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.

the engagement was a good idea. Too many things could go wrong if anyone saw us next to each other and tried

distance away, and she quickly

needs to be quick, Anya; I can’t be seen around you. Especially not on an important night such as this.”

with me?” She demands. “You were always proud in

“I’m getting engaged to Autumn today. Engaged. Just think what would happen if anyone saw us like

be so bad if anyone saw us like

onto

I’ve fought my feelings for her as hard as possible,

on my cheek. She tries to

my face as I try to process

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

blame her. But I knew I couldn’t keep running to her side

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

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

Autumn, and she still seems very 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 I’m okay with

contact with

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 time after