Shattered Vows

"You are looking fatter than the last time I saw you Abigail." My aunt Nina mocked her signature smirk etched on her face as she ran her gaze all over my body making me feel self conscious in the little black dress I had worn.

I sent a forced smile her way my gaze meeting hers before I spoke, "I think it's the dress Aunty because I've been eating a lot of salads as of late." My voice was low as I didn't want to gather attention.

"Well then you should stop wearing dresses that would make you look hideous and ugly I mean can't you see how stunning Olivia is looking" she sneered moving her gaze towards Olivia who stood in the midst of some high class looking people her smile radiant.

"Isn't she the perfect child." She trailed off as I sent her a small smile, my gaze moving around the room looking for anything to act as a distraction.

My gaze finally landed on my boyfriend Gabriel, and my face was

suddenly graced with a smile, I politely excused me self from my aunt as I made my way towards the food buffet where he stood.

"Hi Gab!" I said hugging my boyfriend from behind a small smile on my face.

"For Gods sake Abigail can't you see that you are rumpling my suit." Gabriel's annoyed voice yelled making me jump away from him as I sat my gaze down seemingly embarrassed before stepping away from him.

"Sorry." I muttered moving the brown tendrils of my hair to my ears my gaze embarrassed and apologetic.

"Whatever, don't do that again now what do you want?" He snapped as he straightened his suit with his manly hands clad in an expensive watch.

"Umm… i.. I just wanted to say hi." I murmured as I stared at him my gaze fixated on his chest rather than his face, I tried to move my gaze to meet his eyes but something held me back.

"So you walked over here… to say hi and then you also decided to rumple my suit" he mocked "what have I told you Abigail; try to act more composed."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't say sorry when you don't mean it, I've told you this several times and you still don't learn what if I was with my business associates or something."

"I'm sorry next time…." Shut up Abigail!" he snapped making me jolt in surprise my gaze meeting his my face fearful.

"I'm sorry I.." I don't get to complete my sentence as the sound of heels made the presence of my sister known.

"What is going on here." Her confident voice spoke out as she threw a sneer at me."

"N-no-nothing." I stuttered wanting her to get out of here, because I know she would use this opportunity to demean me.

"What's going on gab?" She questioned and my head snapped towards her so quickly I thought my neck would break.

Gab… when did she start calling MY boyfriend,gab.

"Nothing Livy just your sister being immature as usual." He said his gaze meeting Olivia's as he sent her a smile.

"Well then let's go." She said as she held his hands her gaze happy." "What is going on here." I voiced out my voice barely above a whisper. Olivia turned to look at me a smile on her face.

"Well dear sister i and Gab have a little surprise for you." She said before strutting away her hand in his.

"Tsk tsk tsk don't they look good together." My aunts voice echoed and I couldn't help but sigh.

It was true, I mean how could I even compete with Olivia she is a

supermodel and I work at a small library, she is beautiful and talented while

I'm an ugly duckling who only knows how to be a klutz, she is successful and I struggle to make ends meets, I mean she deserves everything she gets while I'm just a disappointment.

I heave a sigh before turning around and walking away towards the bar, because whatever was going to happen I am sure I needed some liquid courage,I sat at the bar still as I ordered the strongest drink at least what I think was the strongest drink.

My gaze still remained fixed on the stage as my mind continued reeling with the statement from Olivia.

What announcement were they going to make.

I pondered but my thought was cut short by the sound of silverware against glass I looked up to see my mother on stage a huge smile on her face and her golden gown glimmering in the light.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen I am Amanda Langley the mistress of the Langley household and it is of utmost pleasure to be the one to share this great news today."

My mother spoke her voice sounding throughout the room as the expectant faces of all the occupants made my smile widen and her eyes lighten my mother lived for this the attention the status the fame and she would do anything to get it but what I didn't expect is what she did next.

"I am proud to announce that my daughter Olivia Isabelle Langley would be getting married to the one and only Gabriel Carlyle."she announced as my face froze, the sound of my heart beat thrumming through my ears,my insides burned as I watched Olivia and Gabriel climb the stage.

Their face graced with smiles, and I watched them as my stomach churned in embarrassment.

How could Gabriel do this to me. He always said that he loves me.

I watched as Olivia raised her left hand flaunting a diamond ring I didn't see earlier,her face graced with a gentle smile.

"I also wanted to announce that we are expecting a baby." Olivia added causing me to gasp, what the hell I thought as I looked towards Gabriel as he turned his head sideways avoiding my gaze.

"Such a coward." I muttered as I stood up tears welling in my eyes, I knew it was too good to be true I mean someone actually loving me.

Now he is having family with her, I mean he actually cheated on me with her, what did I expect it's Olivia we are talking about she always takes

everything away from me.

I started to walk away as i heard the faint voice of aunt Nina.

"Congratulations, dear Olivia you snagged yourself a catch." Her usually mocking voice changed to a happy soft tone and I rolled my eyes wanting to get away quickly.

That's until a voice stopped me.

"Where do you think you are going Abigail, won't you congratulate your sister?" The voice of my mother stopped me,as I froze in my step my tears blurring my vision,

I turned towards them before heaving a big sigh then raising my gaze towards Olivia.

"Congrats Olivia." I said before turning around.

"Well is that all, not even a fake smile or at least a happy face." Olivia questioned causing me to turn towards her my gaze turning cold.

"What do you want me to tell you congrats for,Olivia?"

"Huh?" I questioned as the guests turned to look at me but I didn't care I've had enough.

"Abigail that's no way to talk to you sister!"

"Oh keep shut mother." I snapped casing me to receive a hit in the face by my aunt Nina.

"I won't have you talk to my sister that way you disrespectful child." She said and I looked at her my blood boiling but I took a deep breath before turning to Olivia.

"Congrats Olivia."

"Congrats on stealing my boyfriend."

"Congrats on getting my godforsaken sloppy seconds." I said as everyone gasped.

"Olivia that's enough." Gabriel snapped causing me to roll my eyes. "Oh shut up you man whore!" I said as I turned towards Olivia. "Congrats Olivia I wish you a marriage filled with pain misery and

betrayal i murmured as tears ran down my face.

"You bitch!" Olivia raised her hands at me but I held it before pushing her hands but I guess I overdid it because the next thing I know she was on the ground clutching her belly as blood pooled down from her legs.

I suddenly remembered her announcement about being pregnant and like that it all came crashing down.

What had I done!