Rick Calland

It was a really long day. I drank a lot last night and it's starting to get my head. My head is starting to blast and apart from that I have a long day at work. I have a couple of meetings to attend and then a lunch with one of my buisness partner. I just want the day to get over and fall back to bed.

Popping in a headache pill, I quickly hopped into the shower. It was relaxing but not so much. Quickly wearing my tux, I ate a little breakfast. Driving to my office, my PA came in.

"Sir the meeting hall is ready" he announced.

"Ok" I went in and saw everything was perfectly arranged. The notepad, the presentation, the projector and everything was all ready. Everyone were present and were waiting for my arrival. As soon as I took my seat, the meeting started. It was about the new design I asked for the engines. Since we got a new land for the production, I need to build up a construction factory there. There were many models made but inky three were effective. I should look into the technical aspect and then later approve it. I gave those three teams to add any extra little edits to give maximum output as the design which gets selected will get a reward. I bet they'll do their best.

After the 2 hours meeting, I came back to my cabin. I went through some piles and tike flew by. It was already time for lunch and I was reminded about the lunch. I walked out of my office and my driver drove me to the venue. I leaned back my head to the seat ane closed my eyes, rubbing my forehead. There was a lot of traffic and it's almost 1. I should reach the venue asap cause I don't like being late. I opened my eyes and saw we are still stuck in traffic. I sighed and looked around to see my breath stop.

She was there!

She was looking so beautiful as ever. The same glowing face, the same smile but this time with nervousness. I was shook. My heart skipped a beat to see her almost after two months. I was searching for here since I saw her at the airport and here she was, in front of my eyes. She was at the opposite side of the road, looking down, seeing her white dress. Why is she wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet? Don't tell me...!

Fuck!

I saw someone helping her with the dress as she quickly sat in her car. She lowered her window and her face was fully visible. Her makeup was on point, her hair made in a bun. Her dress was off shoulder and she was looking so beautiful. The other lady sat beside her and an older women sat in the passenger seat as the car started.

"Follow that car" I said to my driver.

"Sir.."

"Don't speak a word and do what I say" I yelled and he quickly nodded, not wanting to face my wrath.

Their car already started moving and thankfully th traffic cleared. We took a u turn at the signal and quickly followed her car. All thanks to my driver's skill that we didn't miss the car. I kept looking at her car and I can feel my heart beat raising. There was this eagerness inside me and I kept tapping my fingers together. Afternoon about 20 minutes, the car stopped and my nightmare came alive. It was a church.

Sweat beads started forming on my chest as I saw her getting down from the car. The women earlier helped her and she held her hand as she walked to the small room. I decided to go inside th church and it was decorated beautifully. The theme was white and pink and the choir was at the side playing a sweet melody. The priest asked for th bride to come in and everything turned at the entrance.

The earth below me shook as she entered with the veil. She was looking down at the ground but anyone could notice her smile. She had her veil on and she clutched her arm to a man, whom I assume is her father. She was taking small steps afraid she might fall. She looked up and my eyes almost popped out when she looked at me. It was just a glimpse of a second and she looked down again.

I can't stay here and witness her getting married. I stormed out through the side gate and went straight to my car. I couldn't believe what was happening to me. My body felt numb and strangely my mood dropped so low. Tye atmosphere turned so gloomy and I just want to disappear somewhere.

I started to press my hands together without realising they formed bruise and blood started to ooze out. I need a drink.

I quickly asked my driver to go straight to Shayam's office. I went to his room and he was engrossed in his laptop. As soon as he saw me he smiled.

"Hey man!" He greeted me and I smiled lightly.

"What's up?" He asked.

"Up for a drink?"

"Everything ok?" He asked as he took his blazer form the hanger and collected his phone and wallet from the table.

I looked down, feeling a strange sadness spreading through my body.

"Is it buisness?" He asked.

"No dude. It's that girl" I sighed heavily. We walked out of my office and waited for the lift.

"Sir" his secretary ran towards us.

"There's a meeting at the conference hall within an hour" she reminded him.

"Cancel it and reschedule it next week. Make sure I have no plans till this weekend" he instructed and she nodded immediately.

"Ok sir" she left and we entered the lift.

"Is it the girl you saw at the airport?" He asked carefully.

"Yes, I met her on the way to my hotel. She was in a car wearing white wedding dress. I followed her and the car went straight to the church. She was getting married and I couldn't stay there any second longer" I said and he was beyond shocked.