Proverbs 14: 13
Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,
but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
Her little sister, Hanabi looked stunning. Her long brown hair was styled into an intricate updo adorned with golden gems. She descended the steps of the ballroom accompanied by her father, capturing all of their attention. They radiated poise and wealth.
Father outdid himself tonight, Hinata mused reaching for another glass of Champaign.
The hall was adorned by long golden curtains, white roses encased in crystal vases stood at the center of each silk covered table. Servers bustled about keeping a constant supply of appetizers and booze. A live band made the air feel light, but she was suffocating.
Everyone important was here today. Her husband was nowhere to be found.
"Sissi!" Hanabi's arm encased her before she had the chance to react.
"Hanabi you look gorgeous!" a sense of pride filling her heart
"I know right ...it was cumbersome having to sit through all of this, but it was worth it...Konohamaru is practically drooling!" Hanabi said grinning from ear to ear giving her a little twirl of her golden mermaid dress
Hinata heard herself laugh at her sister's antics "I am happy for you Hana"
"Don't get all sentimental on me now, it's not even the wedding yet. Anyway, where is your other half?"
"ahh- "just as opened her mouth to respond she finally spotted him
Standing tall and proud next to her father, brows furrowed in a serious conversation. She was going to be sick
As if feeling her distress from afar, His eyes caught hers ...mischief dancing in his dark orbs.
"Heyy. Hina are you okay?" Hanabi asked cocking her head
"I am! Am just emotional ...can't believe my baby sister is getting married" she said choking out a laugh, pulling her sister into arms. Her heart felt like it was being shredded into a million pieces by her insurmountable guilt.
How did she end up here?
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