The Song for Alpha Dark Knight

Chapter 7

Deepika's POV

I was happy I didn't have to travel miles again to get to the wedding. But guess what? I had to walk across this place. Literally across to the other end. In these damn heels.

People still staring at me weird but I smile at them. These heels are digging into my toes but ok, I'll smile. What else do you expect from this huh?

The moment I am able to see the fairy lights and people just walking here and there, I squeal. I really squeal in happiness and the man beside me.. what's his name again?

Oliver. Oliver looks at me and smiles. Nice thing he is smiling instead of looking at me like everyone else are doing.

"Who invited you?" Oliver asks .

I look at him and smile. Did he acknowledge I am a person now? Yay!

"Layla!" I say.

"Oh! Princess??" He asks.

Princess? He calls Layla as princess? Umm.. does he like Layla? I guess I gotta ask her about this. He looks cute. So I don't mind if they ..like.. get into a relationship or something? Needs to be interrogated.

"You look pretty" Oliver says again.

I smile.

"Thank you" I whisper.

"Babe!! I was searching for you like everywhere" a girl rushes to Oliver.

Oliver's face seriously lit up. Like, is there a man whose face lights up to this extent just looking at a girl? This is so cute!!

"I was just at the pack house" Oliver says.

Pack house? What? Is it the name of Layla's home?

Oliver and that girl kiss each other and I am suddenly so awkward. I thought he had crush on Layla and calls her princess? Doesn't seem like it now.

"I'll escort her and get back to you love" Oliver whispers.

"Uh.. no! That's ok. I can really reach there now. We're almost there right?" I say as I look ahead.

It's nothing but clear space with grass. Wooden tables and chairs. Fairy lights. Huge tables of food. People laughing, chattering.. it looks so great. Is this how they plan weddings here? I am so amused. Wow!!

"Are you sure?" He asks me.

"Yeah" I smile and start walking towards the place.

I turn around half way only to see Oliver and that girl disappear. Oliver looks like he is in his thirties and that girl kinda seems younger. I wonder more about their relationship.

I brisk walk to the clear space. I try my best to spot any known face. But it takes time till I find one. But the first face I spot is.. I don't know his name,. I only know he is Layla's family member.

"Good evening" I greet him.

"Oh My!! Look who's here" he squeals.

Yes! He did! He squealed just moments ago. Not sure if Layla's family likes me so much or are they usually this chill type? I don't know.

I smile in return. I absolutely don't know what to talk next because I don't even know his name!

"Haha! My name is Zenon" He laughs.

I stare at him with my eyes as wide as Alien UFOs.

"You thought that with your mouth" He shrugs.

Ok! My embarassment meter is now active. And I guess I gotta play safe for it to not burst and give me lifetime embarassment in just one event. He awkwardly laughs and I join in awkward laugh as well.

Why am I laughing? I have no idea. Why is he laughing? I have no idea as well. But still, I laugh and continue the flow because I don't know what to do next.

"Where are the others?" I finally ask.

"Oh! I just mindl- .. they are here you see. It's the wedding! Haha" he laughs awkwardly again.

"You look stunning!!!!!" Layla's voice brings me to heaven.

I turn around and squeeze her in the name of hug. She laughs and hugs me tighter. I then take in her appearance and she looks absolutely gorgeous in her pink maxi. Everything is perfect about her and I wonder why are guys over here not hitting on her already!!

"Come.! Let's sit at the family table" She says as she drags me.

"It's family table. Your family! What will I do there?" I try my best to deny.

I am fine sitting in one corner. Just watching everything as I sip some drink and eat cheese.

"Everyone in my family regards you as a member too" she smiles.

Oh wow! That's so sweet but still awkward. Wonder if my embarassment meter bursts today or I can get on well.

The tables are scattered and many of those are occupied. Everyone bows as Layla passes. Oh f**k what? Or is this some sort of tradition in the woods? I don't know. But this is so weird.

I spot a huge table in golden cloth, different from all other tables. And Layla's family seated there. So I guess Layla's family is the richest here. Which is why they also respect Layla? Makes sense.

I also spot people shift their seats all of a sudden that there is only one chair empty. That too the one beside Aiden. Even Aiden looks at everyone in amusement!

What are these people trying to do even?!

I look at Layla and she throws an apologetic look. Whatever! I don't want to make any scene at wedding. That would be the last one in my bucket list.

I glare at her and walk to the other end where the empty chair is. He takes in my appearance and then looks at me like I grew a pair of horns above my head. Is my outfit bad or do I look too good?

Nonetheless, I sit and smile at everyone. Zenon revealed that I don't remember anyone's names so they gave me another round of introduction. This time, I remember most of the names and I am glad.

"Carl says he is nervous! Audrey is with him but still.." Layla's Grandpa says.

Few leave to Carl and few others leave to run some wedding errands (that's what they said)

I exhale a little loud and that's when I realise I am alone with Aiden. I turn towards him and he is again glaring at me. What even is his problem with me?

"Why?" I ask him finally.

He raises his eyebrows. Ok! Now I am really tempted to listen his voice. How it sounds like. All he ever did till now was glare at me and walk away.

"I bet your eyes said "Get lost" when I first saw you" I finally admit.

I had to get it off my chest! That was pricking me since yesterday!!

"That was indeed what I meant" he says.

His voice! Oh God!! Never did I find a man's voice this deep and intimidating. He is intimidating without even trying!! The way he looks at me, the way his white shirt hugs his body., Oh wait! How did my thoughts accelerate this soon? Wow!! This man is doing something to me which I am absolutely not liking a bit!!

"Why?" I ask him again.

He doesn't answer. He doesn't stare at me anymore. And all of a sudden he feels like the empty plate before him is the most beautiful masterpiece in the whole world, that he is giving it that much attention.!

Also, did I lose for an empty plate? Umm..

"I don't even know who you are. So I guess it'll only be fair to state your reason first and act like whatever next. Because this is frikking rude" I whisper yell.

"Lower your voice!!" He growls.

Yes!! He literally growls. I never knew a human can growl that way. His eyes slightly change their colour and he now looks a little dangerous!

I shrink back into my seat in horror. Yes! I am afraid of him now.

"Aiden!!!" Layla's Grandmother calls him.

In a warning tone. Aiden hurries and leaves to a random direction. But once he walks few feet away from me, he turns around again and looks at me. This time, I don't understand what he's trying to say.

It isn't "Get lost" or "I'm sorry" .

Who is he and what is this whole ordeal?

I turn to my left and Layla's Grandmother is no where in sight too. Zenon and his wife comes and sits with me. I smile and try my best to generate a conversation. Zenon's wife Lana is actually soooo cool! She is also a beautiful woman!! How come everyone over here are so beautiful and I'm just a potato!!

The claps and cheers give away that it's time Carl walks in. I throw a thumbs up in the air when he looks at me. I do the same to Leah as well. They both are just so cute together.! Oh My Gosh!! The wedding is incredible. Everyone here has broad smiles and everyone are enjoying the wedding. This is exactly how a wedding should be like.

I smile when Carl and Leah kiss each other and then look towards Carl's left. Aiden stands there with his eyes fixed on me. He doesn't blink or drop his stare. He just looks at me like he is reading my soul.

And I just stand there allowing him to read my soul.