Wonder if this is my place

As I was walking to the beach to see Joel, I realized that I hadn't told the most important person in my life about the wedding. I took my phone out of my bag and called him.

Me: Tim, I'm sorry to wake you up. I know it's late, but I couldn't help but call... Tomorrow is my wedding and I'm inviting you. I know it's a bit unexpected.

Tim is my best friend. He is more like my younger brother. We met at university a few years ago. 

Tim: "What? Are you serious? I'm already awake."

Me: I'm serious. I just heard that there's a wedding tomorrow, so I'm calling you at this time.

Tim: "Is your family forcing you to get married? If so, tell me and I will help you."

Me: There's no need. You know what's going on, and I took your advice into consideration.

Tim: "You are smart, sister. I'll wake Willy up and we'll get ready. I can't miss this important day. If you need help, let me know. You helped me a lot when Willy and I got married."

Me: Thank you, but everything is taken care of by Killian and his family. I wanted to talk to him, but I couldn't.

Tim: "Kilian? Isn't he the son of your father's partner?"

Me: Yes, do you know him?

Tim: "Of course I know him. I've met him a few times. I think he will be a successful businessman."

Me: I'll see you tomorrow, Tim. I have to go now.

When I arrived at the beach, Joel immediately noticed me and ran towards me. I don't know what's going on and why he wants to see me.

Joel: "Thank you for coming to see me at this time."

Me: Did something happen?

Joel seemed nervous.

Joel: "Nothing, I just wanted to talk about something. I don't know where to start."

I know he's nervous, but I have to get home soon.

Me: Joel, can you tell me soon what you're going to say because I have to go home. My parents don't know I'm gone and I'll have problems.

Joel: "I overheard what you were talking about at the cafe today."

I was surprised because I have no idea what he's talking about.

Me: I have no idea what you're talking about, did Mia say something that upset you?

I had no idea what he heard in the cafe or what we were talking about, because I'm thinking about a lot of things right now.

Joel: "You were right, I have feelings for you, more precisely, I love you. After the conversation I overheard in the cafe, I decided to gather the courage to confess it to you. Will you marry me?"

What? I was in shock for the second time that evening. I kept thinking about what the hell was going on in my life. If Mia were here right now, she would probably say, "I told you so." Am I dreaming all this? I couldn't say anything.

Joel: "I overheard you talking about getting engaged and decided now was the perfect time."

What the hell is going on? This is the second person to ask me to marry him today. No, that's impossible.

Me: Joel, everything is not as you think..

I didn't even have time to finish my sentence when Joel's face turned white and he froze for a moment. At first I didn't understand why he was reacting like that, but then I noticed the way he was looking at the ring on my finger.

Joel: "Now everything is clear. There is no need to explain anything. You were not talking about me in the cafe. I wish you happiness, with your fiancé, and from now on forget about me. I don't even want to see you. How could you do such a thing to me? Does your fiancé know that we had a relationship? But why do I care?! I hope that soon he will see your true face and will not be an idiot like me. I can't believe that I loved you."

What relationship? I have no idea what he's talking about.

Me: Joel, stop. Listen to me....

I tried to stop him, but he didn't want to listen to me.

He ran away angrily and didn't even stop, he kept going and disappeared by the cafe. I wanted to talk to someone about this, but calling Mia would have been worse. I stayed on the beach for a while and listened to the sound of the waves. Suddenly the sound of footsteps broke the peace. At first I thought Joel had returned, but judging by the shadow, it wasn't Joel.

Me: Killian?

Killian: "I hope I didn't scare you. I didn't mean to come so quietly."

I have no idea what's going on today. Why is Killian here? Or did he see everything that happened?

Me: It's okay, I'm not scared.

He took off his jacket and put it around my shoulders.

Killian: "Don't think I followed you or was watching you. Your friend called me and said you wanted to talk to me."

Did Tim call him? But how did he know I would be here?

Me: Did my friend call you?

Killian: "Yes, Tim called me. I think he's more like your brother than your friend."

Me: Yes, Tim is my brother. He is always with me when I need him.

I want to talk about our wedding, but I don't know how to start.

Killian: "I know our engagement and wedding were unexpected. At first I thought you wouldn't agree to this. I was very surprised that you agreed. If you change your mind, I'll understand. When I heard that our parents wanted us to get married, I was happy because I've had feelings for you for a few years now, but I didn't dare tell you. I'm sorry that all this happened."

I could tell from his expression and tone of voice that he truly regretted it. I didn't think he was a bad person, because I've known him for a long time.

Me: Thank you for telling me all this. I haven't changed my mind. Tomorrow is our wedding. I may be acting selfishly, but I'm doing this to distance myself from my family. 

Killian: "Don't think like that. I agreed to this because I love you and I want to be by your side. I am with you and will help you."

I talked to Killian for a long time, and to be honest, talking to him calmed me down. I think I would be safer with him than with my family.

We left the beach and Killian opened the car door for me and drove me home. He said goodbye, got in the car and disappeared around the corner.

I went into the house and everyone was asleep except for the maid. She was the only one taking care of me.

Anna: "Are you okay, Lily, dear?"

Me: Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry about me.

Anna: "How can I not be worried? I heard that you have a wedding tomorrow. Why didn't you say no? Everyone deserves happiness, including you."

Me: I know you're worried about me, but I'd be happier with Killian than here.

Anna: "Don't say that... you don't know him at all."

Me: No offense, but I really don't want to talk about this right now. There's a wedding tomorrow and I need to get a good night's sleep.

I said goodbye and ran into the room. I called Mia, but she didn't answer. She was probably still with the girls and didn't hear me. I left her a message.

"Sea Goddess, call me immediately. I have something important to tell you. If you see this message in the morning, come to me immediately. Bring a sedative with you or drink it beforehand and promise me that you won't be angry with me. kiss you, your Nymphaea"

I called her the goddess of the sea because she loves the sea so much, and her name means that. She herself calls me Nymphaea - because of the flower Lily.

I couldn't sleep, I was thinking about what would happen tomorrow. I couldn't stop thinking about Joel, I wish I could talk to him and explain everything. When I closed my eyes, I saw his pale and surprised face. I couldn't forget it.

I never considered this house mine because I hated being here. And tomorrow I will have to live in a new house. Will Killian's house become the place I call home? I was thinking about that.

I fell asleep at dawn from exhaustion, but they didn't let me sleep for long.