"Open the door, sir. We have got a flight to catch. We need to leave in 3 hours."
One of Brandon's men said.
The whole night Brandon didn't eat or drink anything except for wine. He drank almost two litres of wine.
"I will open the door when I need to Williams, you..(chuckles) you can leave."
Brandon said and broke the bottle of wine.
"Time to open another one." he said and started opening another bottle.
"But sir, you can't drink like that...you won't be able to walk or talk if you do." Williams said it and Brandon was right in front of him, opening the door, he went closer to Williams. "Come on Williams, you don't need to tell me what to do and what not. I've been doing this job ever since I was my own best friend. And that's a long time back, Williams. So, I hope you understand... You do not teach me my job."
He said it all while holding his collar.
"Now go, tell all of them to get ready steadily." Brandon then let go of his collar.
Williams left shocked but didn't say a word.
Why on earth did I behaved that way?
Brandon thought.
Then he poured himself another drink.
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Stella was getting ready for a function. It's Ron's eldest brother's marriage. She is hesitating sometimes but sometimes she's like yay, we're gonna do some fun.
She doesn't even know what her heart wants. Her face has become chubby. Her eyes has grown more round. Anyone can tell that she either cried a lot or it has happened because of a disease.
So she's looking forward to not going to the wedding but they are obviously going as he is one of Beth's favorite brothers and friends. Also they are her neighbors from ages.
Their parents share a good bond with Deborah.
"Okay, I understand! There's no way out. I'm going." she said becoming irritated by her mind.
"Are you done, honey?" Deborah asked from the other side of the door which was locked.
"Just another minute, mum." Stella said while zipping the chain of her dress. It was so hard but she didn't ask for anyone's help because if she ask, they'll know what she did last night. Last night was so miserable for Stella.
She banged her head against the wall again and again, just to punish herself for the mistake she has done by loving Zach more than herself. Her forehead had a little bruise till early in the morning but it's lunch time now.
"Thank God it has passed." she sighed. She wanted to cry a little more everytime she reminds herself that she's a failure. But there was no way she could possibly show her feelings damn it!
"Oh God my eyes..." she took a tissue paper and smoothly soaked the tear out of her right eye.
[What's the meaning of trying so hard to not cry when anyone can tell just by looking at my face or eyes that I'm broken, wanna cry or.... sad.]
She thought.
She scoffed at her own pitiful situation and told herself to stop overreacting Stella.
"It happens so it happened. It's alright. Just... a... break up... at least you are alive and that is... good." she said all of it while slowly dancing. This is so calming.
Every time she does that, she calms down and her smile comes back.
"Laaa-laaaa.... laaaa" taking the purse she unlocked her door and went downstairs.
Stella smiles at Beth who was just coming upstairs.
"How much time do you need to get ready sis!? Ugh." She was just going upstairs to check out whether Stella is done or not. Because her mum told so.
"She's ready!!! Mum let's go."
She tried so hard to put it all together but maybe it was never enough. Just a second ago she had got her smile back now it's gone again.
"Why do you take so long, every time you get dressed for any programs Stella?" Deborah asked Stella who had her eyes closed and head downwards.
She gathered some energy to talk with Deborah.
"It was the chain mum. And as I am concerned I didn't got that late."
Deborah looked at her for a answer.
"The wedding ceremony is at 3 pm. And it's only been 12 pm."
"Don't argue Stella. Let's just go, come on Bethany." she took Beth's hand in hers and kept walking to the front door while Stella wondered what did she say wrong. She wasn't arguing, was she?
The wedding started right at 3 pm.
There's this place where it was full of greenery. Grasses, tress, leaves, grasshopper too. And if you just walk 45 feets further from that you'll see a beautiful beech is waiting for everyone to enjoy themselves.
Stella is sitting awkwardly all alone.
"Hey, you... look gorgeous Stella." suddenly a voice came from beside.
Yeah she was looking drop dead gorgeous. Can't deny. But she didn't even used as much makeup she usually uses, today. Wore a beautiful white long gown, designed. Specially for her. That pearl necklace, obviously adding more beauty to her getup. Stella turned to right and saw Ron standing while looking at Stella's head to toe with a smile.
"Oh, hey. Hi, Ron." she stuttered a little while she saw him in suits for the first time. And you know what?
"You look so handsome Ron."
Literally so handsome that Stella had a hard time trying not to look at him mostly. A black suit with violate shirt. Black jeans of course! Tie, watch, hair everything is so perfect today. Perfectly fit with him.
"Care for a dance, my love?" Ron asked.
"Uhmm..." Stella wanted to say yes to another boy for a dance except Zach. It was gonna be fulfilled today but it is a matter of sadness that Ron asked another girl who was sitting right behind Stella.
The girl agreed. They danced in front of Stella.
How dare he make me jealous.
She was getting furious each second. Stella stood up from the seat and walked to Ron. Ron knew this idea would work with her.
"If you don't mind..." Stella somehow bowed down to Ron's chest level and sent the girl away from where she was dancing. In Ron's arms for a quite well time.
Stella went closer and slowly Ron took her in the arms too.
"Are you sure you're comfortable Stella?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm, I am fine." She hugged him, tight.
Stella is in a worse part of her temper and emotions. They were dancing on the spot light till it was time for their lunch.
He and Stella sat at the table.
It's buffet, so of course we can eat and drink whatever we want.
Stella smile at her mum who was just 3 tables away from her.
"Cheers to George and Rosalie." her mum showed from there.
"Cheers yeah... "
Stella again got upset as if without Zach her face wouldn't smile the way before. She just kept looking at the bride and groom. They look so adorable and beautiful....
"Aww..." Stella expressed as Ron's brother was feeding his newly wedded wife.
Ron just kept looking and smiling at her with all his magnificent concentrations.