Unexpected Love

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It's the morning of the wedding.

I'm sitting in my sisters suite, waiting for her to get ready.

My mother was getting ready in another room and had asked me to accompany Jenna. Against my wishes, I was here, adjusting Jenna's bouquet that was sitting on the coffee table.

"I think you overdid my makeup," I hear Jenna say to the lady next to her. As she walks in and notices me sitting on the couch, a sinister glint in her eyes appears.

She enters the room wearing a luxurious wedding gown while I'm sitting here in a simple floral floor length dress.

"Good morning Jenna. You look stunning in that dress," I say trying to sound cheerful.

Jenna merely sends me a smirks and turns to look at herself at a nearby mirror. "Of course I do. It's my big day after all. Can't have anyone stealing my spotlight."

I couldn't tell if she was saying that to get on my nerves.

She was right though. It was her big day and I would try everything in my power to stay on her good side.

I force a smile on my face without letting her know of my discomfort. "I wouldn't dream of it Jenna. Everything's ready for the wedding. The guests should be arriving soon."

She swiftly turns around and tells the lady beside her to leave the room. She walks over to me, eyeing me with disdain.

"You better not mess anything up Lena. This day is all about me, and I won't tolerate any mistakes," she snarls. "Remember, I didn't want you here. So after you leave this room, stay out of my sight or I'll have you kicked out,"

Seriously, what does Asher see in her?

I simply nodded my head and swallowed hard, trying to keep my composure.

"Jenna, I've done everything you asked. Can't we just have a peaceful day for once?", I said in a calm tone.

Jenna laughs mockingly. "Peaceful? Oh, Lena, you're so naive. Life isn't about peace; it's about power. And today, the power is all mine."

I clenched my fists and tightened my jaw. "Why do you have to be like this, Jenna? Can't you see how much I've tried to be civil with you? I've never said anything back to you and this is how you treat me?"

I was letting my emotions get to me again. I needed to control myself.

Jenna suddenly leans in close to my ear.

"You're always the victim, Lena. It's sickening. Just remember your place and do what you're told. After today, you can go back to being the insignificant little sister. I pity you," she whispers venomously.

I fight back tears as she leans away and sends me a fake smile. "I leave for Paris tonight. I hope you can stay out of my sight for the next eight hours. After that, we'll never have to see each other again."

Before I can reply, she walks away, leaving me alone in the room.

Jenna's cruelty had shattered me so much over the years. But now that she was leaving, I couldn't help but feel a little at peace. With her out of the picture, my mother would be at ease and treat me a little better.

The bouquet on the table glimmered as the suns reflection hit it.

A small tear left my eye as a large knock resonated through the room.

I quickly wiped the tear away and took a deep breath before standing up to open the door.

I opened the door to find all the bridesmaids waiting impatiently outside.