Chapter 32: chapter 32

Two Days later - Evening,      When I finished my makeup, the phone rang showing Jamie's number, "Yes, sweetie?" I answered."Jason asked me to pick up the flowers, so I can't pick up Dylan"."What?" I got irked, "You promised me, I don't know. You pick him up"."Ugh...Ana try to understand, Jason is tensed. Nothing arrived as per the schedule. This is not the right time to be stubborn"."Ok" I let out a breath, "I...I'll pick up the flowers, you just pick him up"."Seriously? You are 30 minutes away from the spot and I'm just 10. Are you planning to spoil Jason's wedding?""Umm...what about Alex, Aaron, Jake?""Ana! You are stupid! You know we are the only people in our gang to be invited to this wedding" he got angered."Oh...yeah I know that, I thought if they were free maybe...they can...""What's the matter? You are coming to the wedding, just put him inside your car. Besides, he is staying with you" he stopped for a second, "Wait a minute! You don't want to show up with a guy before Chris that's why you asked me to pick him" he questioned."Shut up! I don't care about him"."Oh, yeah? Then what's the deal with Dylan?"I sighed, "Fine, I'll pick him up, bye"."You just need to accept...that's all it takes..." he teased me.I hung up before he can talk moreshit.I came out of the room adjusting my Royal pink sleeveless overlapping v-neck georgette maxi dress with polyester knit lining which gathers around the waist and shoulders. It was matched with golden shoes. My hair is made into an up to do low bun and two strands of hair fell down caressing both sides of my cheeks."Dylan, Are you ready?""Yeah...yeah..." He came out buttoning the cufflinks of his white shirt. He was wearing a plain white full sleeve shirt and black pants. He shaved his beard which showed his dimples, "You think, it's okay for the wedding?""You are rocking" I complimented him.He chuckled and looked at me from top to bottom. He stood fixated on my looks, "Dylan, you okay?" My voice bought him out of trance.He cleared his throat, "Umm...sorry...you just wow!" He let out a breath.I smiled, "Thanks, shall we?" I grabbed my hand purse.We stopped at the wedding venue after 20 minutes, "Dylan, I'm sorry, but I want to say this. There are celebrities inside the venue. I know it'll be exciting to see your favourite ones...so...""I can understand" he cut me, "I won't get overexcited and make them uncomfortable"."Thanks for understanding".We came out of the car, once again I checked my makeup and felt content. We entered the venue, only a few guests were there talking casually over a drink. I started to walk towards Amy's room. Dylan followed me, "Dylan, why are you following me?" I asked revolving eyes around the hall."I'm sorry, but I don't know anyone in here"."Look, I'm going to the bride's room.  Jamie is there, he'll help you" I said anxiously, still looking around."Okay, I'll manage" he went to join him.I looked around nervously and sighed, maybe he didn't come?"Looking for me?" His voice came behind me.I let out a breath and turned to look at him. He was wearing a three-piece green slim fit suit with a matching black tie. His hair is combed over and slicked back with help of a gel. He tucked his hands inside the pocket. His eyes analysed every inch of my body and a deep sigh came out of his pink lips, "How are you, Ana?"I didn't answer and tried to look at the other side. But he was so distracting, he inched me closer so that his cedarwood fragrance filled up my nostrils. I felt hard to breathe."I know that you are looking for me"."I'm not," I said looking straight, without seeing his face."Then, who you are searching for?" He lowered his head to match my height which made his breath fell on my neck."That's none of your business, shut up" I tried to leave."Who is that guy who came with you?" his voice stopped me."Again, not your business. Why should I tell you?"He came near me and smirked, "Aah...not a problem, I tried to be decent. Because if you won't, I have my ways to find about him".I stared at him, "He is my date" I lied to irk him and I think it succeeded. His face lost its smirk and his eyes looked at me and Dylan."We being seeing each other for months. Now we thought it's a good time to come out as a couple. Do you have a problem with it?"He poked his inner cheek with his tongue and tilted his head, "No problem".I gave him a mocking smile and turned my heels to leave. His chuckling voice stopped me, "What?" I crossed my arms."I'm proud of my acting skills" he chuckled again showing his white teeth, "You believed it, right?"I cocked my eyebrows. He replied, "Jamie told me everything. Your high school friend, isn't he?"I felt embarrassed, he continued, "At first, when Jason told me that you are coming with a guest, I didn't believe it. So, I asked Jamie he explained everything" he gave me back my mocking smile.My ego got hurt, "You are right, that stupid Jame told you everything. But not everything, he don't know one little thing".He gave me a questioned look."He has a crush on me for a very long time. Yesterday, he asked me out. I said I'll consider, but now" I went close to him, "I'm going to say ok".His face now really turned pale and he stared at him. I smirked and went to Amy's room.The wedding took place only with 15 people. Samuel and Tina were so happy for him and Amy. I saw Chris staring at Dylan when I spoke to him. I ignored that and tried to be cool.After the wedding, Cake was cut and Jason and Amy danced their first dance as husband and wife. Soon everyone joined them. I missed my friends, if they were here it would be one hell of excitement. I  looked at others dancing, standing in a corner. Chris was missing. While I was searching for him, Dylan came near me."Hey, are you comfortable?" He asked me."Yeah...I'm good".I replied and turned around searching for him again. Shit! Why the hell am I searching for him? You are trying to move on. It won't help if you eye at him every second."Wanna Dance?" Dylan asked.Okay, this may distract me, "Umm...sure...yeah..." I shrugged my shoulders.He asked my hand, I gave it. But before he can grasp it, a strong arms pulled me away from him at a lightning speed. What is the fuck! I turned to look, it's him. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders, "I'm sorry, but she is going to dance with me" he answered in a stern voice.Before I can say anything, he pulled me to the dance floor wrapping his arms around my waist and pulled me closer to him."What are you doing?" I asked him angrily."I'm dancing" he made me to place his hand on his shoulders."I don't wanna dance with you" I tried to move away. He caught my hand and swirled it pulling me into his chest. I placed my hands on his chest to balance myself."Look darling, it's Jason and Amy's wedding. Your profession's big shots are here. Do you wanna make a scene, now and make everyone look at us instead of Amy and Jason?"I looked around, it's true that some are watching. So I tried to be normal, he smirked and pulled me closer again, "I don't want you to date him" he hissed inside my ears."Who are you to decide for me?""Cause he is not righteous man as you think. He defends criminals and set them free. He is greedy and he'll do anything for money. Even now, he is here to meet a mafia leader for a case"."Wait a fuck! How the hell do you know about this?""I asked Chuck to enquire about him"."You have no right to do that. What do you think about yourself?"He sighed, "Ana, I'm warning you. He is not the right man, rid him out of your house as soon as possible"."How the hell I can believe that you are not cooking this story out of jealousy?""Ana, you have to believe me"."Believe you? You and I both know that won't happen"."Alright then, if you won't get rid of him, I'll do that" he warned."Listen! You are crossing your limit. You can't control me" I pushed him away.I walked out of the dance floor angrily and came to the bar for a drink, "Hey! You okay?" Jason came behind me.I tucked my hair behind, "Yeah...nothing to worry new wed" I tried to smile.He took a seat near me and ordered a drink for him, "Ana" he called me softly, "It's umm...I never apologized to you properly. I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you. I regret sincerely for everything I've done"."I can't blame you. Seeing your father, even I got snapped. It's in the past, so leave it"."So, you forgive me?""Yes, I am. Forget about that, cheer up! It's your day" I patted his back."Then why you are not ready to forgive him?" He asked me.I remained silent."Ana I'm the one who seeded the idea of revenge. He understood you are good before me and stood with you. So why can't you give him a chance? Still, he is into you. I can guarantee he won't hurt you anymore. I feel guilty that I'm the reason for your break-up. If I've waited patiently this would never happened. So please, give him a chance".You don't understand Jason. He is the one I believed most. But he didn't mind once to say the real reason why he neared me.I smiled finishing my drink, "All the best for your new journey" I left the place before he can catch me. I heard a disappointed sigh from him.I messaged Jamie to drop Dylan at my apartment and I'm taking off. I thought I can withstand his presence. But no, still I need some more time.I reached my apartment, showered and changed into a night outfit. Well, I can't ignore what he said about Dylan. I need to ask him about this. But how? I sighed I need to think of a way. I started to wait for him on the couch.Next morning,     I don't know when I slept, I woke up when my phone rang. It's Chuck, time showed 9:30.I yawned and answered him in a frustrated voice, "Chuck, now what your boss want?""Ana" his voice panicked, "Chris is missing, I couldn't find him".Â