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.

and that perfect curve also falters as he whistles,

his face.

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stunning." Heat rises to my cheeks as I smile. "You're not

and closes the

a soft kiss to my jaw. I still smile at his reflections, pressing my hand to

my neck and I take a sharp inhale of breath

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

going to mess up my hair and makeup." I turn to face him, shaking my

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

smiling. "Let's go before my mother sends

he says, offering me his

as we pass the kitchen, Aiden pulls me through the staff carrying trays of hors d'oeuvres and champagne flutes.

a cluster of flutes

grabbing two glasses, smiling

with a quiet clink and drink quickly, muffling our laughter as we

feels so wrong,"

says, his hand on my ass as we head

appropriate," I chastise, lifting his hand

scene is breathtaking. The tables

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Most of the guests

of the high tables, laughing and chatting about nothing in particular. It feels

his hands looking for ways to touch me

he gets. "All I can think about is getting you out

pretend to be shocked at his words, pressing

of this is

to me. "I

"That

then Aiden looks over my shoulder and tenses, his expression darkening as he mutters,

turning to follow