Chapter 2--Preparation

My head pounded as I sat in the hotel room watching other bridesmaids prep Emily for the wedding which started in an hour.

I'd told them that I had a headache and needed to rest, that they should continue on. Little did they know that was a lie, and truly, I was still recovering from my breakdown this morning in front of Sue and the fact that I really didn't want to be here.

What made my problems even worse was the fact that the hotel we were supposed to be celebrating the wedding at is in Port Angeles, thus, making it farther for me to retreat into my wolf form if the pain got to be too much.

I watched as Emily was put into the long, white dress. Her tan skin glowed amongst the ivory sparkles at her chest. The flowers in her hair had a tint of pink that made a contrast against her black hair.

The only thing out of place was the three scars on her face. I didn't know how to feel about that.

Did she deserve them?

Or does it make her beauty even more significant?

"Leah? What do you think!? Aren't you so excited!!?!?" Emily's enthusiasm was sickening. I felt like I was going to puke.

Well, if I did, I guess I could just go ahead and do it on her dress. That would bring me joy.

"Yeah… you look amazing." I whispered.

I guess she could tell my dampened mood.

"Do you still have cramps or whatever?" There was absolutely no care in her question. She was too busy looking in the mirror at herself to even care about what she was actually saying.

I watched as little pink dresses scurried all over the enormous room, getting flowers and makeup.

"Um, no it's a headache. And yes. I do."

Thanks for asking.

Phsst.

"Oh, well could you help me with this dress. I am having troubles with the tie in the back. Apparently NO one finds it necessary to help the bride." She laughed. Obviously she thought that was funny. I gagged.

"Sure."

As I pulled at the ties in the back of her dress she began rambling on. Like I really cared.

"I am so excited Leah. You really don't know how long I have been waiting for this day."

I've waited longer.

She continued, "Sam is just, so, so, remarkable to me. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him! And then, maybe we could have children!! Oh! Children, Leah!!"

I stopped tying and froze.

Why the heck did she find any need in the world to be discussing this with me? Was she aware of the situation?

"Leah? Are you finished?" Emily puzzled.

"No, sorry." I pulled tighter. I hope she suffocated in the dress.

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Jasmine