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.

good idea. Too many things could go wrong if anyone saw us next to each other and tried spreading more

spot Anya a little distance away, and

be seen around you. Especially not on an important night such

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

Autumn today. Engaged. Just think what would happen

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

she holds onto me

she loved me after so long managed to wreak havoc within me. I’ve fought

my cheek. She tries to reach my lips, but

hand down my face as

turn and walk away before things could get any worse. I almost gave in to her. I almost did something I would never be

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.

on me. I felt a wave of guilt wash over me as I joined them. Autumn

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

I not have told her that I was going to see Anya? Maybe

avoiding eye contact with me. It

forever. It isn’t our wedding day, but it’s a step towards it. There wouldn’t be

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