I was meant to be annoyed with Niko. No. Not meant to be... I was annoyed at him, but his playful tone as he teased made it hard to stay that way... followed by the look upon my Mum's face as she agreed with Niko filled me with fear. Her next step was going to be suggesting we visit the bridal stores as she had earlier. She was determined to get involved with the wedding plans, and one of those would be the wedding dress. A step I was not ready for. Not yet...
So, Niko's suggestion of going out with him seemed like the most logical one, despite my lingering anger...
"I am going to get changed, and head out, Mum." I told her calmly, noting a hint of a smile upon Niko's face as I spoke. The fucker had got exactly as he had wanted.
"Oh..." Mum's voice faltered. "I thought if my dress wa
