Hurt

Chapter two

“ You look beautiful” Audrey, my designer exclaimed looking at the dress I had on which she made with awe. But I didn't feel like it.

My makeup was perfect, almost hiding the sadness.

I didn't cry,I couldn't bring myself to. It would only make me feel weak.

The humiliation from my father burned hotter than the heart break.

I had woken up to three missed calls from Elio but I couldn't bring myself to speak to him.

“ Move to the full size mirror so you can get a good view” Audrey said again. She had been talking but I was tuned out.

I walked robotically to the front of the mirror.

The dress was ivory silk. It was simple, but it fits like a glove. The silk fabric traced my shape without clinging too tightly, flowing gracefully and spreading at my feet.

They were no accessories, the dress alone was enough. One shoulder was left bare, the other wrapped loosely in a halter connected to the dress that crossed over my chest and fastened around her neck and fell at my back.

The back dipped low, forming a V that revealed the curve of my spine before the dress gathered and flowed at my feet. It wasn’t a dramatic gown. It was just perfect. I hated that I had to waste it on cheating Elio.

I took one last glance at myself before slipping into my comfort heels. Not like they were going to be visible anyway.

The place, which was a hotel rooftop Elio had chosen was almost filled when I got there. Chatter and giggles influenced by the continuous supply of champagne filled the air.

The stares I got when I steped in made the hair in my back sensitive.

I got congratulations and well wishes from way too many people than I could when they had finished examining my attire.

That was the thing with rich circles that tired me out. They would always examine people when they walked into an event to see if you belong and it gets worse if you are the host.

I looked around trying to find Elio but I couldn't, I gave and got into meaningless conversations about fashion and what not with gues I was familiar with.

The glass clicking got everyone's attention next. It was Elio at the middle.

“ Good evening everyone, thanks for taking our time from your busy schedule to honor this invitation.

This party was held to to announce my engagement to my beautiful fiancee.” He said smiling while everyone stared clapping. He hadn't seen me. I'm sure he just believed I was somewhere around. The fact he didn't bother searching for me before his speech leaves a sour taste in my mouth.

“ I'll call my lovely fiancee for a toast and we can all enjoy our evening” Elio paused again obviously trying to be dramatic or search for me in the crowd. Either way I subtlety arranged my dress to address the crowd.

“ Ladies and gentlemen my fiancee, Sheila Moretti.” He finished pointing at someone that was definitely not me. Murmurs broke out in the crowd while some people still clapped.

My step sister stood beside him and placed a quick kiss on his lips while he slid his hands to her comfortably.

I stood there stunned. I didn't hear the next words they said before everyone lifted their glasses for the toast.

“ To love and foreve” my sister raised her glass and everyone repeated after her and started drinking.

My eyes found my father's but he looked away immediately. I could feel the humiliating stares I was getting. My fight flight instinct kicked in but I chose the latter.

I was out of there immediately. The elevator wasn't working, I took off my heels and started on the stairs trying to call a cab immediately when I bumped into someone.

“ I'm so sorry” I immediately started apologizing. But before I could stop myself I tripped on my own dress and went tumbling down the stairs.

The day just kept getting worse. When I had stopped tumbling, I felt something warm trickle down the side of my head. I looked up before the darkness swallowed me and saw a man or a giant Walking down, towards me. I blacked out before I could properly see his features.