The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

Chapter 174

"This is a masterpiece, Rosie," Sabrina gushes as she twirls in her dress that I have designed for her. I'm in love with her reaction. I can't believe that my best friend is about to get married and I'm the one who got to design her wedding dress.

Today's is the last fitting and it looks perfect on her. I spent a lot of time designing this dress, but the happiness I now see on her face is enough to make me forget the exhaustion I felt while making it.

Knox and Sabrina's wedding is in two months and she is really excited. I remember being this excited too when I was busy with my wedding preparations.

"I'm glad you love it." I grin, looking at my best friend. I wish I had it in me to vividly share with her this moment, but I haven't been okay lately. Between working on her dress, taking care of Silas and working on the dresses for my fashion show, I don't have a moment to breathe. I'm so tired. I have never felt this tired in my entire life.

Silas isn't making things any easier for me. After that night at the hospital, he didn't extensively drink for almost a month, but then he relapsed and now, we're back to square one. I don't even know what I'm supposed to do anymore. While I understand how hard it is to lose something, I don't understand why he's acting like that.

He is not the first athlete to endure such a hard injury and he's not going to be the last. His recovery is guar know why he's acting like it's the end of the world. I tried so many times to talk to him, but he didn't liste

1. so I don't

The self-pity he's drowning in is pretty foreign to me. He has never been like that. The Silas I know has a strong stamina. He is strong-willed and determined. He doesn't give up upon facing hardships. The man I'm living with is a stranger. "Thank you so much!" she exclaims, making her way towards me. She pulls me into a hug and I smile, hugging her back. Maybe this is my first real smile in a while.

I sometimes try to convince myself that this is how marriage is supposed to be, but then I look around me and I become sure that I'm wrong. Marriage is not supposed to be like that at all. My parents are a happy couple. Tristan and Scarlett are happy. Even Silas's parents are happy.

I know that there are happy couples around. I'm aware that all couples have their disagreements, but it feels like I'm running in a vicious circle and cannot put an end to my struggle.

wonders after changing back

am." My answer is rather quick. It's like I have programmed myself to give this answer even if I'm not feeling well. I don't want to bother anyone with my problems with Silas and I'm

believe you." Sabrina's frown is deep and I look away, afraid that if she pushes more, I may end up telling her everything. "Is everything okay

shake my head and tell her that nothing is okay, but / do the opposite. I simply nod and tell her,

her face tells me that

and give her a small smile. The thing I love about Sabrina is that she respects people's needs and privacy. I'm glad that she decides against pressuring me until I tell her what's wrong, because I don't think I have enough energy in my body to talk about what has been going on

is at a restaurant nearby,"

in and my heart sinks a

me, but it's crystal clear

do me a favor?" I hesitantly ask her. "Sure," she quickly

a questioning look and I fear that she may ask why I want her to do that, but fortunately, she doesn't. She sends the text to Knox silently, probably sensing that I don't want

they enjoy each other's company. They understand how important each one of them is to me and I'm glad that none of them is childish enough to compare my friendship with her with the other one. Kendall has always been there for me ever since I was a child and the only time we spent apart was during college. Sabrina was the one who always had my back during

long since I last saw you!" Kendall exclaims when she

have been so busy with wedding preparations."

preparations for Rosie's wedding. I bet yours is harder since you

planner is a goddess. She's handling everything so well," Sabrina replies. Soon, the wa. our order.

omes and takes

after the waiter leaves, knowing how impatient she is. I booked her a four-day bachelorette party in Puerto Rico. I know that she has always wanted to go there, but never got the chance to