Elena
I sat on my balcony in a dazed state. The reception party was over, and the guests had returned home. Ashley and Wyatt left on a ten-day honeymoon to Hawaii. Even Alecia and Kevin had gone back to NYC. The house was eerily silent after days of excitement.
After Damien walked out, I tried hard to be normal all evening. My duties as Ashley’s maid of honor took a toll on me.
Now, in the sanctity of my room, I could finally be myself. I could give in to the urge to weep. Ryan’s innocent admission had pierced my soul. I could understand why he had been so unapproachable and reticent. Maybe Everly’s rejection had taken a toll on his mental health. Did it affect Damien, too, in the same way?
I felt upset with Everly. How could she reject them? She was so lucky to have Damien’s love. Y
