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"Celiza!"

"Bea?" I approached him with a frown. It stands in front of the coffee shop. It looks like Ann and Halle just got out of the cars parked in front of them.

My forehead creased. What are they doing here? I scanned them both, nothing has changed, they still look the same but richer this time. I can tell by their branded clothes and bags they're showing off to each other.

"Hello Celiza! We're right in time!"

"Halle? Ann? What are you doing here? How do you know where I work?"

It is impossible for them to come here for no reason because then they have already done so. But they never did and I'm not expecting them to do so, after all we've been through.

She smiled.

"Well we heard you're getting married to Magnus freaking Morrison!"

Oh ...

How did they know Magnus and I are getting married? We didn't tell anyone outside the family.

I still haven't changed my status on facebook so how?

"How did you find out?"

He's Magnus Morrison, Celiza. Not the nerd he used to be so everyone does care about his life now! Paparazzi are everywhere! "

"Is that all you came here for?" My brows furrowed.

I'll give them the benefit of doubt. Maybe they're just using it as an excuse to ask how I am. Maybe they're just embarrassed because of what happened before.

Probably... Maybe so.

"Well we came to get our invitation!" My eyes remained on her. I blinked multiple times. Did I hear her right? They're here for the invitation?

The wedding invitation?

I thought they came here to visit and check on me.

Oh how wrong I was!

"Hey what's up Ann! Let's talk about that later! It's so hot here outside, let's go in first."

"Come here Celiza!"

Miranda's forehead furrowed as our eyes met. I gave him an "I don't know what is happening" look.

"Celiza, come here!"

"I can't. I still have a job--"

"Oh come on celiza! You're getting married to the wealthiest man in the country! You don't need to work anymore!" she laughed.

My forehead furrowed even more at what Halle said. "All your hardwork has paid off!"

"What do you mean Halle?"

"That's not what I meant Celiza, just slip out of my mouth!" she smirked.

I took a deep breath.

"I didn't marry him because of that."

"Oh sure sure." she smirked.

My lips twitched.

"Look at this jewelry I bought Celiza! You used to have one of these before, right? Don't worry for sure Magnus will buy you!"

"I'm not into shiny things anymore. Another thing is that Magnus is not an ATM machine like you do with your parents until now. I have my own money for my work, he is like that and whatever he does, I'm out. because he made it hard. "

"Oh come on Celiza! Don't be like that! It's true what Halle said! Maybe you foresee what's going to happen, that's why you chase Magnus? I mean if I was in your position I would definitely do it!"

"I would still marry him even if he's still that nerd, without his wealth."

"Really? I don't think so Celiza. You're not like that."

"People change, Halle. You're the only one who doesn't. Unless you're not human. If so, what are you?" My eyes narrowed at her.

"I'm a goddess."

I scoffed. "No, you can't be Because you're heartless, remember?"

"You!"

"If you're just here to make yourself feel better and high by putting me down, using my mistakes, then do so, suit yourself Halle. After all that's the only thing that brings you happiness. 'Cause none of this jewelry can deny the fact that you're alone and content in life. "

Her face reddened in anger but she still managed to force a smirk on her face. "We're just reminiscing about Celiza, why are you like that? We're the ones who are kind."

"Don't worry we won't talk about your sex tapes--ops!"

I took a deep breath.

"Oh dada dada. Why don't you order first before you talk nonsense!" said Miranda. I didn't notice it coming to our table.

"You're still on the sex tape, I'll tape your mouth!" she murmured.

"What?"

"I said what's your order, is that diamond deafening to your ear?" she muttered the last sentence.

"One Americano."

"Okay, one americano with packing tape."

Halle's forehead furrowed. "What? Is that on the menu? Why is there a tape?"

"I thought Ma'am you wanted a tape, you said earlier tape."

"What? I said sex tape!" Her voice raised.

"Oh Ma'am! You're vulgar! Don't be a scandalous woman! We didn't offer that here! Shame on you, you still look decent!" Miranda's shout caused her to get the attention of the people at our table.

"What no !? I said its sex tape of Cel--"

Miranda slammed the menu on the table.

"Maam, what is it that there are young people here, respect! They just want to have coffee quietly!"

I looked at the table of teenagers looking in our direction.

"What ?!" she screamed and stood up in confusion.

"Let's go Halle--" Bea said. He turned to me. "I'm really sorry Celiza."

"What about the invitation?" Halle.

"You're not invited."

"What why ?!" Why even ask!

I shrugged. "I don't know, just slip my mouth. But yeah, you're not invited."

Her fist balled. My head tilted waiting for her next act but Bea pulled her away.

"That's right Halle. Come on!"

Bea apologetically smiled at me before dragging Halle on the way out.

"Damn them! Who are those people?"

"Highschool friends." I said.

"Is he called a friend don? I didn't even see him visit you during a very difficult time! Tell you friends again because you will marry don to pogi!"

"Friend!" Ismid nito.

"Don't worry Mirs! You're my only friend! Yiee! There you go!" I giggled.

"Stop that! I'm not Magnus for you to burn!" she laughed.

*******

"It's better, Celz!"

"Don't listen to that, it's better!"

"Ate Celz listen to me, I've already attended the wedding. I know it's good not to."

"Celiza, I'm married, I know what's good is not. Don't believe this boy!"

I looked back and forth between the two of them. It was the same holding a wedding gown in front of me. When we arrived here at the boutique they were the first to find a wedding gown for me.

"In your dreams I ate Mirz, you don't have a boyfriend. So how can you get married?"

"Wow! The unseen spoke of his crush!"

Freeda's lips protruded. "He's busy with business so he doesn't notice!"

"He doesn't notice until you just message him! Remember you're not friends on fb, he also doesn't finafollow you on insta and twitter!"

"Ate Celz!"

"You're already and adult and your still acting like a baby -"

"The trouble of those two." I laughed at the promise.

I stared at the phone. Magnus texted a ten heart and kissing emoji. Alternate yet!

"I'll look to the other side first so I can see something. There you go."

"Wait, maybe Tita will come!"

"I know, so I have to choose." Because I’m sure the most expensive wedding gown Mom will pick.

There's nothing wrong with fabulous and expensive gowns at my wedding. That will only happen once but I prefer it to be simple because the important thing is that Magnus and I get married. Another is that the expensive gown is just a waste because it will only be worn once. I'm sure Magnus will just destroy it on the wedding night.

I circled the shop first. My eyes caught a tube lace wedding gown. I moved away when someone stood beside me. I stared at it, it still shades even at night. She was busy looking at wedding gowns.

"Do you need help Ma'am?" said a staff member.

I shook my head and smiled at her. It moved to the woman on my right.

"Do you need help Ma'am?"

"Yes. Next week is my wedding, Thursday exactly and I want an extravagant wedding gown that will make my groom drool in front of everyone in the church."

My forehead furrowed. Our wedding dates are the same, what a coincidence.

"Oh, Ma'am, you're so beautiful, your groom will really spit on you! You look so familiar, Ma'am! You seem to weigh heavily on the luck of your future wife, Ma'am!"

I want to peek at the girl's face but I don't want to be caught eavesdropping.

"Oh I'm the lucky one! He's a Morrison! All the girls are chasing him," she said.

I flinched when the wedding gown on my hands fell on the ground. I immediately picked you up so as not to get attention.

Morrison? Even our groom's last name is the same! I mean there are many Morrison in the world but I also like this wedding date!

"Oh Morrison ?! How lucky are you Ma'am! That's the bachelor, isn't it Maam?"

"What's that? Malton?"

"Magnus, Magnus Morrison."

My eyes widened. This is too much for a coincidence. I can't take it anymore. I need to know who this girl is! Fake news is still spreading!

I glanced in her direction, at the exact moment she took off her shades.

"Aira?"

She smiled deviously, satisfied with my shocked reaction. For sure she already expected how I'll react.

"What are you doing here? I don't want any more trouble. Just leave."

Now it makes sense why our wedding date is the same. The only difference is that my marriage to her was a fabrication. Couldn’t he be an illuminati?

Shit!

"I won't stoop that low on your level Celiza, Calm down," she said and continued to look for a gown, "I'm just looking for my wedding gown, 'cause for sure Magnus will marry me instead of you. "

My bros furrowed. Does this feelingera say?

"That's crazy Aira."

"No, I'm not. But you're going crazy." She smirked.

I took a deep breath. This is probably the first step of moving on. In denial.

"Stop this already, Aira. It's over. Magnus and I are getting married, just accept it."

She faced me and crossed her arms.

"That's the right thing to do Celiza. You already knew what to do when he left you. Acceptance is really the key."

"You should apply that to yourself Aira. I know you can't accept everything but Magnus chose me. He loves me. Whatever lies your mouth says, it won't affect me anymore. I trust Magnus over a girl who can't move on and accept truth and rejection. "

She scoffed. "Enjoy your happiness while it lasts, Celiza."

My eyes narrowed. "Whatever you're planning, don't go ahead because I'm sure you won't succeed Aira. Go away," I said.

"Why? Are you the only one buying a wedding gown?"

"Atlis can I use you? Leave Aira."

Her brow raised.

"And who are you to evict me? This is not your property nor the Morrisons. What are you gonna do? Slap me? Get violent?"

My eyes widened when warm and soft lips landed on my cheeks. I throw a glance on my side.

"Violence is unnecessary. We could all be at peace, Aira."

Like me Aira's eyes widened as well. Anger quickly changed its eyes. When he shifted his gaze to Magnus his face became gentle.

"M-it's as big as Celiza--"

"Leave her alone, Aira. Respect my decision so we could all be at peace. If you can't do it as a friend then do it as a person."

"No. You'll be crawling back to me Magnus. Let's see if you can still say that when you find out--"

"Aira stop it." Toci showed up behind her. What is Toci doing here?

"Let them be." She grabbed her arms.

"No i won't--" she protested but Toci pulled her away.

"I'm sorry. We'll be first."

We watched them walk out the boutique.

I faced Magnus on my side. I scanned him, he is fucking stunning! Why is it like this? Isn't Magnus' good looks normal anymore? Isn't it just the work of my imagination? Shit! I'm not an illuminati!

What the heck!

"Baby you're spacing out."

"No ah! I'm not an illuminati!"

"What baby?"

I shook my head. It's really bad for me to soak in social media for memes!

"Nothing. But why are you here?"

"I miss my wife." I find it cute when he scratches the back of his neck. He's still my shy Magnus.

"Obviously with your ten hearts and kissing emojis that have alternated!" I chuckled.

He pursed his lips. "I said I should just five hearts and kiss emoji."

I tried my best not to laugh at what he murmured to himself.

"Am I too clingy?"

I shook my head and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Even if you still use all the emojis in a text, Magnus."

"Even the emoji pin?"

My brows raised. "Yes, at least everyone. But what's in the pin emoji? In the last text you were just like that."

He pulled me closer.

"Cause I want to pin you on the wall baby. The emoji is just a reminder."

Shivers ran through me. Warmth crept on my cheeks. "That's why there's always none in your text!"

He nodded and grinned.

"Wait. Isn't it forbidden for the groom to see the bride's wedding gown because the wedding might not go ahead!"

He chuckled and pecked a kiss on my forehead.

"Oh baby nothing can't stop me from marrying you. Not even a myth, gossip, rumors and anything. I'll marry you whatever it takes."