I headed for my ride and sighted Sean flirting with a lady from afar.
I moved closer to them and Sean dismissed the lady immediately he noticed me.
“I felt bad for the fragile girl already”I rolled my eyes and he rubbed his temple.
“Raq… just.. uhm.. get in”he stuttered nervously.
“You can’t keep deceiving the girls you know, I’m looking forward to the day a girl will also tamper with your heart and run away at least you will get to taste what heart break feels like”I said as I opened the door and got in the backseat.
“I can’t fall in love with any girl”he scowled as he entered the driver’s seat and starts the engine.
I scoffed and shook my head.
“Deceive yourself all you want”
He drove out of the school and i whined down the glass and stared outside the window.
After what seems like forever, we arrived home.
I got down and walked inside the house.
I climbed the stairs, headed to my room.
My phone rang immediately I entered and I paused to check the caller ID.
Oh!
It’s Beatrice.
I picked it up.
“Wassup”I said into the phone as I dropped my school bag on the table.
“I’m good, so.. you kinda skip my mind, I totally forgot about texting you my wedding invitation”she said and I sat on the bed and sighed.
“It also skipped my mind but it’s fine, are you sending it now?”I asked.
“I don’t think that will be necessary, tomorrow is D – day”she expounded and my eyes beamed.
“Tommorow?”I questioned and she hummed a reply.
“Look, I know this is coming a bit late and if you say you are not gonna make it, I won’t be annoyed cause I totally messed it up”she said and I loosed up my hair and shut my eyes.
Should I go?
Of course, Beatrice is more than a friend to me so it won’t be nice to skip her wedding.
“I’ll be coming, just text me the location”I replied and she squealed.
“Thanks..”with that said, she dropped the call.
Gosh!
Tommorow?
I stared at the blank screen before dropping my phone on the bed.
I stood up and sauntered to the bathroom.
I opened the faucet and placed my hand under the rushing water.
I washed my hands and my face before closing the tap.
I walked back to the room and undressed.
I got dress in my pink short and white singlet and packed my hair up in a ponytail.
My gaze went to my phone and I found the screen blinking.
I moved to it and picked it up.
It was a message from Beatrice.
I clicked on it..
*Ju bian hall. Programme start by 10pm*the message reads.
Ju bian hall?
Isn’t that the place owned by a Chinese man?
Hmm..
I heard it is very spacious and nice.
I headed downstairs for lunch.
The front door opened and Mirabel walked in, his headphones on.
He wasn’t vibrant as his usual self today, he looks moody.
He walked past me not sparing me a glance.
I wanted to pull him back but I shook my mind off it.
I should give him some space, maybe that’s all he needed right now.
I moved to the dining area and pulled out a chair then sat down.
The table is already set so I just dished my food out.
I munched on it as my mind kept drifting to Beatrice wedding.
Hm
Tommorow?…
Which cloth will I even wear?
Should I go shopping?
Though I still have some new cloth in my wardrobe that I’ve worn just once.
But I don’t feel like wearing it.
I’ll just go for shopping.
I stood up after I finished my food and left the plate for the maids.
I climbed the stairs up to Mirabel’s room.
I knocked on his door but he didn’t respond.
I sighed dejectedly and knocked again.
He didn’t respond so I just pushed his door opened.
I walked in and found him on his bed, his eyes were opened and staring up at the ceiling.
Okay, what the hell.
“Mirabel, are you okay?”I asked softly as I moved closer to him.
He looked at me and turned on the bed.
And why I’m I just realizing that my brother is cute?.
He will surely be an heart popper when he grown up, just like styopa.
I sat down beside him and placed my hand on his.
“What’s going on?, are you okay?”I asked again.
He muffled a cry on his pillow and I rub his back gently.
“She said I’m a monster because I didn’t lend her my pen, she called me a monster”he cried out.
I scoffed inwardly and practically rolled my eyes.
What the…
My inner mind hissed.
Kids and their petty problem.
“Ew, who called you that?”i said as i pulled him closer in a way his head was placed on my thigh.
“It’s savvy, she called me a monster”he sobbed.
I almost laugh at his funny expression but seriously, he looks really cute right now.
“And who the hell is she, how dare her called you a monster!”I feign exasperation.
He sniffled and snuggled closer to me.
“She’s… she’s my classmate”he replied.
Yuck!
“Then what did you do when she called you that?, you should have punched her in the face”I said angrily.
“I don’t like beating girls, beside I don’t want to discard her face”
“Yeah, whatever”
“Is that why you’ve been sulking?”I asked him and he nodded.
“I’m hungry”he pouted.
“The table is set already. We will go to the mall after you’re done eating”I said and he yayed.
He cleaned his running nose with my singlet and my eyes popped out of it’s sockets.
What the fuck?!.
I knocked him on his head and he giggled.
He jumped off the bed and ran out of the room.
At least he’s back to his usual self again..
*
We went to the shopping mall later in the day.
We stepped out of the car and started walking towards the mall.
We entered and i headed to the female clothing section.
I started checking the cloth out.
Hmm.
They really have nice cloth here.
I scrolled through the cloth and saw a pink flora dress.
It’s pretty but I’ve had enough of pinks in my wardrobe.
I continue checking it out…
A beautiful white gown got my attention and I pulled it out.
Hm!
“Mirabel, what did you think, it looks perfect on me right?”I asked, placing the dress on my body and glancing back.
“You…. look stunning”he complimented.
“Thanks”
I looked around and saw one of the sales girl.
“Excuse me”I called out to her and she turned around.
She walked towards me as I checked the price tag.
# 7500 dollars#
“How can I help you ma’am?”she asked sweetly as she stood in front of me.
“I’ll take this”I raised the cloth up and she smiled.
“You made a wise decision, Miss, this cloth is amazing, it just came in today and I’m sure many of our customers will want it, you’re lucky you got it first”she said as she collected the cloth from me.
“Yea, right?”I beamed.
She walked away and came back with the cloth now in a customized bag.
I thanked her and went to the counter to pay.
“Oh, you’re really lucky, miss, this cloth is one in a perfect”the lady behind the counter smiled and I nodded and gave her the sum of #8000D#
“Keep the change”I whispered and she smiled and bowed at me.
I held Mirabel’s hand in mine as we walked out.
I held shopping bag in my other hand.
We entered our ride and Sean zoomed off.
*
# Next morning….
… Weekend
I yawned as I rubbed my eyes. I fluttered my eyes opened and stare around my room.
I sat up and rubbed my hand.
I had a very sweet dream overnight.
Hmm ..
Having a sweet dream means this day will be sweet.
I already informed Dad and Mom that today is Beatrice wedding and that I will be going there last night.
I stayed in bed for some minutes before getting down.
I went to the bathroom and stared at my reflection as I touched my cheek.
I picked my toothbrush and started brushing.
I used almost an hour to brush which is unlike me.
Something in me keeps saying something good is going to come out of this event.
After brushing, I splashed some water on my face before exiting the bathroom to my room.
I palmed my face with my towel and my phone rang immediately.
“Congratulations!”I beamed with smiles as soon as I picked it up.
It’s actually Beatrice.
“Thanks darling”she laughed.
“Anyway, I want to confirm if you’re still coming?”she added.
“Of course”I chimed.
“Uhm.. this is really crazy and I shouldn’t be telling you this now but the color code is white and red”she stammered.
Oh!
“I actually planned on wearing white dress so we cool”I chuckled and she sighed.
“Thank God, bye”she said.
“Bye”and she disconnected the call.
I went down for breakfast and met my family at the dining already.
“Good morning”I greeted Dad and he smiled at me.
I kissed mom’s cheek and whispered”good morning”in her ears.
She replied me cheerfully and I sat down.
“Good morning”Mirabel greeted.
“Yeah”I nodded and started munching on my food.
*
Time flies like never before.
I was now dressed in my white short flay gown that had a little opening in the front.
I stood in front of the mirror as I admired my beauty.
I turned and picked my sliver purse then slipped out of my room.
I went downstairs and the living room was awfully quiet.
Is Mirabel not around?
Cause if he’s, this place would have been littered with bars of chocolate.
I wanted to check up on my him but the time is moving so fast..
I walked outside but couldn’t find Sean.
But… I told him about my outing.
Ugh!
Where the fuck is he?.
“Sean!”I yelled frustratingly.
Or is he busy flirting with the maids again?
God!
My car is yet to arrive from the mechanic and I don’t know what’s taking him this long to repair a minor thing.
I’m making use of dad’s car and he said Sean should drive me as he doesn’t want me to get into another hit and run accident.
Ughhh!.
“Are you waiting for Sean, ma’am?”the security asked.
“Yeah”I snapped.
“Well, Sean drove out with the young master not long ago”he replied.
Young master?
Isn’t that supposed to be Mirabel?
Sean drove Mirabel out when he is clearly awared I’ll be going out?… I’m so going to kill him.
“Can you drive?”I asked the security guy.
“Me?, haha”he laughed nervously.
Which means he can’t.
I guess I will be driving myself then.
I walked to the blue range over car and opened it with the keys.
I got in the driver’s seat and starts the engine.
I drove out of the compound and head to the venue.
*
I drove inside the hall compound and parked my car.
Many peoples were trooping in and out.
They were all dressed beautifully.
I grabbed my purse and got down.
I could hear the voice of the priest as I walked inside.
Some eyes turned to look at me as I entered.
I sat down at the front and watched the priest talk about the fruit of marriage.
My eyes traveled to where the groom and bride are sitting and it met with Beatrice.
She was also looking at me.
A huge cake was placed in front of them and a small knife was put in between.
She smiled nervously at me and muttered *a thank you*
I nodded and muttered”you’re looking beautiful”to her and her face turned red.
*
The couples said their vows and the audience applauded them after.
“What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. With the power of the Lord in me, I hereby pronounced you husband and wife”the priest said.
All the people stood up and cheered for them.
“You may now kiss the bride”
Ew!.
I removed my gaze from them and returned it only after I heard the laughter and whooping coming from the people.
They rounded up just as I turned.
Waiters and waitress started moving around with trays.
The people walked to the new couples and congratulate them with their gifts.
Oops!
I left her gift in the car.
I’m really happy for her.
I stood up and carried a glass of red wine from a roving waiter.
I sipped from it as I watched the people present their gifts to them and waited for them to finish.
After a while, the place was cleared.
Beatrice husband whispered into her ears and left.
I walked over to her.
“Congratulations dear”I gave her a side hug.
She rubbed her head on my shoulder like a puppy.
“Thanks, hah this is so tiring”she said and I chuckled.
“Yeah, it just for today though”I shrugged and she nodded.
“Just for today, I should go wild then”she stood up.
“What do you mean?”I asked, befuddled.
“Just for today”she smiled as a reminder.
Gosh!
“Are you using my words against me now?, I don’t want your husband to see me as a bad person”I whined.
“C’mon, let’s stroll outside”she dragged me.
She greeted the well wishers as we walk past them.
We stepped outside and I walked us to my car.
“This place is really nice”I complimented as we leaned on the car.
“It sure is”Beatrice smiled as she waved at some people.
“I don’t know what’s holding my….”
A car drove in, cutting her short.
The door opened and a familiar guy stepped out.
I squinted my eyes and glanced back at him.
I know this guy..
Wait….
Styopa?!..
My heart missed a beat and all my memory went blank.
But…. but.. what’s he doing here?
My eyes dropped in shock as he closed his car door.
I watched as he took slow strides towards us with a smile stuck on his face.