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 spread about

Anya a little distance away, and she quickly runs

be seen around you. Especially not on an important night such as this.” I

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

Just think

my chest, “would it really be

hand to push her away, but she holds onto

to wreak havoc within me. I’ve fought my feelings for her as hard as possible, but this made it a thousand times

leans into me and places a light kiss on my cheek. She tries to reach my lips, but I get the strength to push

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

and walk away before things could get any worse. I almost gave in to her. I

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 about Anya and me. There were hundreds of pictures of us as well. Autumn didn’t love me as Anya did, but she was still a woman with real feelings. I had to

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 tried

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’ve had that same

still seems very uncomfortable around me. Should I not have told her that I was going to see Anya?

feels like she’s avoiding eye contact with me. It

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