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.

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 spread about my

Anya a little distance away, and she quickly runs

I can’t be seen around you.

She demands. “You were always proud in the past to show

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

really be so bad

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

loved me after so long managed to wreak havoc within me. I’ve fought my feelings for her

kiss on my cheek. She tries to reach my lips, but I get

run a hand down my face as I try

things could get any worse. I almost gave in to her. I almost did something I would never be able to forgive myself

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 now because she knew

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 she somehow know that Anya

spot Anya at the center of the crowd. I didn’t want to look at her

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

soon dawns on me that after today things will change forever. It isn’t our wedding day, but it’s a step towards it. There wouldn’t be much