The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn Chapter 24

“You haven’t moved for ten minutes.” Clarissa points out to me. “I can safely say you’re not taking the news well.”

I didn’t think there was any other way to take news such as this one. I was in deep trouble. And there was no way for me to escape it.

“I’m not sure what to do with that information,” I confess. “It’s not like I can back out now. We’re already married, and I’m already on this yacht.”

One would think that I would be excited to see Atticus completely naked after being in love with him for so long. But I wasn’t in the least; I was freaking out. This wasn’t the way I wanted it to happen. Though, Atticus had seen plenty of me already, not completely naked but he saw more of me than I saw of him.

Are we allowed to keep our eyes closed throughout the entire thing? That may make it easier for me. I wasn’t sure what was allowed for this tradition and what wasn’t. No one warned me of this before we got married.

“I’m sure it’s going to be okay; you’re husband and wife now; eventually, you were both bound to see each other naked. Now is your chance to get it over with.” She points out. “Besides, it’s only a matter of time before our parents start asking for grandchildren. They will wait for you both to finish academy, and then they’ll be harassing you every damn day.”

It was true. I could see my parents insisting that I get pregnant as soon as I finished school. And I can see his parents being the same way. They were very similar in that way. Grandchildren were something I’ve already heard my parents discuss multiple times before, and that was even before I had gotten married or knew that I was marrying Atticus.

“Let’s get you into your dress,” Clarissa says as she brings out the long silky white dress laced with silver patterns.

Unlike me, she had already gotten into an elegant but sexy green dress; she’d done that while I was dormant for ten minutes. I did happen to notice in those few minutes how she made sure to hide the tattoo from me, however, which only helped to confirm that my eyes hadn’t deceived me that one time I saw it. I knew she wouldn’t be ready to confess that secret to me. We were only getting to know each other. In the same way, I was not prepared to confess my feelings about Atticus to her either.

Clarissa helped to retouch my makeup after the dress was on me.

“Let’s make Atticus fall to his knees when he sees you tonight,” Clarissa says. “You look hot. He may want to take you to the special spring earlier than midnight when he sees you.”

I gape at her, “Clarissa! That’s your brother you’re talking about!”

“Hey, step-brother. We’re not blood-related in any way.” She teases. “Besides, someone has to help bring the two of you closer. While Anya keeps trying to pull you apart, I’ll be your guardian angel, bringing you together.”

I smile, “I’m still so happy that you’re my sister-in-law.”

She laughs, “believe me, I’m so happy you’re mine and Anya didn’t take your place. I don’t think I could survive living in the same house as her. I could barely stand being in the same room with her for more than five minutes. I can’t imagine having her around all the time.”

I couldn’t imagine it either. The both of them would drive each other crazy. In many ways, it was better that I had married Atticus. Now it was time for him to realize this as well. Everyone else seemed to know it but him.

“Shall we go surprise everyone outside?” Clarissa asks as she extends her hand.

I smile and accept her invitation, “we shall.”

When we got outside, we caught the attention of many guests, but they weren’t the ones we wanted attention from. The first thing I notice is Atticus standing too close to Anya for my comfort. I’m not sure if he went to her first or if she did. Either way, I’m upset. I wanted to see his reaction to my dress. Instead, I have to watch his reaction to having Anya by his side and not me.

I know everyone kept telling me that Anya made him unhappy, but if she did, why was he always by her side? Why stay with someone that kept hurting you?

The answer was simple; people tolerated anything for the one that they loved. No one knew that more than I did.

Jealousy is overcoming every other emotion that I feel. I don’t think I’ve ever felt it this strongly before. Maybe it’s because I’ve always known they were together in the past, and I knew how wrong it was to feel jealous. I never allowed myself to give in to jealousy in the past because of this exact reason.

This time was different; Atticus was my husband, not hers. They’re supposed to be keeping a certain distance from each other. But no one seems to care that he’s now a married man. If anything, Anya is closer to him than ever.

three of us. They were not helping our situation by being that close in front of so many people. But this was what Anya wanted

she gently rubs my shoulder, “don’t let her get to you. She’s doing this to hurt you. You can beat her at her own game. You’re the one

along with her but stops halfway when she spots Damon. Their eyes met, and I noticed how her entire demeanor changed. While Clarissa seemed to be nervous, Damon looked like he was annoyed. And I’m sure I saw him checking her out from head to toe. I think it isn’t a one-sided crush; Damon must also have some feelings for

anyone else but her. Maybe it wasn’t the kind of emotion I

leans into Atticus and openly starts

let her get to you. Don’t let her ruin what’s supposed to be

informs me. “He looks angry. I want

“I’ll be right

and take him away from

confront him for him to know that he’s doing something wrong.

nods in understanding, “I’ll be right back. Don’t go

to have anything to do with her tonight. I’ve already tried my best to rekindle our friendship, but she was doing too much

go except in the ocean, and since I’m terrified of the water, I’ll be right

ocean didn’t sound like such

as Clarissa leaves to join them. Damon watches her like a hawk, and I can tell they’re about to argue. Both sides look pissed at

go to him but not when Anya was there. I didn’t want to hurt

to see more of them. I’ve seen

of the ocean. While the water has always terrified me, I’ve never let that take

was expecting to see here tonight, but it doesn’t

they pull me

happily return

husband’s space. She needs a reality

any of that,” I assure

here he comes,” Clara warns

Here who comes?

follow her gaze, and to my surprise, Atticus has just joined us. “Autumn.” He greets me. He pauses when he sees my dress. His gaze lingers on it for a few

were; I saw him at the front with Anya too close to

with us.” Scarlett

happiest tone. “Aren’t you the one that let her get drunk that night at the

a good memory. Hopefully, you remember that you’re married to Autumn

me. It was pretty evident that these two were not

I

come in a

again. My answer would have been different if I was the one that had held his attention since we

to get her drunk again.” Atticus points out. “There are many guests here. I would hate for there to be a repeat of last

you worry.” Clara cuts in. “We

leave, but

waves at him as he walks

She smirks at me and

rolls her eyes, “now I want to get you

you piss him off, I don’t think that’s a good idea. He’s right; there are many important guests present tonight. My parents are here

will help ease all your stress. Clara always told me how good it made her feel, but I only got to experience it at the beach that day. Though, the next day all the pain

explain the feeling to me; I also knew what it felt like after that beautiful yet dreadful day at the

mixed feelings whenever

a bit depressed, but you have