I watched as the bride and groom exchanged vows, declaring their unfailing love for each other.
Years back I would have been smiling like a crazy person, thinking about my forever with my highschool boyfriend Kelvin. I would be daydreaming of our wedding day and how it would be so magical and fantabulous.
But now I know better that I am never destined to love any man or to be loved back in return. I know that I would never stand in front of an alter and say the word, *I do* I have woken up from my slumber and I would never dream again.
Kelvin had told me that no one would ever love me, and he was right.. no one would love a fat, ugly girl like me. I'm too fat. If I was a man, I wouldn't even fall inlove with me.
Who would want a fat sweaty ugly girl as their wife or girlfriend. Back then in highschool, I had always fantasized that my Mr Right would sweep me off my feet and ask me to marry him. But hey, how could he possibly sweep me off my feet when I weigh so much. (chuckle).
"With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife." The priest in charge of the ceremony said, "You may kiss your bride." He added.
I watched as Derek lowered his head and then kissed Alice deeply. Deep down in me I wished I could also find my prince charming.. deep down.. I wish someone would also love me. But those were wishes that could never come true. So.. I have learnt not to dream again. My one true love does not exist!.
"Okay.. all the single ladies, gather at the front here. Is time to throw the banquet." Alice announced, her face radiating with so much happiness.
A lot of singles ladies filed out, but I remained where I was.
"Ugh.. come on Juliet, don't be a stubborn bunny. You are single and you are a lady, so come stand over here." Alice beckons unto me, but I paid no heed to her and just remained standing at exactly where I was. Is already enough that she forced me to be her maid of honor, I will not let her force me into this also.
Alice glared at me, then walked behind me and started pushing me so hard.. till we got to where the other single ladies were standing.
"Now, this is better." She said smiling. I rolled my eyes.
She walked to the front of all of us, and then started her countdown. "1, 2, 3 and catch!!." She yelled throwing the banquet really high up in the air.
Now... This is where I got confused. I Juliet Weston, was busy standing idly while other ladies were running after the banquets trying so hard to catch it. But no, the banquets just had to fall on my head. Why my head?. What have I done to the banquet, I didn't pursue it or try to catch it.. so why did it have to fall on my head!. Stupid Flowers!.
"Wow, juliet caught it!." Alice announced clapping her hands excitedly. The ladies screams and they all hugged me.
"No, no, no, I didn't catch it. It fell on my head." I yelled exasperated as they all hugged me cheerfully.
"Ugh, it's still the same. And guess what?, I'm already hearing wedding bells ringing. I just need you to remember that I would be your maid of honor." Alice says pointedly hugging me slightly. Her eyes reflecting happiness.
"The only thing you would be hearing is my alarm. And you would probably die while waiting for me to get married." I replied her rolling my eyes. Alice shakes her head disappointed. What? I'm only saying the truth... No one would want to marry a fat ugly lady.
"Can we just go to the reception already." I sighed.
"Stop this whole madness juliet, just because of a little drama that happened in highschool... Shouldn't make you define yourself as an unwanted ugly fat lady. Cause you are beautiful, and any man.. I repeat, any man would be lucky to have you in their life."
"Hold it right there Alice. You and I know that this isn't just only about highschool, have you forgotten about Chris.. shadrach, or even micah. Everyone of them ended up telling me how ugly I was. None of them truly loved me, they all wanted my sister and tried using me to get her." I said pointedly. Anyone would think I would be probably sad after saying this, but no... Am not m
Sad. I can't be sad, cause I have learnt to adjust to that bitter truth.My twin sister Julia, is nothing like me. She's the opposite of me. She's thin, pretty and has really long tanned legs. She's every guy dreams.
"Okay.. am not having this argument with you on my very special day. So.. all I'm going to say to you is, you're beautiful and the earlier you realize that, the better. See you at the reception." She pats me lightly on my shoulder and then walked away.
Well... I'm glad that's over. Ugh, I need to use the restroom, am suddenly pressed. Why would I be pressed when it's time to move to the reception, the reception is my favorite time of a wedding. Why?.. cause there's different varieties of food and snacks that I could stuff in my mouth.
I hurriedly walked to the ladies toilet and did my business in it. I was in a haste to go to the reception, cause I didn't want Alice screaming my name in anger searching for me. Although I'm pretty sure she would be too busy with her husband that, she wouldn't even notice I'm not in the reception.
"Ahh!." I yelled when I came in contact with a solid wall. But.. what is a wall doing here. I am pretty sure that a minute ago, there was no wall here... At this very particular spot. At that very moment, I noticed this particular wall had legs and it's wearing a nice black suit. OMG, this is not a wall.. this is a human being. This is a hard solid body, of a man.
I looked up to find two beautiful green eyes staring at me.. if I didn't fall from the collision, I guess I'm actually falling now.
"Careful there.. are you okay?." Green eyes asked, wrapping his hands around my waist so I wouldn't fall.
Gosh, who the hell is he. I have always thought that only Chris could look like a Greek god in a suit, but this man renders my theory wrong. This man looks more handsome than a geek god in suit.
"I am really sorry, are you okay?." He apologized again. Why is he apologizing, I know for a fact that I'm the one at fault and not him. I cleared my throat and then stands my self upright. I dust my gown idly, preventing myself from staring into greek god eyes again.
"My name is Jason, are you okay?." He asked stretching forth his hand for a handshake.
I cleared my throat, ignored his outstretched hand then said, "I'm okay Jason. Thanks for asking. I will take my leave now." I said coldly then turned around to leave.
"Uhm.. can I atleast get your name." He yelled. I didn't reply him, Instead I continued walking.
This is how they all come, charming and handsome and after that.. they all leave me heartbroken. Not again.. never again would I dream of love and a forever. Cause there's no forever for me.
(Juliet’s POV)For some weeks now, I’ve kept noticing that something was wrong with me. Especially my mood, the way it goes on and off is really worth to be questioned. The worst part would probably be how some of my favorite foods were starting to irritate me and make me feel as if I wanted to puke.“Are you alright?” Jason asked with Eric in his laps. Both of them were staring at me as I hit my chest for the fourth time in a row. They noticed that something was off about how I was behaving, and the way I had shaped my mouth too.“Mom?” Eric asked, and I nodded.“I am alr…” I had wanted to respond both of them that I was okay. And that I was only feeling something rise up in me abnormally, but I was cut short by the way the ‘thing’ suddenly gassed up inside me, fueled. I ran to the toilet, burying my head inside the water sink, and letting myself pour out all that vomit.Jason was behind me, covering Eric’s face as I puked into the white sink. He softly pulled him behind him, moving
(Juliet’s POV)The wedding party was over. The only thing left right now was for the newly wedded couples to leave for their honeymoon.I couldn’t possibly count how many wishes and prayers were devoted towards Jason and me with each steps we took. It was as though there were people placed around everywhere we were walking past.“Hey girl, you are good.” Alice said, kissing me on the cheek and hugging me so tightly. “Make sure tonight is memorable. Check your luggage, I dropped something in it. Make sure that’s what you wear tonight.”“You are naughty.” I said, spanking her on the butt. I knew exactly what she was talking about. I didn’t need anybody to tell me Alice was fantasizing about me having sex with Jason tonight, but it was less awkward compared to the first time, actually.“That’s what makes life spicy, no?” She said and we both burst out laughing. Jason pulled up the car in front of me, meaning that everything was set and we were supposed to leave already. I hopped into the
(Juliet’s POV)Alice rushed into the toilet, vomiting into the white sink that was right in front of her. She opened the tap and cleaned her mouth with the water that ran through it. I was behind her, watching her as she cleaned herself up. While she did her thing, all that was in my mind was fear. Was my best friend sick when it is the morning of my wedding day? Oh shit, I hope not.“Are you alright? Is everything okay?” I asked, moving closer to her as I wiped her wet face off with the handkerchief that was with me. She stood up upright and looked at me, nodding as a response to my question.“Yeah, I’m okay. I was just dizzy and suddenly felt irritated inwardly. That was why I vomited. Nothing is wrong with me, so put your mind at rest and let’s get you prepared.” She said, plastering a smile on her face. However, I still had some doubts about Alice. Part of me felt like she was only pretending to be strong because she didn’t want me to feel guilty as I would head down the alter lat
(Juliet’s POV)I went to the bridal shop to get my wedding gown. Alice and Julia asked to tag along to check how perfect it was. There was Adam too who begged to follow; I allowed him since he was gay anyways, and seeing me in the wedding gown wouldn’t mean a thing to him.We got to the bridal shop wherein I went into the changing room to put my wedding gown on. Alice, Julia and Adam waited for me outside the changing room, straining their eyes to see what I was going to show them anyways. I was done putting on the wedding gown, so I pushed aside the curtain at the changing room, stepping outside with so much finesse and beauty. I had hardly taken more than two steps when I was met with series of claps from the three of them. It sounded like a rainstorm, carrying so much of excitement.“Wow. Your gown is preeeeetty. I’m jealous.” Alice said, holding the tip of the gown and caressing it with so much care. I blushed at her words, praising myself for having a good eye for the gown, and c
(Juliet’s POV)I was going to be getting married to Jason few days after today. We were both in the room right now looking through the list of what we needed for the wedding to confirm if we haven’t left anything out at all. Jason and I skimmed through the lists, checking out what we already have ready on ground.“The wedding gown?” Jason asked, holding out the list.“Checked. Although I will have to go check it out in my room later.” I replied, and he ticked it up in the list that was with him.“I think we are all set. Everything is ready and all checked. I’m really happy and anxious.” Jason said, dropping the list to hold my hands.“Yeah, me too. I can’t describe how happy I am right now.” I said, burying my head under his broad chest. “I will be leaving your hotel room to mine today though. I won’t be staying with you here again. It’s our wedding soon, we can’t keep on seeing each other.”He scratched his head playfully, giving me a type of gaze that suggested to me that he underst
(Juliet’s POV)It was so surprising when I suddenly heard a group of people said ‘congratulations’ at the same time behind me, and clapping towards us. I withdrew my lips from Jason’s, trying to see who they were. They were my family. Julia, Alice and Judah too were among them. I saw Eric’s face twitching with delight. I figured out he understood what was going on even if he was just a little kid.“I’m happy for you, Juliet.” Alice said, wrapping her hands around me. I did the same, too, patting my best friend in the back as she started wishing me good luck and prayers. It would be an understatement to say that everything that happened here today, and that was going to happen in the future, regarding my happiness with my family, was all because of Alice. She was a friend that stood by me through my thick and thin. Even I didn’t know how well I could thank Alice. But, I started it simple first.“Thank you.” I said, as tears rolled down my cheeks as I remembered everything I had been th