Memories of the past (5)

My heart ached so much for the both of us and the fact that we were so powerless.

Simon stood up from his seat among the guests and walked away unable to stop the pain he was feeling,it was as if a million arrows were been shot at him as he watched the girl he loved marry another man.

The people around could only wonder why such sorrowful expression was on his face at such a joyous occasion,Mr Harris smiled with satisfaction on seeing his daughter boyfriend's exit.

"Good riddance to bad rubbish,he mused.

The couple at the altar were seen with their lips joined and the guested screamed happily coming forward to give their congratulations.

Most of the young ladies in the crowd wished they were the one getting married to such an handsome man while the men couldn't stop staring at the bride.

Claire on seeing Havilah's downcast face understood what happened,so she danced to where the bride was and pulled her into the dance floor not letting her mood turn totally sour.

The two ladies danced and kept shaking their bodies to the sound of the music trying hard to outdo each other.

"Trying to steal the attention from me aren't you, Havilah said,smiling at her friend.

"You never know if my prince charming is out there waiting to find me, Claire replied, swaying her hips in a provocative manner, Havilah laughed at her friend silliness and decided to forget all her trouble,throwing caution to the wind,she danced so well that the guests began to hoot screaming for more making both girls laugh.

"Your groom sure looks hot"

"You can have him, Havilah said dryly.

"I'd like too but am not sure if he would agree, Claire winked shouting over the loud music, it might just be the best scandal of the year,I can imagine the headlines already, Best friend steals groom on wedding day.

Havilah smiled at her friend's obvious attempt to cheer her up.

"Talk of the devil and he appears,Claire whispered to her friend making her turn her head to see Don approaching the both of them with an unsure smile on his face.

I'd hate to interrupt you ladies but I'd like to have a dance with my wife,he said,making Havilah mind reel from the mention of wife which she was making reality sink in that she was someone's bride now.

"Of course,Claire said, smiling at her friend and before she could protest,she had bolted away leaving the two alone.

Claire was a good friend and even thou she knew her friend was in a forced marriage,she hoped she would move on,as difficult as it might be,because she felt like she deserved all the happiness.

Don looked at the beautiful woman before him who was looking everywhere but him,he noticed her nervous state and how she tried to keep a space between them,a blank look on her face,since this was the first time they were meeting each other,he took in her appearance.

She was of average height, which was perfect as it complemented his tall figure,her straight brown hair that was styled for the occasion and her innocent brown eyes that seems to be dull lacking the glow it was suppose to hold,admiring her further,he noticed that she had a couple of piercing which didn't bother him as he had one on his eyes himself,her petite frame,not that he was ogling but he couldn't help but notice those two big titties on her chest and he inwardly groan at how lucky he was.

"Would you do me the honor of a dance,fair lady,he said formally with a little bow and an outstretched hand.

"It not like I can refuse".

The music had changed,the rythm slow,Don pulled Havilah closer,making her tingle at his touch, now that they were standing close with barely a few inches between them,she could smell the smoky tobacco coming from him emitting a pure masculine aura,he put his hand behind her back and clasps their hands together holding her tight as if afraid to let go.

They began their first dance as a couple and although they didn't notice at that moment but they were looking so good and perfect standing next to each other,complementing each other flaws and excess.

"I apologise that we have to meet this way,our first time being our wedding day"Don apologized, hoping to start a conversation.

Havilah nodded at him not in the least interested to talk.

"You look beautiful,more than I pictured you to be,not that I thought you were ugly,he said,hoping she would return the comment but all she gave was a tiny smile that was obviously forced.

"I know we started on the wrong note,but I'd like to make this marriage work",Don said gazing into Havilah's face with a serious expression.

Havilah looked at the man before her,her husband and noted how hard he was trying to get along with her.

"Why bother? whether it work or not shouldn't be your priority,you can even have a lot of mistress and I wouldn't protest,all I want is to be left alone,she said.

Happy that she was finally answering him, Don didn't bother at her response and just went along with the flow trying to make her loosen up.

The tempo of the song increased and he drew her closer bridging the little gap before them,her head dropped on his chest at the abrupt movement making it look like he was whispering some sweet words to her from an outsider view.

Don moved his face closer to Havilah making her space out at the thought that he wanted to kiss her,but he only brought his hand to the side of her face tucking a few strand of loose hair behind her head.

Seeing his gentlemanly gesture towards her, Havilah could help but open her mouth asking the question that had been on her mind since all this while.

"Why me,she said,her voice barely audible over the loud music but Don heard her clearly and he froze at the unexpected question.