Torn Between The Carter Brothers

1: Meeting The Ex

Addison

“Addison, you made it!”

Marco, my ex of five years, whom I was still very much in love with— pulled me into a tight hug as soon as he emerged from the large building I just arrived at, and I literally melted against him, my eyes fluttering close as I clutched him tightly.

Warmth instantly coursed through my body and the entire world went silent like it usually does whenever he hugged me.

Marco and I dated since highschool, but ended things right after I clocked twenty— I caught him in bed with Aisha, a woman he always claimed was just his friend, then he asked to end the relationship with me right after, without reasons.

Five years later, he’s about to get married to that same woman, and I was attending as a guest, even though I never got over him and still loved him with everything in me.

No, I wasn’t here because I wanted to ruin the wedding. That would only reveal how pathetic I am this whole time. I was here because now, Marco and I have somehow moved past the unexpected breakup and have become good friends, which is why it would be weird if I refuse to show up at his wedding.

His wedding is in five days, but I was here today because the couple’s close friends were invited five days earlier so they could have one last fun together before the couple get married.

After a few seconds, my best friend’s warnings to not dare act like I was still not over Marco, snapped through my brain and my eyes flew open as I stiffened. At the same time, Marco broke the hug and grinned down at me, and at once, butterflies danced around in my stomach as his excited gaze dragged over my face.

He was so handsome and dreamy. With chocolate brown hair, matching brown eyes and chiseled cheekbones, he haunted my thoughts throughout the day, and my dreams at night.

“Of course I did! Wouldn’t miss my buddy’s wedding for the world.” I breathed out as rehearsed with Gregg– my best friend, but my voice lacked the enthusiasm and playfulness it was supposed to have. Instead, it even cracked a little at the end.

I was really so pathetic.

Marco thankfully didn’t notice and hugged me tightly again. Of course, I greedily soaked up the physical contact while my heart fluttered again

This time, as the hug ended, his fiancée sauntered forward and pointedly pressed into his side while politely sizing me up, and I felt my heart combust when he draped a hand over her shoulder and pulled her closer.

Jealousy and anger licked at my insides as I stared at the sight before me.

Aisha.

I hated her so much, and I was sure she hated me even more but only tolerated me a little since I was now Marco’s ‘friend’.

She stole what belonged to me. I was with Marco when he had horrible braces and an average height. I deserved him at his best now, not her.

But of course, I didn’t say that to her, instead, I forced my aching pain behind my mind, then I forced an excited smile on as I spoke.

“Congratulations on your wedding!” I greeted her as cheerfully as I could in my jealous state.

of responding, she

date?” She asked as she

was coming, I just didn’t expect her

This wrench.

like he just noticed that I was alone, then he- he laughed with

over me any time Marco laughed at me, because whenever he does, it was because he found me ridiculous. I worked hard in the

and he couldn’t make it.” I half lied in a firm and confident voice, but my confidence flattered at

a date, hm? When was your last

Ouch.

It was actually the truth. After my relationship with him, since I never got over him, I was never able to get into

face was giving off how much I was hurting on the inside as

a few times… but you know I’m always too busy to date.” I explained, but Marco only laughed again, which infuriated me even more— because me being single and lacking a date to

initial plan was to avoid an encounter like this. I know that to show everyone that I’ve gotten over Marco, I was

for me, he didn’t

at Aisha. “Remember that time Addison and I dated? She loved me so much, way more than I loved her. Perhaps she’s yet to move on despite it being so, so long.” His animated voice made it clear that he was just teasing, but I felt extremely embarrassed because all

over you.” I argued vehemently, then I made a show of

what? Five years? Who wouldn’t be over their ex after this much time?” I drawled while forcing

you were so in love with him, he stalked him for over a

shame washed over me. That’s a phase of my life that I’ve buried in the past, fuck her for daring to bring it

nodding. “Ah, you’re right. She always showed up at every party we were at, it was actually adorable.” He laughed again but

was annoying and creepy!” She

always made sure to get an invite to any party he

of course we’d run into each other. It’s not a big deal.”

scene, which made the stalking

was and also feeling extremely embarrassed for being called out like

never stalked him. Why are you bringing this up now? Marco and I are nothing but friends now and you know that.”

that is all.” She bit out, a pointed look on her face as she

me, that’s never happening. I literally ship you and Marco now. And besides, I’m sure my boyfriend

my calls and that of my best friend unanswered. We were supposed to fly here from

he was gonna bail,

known this plan wouldn’t work out from the moment my best friend suggested it. He suggested I attend the wedding with a date to avoid losing face, and he’s the one who also suggested

in. Zane also agreed to do it and we exchanged contacts and exchanged a few words, then we agreed to meet

not try anything funny.” Aisha finally said just as Marco tugged her close and kissed her cheek, and at once, my blood

Marco finally defended me and I resisted

was