Strangers in Love

CHAPTER 8: THE WEDDING PART 3

Uno's POVI started my day by having good hours of workout; I also went to my stylist for my hair cut and to pick up my clothes from The Weds, the wedding shop chosen by Marcus and Kelsey.

I am in the middle of my makeover when my phone buzzed, it was Marcus. "Uno! My best man, we will be having the photoshoot at the hotel, so don't forget to be there by 1, alright?"

"Yes, I'll be there earlier. I also need to pick up my gift for you." I said while looking at my reflection in the mirror.

"Good, that's good. By the way, are you bringing Ollie along?"

Shit! I completely forgot about Ollie! I was too occupied by the thought of seeing Ada. But I answered while closing my eyes in frustration. "Yes, of course. I'll pick her up after this."

"Okay. We'll see there then." he said and hung up the phone.

I immediately dial Ollie's phone and wait for her to answer. I am putting on my suit when I hear her voice.

"Hi Uno, what's up?" she said from the other end.

"Hi Ollie, are you free today? I mean, I've been wanting to ask you if you want to be my date today? It's Marcus' wedding today." I asked her without stopping.

"Oh, I see. What time would that be?"

"5 p.m. but we need to be there by 3. I can fetch you now if you're free."

"Hold on! It's already 1. Can you come by 2:30? she asked reluctantly.

"It's okay. I can wait for you; I'll go there now." I said. But deep down inside, I wanted her to turn me down.

I arrived at her apartment around 2. I called her again to say that I am already in the lobby. She asked me to go straight to her unit because she's still not done yet with her makeup. So, I did exactly what she told me. I knocked on her door and waited for her to open it.

The door slowly opened and I saw Ollie on a knee-length cream cap sleeve bandage dress, pairing with black stilettos; not to mention her big curls. Her light makeup is also appropriate for the event.

"You look amazing! Are you ready?" I was still stunned by how she looked.

"Yes. Let me just grab my purse." she said as she turned to get her purse inside her room. She checks her things before we leave her apartment.

We drove to the hotel but I have to ask her to stay in the guest room as we need to have the photo session first with the groom and other groom's men.

An hour passed; we finished all the necessary preparation. We headed out of the room and stayed in the hotel lobby for more photos.

I am having fun when the elevator door opens and there I saw Ada in her bride's maid dress. She looks perfectly beautiful in her knee-length powder pink lace dress, pairing with pink strap high heels. She looks simple yet perfect.

I couldn't take my eyes off of her and my eyes followed where she walked, and I felt a needle deeply poked my heart. I leaned forward to Marcus and asked him; I am freaking out and confused at the same time.

"Marcus! Who's that? Who the f**k is that?" still looking at Ada's direction.

"Are you curious? Or are you jealous?" he asks me.

I'm about to answer but Marcus continues "Chill man. Don't ruin my wedding."

My body stiffened when I heard Marcus’s last words. I looked down to pretend I am looking at the photos in the camera to cover my emotion.

"No, I am not jealous. I am just curious.." but before I could finish my words, I heard Ada laugh loudly.

I turn my head to look at them, her hands are cupping that bastard's face! I didn't know she could be as carefree as that. I never heard her laugh like that. And worst, I didn't know she could be touchy like that. Who the hell is that man?!

I was lost in my thoughts when I felt a heavy tap on my shoulder.

"Let's go. The car is ready." Marcus told me with a sign of pity on his face. "You go ahead, I'll drive there with Ollie." I said and Marcus just nodded.

It took us 20 minutes to get to the church because the traffic is starting to build up. Everyone's already there when we arrived; including Ada and that man. We found a seat where Ollie can rest for a bit before the wedding ceremony starts.

I look at where Ada and that man stand. She seems to be very happy. They took pictures together, they laughed, and that man fixes her dress and sandals.

What the hell?! She lets him even hold her hands?! Who is he?!

The ceremony started with the entourage marching one by one. But I mostly waited for Ada's turn.

I can't help but imagine her walking wearing a white long gown she designed, that's how she always wanted it but my thoughts vanished when I saw how she smiled at the man taking pictures of her.