WIPING OUT WOUNDS
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...—"The most painful thing in life is when you believe in someone and get betrayed not long after.."—...

...Andrea Edith's...

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Andrea Edith looked at the invited guests who were now seen filling the ballroom of a famous hotel. The dress looks so charming the design of a famous boutique owner designer. His shoulder that was deliberately open revealed his neck that level flawlessly. Her blond hair was deliberately carried small, adding a natural beauty behind thin makeup on her face.

Everybody knows... It's her wedding day.

Charming smile. She will soon be the wife of Robin Dawson. The man who has filled his days for the past year.

Andrea knew her decision to get married was surprising. He only dated Robin for a few months. Not only that, everyone knows that before the relationship with Robin, Andrea can never forget her first love... It can never be.

Andrea doesn't want to remember that. In less than an hour she will officially become Andrea Dawson. What's he got to worry about? Thinking of the man who threw it away ten years ago is not a good choice on his happy day. Andrea decided to smile as wide as possible.

Some of the invited guests greeted him directly. Saying goodbye to a new life, and it made her smile even wider.

When his father met him in the dressing room, Martin Edith smiled as she looked at him with teary eyes. Andrea could not forget her father's happy gaze. "I didn't expect my little daughter to get married today."

Yes, all parents will continue to assume if the daughter is still small no matter if Andrea is already twenty-seven years old. His relationship with his father was very close. Andrea was so fond of the man who had been credited with raising her without the prospect of the wife so well. Since her mother died when she was five, Andrea has had only one father who doubles as a mother at a time.

"Is Papa happy?" ask Andrea. Perias had to pat her back on the cheek with the powder again when Andrea accidentally wiped it with tears.

"You happy?" ask Martin Edith.

Andrea nodded.

"Then, Papa is very happy. Whatever makes you smile, it'll always reconcile Papa's heart" Martin hugged Andrea. Gently rub his back. "You're a good boy. Papa's glad you got through your tough times by choosing Robin..."

Andrea nodded. Now, he is increasingly convinced that Robin is the most appropriate choice for him. The man is kind, romantic, and never shows any signs of leaving him. Least... Robin is someone who Andrea believes will always accompany her to old age. Until they have cute kids and aging into adorable grandkids.

Now, here it is. Being in the midst of hundreds of invited guests, and waiting for his prince to come. He was waiting for his bride to come with his family's motorcade.

"Miss, your phone keeps ringing." cried the waiter. Andrea remembered that she had left her phone to a young woman who served drinks to guests. The woman approached Andrea. "I think it's important, so I'm telling you."

Andrea smiled sweetly. "Ah yes, thank you yes." he said gently. "Maybe it's from my best friend who wants to congratulate me."

The waiter nodded. Then resign to continue his work. Andrea looked at her phone. There were 14 calls. Andrea frowned when she saw Robin's name. What was? Why did he try to contact her dozens of times?

Andrea thought silly with the thought of maybe Robin's bridal motorcade was stuck in traffic or something. With the bad thoughts in her brain, Andrea tries to contact Robin by calling her again.

A few notes sounded loud. I don't know why his chest is beating so hard. She gripped her dress tightly. Why is he worried like this?

There was grumbling on the other end of the phone as Robin answered her call in a raucous voice. "Hey-hello, Andrea!"

There's a pause. And somehow Andrea felt pias. "A-Andrean... L'm... L'm... I can't marry you."

The sentence was spoken with a trembling tone. But it was so clear in Andrea's ears. As much as Andrea's energy trying to control himself. Trying not to faint or hysterical at the same time. "What did you say?"

"Andrea, I'm sorry. I can't marry you. I can't come to our wedding..."

Andrea's hand shook violently. He caught a shadow of his father who was now looking at him with a questioning look. Andrea shook her head at the father. Give a signal that there is nothing to worry about.

Andrea turned her attention back to Robin. "I-I don't understand what you mean, Robin. Where are you? Don't try to joke with me!"

"I'm not kidding, Andrea..."

"But the invited guest has arrived. What do you mean you can't marry me? Are you playing me?" Andrea almost screamed when she said that.

"I... Don't know, Andrea. I can't marry you!"

How could Robin say that so easily? Has he not really loved her all this time? Or the... Robin's feelings for her have changed? "Tell me, what's really going on, Robin! Don't you love me?"

"I love you, Andrea. I love you so much. But I have a reason why I can't marry you!" Robin sighs. The man's voice was really raucous. "I'm sorry... I beg..."

Pardon you? Can this be exchanged for an apology? No, Andrea has to solve this problem.

"We talk, Robin. Come... You're home, right?"

"I didn't have the courage to meet you. I don't have the guts to talk to my family. I'm not at home. L'm... I don't know..."

"I'll catch up with you. I'll find you. We're talking, Robin!" exclaim Andrea. Then hang up the phone call with one touch. Andrea didn't have much time. He has to talk to Robin and solve his problems so that his marriage can still be done.

Andrea was in her long dress. Then running. Martin stopped. "Andrea, where are you going?"

Andrea had no time to explain to her father. "I can't explain anything to Papa right now. But I have to go. Papa just trust me, everything will be fine..."

"But are you leaving our invited guests?" martin said worriedly.

"I promise it won't be long. I'll call you in a minute, don't worry about me. Papa just asked everyone to wait for me and Robin. I have to go now!" without further ado, Andrea stepped out her legs to leave. Get out of the ballroom.

Fortunately, he had just picked up his car keys. As soon as he found the sedan, immediately, the woman came in and darted away.

Andrea stepped on the gas at full force while twisting her brain. Robin was not at his house. Then where is he? Andrea frowned, focusing on driving and thinking sanely in these circumstances was not an easy thing. Andrea cannot be careless.

Ah, maybe there... It seems Andrea knows where Robin is.

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