The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn Chapter 18

~ATTICUS~

I stare at the ring on my finger. Autumn surprised me; I didn’t think she would go through all that trouble to get me a ring, especially after I left her at the jewelry store to run to Anya’s side. She kept on surprising me in ways that greatly pleased me.

I didn’t think she was telling the truth about Anya, however. There were many times when Anya couldn’t even remember my favorite color. How would she have told Autumn about red diamonds? But why would she lie to me about something so simple? Why couldn’t she tell me how she knew what my favorite diamond was? I would faster believe that my grandmother told her than Anya.

And why the f**k was her cheek so red? She didn’t want to tell me the truth, but it seemed to me like someone had hurt her.

My hands tighten into fists at the thought of anyone hitting her. I couldn’t get it out of my damn mind. Why was she keeping it a secret from me? I knew that we weren’t that close but we would soon be husband and wife. She should be more comfortable around me. She should trust me enough to confide in me.

She may think that this was over but it wasn’t. I would continue to ask around until I found out the truth. Someone must know what had happened.

Could it be that someone was threatening her?

f**k it Atticus. Why was I getting so worked up over this? I push those thoughts out of my head. I had other problems to deal with right away.

to Anya right before the engagement was a good idea. Too many things could go wrong if anyone saw us next to each other and tried spreading more rumors about us. I knew how quickly rumors

spot Anya a little distance away, and she quickly runs to my

I can’t be seen around you. Especially not on an

so bad to be seen with me?” She demands. “You were always proud in the past to show me off to the entire

Just think what would happen if anyone saw

touches my chest, “would it really be so bad

but she holds onto me tighter. “I love you, Atticus. I love you

her tell me that she loved me after so long managed to wreak havoc within me. I’ve fought my feelings for her as hard

kiss on my cheek. She tries to reach

my face

could get any worse. I almost gave in to her.

could this entire thing get between us? I tried to make Anya hate me and hold onto my brothers instead, but it wasn’t working. She was still trying to get me back. I knew her pain; I f*****g felt it. I understood why she acted like this; I could never blame her. But I knew I couldn’t keep running to her side whenever she needed me. Autumn was understanding

no doubt waiting on me. I felt a wave of guilt wash over me as I joined them. Autumn turns rigid when I take my place next to her. Does she somehow know that Anya

crowd to hear. A few low chuckles follow. I clench my jaw as I spot Anya at the center of the crowd. I didn’t want to look at her while getting engaged to her best friend. I know why she came tonight, but part of me wishes she hadn’t. This can’t be easy for her to see. I know the pain;

I not have told her that I was going to see Anya? Maybe it wasn’t my best decision. I’ve found myself worrying about her more than I’m okay with

avoiding eye contact with me. It bothers me more

me that after today things will change forever. It isn’t our