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.

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

Anya a little distance away,

you. Especially

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

clenches, “I’m getting engaged to Autumn today. Engaged. Just think what would

be so bad if

her hand to push her away, but she holds onto me tighter.

me. I’ve fought my feelings for her as hard as

into me and places a light kiss on my cheek. She tries to reach

down my face as I

any worse. I almost gave in

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 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

and rush through the crowd. Autumn was already at the center of the stage with our parents. They were no doubt waiting on me. I felt a

follow. I clench my jaw as I spot Anya at the center of the crowd. I didn’t

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

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

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