I Don’t Need Your Fake Love by Melandia

Chapter 138

I kept quiet about what Antonio was saying,

“I’m not here to hassle you,” he said. “It’s my folks who want to meet you,”

To Antonio, the wedding was my personal show.

He only reached out when he wanted something from me.

I was too tired to argue, ready to crash.

At home, the table was a mess of leftover chicken and ham.

My dad was chatting with Antonio’s dad.

Antonio’s mom grabbed my hand, all warm and fuzzy. “So glad to see you. I miss you so much.”

I managed a weak grin. She took a look at Stella and then leaned in. “What’s the deal with Stella and Antonio? She’s not exactly the best company. You should talk to Antonio about it.”

I just grunted, not really saying much.

When I raised my head, Antonio was already next to Stella.

He’d brought some wedding and bridesmaid dresses for us to try.

“I know you’ve got enough on your plate, so I got Stella to pick out your wedding dress. She’s got a better sense of style than you,” he said, handing me the dress.

I slipped the simple wedding dress on, only to find a big rip right down

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in a white dress that trailed

“It’s probably a mix–up from the

We can deal with the

good to me,” I replied, eager to be

we

in, pushing me

to stand right by

to click, she gave me another little shove.

was a blurry figure, too hazy to even tell

wanted to try again.

do

outta here.”

the last thing

her eyes welling up with tears.

town tonight, trying to find you the perfect dress,”

a look and went after her.

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so tired and bored, I just left with the dress that was in tatters.

be settled

place, I

was up late, and I stumbled upon Antonio’s diary, completely

tale of how Antonio and Stella crossed paths during his darkest days,

pages that mattered most were torn right out.

note. “This was the best time of my

page, it was filled with his yearning for Stella.

confession. “I can’t make myself love her. Stella’s the one I truly love. Please

mirror. With my white dress and long, straight hair, I

figured, growing up together with Antonio, we’d have some kind of

connection.

But…

me through, yet he put his trust

was well aware of how much I loathed Stella, yet he made me into