?#STARR??
{just an illusion?}?
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#Episode_23?
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by Tiana
I and Tony were about to walk inside the church when Dr. Greg walked out with two men behind him, he looked so angry. I don’t even think he saw me.
“hey bro? Tony called then walked up to them.
I raise my head and found him staring at me, our eyes were interlocked for sometimes.
“you came! he said with a faux smile and i just nodded- today is his wedding and he suppose to be happy?.
“you shouldn’t have come after all, but thanks for honoring my invitation,” he said.
“what’s all this.. what about Natasha, she hasn’t showed up-why? Tony asked.
“because she call off the wedding already. She just called and told me she can’t push throu-ghwith the wedding. I also don’t know her reason, i have to go,” he said bitterly while his driver quickly open the car door for him.
A woman quickly rushed out of the church calling his name, but he left already.
“that’s his parents, something is definitely wrong. I need to see Greg right away,” Tony said then quickly left. Lots of people were already trooping out of the church, they all looked so beautiful ready for the occasion but.. what just happen. I was confuse, i don’t know if i should go or stay. Everything is ruined already. But why will the bride call off her wedding just like that. I guess i have to go now since everyone is leaving already..
▪▪▪I arrived back home, dad and Laura were surprise to see me home already.
“what happen? Laura asked.
“i don’t know but the bride didn’t showed up,” i said as i sat down on the couch and packed my hair in a ponytail.
“what! why? i mean how could she possibly do that, on her wedding? was she kidnapped or what?…
“i don’t know Laura, i don’t even know anything,” i said.
“that’s such a bad news,” dad said while i just shrugged!
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Sarah’s POV?
I was stood at the balcony, so lost in my thought when i saw Grandma Amelia, she’s home already.
“why are you back? or have you forgotten something? i asked.
“your dad and Mabel are outside already. Something happen? she said while i stare at her, surprise to hear that.
“what happen? i asked
“Natasha called off the wedding, she said she’s no longer interested and the worst part she didn’t even showed up. She kept us all waiting and the only thing she did was to call Greg on phone and tell him that,” she said while i was surprise to hear that.
“what! Greg must be so hurt,” i said to myself.
“Sarah,” i heard a familiar voice called my name and i turn to see dad.
“we need to talk,” he said while i nodded.
“i will just get some rest,” Grandma said then left. I still couldn’t believe the wedding didn’t push throu-gh. Greg has been looking forward to this day, he has prepared a lot for this day and also invite like lots of people! it such a disgrace Natasha did that to him.
“the wedding has been call off,” dad said while i nodded.
“and Sarah i hope Erica hasn’t been telling you lies. You know how much i love you and i want us to remain united as family but then if you show off those attitude of yours am not gonna tolerate that. What exactly were you insinuating with what you told us earlier? he asked while i was so twitchy.
“am sorry and sorry mom Mabel, i just couldn’t tell why Greg couldn’t love me back as before. History is repeating itself and i don’t want what happen to my mom to happen to me too,” i said bitterly.
“i und-erstand you Sarah, but forcing someone to love you will never work out. You can ask your mother that. Just try to und-erstand Greg and after all i know so many guys are asking you out, why not go for the one who love you for you,” Mom Mabel said while i sigh. She won’t just und-erstand!.
“am sorry, i didn’t meant all those words i said to you, i guess i was just drunk,” i said calmly.
“i hope so. I don’t want you to end up like your mother. Princess is already gone and i don’t want to lose another daughter too,” he said while i hug-ged him.
“i know you only want what’s best for me and i appreciate,” i said then disengaged from the hug.
“i know wherever Princess is, she still wants the best for you!” mom Mabel said while i nodded.
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Greg’s POV??
I arrived home, feeling so frustrated about the whole thing.
“i have warn you Greg.. that was such a disgrace.. why would the so called Natasha do that to you,” my dad yelled at me.
“i will fix this dad.. i guess something is fishy here, we can’t just blame Natasha! at least we have to hear from her own side of the story,” i said.
“can you just stop arguing over this,” mom said as she walked in.
“Tony is here,” she said then walked upstairs, dad glare at me then quickly left.
“Tony,” i called when he walked in.
“what happen? he asked as he moved closer to me.
“Natasha is just something else but i know there’s more to this. Natasha loves me so much, she can’t possibly call off the wedding,” i said sadly.
“then call her or rather go to her place,” he said.
“she not picking up my calls now and i don’t think am ready to see her either. Thanks for your concern Tony. I will get to the root of this matter but for now i just want to be alone,” i said while Tony sigh.
“if you say so, if you need anyone to talk to am always here,” he said! i nodded…
Later in the evening…✨
Mom already told me we’ll have dinner with the Lowell’s and i was surprise when dad came with him and also his daughter Hilary. Today suppose to be the happiest day of my life, i should be with Natasha and not here!
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▪▪We were all seated at the dining table, i wasn’t even eating because i have no appetite.
“Greg i hope next time you have to make sure of something before inviting people. I have to cancel an important schedule just to come here. What happen earlier was such a disgrace so.. stupid,” he said while i sigh, feeling more frustrated.
“i told him already.. that Natasha of a girl was not the right one for him, i thought you’re matured enough to choose the right woman,” Dad scolded, my eyes meet with Hilary and she just shrugged.
“it all over now and i hope you won’t go back to that woman again,” mom said.
“well every disappointment is a blessing in disguise, who knows if he’s not even destined for her. You know life itself can be so funny atimes,” Hilary said with a smile.
“am sorry for what happen today Sir Lowell. I guess Natasha didn’t mean to say all that,” i said while my dad scoffed.
“just stay strong Greg and get someone who won’t disgrace you next time, i mean you have lots of girls running after you just pick one,” Mr. Lowell said while i nodded.
“and who knows if i might end up being the lucky girl,” Hilary said while i frown, she’s just so unbelievable atimes!
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After dinner…✨
I and Hilary sat down by the pool side while dad and Mr. Lowell were inside chatting.
“You shouldn’t be giving me that look you know, instead you should be happy i came all the way from Australia just to attend your wedding and that’s means am happy for you,” she said.
“like seriously.. you can be so dramatic atimes but thanks anyway,” i said.
“you know Greg.. i don’t even know why you so much love that Natasha, why not forget about her and move on, it for the best,” she said as she place her hand on my thigh.
“lots of people have tell me that and i guess i was blinded by the love i have her but i still have to hear from her!”
“and you think you still love her? Greg what about me? she asked in a low tone, she ran her fingers on my ch-est and i know where’s she getting at.
“can you stop this Hilary,”
i said peskily! then held her hand and moved backward to avoid been ki-ss by her.
“your dad is one of the people i respect, he’s like a father to me and you know how much he also respect me, i don’t want to ruined that by hurting you. You’re my friend and i like you, please can you just respect that for the sake of everything,” i said, as i stood up. She didn’t say anything and there was an awkward silence between us.
“am sorry,” she mutter as she stood up and walked inside. What sort of life is this… and i can’t seems to love anyone of them!
Immediately my phone rang- the caller was Sarah. I quickly picked it up.
“Sarah.. ” i said into the phone.
“how are you Greg? she said.
“not fine Sarah, am sure you heard what happen. Am just unlucky when it comes to relationship.. so unlucky that things always messed up when i least expected it,” i said sadly.
“am sorry about what happen, please don’t hurt yourself… we’ll talk about this tomorrow,”
“thank you,” i muttered before hanging up. I picked up the wine bottle that was kept for me and Hilary… i just want to get drunk and forget everything.
▪I woke up the next morning and found myself in my room.. my head was aching so badly, i picked up my phone and was surprise to see three missed calls from Natasha, i quickly called her back.
“Greg… i need to talk to you, please let meet up at your mansion,” she said while i scoffed.
“Natasha.. what wrong with you.. why didn’t you showed up at our wedding yesterday? i said angrily.
“i love you Greg.. i still love you so much please that’s the reason i want us to talk now at your mansion,” she said while i hanged up.
I touched my forehead then grumbled as i threw one of the pillow on the floor, they door went open and mom walked in with a glas-sof milk.
“can you just see yourself Greg. You almost pa-ssed out yesterday because you were drunk, so drunk that i have to call your guard to help you walk to your room! your dad was angry and Mr. Lowell was surprise to see you in such state. Hilary decided to stay back to take care of you,” she kept blabbing….
“mom!
“now take your milk and come down for breakfast, Hilary prepare it herself,” mom half yelled.
“am fine… and am not a kid to take milk early this morning. My head ache a lot, i just need to rest,” i said.
“then Hilary will come to feed you herself,” mom said as she walked out. I guess i just have to run to one of my mansion and avoid their troubles. I picked up my phone and check some message on my Instagram. Oh my God! So many questions about my wedding with Natasha. I scroll down to read comments which make me more angry. Natasha just ruined my life and reputation with what she did. I was lost in my thought when the door went open and Hilary walked in with a tray of food, she was wearing a bum short and a transparent vest,
revealing her bo-obs! did she even stayed back to sed-uce me or what.
“good morning… she said seductively as she tapped me, i jolted out of my dirty thoughts.
“what are you doing here? i thought you felt with your dad? i asked.
“you should be happy i stayed back for you. I won’t allow anyone to hurt you this time. Am less busy this week and i want to use this time to spent it with you before i return back home,” she said with a smile.
“thanks but am even hungry,”
“but this your favorite… i prepare this myself,”
“i know.. please Hilary my head is aching so bad, i just want to be alone,”
“huh! i guess you’re a doctor, just get your head treated then! i know you’re just avoiding me,” she snorted.
“of course not,” i said then stood up and turn to leave but she pulled me back and i end up falling on the bed- on top of her. Their was an awkward silence, at i stare at her for a while..
“i need some time alone,” i said angrily, as i got up from the bed then realize my bed was mess up with the meal she brou-ght.
“just get the maid to clean up this,” i said then left to avoid more troubles and temptation.
I got dressed and hurriedly went to my mansion. My heart beat fast-er when i saw Natasha.
“i miss you Love,” she said calmly as she hug-ged me.
“let get straight with this,” i said with a straight face while she sigh.
“can we at least go inside,” she said.
“no Natasha, am in a haste to go for work, i won’t let my personal life affect my career,” I scoffed.
“am sorry Greg, we should have been married by now…” she said in tears.
“can you just stop blabbing all this nonsense and tell me why you call off the wedding? i asked while she kept quiet.
“just tell me Natasha.. don’t you love me? i asked
“i still love you Greg, please forgive me for doing that? she cried while i held her by the shoulder.
“i swear on my life….i will never forgive you if you don’t tell me one concrete reason why you call off the wedding,” i yelled at her while she cringed seeing me that way. Everything is just making me go crazy.. i need to know the reason why she did that.
“just spill it. is it your parents? Derek your ex… just tell me who are behind all these,” i yelled.
“am sorry Greg.. i love you.. i was just too nervous that’s why! It wasn’t easy for me and i realize maybe am not just ready for marriage yet, remember am a model but that doesn’t mean am putting my career first before you, i have my own reason for doing that,” she said while i scoffed.
“that’s a stupid reason Natasha, i need a good reason but if you can’t tell me then it over between us and i hope never to see your ugly face again,” i said then walked out on her, i heard her calling my name but i didn’t turn nor listen to her. I walked to my car and sat down quietly… Am always unlucky when it comes to all these.. maybe dad is right! i should forget all this and focus on my career, my eyes were clouded up with tears.. i thought Natasha was the right person..
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▪▪▪I arrived at my hospital and the person i hope to see was Starr, i kinda miss her. I went to check up on Kendrick and i was surprise to see Starr sitting beside him, she was saying something i couldn’t hear because i was still standing at the door looking at her throu-ghthe transparent gla-ss. She loves him so much and i guess he’s the most luckiest boyfriend to have someone like her, i kept staring at her and wonder why couldn’t i get someone who will love me like this.. Dad was right when he said lots of girls are crazy over me but that’s stupid because i can’t even love anyone of them. I thought Natasha was the right one but i was mistaken.
Starr stood up and open the door i guess she was about to leave.
“huh! good morning Sir,” she said while i smile.
“morning.. how are you? i asked as i stare at her, she looked so simple yet very beautiful.
“am fine Sir,” she replied as she turn to leave.
“am sorry about what happen yesterday,” i said while she stopped.
“about what Sir? she asked.
“for stressing yourself to come for a wedding which never happen,” i said.
“i should be the one to say sorry, i know you’re hurt by what happen, am sorry about that,” she said.
“thank you! i just want to tell you what happen if you permit me to do so,”
“sure.. if that’s okay with you,” she said while i smiled.
▪▪Starr sat down opposite to me in my other office as i told her what happen. I just needed someone to talk to.
“hmmm.. that’s a tragedy but at least she said she still love you,”
“forget about that Starr, i don’t believe her again,”
“but you have to.. i mean there must be a reason she did that. Someone once told me relationship is one thing that can mess your life up and still make it sweet…it just determine by the way people you’re dealing with. That’s why it good to search for a good heart and not a beautiful face because beautiful things are not always good but good things are always beautiful or maybe you guys need some break,” she said.
“yea! i guess we need some break. Things always tend to crumble when i least expected. It all started with Sarah the first girl i have ever loved but then it didn’t walked out, not because we were far away from each other at that time, but because i feel she’s no longer the right one. I get to meet with Sonia who i thought things will worked out well between us but i was mistaken because she died of cancer. I was the one who treated her myself and i failed in that, i couldn’t even save her and that’s how she left me,” i said sadly. I felt like i have know Starr for a long time and i felt like telling her about my whole life story, i don’t know but i guess i just need someone to talk to and i think Starr is just the perfect one, she seems to und-erstand me.
“oh! am sorry about that…” she said sympathetically.
“it okay.. When i lose Sonia that’s when i meet Natasha. She was the one who helped me get out of the trauma, she was always by my side and that’s how be came so close. I never knew i could find new love again, but then Natasha came and lights up my whole world, i sometimes feel i only fell for her because i just needed a companion, i just want someone by my side who i could see as Sonia.. i don’t know- i was just confuse but i know i like Natasha so much even thou lots of people never want her for me i still choose to see her differently because she change my world, but now she ruined everything herself, she couldn’t even tell me the exact reason why she did that to me. Just tell me Starr why do you love Kendrick this much..? i asked while she smiled.
“i have no reason for that. I love Kendrick and no reasons are attached to it. If i do love him for a reason that means when they reasons finally fade away i will stop loving him. No reason for that! But he’s my childhood friend, he’s the only one who und-erstands me, we grew up together to love each other this much,” she said with a smile revealing her dimples, i felt so jealous of them. They’re both lucky to have each other.
“but i always believe in saying which says “first love doesn’t last,”
Sarah was also my childhood friend, we grew up to love each other and we’ve given it a try by being in a relationship but it didn’t work out, that’s doesn’t mean we are destined for each other,”
“i know that.. everyone has a story to tell but it always differ. I have always felt their’s a future for me and Kendrick,”
“i guess am just the unlucky one, i guess it a good thing i broke up with Natasha already,” i said while she looked surprise.
“that’s sudden.. you should have given her the chance to explain..,”
“no Starr, i guess is just for the best,” i stated feeling so sad about breaking up with Natasha, maybe i was just too harsh on her earlier.
“that’s life after all you have to meet the few wrong people before meeting the right one,”
“well i don’t think the right one will ever cross my path,” I said sadly.
“of course it will, i always believe in what meant to be will be no matter what. When we love, we get hurt and we get hurt we start hating things around us, we believe that no true love exist and we sometimes feel like quitting but then when we start to hate we also try to forget and when we try to forget to start to miss! and you know when we miss we fall in love again.
That’s the cycle, that’s life. Just try to give her a chance since you both love each other, it might worked out again but if it doesn’t maybe you’re not meant for each other,” she explained while i just stare at her. I like the way she talks, smile and how matured she is. I never knew she knew so much about Love.. Her word really inspired but getting back with Natasha i the last thing i will ever do. Love can sometimes be MAGIC but MAGIC can sometimes just be an ILLUSION…?
TBC