Ashley
I looked up at the massive building. “Come out”
I nodded and got out of the car. He did something on his phone and then extended his hand towards me. I hesitantly took his hand. He smiled and then started moving.
We kept on moving and as we entered the building, I could see the most beautiful wedding place ever. It was so awesome, so beautiful, that I… I almost forgot that this wedding is against my wishes.
“We still have some time, Ashy and I have a surprise for you”
I looked at him confused. You know, such people don’t give ‘pleasant’ surprises.
I nodded my head hesitantly. “Ok-Okay”
“Go in your room there” he instructed and I went to the room which had ‘bride’s room’ written over it.
The room was also really beautiful. I looked at myself. The dress was really beautiful, but my face… well, I was kind of faded. The makeup was not fresh, and my face didn’t look attractive.
I looked down. What should I do now? I am getting married. Ah! I never thought I would. At least, not this soon.
There was a knock on the door so I went and opened the door.
The person I saw… it… it melted my heart.
“Lara!” I hugged her.
She hugged me back. “Oh, Ashley! You scared the hell out of me! I-I missed you so much!”
I smiled and tears flowed from my eyes. I met Lara! I MET LARA!
I got a little away and smiled at her. She smiled back.
“How are you? How have you been? You are fine, right? Don’t tell me that he hurts you in any way, you know that he is the biggest Mafia boss, so beware! You always wanted--”
“Shh, Lara, I am fine! Look at me, do I look hurt?”
She looked and smiled widely. “I am glad”
“And you? How have you been?”
“I…” she looked down. “You didn’t send the text, did you?”
“Which text?”
“The text saying you are okay and busy?”
“N-No…”
“Hm. I almost believed it was you. But I just yesterday got to know about everything… I was so scared for you until I came to know that I will get to meet you today. Didn’t know he will not even tell you!”
I smiled at her. “Yeah… right”
“So… I-I will have to go back after your wedding, Ashley so look at me however long you want”
All the colors dropped from my face. “W-what? That is… so wrong!”
“I know. But let’s be thankful that we got to meet once!”
I hugged her and cried. “I miss you so much, Lara!”
“I miss you too”
“Well…” she got away. “Will you let me be your maid of honor?”
“Of course! I will be so glad…”
She smiled. “That’s good. I will be happy to help. Look, Ashley. Vincent doesn’t feel bad from the heart. So, I am not very sad about this wedding. It’s just… if this is our fate, your fate, then I think you should accept it because… you know, none can fight him”
I nodded. She is so right. “Y-yeah, I will try. And maybe like the novels, I will change him and then we can be together!”
“I will wait”
I sighed and smiled. “God, this is the best surprise!”
“Yeah”
“How’s it with your boyfriend?”
“Mhm, well… we broke up…”
“What? Why?”
“Well… don’t ask”
“Lara. Are you okay?”
“I am okay, Ashley. It’s just, I will move on. Let’s not talk about him, okay?”
“Okay, if you say so”
She smiled. “Okay! Let me do your makeup again. You ruined it all with your tears. You are getting married, Ashley, and that too to a billionaire! Look like a billionaire’s girl!”
I made a face. “You make it sound like I am so lucky”
“Well…” she took me near the dressing table. “Better to be happy about something rather than being sad, when you can’t change it”
I sighed. “Your ‘wise words’ will never end, huh?”
“Thanks!”
I kept quiet as she refreshed my makeup. I was looking better when she completed it. I didn't look like the faded colored bride anymore. Maybe Because I was so happy to see Lara and maybe she showed me some of the positive light I was yearning for.
“Done!”
I looked at myself again and smiled. “Thanks, Lara! You are so great as always!”
She giggled. “Haha, thanks. Okay, it’s almost time. Do you have your speech?”
“WHAT SPEECH!?”
She sighed. “Stupid, wedding speech”
“It is not compulsory, so I am opting out”
“And well… have you learned your vows?”
“I-I will just copy him”
“Uff. What if Father asked you to speak your vows first? You are such a dumbo!”
“You are a dumbo! The groom always says it first!”
And like sisters, we started fighting again.
“Alright, alright. Just read it online and come out, okay? I am gonna see if everything is ready”
I smiled and nodded.
She left the room and I read the vows online.
Maybe this isn’t bad as it seems anyway.
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Lara
I went out to see if everything was good.
I was told yesterday that Ashley… well, is captured by Vincent and is gonna marry him. I was too shocked to react. How and when did this all happen? Vincent Smith? How did he get to my sister?
Slowly, slowly I analyzed the entire situation. And I came to a decision: That we should accept everything. It is equally hard for me too. I can’t live without my sister but maybe this is good for her. Maybe this is not a bad decision.
“You may call the bride,” someone told me and I nodded.
Alright, maybe I have to be strong. She needs me too.