Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 61

Nightmare

The house is busy. People are running around, yelling at each other across the rooms if they don't have walkie talkies.

I'm in my room. The door closed, ignoring the sound of people running around. Caterers, planners and decorators are hustling to make everything look perfect for my mother's

approval.

Tonight's the rehearsal dinner and I'm honestly questioning why they're making it such a big deal. It might as well just be the wedding. I peer out the window.

The backyard is transforming into something out of a magazine, with twinkling lights and elegant table settings that feel too extravagant for such a small gathering.

I wonder how much money Jake is putting into this because Lord knows my mother has

none.

I take my time getting ready, not even bothering to check up on mother. I do my skincare, paint my nails and soon I Islip into my light orange silk dress.

It's modest, with long sleeves and a high neckline, the hem stopping just above my knees.

Pairing it with nude heels. It's cute, romantic.

I sweep my hair into a loose bun, leaving a few wisps framing my face, and add a touch of natural makeup.

As I'm applying my lipstick, a knock on the door pulls me from the mirror.

"Come in," I call, pressing my lips together.

Aiden steps in. I smile at him through the mirror and my breath catches.

He's wearing a fitted suit, the dark fabric perfectly complementing his broad shoulders

and sharp jawline. His dark tie is neatly knotted, and his hair is styled just enough to look

both effortless and intentional.

that perfect curve also falters as

his face.

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but then shakes his head with a grin. "You're stunning." Heat rises to my cheeks as I smile. "You're not so bad

closes the door behind him

he'presses a soft kiss to my jaw. I still smile

lips wander down my jaw to my neck and I take a sharp inhale of breath before pushing him away.

lowering to my legs, trying to lift my dress. "Not even

up my hair and makeup." I turn to face

against my mouth, helping me stand before he wraps his arm around my

"Let's go

he says, offering

pulls me through the staff carrying trays of hors d'oeuvres and champagne flutes.

asks, nodding toward a cluster of flutes on the

I reply, grabbing two glasses,

quiet clink and drink quickly, muffling our

feels so wrong," I

says, his hand on my ass as we

lifting his

The tables are

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The lights above look so beautiful in the darkening sky. Most of

and I find a quiet spot near one of the high tables, laughing and chatting about

hands looking for ways to

I can think about is getting you out of

words, pressing

of this

smiles, stepping in close to me. "I can sneak

"That

looks over my shoulder and tenses, his expression darkening as he mutters, "You've got to be fucking kidding

I ask, turning to follow