BEAUTIFULLY UNFINISHED novel Chapter 71

SEVENTY

H A R R Y

The moment they said each other's vows, I knew what she felt for Louis is real. Those words they said to each other were beyond perfect. I haven't been this jealous ever since and I feel the need of running out of the church to scream it all out. I don't like what I'm feeling while watching them exchanging vows and everyone is crying for Louis and Rose because of joy but here I am acting stiff and emotionless but dying inside while I watch the woman I love getting married to my best friend.

The way they looked at each other. The way they smiled at each other. The way they were so romantic over exchanging their vows and how they said it with love behind their eyes. The people around were even moved, Perrie and Sophia were even crying too. Most of the guests did, even the photographer's assistant cried.

But I didn't.

I wanted to cry but for another reason.

That Rose will never be mine.

"You may now kiss the bride." The priest says.

Louis pushed the veil off of Rose and quickly kissed her lips. Everyone stood up and clapped so I joined as I chew this gum inside my mouth.

Audrey didn't even stand and I think she doesn't really care about this. I don't care about her not caring about this but I never thought Louis and Rose would really get married. I never thought she would say yes.

WEDDING RECEPTION

I found myself entering a expansive ballroom, for their reception, and there were huge marquee-like cloth over the ceiling that made it look like we were in a fairytale-like stories. The colors were in hues of baby pink and gold, there were tables that were round and big with accessorized utensils and other silver table embellishments.

The room was really spacious that could accommodate all of the guests that were invited. It looked like we were on a fairytale, everything looked princessy and romantic. I think that Louis really prepared for everything on this day just for Rose.

I sat down on the same table with the other lads and of course Audrey was with me. She sits next to me while carrying Alex on her arms as she whines about when this event would end. I can't believe I even brought her with me when she doesn't even want to be here in the first place.

But then I think she's just getting jealous because Louis and Rose's wedding is really extravagant with all the details even to the smallest ones.

We were welcomed by the host, Vivian. She was blabbering about congratulating the newly weds, how it is to be married and she was excited for the new couple because of their honeymoon.

I don't even like the sound of it.

Louis and Rose sat on a long table while they kept laughing with Vivian and along with the other guests. They were on top of the stage in front all of us and looked so happy and in love. I'm killing my own self with jealousy on this and I hate how they are so happy right now.

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M I R A N D A

We ate as we were entertained by the guests who gave us messages. I enjoyed so much listening to everyone. I laughed mostly at what the others said to Louis and how adorably he shies about it.

Louis definitely looks really really good today and his tux made him look like a man of perfection. His hair was pushed back and he shaved. I love it when he shaves his beard.

"Now it's time for Louis' groomsmen to have their speech." Vivian chimes as it echoes through the entire ballroom.

What will Harry say? That was what I first thought of to myself.

The four of them stood from their seats and Harry was the last one behind the three of them. He fixes his blazer as he gets closer to the stage while he glued his eyes at me.

"Let's do this lads." Liam says.

Zayn offered me a hand and I was surprised.

"What's going on?" I asked him.

"You just have to wait." Zayn winks.

I stood from my seat and Louis did too. I joined the four of them while I noticed Liam putting a seat before the first tables. Zayn let me sit on it while they stand before me, Louis stands right next to where I am. I'm nervous.

Zayn was the first one to give out his message, he talked about everything Louis and him did since they started One Direction. Zayn was the closest to Louis and I understand they've done a lot of things together. Zayn mentioned how lucky Louis is to have me but I think it's the total opposite. I'm much more lucky to have Louis. Zayn wished us good luck and happy marriage. He said his best wishes to us and wishes us to have more kids.

Liam talked about how Louis was before he met me. He said Louis had certain ways that he sometimes thought Louis wouldn't get married but then he did. Liam thanked me for changing Louis and I know what exactly he's talking about. Liam wished me the same things that Zayn wished for us and of course he wanted us to have many kids and I also want that. Kids with Louis.

Niall was up next and he was being his bubbly self. He said some jokes and got all of us laughing. I didn't even realize that Louis has been teary eyed while the lads were talking to us and I was feeling overwhelmed over such messages coming from them.

"You're like a little sister to me Randy. And I want you to know that I'll be here for ya." He smiles so happily.

I smiled back at him, "Thank you." I mouth.

Niall handed the microphone to Harry.

I grew tense when his emerald eyes bore into me as he takes grip on the mic. I take a deep breath in and exhaled heavily.

"Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Tomlinson." Harry began to talk but his voice is so deep.

He exhales. "I don't know what to say. I'm not really good at talking at weddings or giving out speeches in special events. Sorry." Harry says with hoarseness in his deep voice.

Damn. Why is my heart feeling terribly heavy?

"Well, Louis has been like... A brother to me for many years now. I may have done so many awful things against him too and yet he still forgives me. I'm lucky to have Louis as a friend and a brother." Harry says.

My head moves up to Louis and he smiles directly at Harry. I travelled my eyes back to Harry who was having a hard time on talking. I know he's thinking of what things he's going to say next. He's trying to say things but tries to simmer his thoughts on what he should say

"And I'm happy that he's finally married too. I am massively happy for you Lou." He adds while smiling with tight-lip.

I bite my inner cheek.

"And to you Rose." Harry travels all of his attention to me.

His eyes locked with mine and I began having trouble of breathing.

"I'm so glad because at least I became a part of your life." Those words coming from Harry shot me through my stomach.

"I wouldn't regret any second that I spent with you because to me those were memories that we shared together. Those were moments." He adds.

My heart is aching.

"I'll always be here, for you, for Ben, for Louis and for that baby inside of you." He continues.

I feel my tears building up but I blink it away.

"I'll always be thankful that I met you Rose. I won't forget you even if I want to. I'm happy for you and Louis. Have a great and a fruitful marriage. I hope you'll both have more children to come in the future. I hope you happiness." He adds and quickly clears his throat.

My tears quickly rolled over my cheeks and I hurriedly wiped it with my thumb.

"Zayn, Liam, Niall and I will always be here for both of you." Harry mutters.

I smiled sheepishly.

"Oh and Louis?" Harry calls his attention.

"Yes Harold?" Louis answers.

Harry sets his eyes on Louis, "If I was you, I'd never let her go."

My heart leaps.

"She's the kind of rose that I would want to see first thing in the morning in my garden. Always blooming and beautiful. You're damn lucky to have her and she's lucky to have you too." He adds.

My tears were uncontrollably filling my eyes.

"Congratulations once again." Harry smiles and everyone began clapping.

Don't fall.

Tears, don't fail me now.

Don't fall.

Please.

But I failed. They're creeping out from the corners of my eyes.

Damn it Harry Styles.

Suddenly, from the corner of my eyes I noticed that someone handed Louis a microphone and he quickly got it with his hands.

"Wow lads." Louis chimes while chuckling softly.

"You moved me. I didn't know you had words like that for me." He jokes.

I chuckle as I wipe my tears and I hear laughters from the guests too while the other men before me were smiling as well. But as I was looking at Harry, he was looking at me with his brows meeting at the center of his forehead. His soft lips were pursed together and he would fake a smile for a second but it would fade right away the next second.

The words that he said during his speech echoes through my head...

"If I was you, I'd never let her go."

"She's the kind of rose that I would want to see first thing in the morning in my garden. Always blooming and beautiful."

"You're damn lucky to have her."

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