Strings of Fate

Chapter 51

51- Relief and rejection
“What are you going to do?” My voice is timid. Megan sighs, the sound is sad and… relieved?
“I’m done lying to myself. I need to tell Tristan I can’t get married today. It’s going to be hard. I’d be lying if I said I don’t care about him. Ten minutes ago I had every intention of marrying him. I guess I just needed… permission. Permission to change my mind. Or maybe just support to do what I want.” I nod.
“What can I do to help?” Megan stands up and looks herself over.
“Help me out of this dress? It definitely sends the wrong message. Then we need to get over to the wedding so I can apologise to Tristan. Could you maybe call Bellamy, let him know?” She stops when she realises what she’s asking.
“Never mind, I can do that 1-” I interrupt her.
“I can call him.” Anything to make this easier for her. I’m already working on the buttons on the back of her dress. I can hear a banging downstairs.
“That must be Bellamy, he must have forgotten something.” She looks stricken. I head for the door.
“I’ll talk to him.” Megan trusted me, so right now I’m feeling brave. I can face Bellamy. I hope.
“Don’t let him do anything yet. I need to talk to Tristan first.” I nod, swing open her door and step out into the hallway. Straight into Bellamy. Why do I always do this? I step back quickly but I trip over the hem of my long dress and fall backwards. Bellamy catches me once again and helps me right myself. He drops his hands to his side immediately. He breaks the silence
this time.

“You’re late. I came to see if everything is… okay.” I can’t help it. Tears fill my eyes and begin to run down my cheeks. Concern crosses Bellamy’s face which only makes me cry more.
“She believed me. She’s calling off the wedding.” His concern is replaced with shock.
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“Really, that’s…” he pauses, unsure how to continue. Megan steps out her room, she’s wearing a simple jeans and t-shirt outfit. Her heels have been replaced with flats.
“There’s no need to pretend you aren’t pleased Bellamy. Ryann told me all about your scheming.” Bellamy cra cks a smile and pulls Megan into a hug. She hugs him back and sighs.
“Bel, next time you hate my boyfriend. Just tell me, okay?” She comments. He nods, his relief is clear. While they make up, I pull out my phone and text Darrien. It’s not fair to make him stress any longer than he needs to.
Ryann- I spoke to Megan. The wedding is off. We’re coming over now to break the news to Tristan and everyone else. I thought I should let you know.
His response is immediate.
Darrien- Thank you so much. For everything.
Ryann I’m rooting for you!
I slip the strap I have attached to my phone case around my wrist since I don’t have pockets and my bag is in Megan’s room. Then I’m ready to go. The three of us begin the short walk to the main hall where everyone is waiting. The street is deserted, everyone is already waiting inside. We pause at the doors. Megan takes a deep breath.
“Wait here? I think I need to do this myself.” She tells us. I nod, Bellamy looks hesitant. I shoot him a look that says not to fight her on this. He reluctantly nods.
“Well, here I go.” She cra cks the door open and slips inside, leaving the two of us outside.
“Darrien is in there already, he’ll make sure she’s okay.” I promise him. Bellamy gives another stiff nod. He’s avoiding my eyes and looks immensely uncomfortable. I realise that we’re alone. I should say something, anything to him. But I don’t know what. I have a sudden epiphany. If I don’t know what to say, then that’s all I need to say. I need to tell him that I don’t know what to say. If that’s the truth then it’s the right thing. I take a calming breath before starting. I work to keep my voice steady.
“I don’t know what to say to you. I don’t know where to start or what to talk about. But I
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promised myself’ I would try. So I’m asking you, what should I say? What will fix this?” I hold my breath as I wait. Bellamy’s stiff expression changes to that same, angry look that he had the night he overheard me admit he’s my fate, I repress the desire to turn and hide away. again. I remind myself what Harrison told me about controlling the one thing I can control, myself. I remind myself what Aaron said, that Bellamy does want to talk to me and lastly I remind myself that I know our fate. He will be mine, so we need to figure this out. When Bellamy finally responds, his tone is harsh. He’s angry, more upset with me than he has been in any argument we’ve had before this.
“What should you say? Why don’t you explain to me why you completely rejected me. The night of the engagement party I put myself out there and you ran and hid from me. Literally. You rejected me and I forced myself to accept it. After all, you know if it’s meant to be. So 1 trusted that you were rejecting me for my own good, breaking my heart to save us both from more pain later.”. I stare at him in shock. That’s what he thought? I had no idea. My mout drops open and I don’t know what to say, but it doesn’t matter because Bellamy isn’t finished
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