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Chapter 20

NPOV

It's been a few months since the engagement party and we were in the middle of October. I had gone for a measurement session for my dress a month ago and I went with the girls for their fittings to see whether or not they would like their dresses.

It didn't go too bad and our next fitting would be the next few months and hopefully by then, I'll be able to have fit into my dress. Not to mention, I got a surprise bridal shower as well. I knew Becky was up to something.

"Can you believe it in like eight months we're going to be married" I said to Cedric.

"I know love and I wish we would've been married sooner" he said.

"I don't mind the whole wedding planning" I said.

"I meant that you can use your magic" he said. I looked up from my planner and gave him a fixed look.

"I still never told my family about it" I mumbled.

"When are you going to?"

"I don't know! But I know Becky has been acting weird lately" I replied.

"How?"

"Remember back at the house well, this was before you helped me outside the day of the party she asked me what you do for work" I said.

"I thought you told her what we said" he said.

"I did but it's like when I told her she looked at me weird" I said.

"You don't suppose…"

"I don't think so. What am I going to say to her?" I asked.

"Try not to worry about it" he said.

I shrugged as I turned my focus back on the planner. There was eight months left until we're married. I can't wait but I couldn't help but worry about everything else. I hope that things will go according to plan.

Especially our relationship.

"I need your help with something, if that's okay" Becky said later that night.

"Yeah sure" I said putting my book down. Cedric was out with my cousin doing god knows what. Well the only thing I know is that they were going out. I have a feeling it may end in disaster.

"Well I have this problem and it has nothing to do with me and Ryan that's for sure" she said.

Did I mention that Ryan and Becky got engaged the night of the engagement party? It happened afterwards and it was a sweet proposal he planned out and Becky was beyond thrilled in a good way.

"Go on" I said.

"I found out something about someone I knew since practically I was born. It was some secret that she kept hidden from everyone for a long time and I found out not too long ago but how do I go and confront her about it?" she asked.

"Well it depends on how you would deal with it" I replied.

She gave me a confused look before I continued. "I mean you shouldn't have to confront her right away. Whoever your friend is, just don't come out with it right away. Just try to talk to her and when the subject comes up, talk about it" I said.

"I guess you're right" she said. "How are things with you and Cedric?"

"They're fine why?"

"I don't know it's just never mind" she said.

"No, what is it?" I demanded.

She sighed before she turned to face me. "I'm worried because he's acting very weird lately" she said.

"It's only because of work which by the way he's still keeping it a secret" I said. I know the real reason what was going on but I wasn't going to let my cousin or Cedric know that just yet.

God I'm horrible.

"Yeah okay" she said.

Cedric POV

"So how should we go planning about your bachelor party?" Dylan asked as we were heading back to the girls' apartment.

"You don't have to give me one" I said.

"Come on I promise you it won't be too bad. You're friends are more than welcomed to come and I'll invite a few friends I know and we'll just make it a guys' night" he said.

"I guess it wouldn't be too bad" I said after thinking about it.

"Great just let me know what day you'll be available and I'll sort out the details" he said. I nodded as I continued to stare out the window.

"Have you and Nick decided on where to live after the wedding?" Dylan asked.

"Huh, sorry. Um, no we haven't really sat down and discussed it" I replied.

"Oh" he said. "Just don't put off on it too long."

"Why is that?" I asked, sitting up more straight in the car.

"I'm not going to lie but you probably know by now you and my cousin are taking a major step of your lives in the next eight months. While I am thrilled for you guys, you two need to figure where you guys are going to live, if she's moving out of the country or are you moving here. I just don't want my cousin to get hurt" he said.

"I know don't worry we will figure something out" I said.

I got home later that night and saw Nikki sleeping on the couch. I didn't realize that I got in late or she must've fallen asleep early. I wasn't so sure.

I changed into my pajamas when I felt someone behind me. I looked around after I threw on a t-shirt and saw my father was here.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Bellatrix she's apparently tracking Nikki down and she's getting close" he said.

"What?" I asked.

"I know this isn't the news you want to hear and it couldn't wait" he said.

"She's in the other room she is going to bloody well hear" I hissed.

"And you didn't bother to tell her why?"

I didn't have an answer for that. Not once at all while I was in this case I didn't have an answer.

"Well I suggest before this gets out of hand, you better tell her" he said.

"I will but I'm afraid she's going to do something stupid that'll cost her life" I said helpessly.

"Look if I know her she won't do anything drastically."

"You hardly know your daughter-in-law! She thinks you hate her" I said angrily. "And while you two may have to talk about that, I have to worry about some crazy lunatic going after my fiancée and I don't want to lose her!"

My dad's eyes widen a bit after I had my little rant. The only difference was that he wasn't look at me but behind me. I turned around and saw Nikki standing in the doorway with a fierce look on her face.

She was pissed. My dad bid a quiet goodbye and disappeared. I saw her walking out and coming back with a blanket and pillow.

"You're sleep on the couch" she said coldly.

"I can explain-"

"How about don't because I'm in certainly no mood after what I just heard" she said, shoving me out the door. She slammed it hard that I thought a frame was going to fall off the wall.

What have I done?

A/n Okay so I meant to post this but then my laptop got a virus and when I got it back it was amazingly saved on here instead of being gone.

So now Nikki finally knows? How will this discussion play out? Will Cedric know about the lunch between Nikki and Josh?

I would tell you but I can't you would have to wait until the next chapter to find out. I don't want to be a spoiler queen or anything.

Don't forget to review! Thanks so much for your patience and support while I was gone.

Signing out for now,
Spikeluver89