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scurried away.

We walked the perimeter of the store, looking at the big, rocks on rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

"Yeah, he did. This morning when he woke up, he asked me if the Night of Engagement could be pushed back a day or two back."

I looked at my high heels.

"And of course, I said no, because that is ridiculous. And everyone is planning and clearing their schedule to come to see you guys, so it's too late to cancel it."

I gulped.

"But, Vanessa honey, why would he say that? - Excuse, can I please see this earring for a moment?" Maria said, waving a staff to come over.

"Oh, Mrs. Cohen, you have good eyes! This earring is very catchy and it is totally something you would like to wear to catch someone's attention!" the lady said and carefully took the earring out.

I narrowed my eyes. Her name is Maxina.

"Oh, I am not wearing it; my daughter - in - law is going to wear it for the Night of Engagement."

"Oh, that is fabulous! This earring only comes in one pair and no more!" Maxina said.

"How much?" Maria asked.

"$8,955"

My jaws dropped.

"But . . . Maria, I don't have an ear hole." I said, feeling my ear.

"Don't worry, they are going to help you. They are specialist in ear piercing." Maria said.

I walked out of the jewelry store, my ears numb.

"How does your ear feel?" Maria asked, grinning.

"Oh . . . it feels . . . wonderful!" I said, hoping that my act convinced her.

"Oh goodies, let me call someone to hold our bags." Maria asked, dialing on her IPhone.

"Wonderful, now we don't have to hold onto the bags." Maria said.

Behind us was a lady called, Stella, our personal bag carrier.

"Ok, so back to the question; why would he say that? Why does he want to the Night of Engagement to be pushed back?" Maria asked, making a crinkled forehead.

I really don't want to disappoint her after everything, after everything she had done for us.

"Oh, it's really nothing." I said, patting her shoulder, again, hoping that my acting skill had wakened.

I smiled my innocent smile.

"Oh, I'm so great to hear that!" Maria said.

I frowned.

"Oh, but if you guys need anything or have any trouble, please, I beg you, please come to me and I will solve anything for my sweet darlings." Maria said.

I nodded, feeling terrible, but hoped that my smile is still strong on my face.

"I am so glad you guys are getting along, it's a wonder to see how you guys work together so fast." Maria said.
I looked at my feet and nodded.

"Come on, we don't have all day, we need to shop more." Maria said.

"Lets shop like the world is going to end tomorrow!" I said, grinning.

Maria laughed and linked my arms.

Maybe this is the time when I could relax and not get so caught up about tomorrow, Jason and our almost coming wedding. Like they say, it's not ok if I stress over everything, it will be better of I relax a little bit.

We got home late, very late.

We ate dinner at a 5 star restaurant and brought 8 dresses, 4 pairs of earring, 6 necklace, 7 pairs of shoes, 4 bags and 6 bracelets.

I walked up the stairs with the maidens behind me, carrying my bag.

I heart beat as I reached Jason and me bedroom door.

I put my hand on the handle and knew that if I walk through this door, I would have to apologize to Jason.

I took a deep breath and opened the door slowly.

"Jason?" I asked, as I walked in.

The maidens put the bags in our closet.

I looked around the room.

It was empty, he is not here.

I let out the breath that I realized I was holding.

"He's really not here, right?" I whispered to myself.

I could feel Layla's disappointment and that dull pain in my heart.

I lay on the bed and stared at the ceiling, wondering to myself.

If I never apologize, will he apologize? Will we be like this forever? What will I say when I apologize? And why do I feel like I really want to apologize to him?

Am I in . . . love?

The Night of Engagement

(Hey, guys, this chapter is gonna be Jason's POV, kk? Happy? Sad? Angry? Excited? I HOPE Y'ALL LIKE IT!! XOXOXOXOXO
I LUV FOOD
~KW)

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“Jason, honey,” mom said, “How could you?”

“I don’t want to and I told you that the Night of Engagement should be held back!” I said, rolling over on the itchy, quest room, bed.

“Jason, please, I beg you.” She said.

I ignored her.

Than, there was a pause.

“Is this what you want to do to me?” she asked me, “And why do you want the Night of Engagement to be held back? It’s too late already; everyone is coming to see the sweet, cute – looking couple that they have been hearing about.”

I threw the quit over my head.

“This is the moment where they could finally see you and Vanessa together.”

My stomach twisted as my mom said Vanessa’s name.

“You can always talk to me if there is a problem.”

Memories of the fight flashed through my mind and anger rose through me.

Why would you say that?

Alex, my wolf asked me.

I don’t know,

I said.

I bet she will never forgive you

I didn’t answer him.

“No, everything is fine.” I said, running my hand through my hair.

“Than, why did you drink last night? And you didn’t come home until 4:47 in the morning!”

“Oh, it’s nothing, I just haven’t been drinking for a while.” I said, like it was no big deal. But, last night I almost end up hooking up with someone. I run my hand through my hair one more time; my life had really changed since I've met Vanessa. I use to party every other Saturday and drink every Friday and possibly hook up with someone.

“Honey, that’s not an excuse, how can you explain about coming home at nearly 5 in the morning? You couldn’t have been drinking that long.”

I sat up in annoyance.

“Look, mom, stop questioning me. I know what I am doing and I said I want the Night of Engagement too early. Anyways, we need more time together.” I said.

“No, you don’t, you were perfectly fine, until yesterday you just left out of nowhere.”

She walked passed the door fame.

I sighed in annoyance again.

“Just tell me what is happening and I will try to solve it.”

I hesitated.

“I don’t know, we just fought last night.”

“Well, what you can do is apologize to her, even though it was entirely your fault.”

“But she kissed James.” I said, holding my fist. I don't know why I was complaining about a girl, I never did in my life. I never really care who I was with, unless they don't bother me. But Vanessa was different, I keep on noticing the little things that she does and everytime when she talk to a guy, I feel overpotective, like she can't talk to anyone but me. And every move that she makes, makes me more attracted to her.

“Than do you want to be mad at her forever?”

I didn’t reply.

“Well, maybe, you could apologize to her tonight at the Night of Engagement and she will forgive you, trust me.”

She walked out of the room and closed the door behind her.

I picked up the pillow and threw it on the floor.

I don't know what I should really do, my feelings are really confused.

I got out and throw on my suit.

 

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“Oh, honey, you look handsome!” mom exclaimed, adjusting my tie.

I checked my reflection.

“Oh, good, you’re ready. I think Vanessa is ready too!” mom exclaimed.

She patted my hair and said, “I am so glad you made the right decision!”

She smiled and kissed my cheeks.

I adjusted my tie and combed my hair again.

Mom grabbed my arm and dragged me out of the guest room and to my bedroom.

She threw the door open and immediately everyone in the room stopped moving.

Mom snapped her finger and all of the maiden rushed out of the door.

Vanessa was sitting on the chair. She was beautiful in that white dress. The dress holds her figure perfectly and showed off her long legs.

I want to just seduce her right here.

Our eyes met for a moment before she looked away from me.

“Here, sit down.” Mom said, pointing at a spot next to Vanessa.

I sat down and mom grabbed one of my hand and one of Vanessa’s hand, holding our hand together.

I could feel the tingling sensation coming from her hand.

I wanted to leave the world behind and hold her. I want to whisper in her ears that I was really sorry and I want to ask if we could start over again.

“Look, I know that something is wrong, but its ok, sometimes we all fight. But tonight, I beg you guys; please don’t make it look like you guys are fighting. I need you guys to look like you love each other, ok? Let’s just forget about the fight for tonight, ok?” mom said, squeezing my hand.

I looked at Vanessa.

There was a knock on the door and dad came in.

“I think that both of you should go downstairs, there are a lot of people who wants to see you.” Dad said.

“Don’t forget what I said!” mom said.

I stood up and hold out a hand to Vanessa. She took it and we linked arms before we walked out of the room.

We walked down the stairs and immediately everyone started saying praises to us.

“Look at that cute couple!”

“They look so lovely together!”

“Oh, they are beautiful!”

“Gosh, just look at them!”

"They were definity made for each other!"

We took a seat at a table at the front of the room.

Mom gets onto the stage with a microphone in her hand.

“Welcome everyone, welcome, thank you for coming to the Night of Engagement Party!” mom said and everyone cheered, “As you all know, I am Maria Cohen.”

“This has been a fantastic year having Vanessa and Jason together. Vanessa is such a darling, she is so lovable, I want all of you to met her! Vanessa and Jason, please stand up so everyone could see you.”

I took Vanessa’s hand and stood up with her.

I can feel Vanessa squeeze my hands and that made me smile, knowing that she needs me when she feels nervous.

Everyone ohhhhh and ahhhhh.

I smirked.

“Don’t they just look fantastic together?”

The audiences agreed.

“Jason and Vanessa, darlings, please come up here.”

We linked arms and walked up on the stage. Vanessa squeezed my arm this time.

I smiled, again, at that.

“Vanessa, I would like to have a few words from you.” Mom said, smiling her billion dollar smile, while putting the microphone in front of her.

Vanessa laughed nervously and said, “I - I don’t know. . .”

The audiences laughed. They quiet down before she said something.

“Hi, I'm Vanessa. I am really graceful to be here. Well, I also want to say some thanks for certain people. Umm, I would like to start off by thanking Mrs. Cohen for everything, for, ummm . . . bring us, Jason and I, together and helping us through everything. I wouldn't be here with Jason, wearing this dress, feeling this if it wasn't for you. Umm, I also want to thank Mr. Cohen for helping me through all of the health problems. I wouldn't be standing here right now. I - I also