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I want him to be happy, so I can't say anything. Maybe he has already forgotten about me. The tears fall quickly while I try to compose myself before washing my face with water and then drying it. I reapply my makeup before saying to myself, "I can do this."

I walk out to my worried friends with a happy smile and shout,"Let's party!"

They grin, and we all make more drinks. I giggle to myself because Maisy hasn’t seen the penis cake we brought her yet. She also hasn’t seen the games we have planned. I found most of them on the internet, and Izzy helped me get the things. I don't remember much more of the night other than eating penis cake, but I know I was distracted enough to take my mind off the man I want.

Chapter 15

Elliot

"What if she doesn’t come?" Sebastian asks from my left as we wait for his bride to walk up the aisle.

I'm nervous too, but mainly because I will be seeing Allie for the first time in a month. Since I sent her one more text, asking her to talk to me, she hasn't replied to me and she’s tried everything to avoid me. I called a few times, asked Izzy about her, and even sent her flowers in a way of trying to be romantic, but she sent them back. I’ve never sent a girl flowers before, and the first time I’ve tried it, they were sent back. I'm confused about what the hell happened; I don't think it's because she doesn't want me.

"Don't be nervous, of course she will come," I state calmly. I look over at my brother wearing his tux with a white flower in his chest pocket, like mine. I have their rings in my pocket. Blake is next to me, also in his suit, with his classic grin on his face.

The music starts, and all eyes turn toward the start of the aisle as Izzy appears, in a dark-blue dress that really suits her, holding white flowers. I look at Blake's face as his jaw drops, and I can't help but whisper, "You might want to close your mouth, man."

I get whacked on the arm for that, but Blake doesn't take his eyes off Izzy. I finally look around my sister to see the girl I have been waiting for. Allie looks amazing in a matching blue dress. She has her hair up in some kind of complicated bun with curls hanging out. There are little, white flowers in her hair and she looks breath-taking as she holds a similar bunch of flowers as Izzy’s. The flowers match the stupid amount of white and blue roses that are all over the church. They look nice, and there are white petals all up the aisle. The church will smell like a flower shop for months.

"You might want to take your own advice," Blake whispers, with a quiet laugh before straightening up.

I try to get her to look at me but she seems focused on her flowers and ignores me. Allie stops next to Izzy, and the music changes as Maisy appears at the end of the aisle with her arm linked with her father’s. Maisy really looks amazing in her wedding dress. Her black hair is all curled down her back with little, blue flowers in it. There are little, white flowers in her hair at the top, looking like a crown, and her veil flows around her hair. I look at my twin to see this loving and shocked face, and I'm not surprised to see tears in his eyes. I know how much Sebastian has always loved Maisy. I look over to see Harley holding Jake in hislittle suit as he tries to get to his mum as she walks past. Maisy’s dad kisses her cheek with tears in his eyes as he lets her go a few steps away from us. Sebastian pulls her up into a deep kiss as she reaches him.

"I’m afraid I haven't gotten to that part yet," the Vicar says with a smile as Sebastian lets Maisy go.

"I'm sorry, but I couldn't wait," Sebastian says, winking at Maisy before turning to the Vicar and holding Maisy’s hand.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to watch the union of Sebastian King and Maisy Reynolds." I look over at Allie as she watches the couple repeat what the priest says, and I see the tears which makes me want to hold her. Fuck, I haven't been able to stop thinking about her since the last time I got to kiss her. A kiss that is drilled into my mind.

"I believe you both have vows to say while you give each other the rings." I look over to see the Vicar looking at me. Shit, this is my part. I get the two boxes out, opening the first one for Sebastian.

He takes the ring and Maisy’s hand before saying, "Since I was twelve and first saw you, I knew I would marry you, my Maisy. Every moment I spend with you, I can't believe you chose to be with me and to give me an amazing son. I know we've had our rough times, but I think it has made us stronger. Maisy, I want to spend forever with you because I love you more than anything in this world." Sebastian stops as he slides the ring onto her finger, and Maisy is in tears.

I open Maisy’s box and offer her the ring, which she takes with a smile.

"Sebastian, I never felt truly loved until I met you. My life was incomplete when I wasn't with you, and I know I want to spend the rest of my life right by your side. Sebastian, you’re my everything, my light when I'm down, and the cause of my happiness when I need it the most. My heart, and everything I am, is yours. I love you," she says as she pushes the ring onto Sebastian's finger.

“I love you too; I always will,” Sebastian says as he wipes her tears away. "Can I kiss her now?" Sebastian asks with a grin while Maisy blushes. I take my place back next to Blake as I put the boxes into my pocket.

"I now pronounce you, husband and wife, and yes, you may kiss your bride, Mr. King," he says, and everyone claps and cheers as Sebastian pulls Maisy up into a kiss.

I look over at Allie, who meets my eyes with such passion that I want to kiss her badly, but I know I can’t. I look over every part of her face as she looks back at me; she looks tired and yet so beautiful.

The crowd cheers as they stand up, and I finally have to look away from Allie.

Sebastian walks with his new wife down the aisle, stopping to pick up Jake from Harley as the girls follow. I follow Blake as we walk past everyone and into the cars outside.

"That was romantic." Izzy sighs as she sits next to me in the limo. The newlyweds have their own limo, and Harley is taking Jake in his car with the car seat.

"It so was," Allie agrees, sitting by Luke and not looking my way.

"I can't wait to get drunk," Luke adds in with a grin, pouring champagne for us. I take one, drinking it quickly while keeping an eye on Allie, who looks out the window.

Blake and Izzy are huddled together whispering, and Luke is on his phone as we drive to the house.It’s a half-an-hour, long-ass ride of Allie ignoring me, and I’m starting to get really pissed off. Wearing this suit isn’t helping, I fucking hate tight suits.

"This looks amazing," Allie whispers as we pull into our drive, seeing the fairy lights lighting up the trees on either side.

"It was your idea," I add, seeing Allie’s face tighten for a second before she ignores me. We get out of the car and head around the house to the massive marquee in the garden. People are everywhere waiting for the happy couple to arrive. We all wait outside the entrance when I hear Sebastian's limo pull up.

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