You walked away...
Kelly squinted her eyes momentarily blinded by the bright sunshine that came through the bedroom window. Feeling his arms wrapped around her as countless times before she felt content. Moving slightly to check the time she spotted her wedding dress and Brandon's suit laying haphazardly on the floor and all the events of previous day came flooding back, they called off their wedding.
Slipping out of his embrace and bed she searched for the overnight bag she placed in what should have been their bedroom the day before. Dressing quickly she picked up her wedding dress and gathered all her other belongings. Before her hand touched the handle of the door, something made her stop and turn around. Watching Brandon she felt sadness wash over her, it was probably the last time she saw him asleep in the bed they shared on and off for the last few years, so many memories. Looking over his room for one last time she quietly opened the door slipping out of the room as quickly as she could, the tears now freely flowing down her cheeks. Leaning against the wall in the hallway she waited for them to stop as the realization of their actions the day before fully hit her.
They loved each other, there was no doubt about it, but their love was still not enough to make them walk down the aisle. The pictures of the shocked faces of their family and friends entered her mind. They were supportive afterwards but she was sure many of them will question their actions as the first shock will pass. Looking down at her hand she spotted her engagement ring making her choke on her tears.
Few minutes passed before she was able to brush away her tears and collect herself. Holding her dress and bag tightly she walked down the stairs into the kitchen. Their wedding cake was melting on the counter top a sad reminder of the wedding that never was. Placing her dress on the chair and bag on floor she searched for a paper scribbling a short note for Brandon. Taking one last look at her engagement ring she pulled it off her finger and placed it on the note.
Scooping up her belongings she walked out of the kitchen and his house, heartbroken. She was not sure if she'll be ever able to feel happy again.
When Brandon woke up thirty minutes later the house was in complete silence. Rubbing his temples he stared into the ceiling. Even without looking around he knew she was gone, from his bed, his house and what he feared the most, also from his life. The decision to cancel the wedding was a mutual one, but the fact was not going to make their life any easier in the following days and weeks.
Pushing away the sheets from his naked body he walked into the bedroom. Turning the shower on he stepped inside letting the warm droplets fall onto his skin, making him feel at least a bit alive. Despite his best efforts the numbness that filled his heart when he woke up still remained. Previous night they vowed they were going to be fine, it was a lie, he knew it the moment those words left his mouth.
Over the years they shared so much together, walked through heaven and hell. Once the moment came to make it forever, they walked away from each other...it was the hardest decision in his life and for the first time in the past 24 hours he was ready to admit that he was not completely sure if it was the right one. Closing his eyes he stood under the warm shower seemingly forever afraid to face the reality that was waiting for him just outside the shower door.
Minutes later he walked back into the bedroom with the white towel wrapped around his waist. Looking around the room he saw the confirmation of his earlier thoughts. She was gone. What else did you expect? He chided himself as he sat down on the bed staring at his clothes that landed on the floor previous night. The images running in front of his eyes. He quickly brushed them away. What was the point in torturing himself any further?
Slipping into a pair of jeans he dragged a shirt over his head. Picking up his suit he folded it over the chair in the corner of the room. Closing the last buttons on his shirt he walked similar route as Kelly did an hour ago. Pouring himself a cup of coffee in the kitchen his eyes fell on the note resting on the table, together with her engagement ring. He felt the breath catch in his throat and tears forming in the corner of his eyes. For the first time he fully realized it was over.