Chapter19

Emile

Present day*

Its been a year since Dylan left,no call,no text,no mail nothing.

Just like he disappeared into thin air,no one as heard a thing from him since he left.

A month after he left someone else took over the company.

At some point, I had to stop hoping he will come back.

So,Jason proposed and I said yes.

I thought if I had to move on,that would be a pretty good start.

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"So are you exited about your wedding?"Kate asked.

"Sure."

"You don't seem excited to me."

"Am just stressed out,I have a lot to do before the big day."

"Or your still hooked up on Dylan."

"Am over him."I lied.

"Anyone can tell that's a pretty big lie Emile."

"He's never coming back and have learnt to accept it."

"It's just been a year,did you even bother to check up on him or something?"

"How was I suppose to do that Kate? When he didn't even bother to call or text me."I yelled.

"Calm down,am sorry."

"Am heading out,see you later."I whipped my tears,picked up my bag from the counter before walking out the door."

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With Jason*

"Are you okay babe?" Jason asked.

"Yes,just thinking about our wedding preparation and stuff."

"Don't beat yourself so much about it."

I cracked a smile.

"Don't forget to invite your new boss."

"And Dylan?"

"Why do you even care so much about him? He's probably somewhere fucking some whore right now."

"He's your brother,that's why."I lied.

"Step-brother."he correct.

"Aren't you a bit worried about him?"

"To be honest,am not."he said without the slightest emotion in is voice.

"Well I am and I won't stop asking about him?.."

"Let's just focus on the wedding preparation for now,shall we?"

I cracked a smile and focused on the beer in front of me.

"We are having dinner with my family tonight,so be prepared."he said.

I just nodded.

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At dinner with Jason's family*

"So how's the wedding preparation going Emile ?"Jenny Jason's sister asked.

"Good so far."

"How can you stand him?"she teased.

"Unlike you she actually cares about me."Jason teased back.

Everyone laughed at that.

"I hope father is able to make it."Jason said.

According to Jason,his father got back together with Dylan's mom.

"Don't count on that."Jason's mom said and focused on her glass of wine.

"Have you picked out a gown yet?" Jenny asked.

"No,I haven't."

"Good...I know the perfect place for that."she said with a grin.

I just smiled.

"What about the venue?"she asked again.

"Leave her alone..Jenny." Jason yelled.

"Damn...I was just asking."

"Can I see you for a second Emile?" Jason's mom said.

I nodded.

"Excuse us."she said while getting up her seat.

I followed her to what seemed like a spare room.

We got in and she shut the door behind.

"Take a seat."she said.

"Thanks."I sat down.

I would be lying if I say,I wasn't a bit nervous right now

"You seem nervous."

"Just a bit worked up about the wedding and stuff."

"I mean right now."

"I find you intimidating."

"You know,I use to be just like you once,getting married for all the wrong reasons."

"How do you mean?"

"I know about your little affair with Dylan,how long did you think you could hide it?"

My heart nearly popped out my chest.

"I love Jason."

That was the only thing I could gather to say.

"I doubt that,you don't cheat on the people you love."

I kept silent because I knew she was right.

"Are you going tell him?"

"No,unlike you I actually care about him and such news will break him,so am willing to let it slide this time but if it happens again you will wish you didn't."she threatened.

I nodded with tears in my eyes.

"Get yourself together."she said and walked to the door.

"And by the way Dylan is back."

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