The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 47

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 47 – Running my palm over the smooth fabric one more time, I took a deep breath and opened the door. With every step down the stairs the ends of my gown flared more, providing a feel of a princess ascending down the staircase towards the prince charming of hers.

But for me, my annoying best friend stood down, not even looking at me. She was too busy applying her dark red lipstick holding a small mirror before her dolled up face. The light blue mermaid gown with her blonde curls resting over her shoulders looked stunning on her.

Hearing me approaching, her eyes looked up to me. And her jaw dropped down.

“Holy s**t!” She glanced up and down my whole structure. “This is the first time I’m feeling ashamed to be straight as a stick. D**n! Achilles is a lucky a*s!”

I laughed. “Look who’s talking. See yourself in the mirror first.”

She shrugged. “I just did. Thanks for the not direct compliment though.”

I shook my head. “Where’s Beth?”

Her lips twisted in displeasure. “She’s gonna meet us directly at the venue. Again got caught up with her boyfriend problem.”

I sighed. “Alright, c’mon. Let’s see if Tess is ready yet.”

“As ready as her pimple,” she said, chuckling.

I frowned. “What do you mean?”

And then I heard the chaos inside the bride’s room.

Pushing at the door, I walked inside.

In a beautiful white Cinderella wedding gown, with her blonde locks wrapped into a low bun on the back of her neck and slightly heavy make-up on her face, she looked gorgeous. As usual. But she looked anything but pleased at this moment.

Facing upwards, she tried her best not to let the tears in her eyes fall. One of her friends was telling her to take deep breaths and not panic.

“Tess, stop crying! Do you want your eyes to look swollen in the pictures? This thing isn’t even visible now. You’re looking beautiful, honey!” said Mom, calming her down.

Then my eyes fell on her right cheek. A small not too visible pimple poked its head through the layers of make-up. Though it wasn’t noticeable unless you looked closely.

Tess shook her head, tears brimming into her eyes. “I’m not! I can see it clearly! Why did it happen to me! All I wanted was for this wedding to go smoothly. Now I’ll have to see this on my wedding photos for the rest of my life!”

Mom sighed, defeated. And then she looked at me. Her eyes lit up.

“Oh my! Look at you, you’re looking so beautiful!” She pulled me into a brief hug before pulling away. “I didn’t even realize when both of my babies got so big.” Casting a glance at Tess and then me, she sniffled.

“Mom, now you don’t start also. We’ve Tess to handle now,” saying, I turned to Tess.

Her eyes glued to my gown, lips parted. “You look… wait, even though you’re looking gorgeous in this dress, why didn’t wear the one I got you for my wedding?”

“Thank you. You’re looking more than just gorgeous today!” I smiled. “And about this dress… I thought it’d look more good with your bridesmaids.”

She asked me to be her maid of honor last night and I couldn’t deny. Due to our previous conflicts, she couldn’t ask me earlier even though she didn’t let any of her friends be her maid of honor. Because she wanted it to be me. So I agreed.

Her face dropped again. “Yeah, everyone is looking so perfect except me.”

“You’re looking stunning, Tess! The most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen. Everyone is going to love your look.”

My assurance didn’t affect her at all as a drop of tear slid down her cheek.

I put a hand on her shoulder. “Tess, answer me a question. Why are you getting married today?”

“Huh?” Her brows narrowed.

are you getting through all of this?” I asked

“For Caleb.”

you’ve a little pimple on your cheek on your wedding day? Do you think he can see any other things other than the girl whom he loves so much

Silence.

“No. He doesn’t

doesn’t have any problem with your pimple, then shouldn’t you just

what about

Mom pinched the bridge of her nose.

just edit them, Tess. And this won’t be visible in the camera much. And if it does, then we’ve a solution

more ease than before,

***

said, with Tess’s arm around his as they were waiting for their turn to walk down the

came the turn of

my head, I took a deep breath and stepped ahead. The pace of the slow music around the gleeful ambience

it wasn’t the people’s stare or cheers that made my heart thump, it

with my chin held high, I walked down the aisle with poise. Caleb stood there with his usual bright smile as he nodded at me which I returned with my own. Tobias and other of his friends stood beside him, all in well-groomed black tuxedos. But

The groom’s best man.

then I

Caleb and stood beside him. And when those grey orbs lifted up and caught mine, I

frown on his forehead disappeared, grey eyes clashed with mine until they glided down my body. His lips parted. An emotion that flashed across his face directly hit my already

his scorching gaze. I was sure I turned a deep

gown he

held the importance it did today.

asked me a

here was

I took it. His gaze didn’t leave my face as he pulled me closer. So many emotions swirled across

yours,” one of

I stepped away. When he didn’t move from his place, continuing to watch me, I pointed towards the aisle. Tess walked through the red carpet along Dad, a beautiful bouquet in her hand and

hand to Caleb. The love and adoration shone in their eyes as

didn’t move from me. His jaw ticked, fists clenched and unclenched. An annoyance plastered on

already?” He glared holes on the priest. At the

girl isn’t going to run anywhere. Easy there,” Caleb murmured to him, making Tess giggle

mine,

as soon as the priest announced the bride and groom as husband and wife, he didn’t wait a second before striding

my hand, he dragged me away from

are you doing? I need to

in the world needs

then I let him drag me

around my hand told his impatience. But a

His nostrils flared as his sharp jaw ticked. “What the f**k you’re

to talk to Em,” Warner replied, his features

my hand tightened. “You didn’t answer my

he didn’t show it to me. And his meeting Warner didn’t seem to be a good idea at all with his darkened

his

He was invited to the wedding,”

he’s invited or not. He’s not

You can’t talk to him like

don’t care what he says. I came here for you. I need to discuss something important with

sent shivers

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