The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

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Today, I was the luckiest man alive. Even luckier than Sam who was about to witness the love of his life walking down the aisle. When Maya called me to ask if it was okay with me to be Emily's date for the wedding, I felt like I was dreaming. I immediately agreed upon bein

offered to be one of the groom's men and within two days, my suit was ready.

I learned that Emily broke up with Matt and to say that I was glad would be an understatement, because that meant that I had the chance to win her back. Now that she didn't have a partner, she might look at me in a different way. She told me she was going to tell me the reason behind their breakup but after the wedding and I respected her desire.

My eyes fell on her in her yellow dress and my heart skipped a beat. She looked absolutely breathtaking. She had the ability to pull off any style. It was a on -shoulder dress with a thin silver beh. The bottom was flowy with a slit that reached her mid- thigh. The design was simple, but she made it seem like it was made for her.

"You look gorgeous," I told her and smiled to myself when I saw the way her cheeks reddened. Her black hair was pulled up, highlighting the beauty of her face. The black eyeliner made her green eyes pop more.

"Thank you," she replied. I offered her my arm and she intertwined hers with mine. The two of us walked down the aisle and took our place at the altar. While she was supposed to stand right beside the bride since she was the maid of honour, I took my place at the end on Sam's side, leaving space for the best man and another groomsman

I saw Rosie

Soon, the other bridesmaids, the other groomsman and the best man took their places. My face broke into a wide grin when I saw down the aisle, scattering flower petals here and there.

walking

I bet Rosie was the one who chose the colour. It was light pink and fell right above her knees. There were small glittery white flowers on

big show and neither of us wanted to be there. When I kissed her, it was tasteless and I only did it, so that the attende do it differently. I would be excited to

was sitting right beside Emily, and I felt like I was a high school student sitting beside my high

coming. I wasn't sure if she was going to

I came back inside the venue, I heard a song I had grown to love because of her. I

and made my way over to her. I extended my hand to her and said. "Dance with me" I hoped

looked startled by my request and stared at my hand

moved her

ples," I replied, causing her smirk to turn

dancing with

my attention, but my hold on it was firm. I wanted to assure her that I was right by her side. I wanted her to know that whatever terrible thoughts were taking over her mind, I was going to be there for her no matter what. Emily wasn't the only nervous one, though. My own heartbeats were fast. I took a quick look around the room and found how all eyes were on us. Emily was the only woman I had dance with in more than five years

song. My eyes met hers for a second, but she quickly looked away, as if she was running away from

it. I haven't stopped listening to it, you know, because it reminded me of you." I

ago." She still wasn't looking at me, so I didn't know if she was lying

I have held in my

to hide than

just

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blurted. My eyes were still on her, hoping that she

tell you how to make it," she replied.