Part 4: 11
“Why?” I couldn’t help but ask.
Samuel looked back at me. “My mom says shopping cheers a woman up when she’s down.” Freddy piped up. “Count me in. I’m also feeling down.” Samuel playfully nudged him aside and then he steered me off.
On the way. I tried to explain the whole story, but Samuel cut me off, “It’s water under the bridge. I don’t want you picking at old sears. Trust me. I don’t mind it.
“I’d rather hear more about how you praise me as a man of integrity. That really hits the spot. Keep those compliments coming!” he joked, and it made me laugh.
We returned with so much stuff from our shopping spree. The car’s trunk and back seat were both stuffed. Freddy, a little jealous, cuddled my cat and made fun of us.
The tense mood brought by Antonio was soon overshadowed by the laughter
On our wedding day, Antonio and Alicia were there. They were on the guest list this time.
Antonio, with a cast on his leg, was leaning on Alicia for support.
Security was all over them, making sure they didn’t make any unexpected moves
I looked at Samuel with confusion, but he shrugged it off. “Easier to keep an eye on them here. Less chance for drama.” Freddy curled his lip. “You
just wanted them to witness the wedding with their own eyes so they would feel more devastated.”
As we swapped rings, chaos broke out on Antonio’s end.
He gave Alicia a push. She hit her head on the table’s edge and bled, but he didn’t even glance at her.
It was the same thing at Alicia’s welcome–back bash. When he moved so abruptly that the soup spilled all over me, he didn’t even turn his head but rushed out to chase after Alicia.
Antonio wanted to charge over and shout, but the security was on him, pinning him back. They covered his mouth to stifle his cries. The loud pops of the confetti poppers and the joyful music drowned out any signs of his resistance.
After the wedding ceremony ended, I walked up to them.
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