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

Anya a little distance away,

you.

seen with me?” She demands. “You were always proud in the past to show me off to the entire school. What has changed

Autumn today. Engaged. Just think what would happen if anyone saw us

lightly touches my chest, “would it really be so bad if anyone saw us like

her hand to push her away, but she holds onto me tighter. “I love you,

me. I’ve fought my

a light kiss on my cheek. She tries to reach my lips, but I get the strength to

I run a hand down my face as I try to process what the hell had just

and walk away before things could get any worse. I almost gave in to her. I almost did something I would never be able 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 now because she knew of our past, but that didn’t mean it wouldn’t affect her eventually. I’m sure she sees all the articles

Autumn was already at the center of the stage with our parents. They were 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

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

uncomfortable around me. Should 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

contact with

dawns on me that after today things will change forever. It isn’t our wedding day, but it’s a