We didn't. Apparently, Sasha was very important in the ceremony and was pulled away by some she-devils. Vivi and I looked at each other and then she said, "Something is definitely off."

"Oh, you have no idea how much I agree," and we walked back to the church.

All through the ceremony Vivi and I made fun of everyone I hated and finally when they vowed and exchanged rings, Vivi gaged loudly and I made an over exaggerated surprised sound and we rushed out of the church leaving everyone in a state of shock.

I heard Nichole was very upset about it, but bah who cares.

The two of us avoided the entire wedding party like a plague all through the evening and during the reception we took seats at the very back of the halls, silently giggling at everyone and getting drunk.

I made a mental note to just get buzzed and stop because the experience from this morning taught me a lot of things. Vivi's phone vibrated and she said something about coming back in sometime and left me with my stupid tipsy self. Bad idea.

Why?

Because, I said yes when Nick asked me to dance with him. I don't know how he found me or why he asked me to dance but I scanned the room and did not get a glimpse of Sasha. Ash was standing near the bar with some of his friends and was laughing at something. The only conclusion I could arrive at was, that Nick was dancing with Sasha all this time, she must be in the ladies' room now and he took pity on me and asked me to dance.

That's it. I'm good at this.

"Do you still like him?"

"Hmm, What?" I looked at Nick to find him looking at me strangely and asked again throwing a look at Ash "Do you like him?"

"How do you know?" Ok that came out wrong, that's not what I meant.

He pulled away from me and with shock in his eyes and voice he asked "You still like him? But why?" the answer to that ridiculous question should have been the two-lettered magical word 'No'. But the stupid and bigger part of my brain that was responsible for sass and red sirens made me say "How does that affect you?"

That's the last I saw of him in the entire evening. When we got back to the room I said Vivi everything and she reprimanded me for being a bitch when I shouldn't be. I don't get it. Strangely now that I think about it, I have a feeling that something is off with everyone I know. Everyone's acting weird.

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"It was a wonderful get away. I so wanted this." Sasha said with huge smile on her face.

"You look great and you are glowing. Want to tell us some secret?" Vivi giggled and went back to sipping her punch. The three of us were lazing one last time in a small restaurant near the beach, in our sundresses, before we packed everything and went back.

"Are you ok?" I asked Sasha because she was turning red with every passing minute. "Oh God are you blushing? Why are you blushing? Did you get laid? Is this where you tell us that you were the one who got drunk after the wedding and had dirty wild..." my rant was interrupted by the waiter who brought our orders.

Sasha just kept blushing and Vivi was laughing her a*s off. Now I was sure she got laid.

Eww the images, go away.

Sasha's phone buzzed and soon her face lost all the color.

"Guys we need to go."

The minute we reached the resort the scene before me not only confused me but also made me understand Sasha's reaction. Our mothers were here. As in her mom and mine. My sweet mother was fangirling over Nick and Sasha's mom was interrogating Ash. Trust me at this moment no one would wish to be either of the boys. They heard us and,

"Riya Sweetie...

Sasha what am I listening...

So nice to see you...

I was on my way to work and...

I told her you guys were here...

and we came here to see you...

Vivi darling, it is so nice to see you...

But we are so disappointed in you kids...

You didn't tell me you were coming here, Riya lets go home...

Sasha why didn't you come home? Ash you are coming too...

in that case Nick is coming with us. He is such a lovely boy..."

I took in a deep breath and tried not to yell, "MOM, breathe. Hi Maya Aunty. We should probably go in, we don't want people calling cops for our nuisance." I muttered the last part. Obviously, I did not have a death wish.

We walked in and Sasha's mom continued to glare at Ash and my mom was looking at Nick with starry eyes. The boys were definitely uncomfortable. The psycho in me was very happy to see them in that state.

My mother was first to break the silence. "Baby why did you not tell me about Nick?"

"What is there to say? I thought you knew, didn't Maya aunty tell you?"

"Tell her what?" Sasha's mom asked with confusion. Sasha looked tensed and Nick looked nervous. Before he opened his mouth, I said "Nick is Sasha's Fiancé."

"WHAT?" they said in union, I'm sure after today I will be using only one ear. The other has been damaged beyond repair.

"What nonsense. My Sasha is not engaged to this long-limbed creature. Although I am not very sure what her relationship is with this back stabbing pretty boy" Sasha's mom said pointing at Ash.

"What? Then why did you tell daddy that you like him? Dad came home and said so much about him," Mom said pointing at Nick.

"Maa," Sasha started to explain but she was dismissed off by her mother,

"don't patronize me Sasha, why is he here? And what is Riya talking about? What is going on here? Ash was telling me that you guys are back together? Have you forgotten what he did? What you went through? After everything that has happened? You never go back to what hurt you no matter what."

"I know maa, but I love him. You never give up on someone you love."

You know that moment when you are standing still but you feeling like everything else is moving away? That's how I felt. To say I was shocked would be an understatement. I did not understand anything right now. Sasha and I are going to have a very long conversation after this.

"Sasha is with Ash again?" ever the clueless person. My innocent mother.

"I am happy for you Sasha. Ash is a good fellow. Not the brightest crayon all the time, yet, a good fellow." She then turned to Vivi and said with a cheerful smile "Sasha is with Ash, my Riya found Nick, what about you Vivi? Tell me there is someone. Look at all of you, so grown up. I can't believe the four of you have grown so much. All of you getting married and all. I still remember when..."

I have no idea how my mother survived 52 years of her life being this innocent. Being this good should be made illegal. I guess this is how she put ups with my father.

"Mom, no one's getting married. At least I am not. Especially not to this guy..."

"You will, I am not letting you go. If you think you can get away from me, you are wrong." Nick decided to open his mouth. "I love your daughter and she is very difficult. That doesn't mean I am going to give up on her. I promise Ma'am I am not going to hurt her." This was looking more and more like a movie, Nick was holding my mother's hand and talking with conviction. Ash repeated something along the same lines to Sasha's mother.

Imagine this, Nick was holding my Mom's hands and they were smiling at each other. Ash had one hand over Sasha's shoulder who was looking at her mother with pleading eyes. Vivi was looking at all of us with a little sadness.

Me you ask, I have never been more confused in my entire life. Ever.

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Sooooooo, this week has been very stressful so far.

Lot of things happening and not happening at the same time.

Anyone else feeling down???

It will get better. A virtual hug from me if you need it!

Until next time, stay happy.

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