Dtd- December 2, 2018

She stood near her car, Dressed in an elegant silver knee-length dress with eys brimmed with unshed tears looking longingly in the direction where he stood just minutes ago. The bouquet that she wasn't keen on catching but had been forced into catching by the bride-Carol Her best friend, was now resting on the backseat of the car. Footsteps approached her, Breathing deeply she tried to plaster a fake smile on her lips before meeting the eyes of the only person who actually could understand her now.

"I am proud of you Amber. Thank you for being there for Carol and Matt" He whispered kissing her temple

"I wanted to give up throughout." Amber confessed in a child-like whisper.

"But you didn't! You had a choice Amber, But you went through the whole ceremony because you knew how important your presence was for your best friends." He said cupping her jaw

"He left.. just like that! Didn't even spare me a last glance." She complained.

He sighed.

"I'm sorry for making you go through this. I'm so sorry Amber." He apologised sincerely.

"Why couldn't he choose me?" She asked in a low voice

"He loves Carol with all his heart Amber. Even if he would have chosen you he wouldn't have loved you the way he loves her, he wouldn't have been happy with you Amber. Would you have wanted that?" He asked

Amber shook her head

"But.. Jer. I-" She mumbled.

"We've had this conversation about fifty times Amber. I know you were willing to change according to him. You would've moulded yourself as per his liking. And maybe.. He would have fallen for the changed you. But would that have been worth it? Your real self would've been trapped in the body of someone you barely knew and you would've been forced to live as a person you weren't. Would that have been worth it Amber?" He asked

"Everything that happened was because you deserve better than him Amber Patterson. You deserve someone who will love you the way you are. Someone who will acknowledge your qualities and accept your flaws. Someone who would not expect you to change. You will not be his second choice but his only choice. You will be his breath. His reason to live. You deserve much better. " He said firmly

"I deserve better?" Amber asked uncertainly

"Of course!" He confirmed with his eyes shining in certainty.

"Why will someone even look at a girl like me? The average looking, allergic to make-up, drowned in her books Amber Patterson!" She sighed.

"Why would you think no one would look at the beautiful smile, More fresh than the morning rose without that god-damned makeup, Big beautiful silver doe eyes, talkative as hell once comfortable enough with you, Bright as sunshine, Calm as moonlight Amber Patterson? Anyone would die to have a partner, a mate like you!" He said softly.

"Thank you for me feel good." She whispered softly

"You have a bad habit of underestimating yourself Ms. Patterson and we have to change that!" He said sternly.

"What would I have done without you Jer.?" Amber sighed.

"I'll always be there for you, Standing firmly by your side. I'll never leave you alone to deal with anything!" He assured pulling her in a side hug

"You're the best!!" She confessed snuggling closer to him

"I know that." He smirked.

"Also you're a jerk!" She punched his chest lightly. He laughed out loud ruffling her hair.

"My hair!!" Amber cried. "Jer. You're so dead" The ambiance was filled with the laughter of the two as Amber started chasing her best friend around her car.

Another one of my Non ArShi. I was writing for a college contest and thought to share here as well. I hope you like it. Please let me know what you think!! Pretty please!!!

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