chapter Forty-Two- Charmed Groom, Stubborn Bride

Diego wore a very expensive black suit and a red tie, paired with expensive brogues, while Inigo and his dad wore the same attire.

 "You look charming, Diego," Lisa said, coming down the stairs.

 "Thank you," Diego responded, "but my dad is more charming than any man in the entire world," Lisa said, as Simeon laughed.

 "I know right? I've always looked handsome. I don't think I'll ever age," Simeon said, as everyone laughed.

 "Show off," Inigo muttered.

 "But father, I complimented you. Won't you say anything to me?" Lisa pouted.

 "My bad," he said, bowing a little to her as she nodded. "You're beautiful, my dear," Simeon said.

 "You can say that again," Lisa said, as others chuckled.

 "I've heard enough of you two. Can I go see my bride now?" Diego asked.

 "No, you can't," Lisa said.

 "And why is that?" Diego asked.

 "It's against the rules for the groom to see the bride before the wedding. It would lead to bad luck," Lisa said.

 "What nonsense. I don't believe that," Diego argued.

 "You'll have to believe it by force," Lisa said, dragging both father and son to the door, while Inigo followed closely. "Now, you all will go to the church and entertain the guests while Bea and I take care of the bride here," Lisa said, as Dax was entering the house.

 "hi, Lisa," he greeted.

 Hi, Dax," Lisa replied. "It seems you all are in a tight position. I recommend you all listen to her before there's no changing her mind," Dax said.

 "I'll go get the car," Inigo said leaving.

 "See you all at the church," Lisa said, going up the stairs.

 "I'll go with Inigo," Dax said leaving.

 "Come on, father. Let's go. It's no use as long as Lisa's made up her mind," Diego said to his dad.

*******************************************************Lisa entered the room. "How is he?" Rachael asked.

 "may I know who 'he' is?" Lisa asked, feigning ignorance.

 "How about a slap to jog your memory?" Rachael asked, smiling sweetly at her.

 "You should focus on yourself rather than bothering about your future husband. Don't you know that if your make up isn't great, you might scare him away and he would run away," Lisa said.

 "Lisa!" Rachael shouted.

 "That's enough, Lis. Stop stressing the bride. Just tell her how hot her husband looked," Bea said, placing her hand on Lisa's shoulder.

 "Thank God. At least you're the sensible one between the two of you," Rachael said, looking at Lisa. "Now, would you tell me?" she further asked.

 "Okay. I will tell you," Lisa said begrudgingly. "He looked hot and handsome," she said

 "Now did you die?" Rachael asked as Bea laughed.

 "You should do her make-up and get her ready for her wedding," Bea said, going to sit down to do her make-up.

********************************************************Inigo was driving as Diego broke the silence.

 "Do you like Lisa?" he asked, as Inigo looked at him through the rearview mirror.

 "Why the question?" Inigo asked.

 "Nothing really. It's just that there's a certain way you act around her," Diego said.

 "It's nothing like you're thinking, bro. I don't love her. I just feel guilty and want her forgiveness," Inigo said.

 "Are you sure about that, son?" Simeon asked, as Inigo nodded.

 "Never been sure of anything," Inigo replied.

 "You guys shouldn't bother yourselves about it. I've known Inigo for a very long time. If he was in love with Lisa, I would have known," Dax said, which made the others drop the topic.