Chapter 19

Chapter 19

April

It's been four days since we got back from the trip and two more days to the grand wedding. 

I'd gone with Megan and Vanessa for our final dress fitting and everything was sheer perfection. 

As her Bridesmaids, we settled for an ankle-length Straight burgundy gown made from thick chiffon material. It had a low neckline that highlighted our cleavage. 

I rubbed King lee's head as we watched one of my favorite shows on Tv. 

And for the umpteenth time today, Jordan called me again and like i did before, i didn't respond to his calls. 

*Are you avoiding me?*

His text read. 

I honestly don't know what I'm doing right now but i know I need to stay very far away from his hurtful body. 

Since we got back to NYC, i had tried every possible means to maintain my distance and that's going to continue even at the wedding. 

I suddenly remembered the video and deleted the text to concentrate on the Tv. He called again and this time I turned my phone on flight mode. 

I should get a new sim. 

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Our limousine arrived at the gate of the conservatory garden in Manhattan for the church session of Vanessa and Jason's wedding. 

"Is this really happening?" Vanessa said, almost close to tears. 

"Yes, now get your bitchy ass down and don't fucking smudge your makeup" Megan warned and we joked about it over a laugh. 

We alighted from the limo and i straightened the train of her gown. 

"We love you so much and you're going to do just great" I air-kissed her as we handed her to her father. 

"Good morning Mr. Fred" Megan and I greeted Vanessa's dad in unison before making our way into the garden. 

I knew Jordan was behind Jason along with the rest of the guys so i made sure not to look in that direction. 

The pianist began to play Ed sheeran's perfect as Vanessa and her dad walked down the aisle. 

Vanessa looked so beautiful and happy as she made her way up through the floral arch. 

As soon as she was within grasp, Jordan took her hands from her father.  

"You may now be seated" the pastor's voice broke out. 

"Dearly beloved...." 

I looked at Megan as tears rolled down our cheeks. She handed me a kleenex and i gently dabbed my face dry. 

The chief bridesmaid who is her sister handed the ring to Vanessa. 

The pastor instructed them to exchange rings and then asked Jason to repeat his words. 

"I, Jason Hilton take you, Vanessa Beaufort, to have and to hold, from this day forward...."

"For better for worse," the pastor said

"For better for worse" Jason repeated

When it was Jason's turn to listen to Vanessa repeat the words, he looked at her with so much love and a quick glance at him made me sight Jordan's glare on me. I looked away instantly. 

Jason cupped her face and kissed her tenderly when they finished exchanging their vows.

We all applauded the union. After the necessary pictures had been taken, Jason scooped her up into his arms and carried her down the aisle. 

I followed Megan back to the hotel so we could change into the reception outfit. 

"Ladies and gentlemen please welcome the newly wedded Mr. and Mrs. Hilton" the MC bellowed. 

Megan and I were behind Vanessa while the guys were behind the groom on a straight line. 

Jason wrapped his arm around her waist as the Dj began to play another of Vanessa's favorite song. This time it was John Legend's all of me. 

It was after all her day. 

The lights in the room began to dim and a soft spotlight shone over them as they waltz. 

The lights brightened as the song ended and the Dj began to play the upbeat music for dancing as the couple proceeded to cut their five-tier cake.

Shortly after, Megan and I presented the Bride on a chair and watched Jason take off her garter with his mouth.

We almost thought he would fail but he didn't.

Five days ago.

April

The next morning i woke up with the worst hangover of the century. I felt nauseated. 

I communicated with the hotel kitchen via the intercom to deliver me a ginger lemon tea. 

After having the tea, it took another hour for me to get my shit together. I rose up to have a cold bath and begun to pack up. After a thorough inspection, i was certain I'd packed everything into my box. 

I went to pet service to go take King. I tipped the attendant and bid him goodbye. 

I don't know the kind of magic sober pill Megan and Vanessa took to look less disoriented like i was. We all gathered in the open yard to have breakfast, our one last meal before getting onboard the cruise ship and leaving Milan. 

"Looks like the boys had a swell time yesterday" Megan showed us a video Broody sent to her from last night. I couldn't help but see Jordan in the background. 

My hands went cold when it occurred to me what he was doing. 

He was kissing a girl while she placed his hands on her breasts. I tried not to look bothered so the girls won't notice. 

I'm sure he fucked her- i thought to myself.

What was I thinking? That he'll be loyal to my cunt in the meantime? That we'd fall in love and be exclusive? We are not in a committed relationship so why would he? 

Remember Kendrick Lamar's Loyalty featuring Rihanna? Yep that one! The chorus was banging in my head except the lyrics was Jealousy Jealousy Jealousy and not Loyalty Loyalty Loyalty. 

I'm so stupid. So fucking stupid. Megan and Vanessa watched the guys emerge into the courtyard except me. I was too furious at the man called Jordan Crossfire.