38 Goodbye, my love (1/2)

ACE KIEN DE LAVE

I'm already inside the church waiting for her to arrive. I can't help myself but feel nervous. I'm getting married. I looked in front of me and they were all smiling. They are all happy for us especially Uncle Christian, Auntie Rosalie, and Jayden who's standing at the chair. I hope that he won't fall there. But crap! My stomach started to feel strange. I think I'm about to take a shit here.

Hence, the music started to play. She's finally here. I stood up straight and looked at the aisle. My stomach calmed by itself. All I can feel right now is my heart beating faster as this girl started to walk down the aisle.

The red carpet was overflowing with flowers. She was wearing this white laced off-shoulder ball gown with a lace veil covering her face on to her body. While, on both of her hands which was covered by laced gloves, there were red roses. She hates them but what can she do, she said that I bought it. Yes, I bought it for her because I forgot once again that she hated them. I smiled remembering how she got disappointed when I handed it to her.

Then I breathed heavily because she's getting close. I just can't believe that I'm going to marry this girl who is currently walking down the aisle. I noticed her smile. How beautiful she is!

However, the place turned dark. What just happened? Did it blackout again? It usually happens in this place so there's nothing to do about it. We just have to wait until it turns back on. However, Aviana might get tired. She is just standing there alone at the center with those high heels. I tried to walk to find her but I suddenly felt something odd.

'Enjoy it while it lasts. You surely know that we will find you wherever you go even if it's hell.'

It suddenly replayed to my mind. I don't know why I remembered her but the ambiance inside started to feel strange. I don't like this. I was about to walk again but suddenly I felt that something sharp was pointed behind my back. Is that a dagger? I tried to look behind me but I just can't see anything. It's too dark in here!

”Hi. Ace.” She whispered on to my ear.

”Do you remember our first encounter?” She suddenly asked.

My head began to throb. First encounter? Hence, I finally remembered who she is. I recognize who Sophia is! Through encounter, she means the day when I was at the hotel and restaurant in Italy. The day when I was about to meet my fiance, Aviana. Sophia tried to kill me at the rooftop of the building but Aviana was there. Yes! I remember that she was the assassin who's wearing that black outfit. She was the one that is trying to kill me.

”I'm here to fulfill that mission.” She added and to my surprise, she thrust the dagger behind my back. I didn't scream. I'm in pain but I tried to hold it in. I don't want to cause any commotion. It hurts yes but I don't want everyone to see Aviana changing into that demonic figure again.

”Scream and they will all die.” She whispered once again and suddenly pulled the dagger out of my body. I was about to fall from my knee but she caught me.

”Be careful.” She said and let go. I know that she's already gone. I heard her footsteps fading away among the voices from the guests that kept on buzzing.

Hence, the light was finally turned on. Everyone was relieved by that. I smiled. Everything is okay now. I looked at Aviana and I froze when she is looking at me coldly. No! She is looking at the blood dripping behind my back. Everyone can't notice it since they are all looking at her.

'Continue to walk'

I said to my mind.

'Don't mind me'

I added and so she proceeds to walk as the music began to play. She is still halfway there but damn! My wound is starting to ache. Did she use poison on that dagger? I bet she did. But why did I think of that? Aviana could read my mind. Oh! No! She began to cry. I just smiled at her to let her know that I'm okay. So that she won't stop walking but she, even more, burst into tears.

'Don't cry.'

I said to my mind.