  &quot; Nina&quot;
  I turned as soon as I heard my name being called. Lillian walked into my room in her white nighties glaring up at me. I don't know why she was angry. I was not doing anything wrong. I only stood at the window gazing out at the clear sky wishing for a clearer future from now onward.
  &quot; You haven't bathed? It's six am already&quot; Lillian called to me, opening my closet to get my dress and shoes out. 
  &quot; Get your ass into the bathroom this minute&quot; She screamed up at me while she stood with her hands on her waist glaring at me seeing that I wasn't making any effort to compile.
  I rolled my eyes at her as I stepped away from the window and strolled to meet her where she stood in front of my wardrobe&quot; Remind me again why you are my bridesmaids? My God! You are so bossy&quot;
  &quot; If I don't boss you around, who will?&quot; Lillian smiled at me

  &quot; Deborah&quot; 
  I paused as soon as I heard Nina call that woman's name. I was on my way back from chatting with Vino and Victor who were leaving for Italy as they have pending issues to get to.
  I was about to come back to take Nina to the hotel where the reception was when I heard her whisper that name. I knew Nina wouldn't ever call her if she was not here which was why I moved closer to her and pulled her close to me seeing that she was shivering from fear...
  &quot; It's okay, Tesoro. I'm here now&quot; I whispered to her as I hugged her close while kissing her hair with my eyes closed. I hate it when she's so afraid. Damn! That stupid Private Investigator that couldn't get a job done. After paying a huge sum of money to him, he couldn't find me a woman, just a woman in the same country we were in.
  I signal to John who was standing in front of the church giving me some

  We are currently sitting at &quot; La Bite &quot; restaurant owned by the Thompson's, sipping our coffee and waffles. Mrs. Thompson and Mom were going through a food magazine. I could glimpse different varieties of cakes in the magazine. I hope it isn't what I'm thinking.
  &quot; So,&quot; Lillian said as I turned to look at Lilian who was sitting beside me with a sleeping Joey in her hands. I raise my eyebrows, silently asking her to go on...
  &quot; How does it feel? I mean you'll be getting married tomorrow. Do you feel jittery? &quot; Lilian asked, her voice a hushed whisper to my ears like she was telling me a secret.
  I shrug as I sip my now cold coffee &quot; Nothing &quot; I replied Lilian gasp as she looked at me with shock in her eyes. I was surprised at her expression. Was I supposed to feel anything?
  &quot; What do you mean by nothing? &quot;Lillian asked me again I ig

&quot; Nina&quot;
  I turned as soon as I heard my name being called. Lillian walked into my room in her white nighties glaring up at me. I don't know why she was angry. I was not doing anything wrong. I only stood at the window gazing out at the clear sky wishing for a clearer future from now onward.
  &quot; You haven't bathed? It's six am already&quot; Lillian called to me, opening my closet to get my dress and shoes out. 
  &quot; Get your ass into the bathroom this minute&quot; She screamed up at me while she stood with her hands on her waist glaring at me seeing that I wasn't making any effort to compile.
  I rolled my eyes at her as I stepped away from the window and strolled to meet her where she stood in front of my wardrobe&quot; Remind me again why you are my bridesmaids? My God! You are so bossy&quot;
  &quot; If I don't boss you around, who will?&quot; Lillian smiled at me before pushing me into the bathroom and closing the door. I scoffed as I got into the bathtub to

80. Nina's Wedding