Chapter 10


    The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn Chapter 10


    ~Autumn ~


    A ring?


    I didn’t once think we would have the opportunity to choose rings together. I knew we were getting


    married, but I never thought that Atticus would personally take me with him to get a ring. He was doing


    everything I’ve dreamed of at least once in my life, and it made my heart fill with joy.


    How perfect would this have been if he’d wanted to do these things with me? It would be like living in


    my crazy dreams.


    Dreams that were all filled with him. I don’t understand how Atticus never noticed the way my body


    came alive in his presence; I’m not sure how I’ve managed to keep this from everyone for so long. But


    Atticus knowing that I had feelings for him would only make all of this worse. He was already unhappy


    with the marriage; he would hate me if he knew how much I wanted him. To know that all this time while


    he was with my best friend, I’ve always loved him. Even I was ashamed of this. I wouldn’t me him for


    hating me if he ever found out. I wouldn’t me them both for hating me. It’s possible that Anya already


    hates me.


    “Your parents forced you to do this, didn’t they?”I ask. He wouldn’t have decided this on his own. I


    knew that much. He was too in love with Anya to willingly go ring shopping with me.


    He nods, “but it’s expected for you to have a ring. It would be suspicious if you didn’t. Whether they


    forced me or not doesn’t matter, I would have gotten one for you eventually.”


    I try not to let his voice affect me, but it’s hard when his voice strikes my desire for him. It’s deep but


    somehow soothing at the same time. I felt like closing my eyes and asking him to keep talking. It


    doesn’t matter what he says; I’ll enjoy whateveres out of his mouth.


    “We’re here.” He says suddenly. I’m disappointed that the drive was so fast. I wanted more time alone


    with him in the car. I knew that Atticus would wish to limit the amount of time he spent with me as much


    as possible. We both wanted different things.


    I follow him out of the car, and we walk into the store named Promise Of Gold—the most expensive


    and popr jewelry ce in town.


    “While I want you to choose whatever you want, I should warn you that my father wants it to be


    expensive. Preferably thergest diamond avable. We’re already doing everything they’re asking us


    to do, why not this as well?”


    “I can’t do that.” I immediately begin to say, but he cuts me off with the look he gives me next. I don’t


    think he’s willing to take no for an answer. I think he mainly wants to avoid any confrontation with his


    parents.


    “You know how stubborn our families are. There’s no use trying to do anything different at this point.”


    He notes. “Besides, money is not a problem for me. This is nothing for you to feel ufortable or


    guilty over.”


    Money was not a problem for me either, but I didn’t like to ept expensive gifts when I didn’t deserve


    them, especially when someone was being forced to give them to me.


    The employees scramble when they spot the two of us.


    “Mr. Fawn,” Brent, ording to his name tag, greeted Atticus before turning to me with a slight nod.


    “Miss Rivera. It’s a pleasure to have you both here with us. Congrattions on your new journey


    together. Everyone is looking forward to the wedding of the year. We’re so happy that you chose here


    to purchase your rings.”


    I smiled at him, letting him know that I appreciated his words. Atticus, on the other hand, looked


    impatient and was constantly checking his phone. Was he looking for a message from Anya? Were


    they speaking to each other again? I knew she was ignoring him like she was doing to me, but I wasn’t


    sure if that had changed. I tried to contact her to apologize and exin what happened, but she


    wouldn’t let me.


    “Show us your most precious rings,” Atticus tells the store manager.


    Brent nods and nervously guides us to a private room with their priciest rings. The collections were


    beautiful, but I couldn’t see anything that caught my interest. I wanted a ring that would make me feel


    closer to Atticus. And none of these were doing that for me. I knew that Atticus wanted me to choose a


    ring quickly so that he could get this over with, but I couldn’t do that. I wanted to at least love it before I


    allowed him to spend all that money on me.


    “Choose what you like.” He says softly. I don’t want to be the only one to choose; I would also like his


    opinion. But would he give it to me?


    “Which one do you think would suit me?” I ask him. “I’m looking, but I don’t think I see anything I want


    with me for the rest of my life.”


    Atticus looks surprised by my words, but he quickly masks his reaction.


    “She’s the first I’ve seen that asked for her partner’s opinion. You’re lucky. She loves you plenty.” Brent


    points out.


    The blood drains from my face. I know that Atticus wouldn’t believe his words but what bothers me is


    how valid those words were. I try not to look at Atticus. I didn’t want to see his expression after hearing


    what the manager had to say.


    Atticus surprises me when he pulls his chair closer to the disy. I continue to search along with him,


    and I spot something that catches my attention—the first ring to do so.


    “Can we see that one?” He asks, and my gaze follows where his finger is pointing at.


    I’m surprised when he’s chosen the same ring that first caught my eyes—a diamond in the shape of a


    heart.


    Brent hands it over to us, and it sparkles under the yellow light.


    Atticus takes my hand in his and puts the ring onto my finger. My hand feels warm under his gentle


    touch. He stares at it for a few seconds before lifting his face and looking straight at me. My breath


    hitches, and it’s almost difficult to breathe with the darkness in his eyes. Does he also feel the


    connection that I do? He breaks eye contact suddenly, and I try not to pout because of it.


    “Do you like it?” He asks.


    This was the one. There was no doubt in my mind that this was what I wanted. It wasn’t the most


    expensive in the store, but it was unique and felt like it was made just for me. I don’t think either of our


    parents would kick a fuss since it was still highly pricey. And it was beautiful. Even more beautiful to me


    now that Atticus was the one to choose it for me.


    “I love it.” I finally answer.


    Atticus looks pleasantly surprised, but he doesn’t say anything to me. He hands his card over to Brent,


    who happily takes it from him.


    “Aren’t we also getting a ring for you?” I ask him.


    “You don’t need to worry about that.” He says. “I’ll take care of it.”


    “No,” I disagree. “You got me a ring. I will also like to get one for you. I’ll be happy to choose one like


    you did for me.”


    He’s about to respond when something on his phone catches his attention. His face turns pale, and


    what it was must have frightened him.


    “I have to go.” He says suddenly. “Something happened to Anya.”


    Anya? I immediately stood up from the chair.


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    “If something is wrong, I need to be there as well. I want to be there for her.”


    “It’s just not a good idea, Autumn. Thest thing she will want to see is the two of us together. I’ll call


    Griffin and ask him to drop you back home.”


    I’m about to protest, but he’s already out of the door before I can say anything else. Brent gives me a


    look of pity. I knew he wouldn’t be the only one to look at me like that from now on. Atticus would


    always run to Anya. I didn’t know how to ever get used to something like that.