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Chapter 3

Kamiya Kaoru, 25 years old, and very frustrated with her own life.

Sure she has everything, so what could be missing? At her age, she has a career; she has bought her own house and lot; have her own car; and have friends whom she truly can count on. One could say she's lucky and successful. Everyone can say that looking from the outside.

Well, what made her life frustrating? She has gone to a bunch of weddings but has never gone on her own. She has never been the bride. Always been the bridesmaid!

Sometimes she asks herself if there's something wrong with her. Why can't she get myself herself a groom? Or even a boyfriend! She admits that she's not really that beautiful but not ugly either. Not tall but her height is acceptable and her figure is fine though she doesn't have those big bumpers but sure she has got the curves. Physically, she's totally okay. But why can't she even make a guy attracted to her!

Or should she ask...why can't I be attracted to other guys?

Maybe she's still hoping.

NO.

She's still totally hoping that he'd come back.

Here she was again. Starting to blame herself, again.

Maybe that's why she's still here, stuck.

Never the bride, always the bridesmaid.

Good thing, there's a change today. She's going to be the maid-of-honor. But if she were to think of it, there's really nothing different. She's still not the bride.

What was I thinking? I should be happy. It's Misao's wedding day today.

She took a last glance in the mirror before decided to go out. Her baby blue tube top gown certainly fitted her slender body. Her hair was tied up into a high ponytail.

"Just on time." She muttered to herself as she and Yahiko stepped down her black BMW. The trip from the house to the church went smooth.

Her attention was shifted when a beautiful woman dressed in an elegant white gown sitting inside a limo just right beside her car let out an ear-splitting shriek.

"Kaoru!"

"Misao!" She blurted out as she recognized the owner of the voice.

She excitedly got into the bridal car and sat beside her longtime friend. "God, you're so beautiful." she giggled while scrutinizing her best friend's over-all look. "I can't believe you're getting married! I'm so happy for you."

Wow. She's finally getting married to the guy she has loved since high school. Aoshi. Good for her.

Before she knew it, Misao threw her arms around her not minding the veil that was blocking her face and shoulders and hugged her tight. "You know what Kao, I'm sooo happy. And I've never been this happy in my entire life."

She was lost for words so she just patted her back.

Misao released her from the tight squeeze and with a teary eye, she muttered, "I'm nervous."

Just by hearing her voice and by holding her shaky hands, she could tell she really was.

"You'd be great Misao. Don't worry okay?" she assured her with a smile not leaving her face.

"Thanks… I missed you Kaoru…" Misao replied as she reached out for another hug. She must have really missed her. She missed her too. They hardly had time to talk since she was super busy on the preparations of her wedding. "You look gorgeous in that gown… Really," Misao added.

"Bridesmaids deserve to be beautiful too! Right?" She chuckled.

Misao just gave her that "oh come on" look. She faked a laugh.

"Oh… I forgot I have just been promoted."

For a second there she thought that she forgot about being a loser and out of the blue she has just reminded herself, again.

Realizing what she have said, she felt bitter. Not for Misao but for herself. Deep inside, she have been wishing for her own wedding too. And felt sorry that it's not going to happen soon.

Misao moved into a more comfortable position and looked at her straight in the eyes. "Come on Kao. You'll eventually leave that bridesmaid or whatsoever role of yours. Don't lose hope okay? You know I hate to see you hurting."

She really is indeed her best friend. She knows her inside out.

She gave out a big sigh and smiled.

"I'm totally fine, Misao. Don't worry. This day is yours. Don't worry about me okay?"

"I'm sorry to disrupt your sweet little girl talk ladies." Sanosuke smiled teasingly. He leaned on the car window comfortably "Misao, are you ready? The ceremony is about to start."

He shifted his glance to Kaoru and grinned. "Hey, Missy!"

Misao shifted her attention back to me and mumbled nervously. "I guess we have to go in there now." Her shaky hands reached for the handle and opened the car door then faced her again. Then she muttered the words Kaoru not expecting to hear.

"I almost forgot to tell you. He's coming… "

He's coming?

I almost forgot to tell you. He's coming...

I almost forgot to tell you. He's coming... He's coming... He's coming... He's coming...

The unexpected news Misao told her occupied her entire system that she almost tripped off while walking down the aisle.

Her heart was thumping faster and faster every minute, she could almost feel it coming out of her body. She knew she shouldn't be selfish because it was her best friend's day but her mind was strolling somewhere else. She didn't even notice the wonderful scenario ended. If her friend Megumi didn't tug her for the picture taking, she wouldn't know the wedding has come to an end.

This chapter was adopted and rewritten* sorry and thank you, I really like this plot and story.