I kept quiet about what Antonio was saying.

"I'm not here to hassle you," he said. "It's my folks who want to meet you."

To Antonio, the wedding was my personal show.

He only reached out when he wanted something from me.

I was too tired to argue, ready to crash.

At home, the table was a mess of leftover chicken and ham.

My dad was chatting with Antonio's dad.

Antonio's mom grabbed my hand, all warm and fuzzy. "So glad to see you. I miss you so much."

I managed a weak grin. She took a look at Stella and then leaned in. "What's the deal with Stella and Antonio? She's not exactly the best company. You should talk to Antonio about it."

I just grunted, not really saying much.

When I raised my head, Antonio was already next to Stella.

He'd brought some wedding and bridesmaid dresses for us to try.

"I know you've got enough on your plate, so I got Stella to pick out your wedding dress. She's

got a better sense of style than you," he said, handing me the dress.

I slipped the simple wedding dress on, only to find a big rip right down

the middle.

Stella, on the other hand, was in a white dress that trailed behind her. She looked more like the bride than I did.

Antonio jumped in. "It's probably a mix-up from the bridal shop. It's not on Stella."

late. We can

I replied, eager

piped up, "How about we

way in, pushing

sure to stand

camera was about to click, she gave me

hazy to even tell

do it

group photo was the last

was all apologies, her eyes welling

trying to find you the perfect dress," she

shot me a look and went after

11

and bored. I just left with the dress that was in

be settled by

I

was up late, and I stumbled upon Antonio's diary, completely by

out the tale of

and Stella crossed

darkest days,

for travelers.

most were torn

remained was just a note. "This was

page, it was filled with his

diary had a confession.

Please forgive

God."

at myself in the mirror. With my white dress and long, straight hair Presembled a

figured, growing up together with Antonio,

connection.

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