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.

all of this?” I

“For Caleb.”

day? Do you think he can see any other things other than the girl whom he loves so much walking down the

Silence.

shook her head. “No. He doesn’t

being so restless? You’re doing this for him, and if he doesn’t have any problem with your pimple, then shouldn’t you just leave it and

But… what

while Mom pinched the bridge

a solution for this already. Now can

more ease than before,

***

turn, hon,” Dad said, with Tess’s arm around his as they were waiting for their turn

bridesmaids skipped off ahead, came the turn of the

breath and stepped ahead. The pace of the slow music around the gleeful ambience didn’t match my pounding heart. As if I was the one getting married, not my

stepped into everyone’s sight. But it wasn’t the people’s stare or

me which I

The groom’s best man.

then I saw

to Caleb and stood beside

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

scorching gaze. I was sure I

he

it before. It wouldn’t have held the

asked

here was my

he gave me his hand and I took it. His gaze didn’t leave my face as he pulled me closer. So many

we’re here to attend Caleb’s wedding. Not yours,” one

carpet along Dad, a beautiful bouquet in her hand and a blinding smile on her face. Seeing the bride’s arrival, he finally stepped back and let Caleb settle at

and groom’s gaze didn’t move from each other as they stood before the priest after Dad handed her hand to Caleb. The love and adoration shone in their eyes as

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

the priest. At the command of his deep dark voice, that poor man sped up

run anywhere. Easy there,” Caleb murmured to him, making Tess giggle and me

bumped her shoulder with mine, winking at

priest announced the bride and groom as husband and

hand, he dragged me away from

what are you doing? I

the world needs you more than I do

let him drag me behind

hand told his impatience. But a figure became a hindrance to his

flared as his sharp

talk to Em,” Warner replied,

answer my

I was fearing. Last night when I didn’t give Ace any answer, I felt how his mood went to a dark path though he didn’t show it to me. And his meeting Warner didn’t seem to be a good idea at all with his darkened mood. So messaging Casie, I had her take Warner away with some excuse from the function. I felt guilty, but

a hand on his arm,

Don’t start anything here. He was invited to the wedding,”

invited

I gasped. “He’s my friend. You can’t talk to him

need to discuss something important with you.”

deep greek accent sent

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