Wedding Eve Error

Chapter 14

“Micheal, remember there are many important figures in the society present for this wedding, so you have to calm down before making any decision on this matter. This is a very sensitive issue and you have to be sober and rational while dealing with it. I have been your friend for years and I will not try to mislead you, I also promise to stand by you in any decision you make. But you have to calm down first, maybe sleep over it before you make up your mind” Mark pleaded with him in a low tone as he held his shoulders while still blocking his path. Micheal looked at him as tears dropped from his eyes, “tell me what I did wrong by loving her, you know how much I love and adore her right? You know how much I try to be the best man for her, so why did she have to do this, couldn’t she have waited for tomorrow to come, or she could have even asked me to make love to her, I have been so willing and ready to do that for a long while now if only she had asked. It wasn’t easy for me these past few days that we’ve been in the same house without spending much time together because of so many people around us but I decided to wait till after the wedding tomorrow.”

Mark was heartbroken to see his friend like that, looking so hurt, “I can’t say I understand how you feel right now because I’ve not been in this kind of situation before, but I know how much you love her. So it’s not your fault whatsoever, it’s rather her loss. Dry your tears and man up, everything will be fine” Mark tried consoling him. “Her mum even came to me two days ago asking that I wait till after the wedding since we’ve come this far without s*x, that I will not regret waiting. So tell me, is this worth waiting for?” Micheal asked. “It will be alright my man” Mark said, then went to where Klara was seated with her hands still buriedin betweenher thighs, “Klara? don’t you think you should be asking for his forgiveness rather than sitting here, can’t you see you have hurt him so deeply? Even if i know that saying you're sorry cannot erase that ugly sight but i think you should be doing something to try and salvage the situation.” “I didn’t do it Mark, I didn’t do it, I don’t understand but I didn’t do it” she said in tears while shaking her head. No matter what she thought to be saying, 'I didn't do it' was the only sentence on her lips as if she had been set on a repeat mode. “I don’t know anymore, you just have to go and talk to him” Mark sighed. Klara left to where Micheal was standing, “my love, i..” “Don’t you dare call me that again! You hurt me Klara and no one will do what you did to someone they claim to love. I don’t want to hear any more word from you. I know and you also know that this marriage can never work, so I will take my friend’s advice and sleep over this before coming up with how we are going to tell our parents and the people that came for the wedding that it cannot hold anymore” he said, his eyes red and filled with rage which made Klara to unconsciously take some steps away from him. She had never seen this side of him before and it was so frightening. Micheal turned around and left for his room and Mark followed suit leaving Klara in despair by herself. “Babe, please no…” but he was gone before she even had the chance to sayanything.

She cried her eyes out, then dried her tears before leaving for her own room to avoid attracting people’s attention. She spent the night thinking of how ashamed and disappointed her parents and parents-in-law would be when they hear of the news tomorrow. It will tarnish the reputation they’ve spent years building, even her reputation also was at stake. She kept on sighing and turning in bed through the night. “Is everything okay with you Klara?” her friend Ada who was going to be her maid-of-honour asked when she noticed he restlessness. “I’m okay Ada, I’m just tired. Just go back to sleep” she lied. “Then get some sleep to avoid eye bags and dark circle. You know that will force some flaws on your makeup tomorrow” Ada said. “Ok, goodnight dear” Klara replied and tried not to sigh or turn around anymore, but kept on thinking until sleep enveloped her.

Micheal didn’t think much of the situation when he got to his room because he was too drunk and tired. He slept off immediately after taking his bath. He woke up sober around 4am to pee but couldn’t sleep afterwards when he remembered what happened some hours ago. So he decided to give a thorough thought to his situation. His thought first went to his father, he had invested so much in this wedding because he believed it will bring about many opportunities and benefits to his company in the future. So calling off the wedding will be a hit to his name and the image he had maintained for a long time. He thought about his mum, and their family’s reputation. He also thought about Klara’s parents who would also be victims of the circumstance because they were unaware of the mess their daughter created. He finally reached a conclusion after weighing the situation for what seemed like ages. He woke Mark up around 6am to let him know of his decision.

“Mark, I have given a deep thought to this mess I’m in and I’ve concluded that I will go on with the wedding without telling anyone about what happened” Micheal said solemnly. “What?” Mark asked in shock. “Yes, but…I will make life a living hell for Klara that she would wish she never met me in her life” Micheal said as he stared into space. “Is this even worth doing, you want to sacrifice your life and happiness for revenge? This is marriage we are talking about dude and you can't gamble your life in order to teach someone a lesson” Mark advised. “I know Mark, but I have to consider my family, my parents, even her own parents who knew nothing about this. There are also many elites and high personnels here, calling off the wedding is not that easy you know, alot is at stake here. I have made up my mind to be in this agony with her, I will then divorce her after a year or two. That way everyone will think it just didn't work out between us, so they won't pry alot and it won't garner attention like it would if I call off this wedding" Micheal said gloomily.

“So you want to sacrifice a year or two of your life to live in agony in the name of marriage?” Mark asked. “I’ve made my decision so please don’t tell any soul about what happened last night” Micheal said. “Okay, like I said, I will support any decision you take” Mark said in surrender. “Thanks man, you are indeed my friend and I'm happy to have you on my side” Micheal sighed deeply.