Her Wedding: Ch. 03

I pull on my blazer and glance at the mirror one last time.

No, not that expression. You’ll scare everyone away.

“It doesn’t matter. Those red eyes will already suffice.”

They can’t see me, not unless you show them.

Still facing the mirror, I straighten my tie.

“Then what do you propose I do?”

Follow my instructions and you will do fine. But if you wish to escape, let them see you for who you really are…

I imagine myself facing my family and close friends, all silently smiling and nodding at me through the mirror. I inhale deeply. My chest expands. A gush of warm energy fills my head. I grin at them.

Yes. That’s it. That’s the smile.

Knock, knock, knock. Acelynn opens the door.

“Boss, it’s almost six-thirty. You have a wedding to attend.”

I turn my torso to face her.

“Do I look presentable?”

“Totally! You can be the groom today!” she tease.

I laugh and bid her goodbye as I walk pass. Every time my heels touch the ground, they give off clicking sounds. What melodious music to my ears.

As I get into my car, I slump into the cushion seat and sigh.

“If only the groom were me…”