as he drove
- Yes ?
- Do you still have feelings for your ex?
- Oh ... You know I stopped having feelings for him the second I saw him in bed with another. But it still does me something to know that he is there ... I confessed
- I see ... He said softly
- Don't worry, I only love you and there is no reason for that to change you know? .You are so much better than Lucas, I would never go back with him. I reassured him
- Are you going to talk to him?
- No. But I wouldn't necessarily reject him if he comes to start a conversation
- I think you need to have a conversation with him to move on. You still have far too many unanswered questions. He told me
- Maybe you're right.
- I'm always right. He laughed »
We arrived at the reception hall where everyone was already there. We looked for the table assigned to us before finding it at the back. There were Tris, Con and his girlfriend, Joe and his girlfriend, Brad and me. Poor Tristan, he was only with couples. James and Kirstie were at the next table with their close family. Speaking of them, they quickly arrived in the room. Everyone applauded and they came to sit at their table to start the meal.
Everyone started to eat and it was then that my phone vibrated. A chill ran down my spine when I saw that the number was unknown: "Did you think you got rid of me?" Unfortunately I come back with bad news. How about watching your dear Brad's sms conversations. I thought I saw the name Lauren in his most recent conversations. " Seriously? It has been a month since I have received more anonymous messages and is now that he decides to come back? And already why would Brad still talk to Lauren? I have to be sure.
"Brad? We're not hiding anything right?
- Obviously why?
- Are you still in touch with Lauren?
- N ... No why? He was definitely hiding something
- In that case, I can see your phone, right?
- I don't understand why you should see my phone. He said panicked
- I thought you had nothing to hide. I took his phone
- Mia please don't do that ... He begged me "
I unlocked his phone and went to the messages, the first name I saw was that of his ex. I went on the conversation and read the last message sent by Brad because all the others were deleted: "Stop! Save that for yourself Lauren. If Mia learns it, she will hate me, I lied to her ... ".
"Is that a fucking joke Bradley? I said dryly
- Mia I-
- What? Did you cheat on me? At least you could have had the balls to tell me
- But I-
- Shut up, I don't even want to hear you anymore, you are no better than the others. I said tears in my eyes while the others were spectators of this
- But I swear to you that-
- Don't swear. I no longer believe you, you disgust me ...
- Brad ... we told you to tell her ... added Con
- Did you know all three ?!
- Yes, but-
- I thought you were my friends! I was crying now
- We're your friends. Said James gently, putting a hand behind my back
- No ... I said whispering. You're nothing now. I left the room to go get some fresh air "
When I got outside I cried as much as I could. So Brad had cheated on me? The unknown had won and on top of that my friends had lied to me. I had lost everything again in the space of a few minutes. Since when was he lying to me? I thought everything was fine between us ... How silly I was having the space of an instant thinking about marriage to him.
After a few moments, I heard the door to the room open
"- It's been a while Mia. This voice, not him ...
- Lucas...
- It doesn't seem okay in your life. And I thought it was the love between you and the starlet. He leaned on the wall in front of me
- Don't allow yourself to judge my couple. You two are assholes.
- You joking I am much better than him. In addition I am more beautiful. He saw my murderous look and was silent. In any case, it never succeeded you to have boyfriends. He said a touch of irony in his voice
- If that's to tell me that, you can go back inside.
- Yeah sorry. I just didn't know how to start a conversation
- Not like that.
- Look, I know you don't care anymore, but I wanted to apologize for what I did to you. I should have left you before.
- It's in the past now. I moved on to something else and so did you. I said
- Would you accept a goodbye hug? To end it all.
- We'll say yes ... I said hesitantly and he came over to hug me. But hardly had he let go of me when I heard
- Mia! Lucas yelled and pushed me. "
I had the time to see him take a glass bottle on his head which made him fall unconscious while I yelled his name. A hooded man approached me at full speed and pulled me by the wrist with all his might to get me into a van. I struggled as best I could but nothing helped. I took a violent blow in the head and it was the black hole.