Chapter 8

God this was such a fucking nuisance. I took the note and pictures and put them back into the envelope. I thrashed the flowers. For the next few days I didn't go anywhere but I needed to leave,I had to meet Aleck to reserve the hall for the wedding reception and meet Mallory, Rea and Nella to find caterers.

Mallory had already decided on a colour scheme, food, music, dessert everything it was just making the rounds now. Three weeks, I successfully avoided Dean and Aleck for three weeks until I couldn't anymore. Thankfully it wasn't just us. I had already printed out, Name of the hotels , caterers, dessert shops, wedding dress shops and everything . Now it was out on the road.

I was already downstairs when I remembered that crazy bitch destroyed my car and I was left without one. I called Aleck.

“ Hey sorry for disturbing you. Umm my car ” .

“ You could never disturb me. Well it was sent to the repair shop but it's not finished yet. Are you going somewhere?”. He asked hesitantly .

“ Yes Aleck. I need to pick up Mallory and the girls. We're going dress shopping and other stuff. There's three more weeks until the wedding ”.

“ Okay. We'll I'm in a meeting right now , Dean's free , he'll pick you up and take you back to our place you can use one of our cars”.

“ It's fine we'll just get a cab”. I said, trying to cut him off.

“ Too late. Dean already left. Have fun Layla “. He said, ending the call. Shit shit shit. About twenty minutes later,Dean pulled up next to me. He didn't say anything and he got out and opened the passenger side for me. Might as well. I got in ,he got back in and we left.

“ How's your boyfriend?” ,He asked

“ He's okay. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when they're drunk” , I said lying. If They thought I was in a relationship they would stop acting so crazy. We drove into a private Garage, he didn't say anything. He just sat and looked at me.

“ Have you found a Venue for the Ceremony and reception?”.

“ Two, I'm taking Mallory today to check it out . Once she's given me the Green light I'll let you know”. I said.

We got out and he walked over to a top of the line Range Rover.

“ Here” ,He said, handing me the keys.

“ It's yours. Aleck and I bought it for your twenty-fifth birthday. we never go to give it to you. We never got to give you any birthday or Christmas presents.“. He said, looking at me.

“ Dean , I..” I didn't know what to say. He walked into me, backing me into the car. His hands Touched the right side of my neck. Moving my hair away exposing the tattoo.

“ No matter how it's spelled. I'll always know my name. Just like I'll know my brother's name ” ,He said , Touching the tattoo, his warm breath on my neck. I was starting to get affected by his touch.

“ Dean.. ,pl.”.

“ Don't ever say it's a mistake. It wasn't a mistake, whether we were drunk or not. You will never be a mistake to me and Aleck. Be careful and keep me updated “. He said pulling away from me and getting into the car.

I stood looking at him as he drove out of the garage. I opened the car and got it. I let out a shaking breath. No one ever understood the meaning of the tattoos on my neck. On the left side it was Aleck's name only it was spelled.( keAlc) And on the right side it was Dean's name and it was spelled ( aneD) . Everyone that saw it thought it was weird. I didn't expect him to figure it out. At least he didn't ask Why I did it.

I started the car and left. I picked Mallory up ,then Rea And Nella. The first place we hit up was the venue. Mallory instantly approved but was worried about Dean and Aleck spending so much money. She called Dean who told her to be quiet and just go with it. By the end of the day. We had a venue for the ceremony and for the reception. We had a florist and a wedding planner to direct everything. Makeup and hair. Everything.

We visited the dress shop and the minute we walked in Mallory saw the dress she wanted. We were sceptical but After she tried it on we agreed it was her. It was a corsets top with a straight bottom. It was perfect for her. We bought it right away. When it came to bridesmaid dresses Mallory asked our opinion. We all agreed on whatever she wanted except Pink.

We settled on emerald green which would tie in with the colour scheme perfectly. We bought the dress and made the necessary altercations. We were sitting there when I saw Macy outside the store.

“ Guys , I think we have a problem ” ,I said looking at Macy. Nella saw her and wanted to confront her but I stopped her.

“ I'm scared she will do something to ruin Mallory's Day” ,I said to Rea. And she nodded. I looked at the seamstress.

“ Ma'am, can I ask you for a favour?”. I said looking at the older woman.

“ Oh course “ ,She said smiling.

“ I am the maid of honour. We're the entire wedding party. Unless I come in here and personally ask you to change something could you let us know if anyone calls and tries to make changes ” ,I said looking at her.

I guess she understood, Because she nodded. “ Oh it happens Many times. Don't worry I know what to do” ,She said smiling.

“ Thank you”.

After we left,we were at a cafe. We all made calls. To the caterers, Venues , florist everyone asking them unless,I came in and personally asked them to cancel or change anything they shouldn't do it.

They all agreed. I was on the phone with the reception Hall when the woman asked me to hold. “ Miss Are you sure you're Layla Tavers?”, she asked, so I put the phone on speaker.

“ Yes I am. I was there at eleven Am this morning with the bride to be Mallory, Devin. My friends Rea McNeil and Nella Stone. The payment for the venue was made over the. Phone and paid by Dean Cavanaugh , you were hesitant to accept the payment but when he told you who he was you agreed “. I said.

“ Oh thank God. I asked you to hold because someone called pretending to be you asking to cancel the reservation date for the Hall”.

“ Thank you for letting me know. Thankfully we called in time. This is what we were trying to avoid happening”.

“ Well now I know. Unless you come in personally the reservation still stands”.

“ Thank you “.

I ended the call and looked at the others.

“ I can't believe that bitch would go that far”. Rea said. All of our phones began Ringing. Everyone was calling to say someone called to cancel our orders and reservation. We assured them it wasn't us and that if we wanted to do that we would return personally and wouldn't send anyone else.

When I got home at nine that night Josh was in front of the apartment. I just looked at him. “ So that's Why you don't want to give me another chance huh?. So which one of them are you fucking?. I see they got you a new car “.

“ What the Fuck did you just say?”. I asked, looking at him.

“ You heard me. You're pissed at me for fucking Chastity when all along you've been fucking your supposed Best friends “. He said, grabbing my hand. I heard a car door slam and a fist connecting with Josh's face.

I looked and Andrew was standing there.

“ Layla, are you okay?”. He asked, looking at me.

“ Who the fuck is this? , another one of your men?”. Josh yelled.

“ Get the fuck out if her before I Kill your ass” , Andrew said grabbing him.

“ This isn't over, Layla” ,Josh yelled as he got into his car. I looked at Andrew. He had his phone out and I grabbed it.

“ Give it back. I'm calling Dean, Aleck and Chris we'll deal with that fucking asshole “ , he said.

“ No. That's my ex fiance. Don't tell Dean and Aleck please. I don't want them worrying about me. Please Just please we have Two more weeks left for your wedding.. I'll Tell them after the wedding”. I Pleaded with him.

“ Okay. Promise me of you need help you'll call me Chris ”

“ I promise Andrew. Wait Why are you here?”.

“ Mal forgot her handbag in your car” ,he said smiling.

I opened the car and got her handbag. He stood there and watched me walk into the building and into the elevator. When I got into my apartment I opened the window and called down to let him know I was okay then he left.