I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

LYDIA’S POV. If Lorena had picked up her phone, I would have known to avoid coming here.

“For me?” She questioned staring at the two cups of coffee I had totally forgotten about. I nodded, handing her cup and she smiled with satisfaction.

“Thank you.” She seemed so unbothered and stressed out at the same time, I had never seen such mixed emotions.

We walked in making everyone turn their attention towards us, I waved awkwardly greeting them all in a low tone.

“Lydia, did you know about this? And failed to fill us in?” Her father’s deep voice questioned and before I could utter a word, his wife beat me to it.

“Of course she did. Or am I wrong?” I knew how much this hurt her, Lorena was literally their only child. They had so much wealth, they would have prepared the wedding of the century.

“I didn’t know.. I’m just as shocked as you are.” I spoke slowly and she sighed deeply.

“Who is this? You look oddly familiar.” A woman asked and Lorena’s mum answered.

“Lydia, Lorena’s best friend who’s like our other daughter.” I smiled small at her response then took a seat.

The two families continued to argue and discuss among each other, showing their disappointment to the couple who looked calm, like they already predicted this and got prepared for the drama. Macy just kept staring at me for some odd reason and I looked around her with confusion.

“What?” I whispered and she just kept staring, which irritated me. I brought my phone out of pocket and realized I hadn’t gotten my usual morning message from Nathaniel. I just rolled my eyes in a full circle, Mia’s words playing in my head.

“You know what, rather than arguing. Let’s do this instead.” Lorena’s father’s voice made the room pin drop silent.

“Let’s organize a beautiful wedding nonetheless. They had a court wedding, that just means they are legally married but a beautiful church ceremony then a reception afterwards will be great. Don’t you think so?” He suggested and the other family was in agreement but Lorena and Darren shook their heads in disapproval.

“We are happy with this. I don’t want to dress or go through any of that.” Lorena spoke but they ignored.

“You will thank us later. Go design your wedding gown and send it out. The wedding of the CENTURY is coming up!” Her mom spoke with excitement and gave her husband a side hug.

I couldn’t help but wonder why they were so against the wedding. I mean I would love a wedding ceremony where my friends and family would be present and the thought of being dressed as a princess made me excited. If I was going to marry again, I wanted something that would last forever and the love we have for each other is reciprocal. Just the love that happens in movies because no matter how people say they are not real, there are real life people who actually have that and grow old together loving each till their last breath.

I wanted that but when or how that will happen? I had no idea but I was just excited for it before I even get it.

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A Few Hours Later.

“Now that we are alone, can you tell me what’s wrong? You have always wanted a huge wedding and you’ve been planning your wedding gown since we were five, so where is this coming from?” I asked Lorena as we were now seated in her living room after everyone had left.

“Nothing. Darren and I had reconciled, he was doing what pleased me and that night we were both tispy so we decided to head into the courthouse and get married and we tied the knot. I can only imagine how exhausted I will be if we go through a ceremony and I don’t need that. I have a lot of things I’m working on at the moment and a ceremony isn’t included.” She explained and I nodded in understanding.

“That’s why you have your mum and I to help. You won’t need to…” I began but she raised her hand to cut me off.

“I don’t want a church ceremony and a large wedding. We are fine and happy, you all need to understand damn.” She said and I was thrown off by her tone.

“Chill out. I was trying to pick your brain and find out what’s going on, that’s all.” I raised my hand in surrender.

“Well…Lydia, you have heard my husband and I are okay and we are happy. Not wearing a white gown and inviting the whole country doesn’t mean we aren’t.” She stated and I nodded in understanding.

“Okay.” I responded. Did I cross a line? Shouldn’t I make sure my best friend is truly okay and satisfied with her decision?

“I mean it’s similar to you and Nathaniel’s marriage except we love each other.” She rose up from the couch and I jerked my head forwards looking at her with disbelief.

I jerked my head forwards looking at her with disbelief.

Now, she had crossed a line and that part wasn’t even necessary in the slightest. Why did everyone keep mentioning Nathaniel today? And suddenly their words were triggering.

“Now, that wasn’t unnecessary. I was simply making sure you were okay and happy? And you had to bring up something personal? Like it doesn’t make sense, you need to check yourself.” I packed my things and I observed that she looked remorseful at first but instantly masked it up. Footsteps approached and I turned my attention to see Macy coming down the stairs.

“Lydia, you’re leaving?” Macy asked and I gave a look that said, ‘Obviously.’

“Well send my love to Andrew and ask him please what he thought of my gift.” I scrunched up my face staring at her. Even after Andrew had sent her off, she was still sending gifts and wishing him well.

I just hoped it wasn’t an obsession, an unhealthy obsession.

I glanced at Lorena who had her back turned to me and I scoffed loudly before walking out.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

I should have stayed at home and minded my business.