(Modern AU/AH; Wessa ) Tessa doesn't mind being an events planner. She doesn't even mind the stressful weddings. Although she might mind if it turns out it's her ex's wedding she's planning.

Inspired by the 33 Wedding Nightmares That'll Make You Glad You're Single on Buzzfeed.


"I hate her."

Jessamine huffed as she and Tessa walked as fast as they could without breaking into a run. Tessa felt a pang of pity for her friend in heels, thank goodness she decided to wear her flats.

"That's harsh," Tessa chastised her best friend. Jessamine replied with a scathing look.

Although Charlotte technically owned the events company, she often delegated a lot to Tessa. It was a lot of work but Tessa paid no mind, Charlotte was a kind boss and working for one of the most exclusive event planning companies in London. Unfortunately, said boss also set her to take care of a certain troublesome client: Tatiana Lightwood. She was, for lack of a better word, a bitch. Tessa remembered Tatiana as the vengeful, snobby girl who was always after her boyfriend, well ex-boyfriend, Will. But that was college, life at 21 was different from life at 24, for one Tessa's great-grandfather certainly pestered her less about great-great grandkids. And Aloysius Starkweather did not dance around the subject. She could still hear his voice reminding her of his lessening time on earth and how he's like to see great-great grandchildren before he goes.

Tessa was brought back to the present when Jessamine growled out "Were here."

Tatiana Lightwood had set up a place and time for them to meet with her and her fiancé. Only for her to change the venue on the other side of London thirty minutes before the meeting. Tessa paused at the door of the swanky looking café, trying to do some damage control on her now bedraggled and probably sweaty appearance. The café was a small affair, with impeccably uniformed waiters, pristine décor and food that probably costs as much as what Tessa makes in a week. The little dark blue number from Zara she thought was cute this morning now made her feel a little self-conscious. Tatiana was easy enough to spot, already waiting for them at a table.

She eyed the two planners as they approached. "You're late." she said icily.

While Jessamine would have gladly told Tatiana to shove it, Tessa needed this shot to prove to Charlotte she was ready for that promotion. Pushing down any ill feelings, Tessa pasted a smile on her face.

"Sorry, there was a little mix-up with the directions you told us." Tessa apologized, elbowing Jessamine. The other girl put on a forced smile that ended up looking more of a grimace.

Tatiana wrinkled her nose up at them before raising a hand to call for a waiter. Realizing that their new client probably wouldn't offer them to sit, Tessa and Jessamine took the seats. The waiter came by and took their orders, which was mostly Tatiana's. Tessa settled for water without looking at the menu, it was a better idea to save her money rather than spend it on some food that she'd finish in a bite.

Tessa eyed the empty chair to Tatiana's left and across from her. "Will your fiancé be joining us?" she asked.

"If he even exists." Jessamine muttered under breath.

"What did you say?" Tatiana asked Jessamine sharply.

Jessamine flashed a syrupy sweet smile, "I said it would be great to meet the lucky groom."

Tatiana perked up at Jessamine's comment, flashing Tessa a smile that she could only comprehend as gloating. The waiter soon interrupted their conversation with his arrival of their orders. Tessa fiddled with the straw as Tatiana babbled about her fiancé being late because of some important meeting at his important job. All the while sending weird looks of joy at Tessa.

"Oh there he is, babe over here!" she called out, waving a hand. Jessamine was trying to hide her smile at whichever poor idiot Tatiana managed to trap.

A familiar voice greeted them as Tatiana's fiancé finally arrived at their table, "Sorry, I'm late. I just had to finish something up at work."

Tessa looked up and choked on her water.