I said I just wanted her to wear them for a short while off stage to relax, but she got even angrier.
"So many people taking pictures, are you trying to make me look bad?!"
I thickened my face and patiently coaxed her, preventing her from making a scene with my parents.
"Okay, if Eden has any other needs, contact me and let me know in advance."
"Hey, kid, why are your eyes red? Why are you crying?"
After we parted, my mom finally saw my face clearly.
"It's nothing, just thinking about getting married makes me emotional."
I used Dick's words to cover it up.
My mom chuckled, called me a silly boy, and went off to busy herself.
I returned to the bridal chamber and called Dick to the balcony.
I crouched against the wall, lit a cigarette, handed it to him, and asked.
"Where's Hale?"
He took it, crouched beside me, took a deep drag, and said.
"I don't know! It seemed that his sister called him away."
Hale's sister, Lillian Brown, was Eden's bridesmaid this time.
It seemed that in the previous life, they might have been involved long ago. Otherwise, what would a groomsman be doing at the bride's house at this time?
I didn't believe Eden's family lacked helpers.