est day of her life, as it was her dream to walk down the aisle with the man she loved.

k since the incident. He had been avoiding her completely, ignoring

ying Alex. Did something happen?" Winter asked, confus

time felt right, as she didn't want to add more worries to herself. Despite Winter's unders

ld do anything for her. Marianne was a stunning girl with an amazing figure, and aside from being a genius, Winter saw noth

ianne's mother, entered. Marianne forced a smile upon seeing them. The families were close, and their pare

ard commented with a smile, admiring the elegant

r a brief hug, she left, and Mrs. Corelle smi

asked. Winter hesitated but then nodded, offering a fin

dn't mean for it to be like this, I swear... I really..." She

t you made a mistake," her mother said

won't talk to me or reply to my messages. He..." Her tears choked her, and she d

ould tell it was a misunderstanding. She knew about her daughter's feelings for Alexander, but she also knew that Alexander didn't have any romantic feelings t

ianne quickly wiped her tears and forced a smile. Winter shook her

anne took her mom's hand, w

..

de. His face was a mask of indifference, revealing nothing of his emotions. It was clear he was

lace, it was clear that Marianne wasn't drunk that night. So, in one word

t friend, clad in a wedding dress. She was indeed beautiful, a fact

y years ago-Marianne glanced at Alexander. Though she hadn't seen him sin

ding, and none of his friends knew he was getting married-not even Jake, his best friend, o

the altar, standing face-to-face with Alexa

w?" he asked. She sho

plain, Al

nterrupted with a forced smile. Mar

tears glistening in her eyes. It was the first time he'd calle

What kind of friend are you?" he demanded thro

disbelief evident, as he took two steps away

forced into this by his mother, who had threat

nging rings, finally pronouncing them husband and wife. As the mome

ds were present, and no on

calls, entered his car, and had the dr

*

arrived at the new mansion that Mrs. Skarsgard had gifted her and

arianne said. Winter looked at her curiously, sensi

ling me anythin

one who knows me best," Ma

you to rest." Winter said, getting into the car Mrs. Skarsga

to be shocked by the sight of Alexander and his girlfriend, El

ears at bay. Why did this have to happen today of all days? A

Marianne couldn't bring herself to respond. How could she

Alexander said, and Elena nodded understandingly. She knew how cl

id, pecking Alexander on the l

arianne. "You called me,"

Do you want it now?" Alexander asked, pressing her against the w

ack down now when this is what you wanted? Should we have sex agai

say it was a mistake?" she shoute

ing to get a share of my late father's company? Isn't that wh

s. Although Marianne wasn't poor, her family was average, and sh

you don't want to hear more hurtful words, then s

ed her wedding ring and

ught you knew me, but it seems I've been the only one invested in this friendship. I'll stay away as you want, and

ever truly your wife. I'm sorry for ruining you," she said,