The worst dinner ever ( part two)

It was a painful dinner as I could barely shove my food down my throat.

And my chest kept getting hit with pangs upon pangs whenever Brittany and William touched affectionately.

William never glances at me not even once. It's like I don't exist.

After dinner, we took to the living room to share a bottle of wine and have a conversation.

I sat on the couch watching everyone happily contributing to the conversation whilst I am dying inside watching William shower Brittany with affection. I just kept taking in the pain. Thanks to the mood-stabilizing drugs I didn't act out.

My mom suddenly nods in my direction.

It was time for me to play the violin.

I stood up gracefully and reached for the violin case that was leaning at the foot of the couch beside me

I carefully brought out the violin and bow.

I walked to the middle of the room. I took three drags of deep breaths and I was good to go.

I watch William as I pinched the bow between my fingers effortlessly.

I watched William when I placed the violin on my shoulder and secured it firmly between my chin and neck.

I watch him as I connect my left finger to the string.

I watched him as I drag the bow along the strings back and forth creating a beautiful Melody that simultaneously traveled through my chest to my heart creating a jingle. But he never stared at me, breaking my heart.

Another blow hit my chest when he pulled Brittany into his arms and started dancing to the beautiful music I was making with my violin and bow

Tears rolled down my cheeks as I watched them dance with their eyes locked together intensely with smiles on their faces as if nothing mattered but them.

I was bleeding inside. I couldn't bear to watch them anymore so I closed my eyes as the sad beautiful melody I was playing emerged into me, making my heart sour and welcoming more tears to flood my cheeks

I pushed the image of Brittany in William's arms away and invited the beautiful memory of William and me on the beach dancing tango with our bodies sensually colliding together

I thought of how his lips felt on mine. I thought of how he passionately kissed me.

I played the last note pouring all my emotion into it

They applaud me when I was done.

I was expecting my brother to be the first person to show me praises but he was gone. He must have slipped away whilst I was playing the Violin.

My brother never sleeps under the same roof as my dad after an argument.

The governor had tears in his eyes. "You are so talented like my late wife was,"

"Come child,"

I went to him. He gave me a warm hug. "Thank you for this wonderful gift." he shows his gratitude, making him feel overwhelmed.

My parents gave me an admiral look. For once they are proud of me.

William was the only person I was waiting to show me admiration, but he had his eyes on Brittany who was kind of affected by the beautiful Piece I played. He was wiping away the tears on her face.

I couldn't take it so excused myself. I couldn't bear to watch them anymore.

So I went into the garden. To cry alone and mourn the loss of the love of my life.

My heart hurts so much like I am experiencing a heart attack.

"Adeline right?" I flinched cocking my head up to see William standing beside me.

I quickly wiped the tears on my face with my palm.

"Yes," My voice sounded strained. I don't think he notices.

"Sorry, I am bad at keeping names." He apologized.

"It's fine I am bad at keeping names too I don't think I remember yours. Are you Billy? Wait William right?" I joked

He laughed. "Touché."

Damn, he is charming as ever like he was with me that night.

"Brittany said you are not only a talented violinist but also a ballerina." He said.

I said nothing, replaying every word he said in my head, taking them to heart because I don't know when we will have a conversation again.

"That's great. I wish I got the courage to choose a different career path away from wearing a suit and tie. I admire you for that" He says with a yearning look on his face.

I understand that look on his face. He wishes he wasn't a lawyer. His Instagram page is evidence of that.

I bet Brittany doesn't realize this. That is why I believe I am his soul mate I am the only one who could understand him

"But it lonely being the only art person in a family of lawyers," I said.

"You didn't look lonely to me when you played that beautiful piece." He compliments me.

A jingle hit my heart. Finally, the admiration I was looking for was laced in his eyes.

He suddenly looked at me intensely. "Your face reminds me of someone" he scrunched up his face watching me studiously.

"I am having this déjà vu feeling. Have we met before Adeline?" He asked.

My heart raced harder in my chest.

I opened my lips to answer him but that's when Brittany decided to appear and ruin the moment.

"Escaping from political conversations again?" Brittany said circling her arms around his chest.

William grunts and whispered something in Brittany's ears making her giggle.

I balled my fingers together and cursed under my breath.

Brittany turned to me. "Ah, Adeline you are here. I have good news. You are going to be my bridesmaid in a month" She excitedly said.

I jerked my head back. "You are getting married next month?" My chest sunk in.

"Yes," She grins.

My face fell.

I stared at William. He had a confused look on his face. He gave Brittany a puzzled look.

A realization hit me and a very evil dark idea started formulating in my mind.

My lips curved into a smile. I have found a little crack in their perfect relationship.

Why is Brittany in a hurry to get him to the altar when he is already hers?

I know why. She is afraid.

"How long have you known each other?" I threw the question at them.

I expect Brittany to answer but she didn't. Fear and insecurities were written all over her face.

"A year" William answered me.

That means I met William first but I just delayed in finding him.

But it isn't too late. If Brittany says they got a month to get married.

I also have a month to steal William from her.

I am going to break them apart and make William mine. I don't care it's going to hurt Brittany. My selfishness and love for William surpass the love I have for her.

I don't care whatever it takes. I am going to make William Carter fall in love with me even if I have to risk my life to achieve that.