7 CHRISTA CONCEAL WHAT HAPPEN FROM HER FRIENDS

With the tears flowing once again, unlocking the door.

Checking the corridor, Christa makes sure it was clear then ran down the stairs and out of the house.

Seeing no one around Christa seek out a secluded place and cry. Having no idea what she should do next.

Sitting on a chair, Christa thinks, 'I know Aliza must be worried about me.' Feeling so ashamed of what had occurred during the night, kept Christa from moving.

Bending her head Christa rests it on top of her knees as the tears flow nonstop. Trying to reason out what should be her next move.

"Lord I have limited cash, You know my ticket is open, so I could travel anytime within six months.

If I stay here in Dallas, where could I seek out employment? The first thing I will have to do is to get myself in order and not fall apart.

Thinking, 'After this wedding I will have to get a room, then get a job. And I will also need to get some new pieces of work clothes."

Having so many questions and no right answers, Christa covers her ear to try and block out any thoughts or questions popping up in her head

Being so confused she did the only logical thing she knows work. Christa close her eyes that very minute and began to pray, from deep within.

"Oh Lord, I don't want to think. I am so scared and confused so please help me. Show me a way out of this predicament.

Lord, I am sorry for disobeying Papa's orders and now I cannot return in my disgraceful condition.

Neither can I rectify what has already happened. Please, Father, make a way for me and open a door so I won't be put to shame. And Lord, please forgive me, I am sorry for not seeking your face for direction."

With her hand still covering her ear, and the tears were uncontrolled. Christa just felt the touch on her back.

Hurriedly she wipes her face with her dress, before raising her head to see who it was.

"Chris, I don't believe this, you just sitting here and Aliza is panicking?" Michelle lovingly rebukes her. She was just happy she had found Christa instead of the others.

"Where have you been all this time? We have been looking for you the entire morning. When the others see that you have been crying. They will just get something more to laugh about, come on quickly and wash your face."

Michelle urges her quickly before the others see her. Then with her bag sling on to her shoulder, She and Michelle walk upstairs both laughing. Reaching, to Aliza's room to announce that she had found Christa.

Christa on the other hand pondering from deep within. She had decided not to reveal what had happened to her during the night. Christa knew she cannot let any of the girls know.

She must let them think she slept in the shed. It is better than telling them the truth because they will just laugh as always.'

Entering the room, it was crowded, with a hairstylist who was attending to Sylvia's hair. And another attending to Aliza's nails.

When Michelle said. "I thought you all were looking for Christa but never mind, look who I met sitting in the back yard. Christa observe that Sabrina's hair was already done.

She has beautiful black wavy hair. So drop curls looked perfect. Hearing Aliza said, "Christa, you had me worried but thank God you are here.

Now hurry and take a bath then Elain will attend to your hair. I don't want to be late."

Michelle held Christa's hand and was about to lead her to the bathroom. When Aliza calls out to her, "Christa, won't you come and give me a hug, I miss you so much."

Asking Pat to stop for a moment, Aliza stood up and embrace Christa. Whispering in her ear, "I know you will not disappoint me. And thank you so much for coming."

Wondering what she meant by that, as she and Michelle turn and she was led to another room.

Taking a shower but this time Christa wash her hair. Hearing Michelle saying, "When you finish showering, you can put on this robe."

Resting the robe aside Michelle leaves her to finish with her bath. Knowing the hairstylist was still working on Sylvia's head.

"Christa, you can start dressing, while Aliza and Sylvia are being attended to.

Aliza got everything for you." Michelle notices how quiet she was, "Christa, are you alright, you seem very quiet?"

"I am sorry but I was wondering, "How did Aliza know my size, Mish? It has been five years since we had last seen each other?"

"Sorry, my friend I am responsible for that. I send the photo you posted to me three months ago."

"Michelle you know how they used to laugh at the both of us, why did you do that?"

"Chris, listen to me, Aliza is not like Sabrina and Sylvia, so stop worrying."

"I know that Michelle, but they are always telling us nasty things."

"Chris, you must do like me, just let it slide off like water in duck back. We are a team and they are not getting me to run and hide.

And I want you to stop running away from now on, try and understand what I am saying. Sylvia's true intention is that Aliza asks her to be the chief bride's maid, but your gown cannot fit her."

Lifting it Michelle notices how she covers her mouth. "I love it but why a cream Mish?"

"Aliza, wanted it to be almost close to her wedding gown, that is why she bought that color."

"Michelle, it almost looks like a wedding gown, it is only missing a headpiece."

"Honey the reason for that is because you will have it for your wedding gown. All you will have to get is the headpiece as you said."

Seeing the tears, Michelle hugs her, "Don't cry, please, when I told Aliza you were going to get married. She thought this would be a perfect wedding gift for you.

You see my friend, you had done so much for us, we can't thank you enough."

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