Hey guys! I feel bad for not updating as frequently and I'm sorry! :( I didn't get my normal amount of reviews last chapter (probably because it was a filler) and that made me sad! Anyways, in trying to get 400 by the end up the story and there's only three chapters left not including this one. So please review and enjoy!
Kim Pov
The cold winter air eventually warmed up, and before we knew it, it was spring.
It was now a week before the wedding. Our families were thrilled. My parents and Milton's parents talked about it everyday. Believe me, it gets VERY annoying. Jack has been acting different lately, and so has Milton. Jack hasn't had that same playful energy and happiness that he always has. He always seems to be wearing a fake smile, and I can clearly tell its not genuine. Milton seems to have stopped talking and smiling altogether. I don't know what happened to him, but I don't think he wants to go through with the wedding either. Every time I ask him what's wrong, he says nothing and that he's fine. I wonder what's wrong with him.
Milton Pov
I can't go through with this wedding! This is driving me crazy! Ugh! Why my sudden dislike in the wedding, you may ask? Well, I've met a girl- a wonderful girl! She's beautiful, smart, funny, and the nicest girl you will ever meet! We've been on several dates and each one of them was wonderful! She's absolutely perfect. Her name is Julie.
Sometimes I try not to think about Julie and just except the fact that I am getting married, but it doesn't work. I can't keep my mind off of her. I don't know what I'm going to do. Sure, Kim's pretty, smart, funny, and a wonderful girl, but I don't love her. I used to try to convince myself that I did, but it's no use. I actually did tell Julie about the wedding, and she seemed hurt. We've been debating on whether we'll be staying together or not. I invited her to the wedding and she accepted the invitation. I don't know if she'll show up- because it will be hard for her to watch me marry someone else- but I hope I can see her beautiful face there, helping me though this big milestone in my life.
If it were possible, I'd cancel the wedding with Kim and be with Julie. However, there are two flaws in that plan. One, the wedding is costing my parents and Kim's parents thousand of dollars, and I wouldn't want them wasting their money for no wedding. 2) Julie isn't rich. Her family doesn't have much money. In fact, hardly any. Based on what she told me, she doesn't have a father. Her mother had to support them and Julie had to get a job at a young age to help pay the bills. My parents want me to marry someone rich, so I won't be throwing my money on a poor girl. So telling my parents about Julie is definitely out of the question.
The wedding is a week away and right now I am planning on marrying Kim. I'll just have to forget about Julie and move on. Yeah, I can do that. I hope.
Jack Pov
I still can't believe Kim is getting married... TO MY BROTHER! For the past few days, I've been very stressed out. I've hung out with Kim everyday this week, but I can't seem to enjoy myself. Every time I see her face or think about her, the wedding pops back into my mind. I feel betrayed. I thought Kim loved me! Why would she marry another guy if she loves me? I know she's given me plenty of logical reasons as to why she can't be with me and has to go through with the wedding, but I'm still angry. She doesn't know I'm angry, though. I've been trying to put on a fake smile around her, but I think she knows I'm not actually happy. I can't take it anymore! The love of my life is getting married in a week and I can't do anything about it. No, I have to do something. I have to try. I have to go talk Kim out of this.
Nobody was home. It was early afternoon and my parents and Milton were out doing some last minute wedding planning. This was the perfect time to sneak out. I looked around the house, verifying that nobody was home, and I snuck out. I ran in the direction of Kim's house.
Kim Pov
It was early afternoon and I was sitting on my couch. Nobody was home. My parents were with Milton and his parents taking care of some last minute wedding details. My mother asked me if I wanted to come with, but I declined. I didn't want to think about the wedding right now. The wedding is what was ruining my life. I have to marry Milton and I'm pretty sure Jack is mad at me, even if he won't admit it. I didn't want to see or talk to anyone. I just wanted to lay on my couch all day and not think about anything.
Knock knock knock.
Great. People. I thought to myself.
I got up off the couch and opened my front door. It was Jack.
"Jack? What are y-" I didn't finish my sentence. Jack cut me off by crashing his lips into mine. It took me by surprise, and I stood there stunned. He pulled away before I could even do anything.
I stood there, looking at him with confusion.
"Jack what the-?"
He cut me off again. "Kim, do you love me?" He asked.
I was beyond confused. Where was all of this coming from? "Of course!" I finally answered.
"Then do me a favor." He pleaded.
I didn't answer. I just looked at him with an astounded look on my face. "Okay? What? I asked.
"Run away with me. Then you won't have to marry Milton and we can live happily ever after." He begged.
"What? Jack are you crazy? I can't- no I- I won't-" I was at a loss for words.
Jack seemed to notice my uneasiness and he walked over and entwined his fingers with mine. "Kim, I love you. You should be with me- not Milton. If we run away, we can be together. We'll go and we'll never look back." He finished.
This boy was insane. "Jack we can't. First of all, what will we do for money? Where will we live? How will we support ourselves?" I questioned. "My family and friends are here. I can't leave!"
"Kim, think about it! We'll finally get to be together!" He said.
"Jack, listen to yourself." I said. "Do you really think running away together is the best option?"
He seemed angry and he snatched his hands away from mine. "Kim, if we don't run away then you'll have to marry Milton!" He yelled.
I was furious. No way was he yelling at me like this. "That's better than running away and winding up broke with no food or shelter!" I yelled back.
"You know what? Just forget it. You go marry Milton. I hope you have a nice life together." He said and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.
I was shocked. I sighed and threw myself on the couch. I buried my face in my pillow and softly cried.
In a week, I will be marrying Milton. It's obvious that there can't be a future for Jack and I. I'll just have to suck it up and do what my parents think is best for me.
I am going to marry Milton Brewer.
Sorry for ending it like that! I bet you guys are gonna kill me in the reviews:( but just wait! The drama is here! Next chapter should be posted tomorrow or the following day. No later than that, I promise! Anyways, REVIEW and stay tuned for the next chapter! :)
