Chapter 139. You're Not Happy

DEAN

The priest spoke, and I couldn't stop thinking about Lena. Carla maintained a smile, but I couldn't. I think my unhappiness was noticeable beside her. Carla was a good person, and I didn't want to hurt her, but I knew marrying her would be one of the biggest mistakes of my life.

When Carla said yes, my heart stopped beating. I felt like I had all the time in the world when they asked me if I wanted to be her husband. I stayed silent, observing Carla's features. She noticed the doubt in my eyes, and I couldn't help but look for Lena in the crowd. The moment I saw Lena, my heart started beating desperately again. I saw her, and I knew I would be happy with her.

The priest awaited a response from me, but I couldn't give it. Lena looked at me with terror in her eyes. She knew why I wasn't responding. I doubted doing this. And I was foolish to think Lena would stand up from her seat and stop the wedding. Hope died as seconds passe