Husband With Benefits
Chapter 660: The Wedding

Chapter 660: The Wedding

"Is the wedding still going to happen?" Demetri questioned as his brother walked back into the room, clearly in a foul mood. And since Nora had already messaged him about Ava’s question, he could guess all was not well.

Erasmi glared at Demetri, his eyes burning with anger. "Where are the others?" he snapped.

"They’re talking to the wedding guests outside. Eras, don’t be angry and do something foolish, okay?" Demetri warned, his tone gentle but firm as he looked at Erasmi worriedly. Is that why he’d looked worried?

Erasmi shot him a look of pure frustration. "What foolishness do you think I’m going to do? Or do you, like her, also think I’m a cold-blooded murderer who would harm anyone in anger?"

Demetri froze, then shook his head slowly. "Is that what she thinks? Eras, I’ll go talk to her. Explain things."

Erasmi sighed, the fire in his eyes dimming slightly. "You will do no such thing!"

"But—"

"You will do no such thing, Demon Frost. I am warning you. I do not need you or anyone to intervene on my behalf. Over the past year, I have shared enough of myself with Ava to let her know if I am a bad person or not. And if she still believes that I am in the wrong, then you or I can do nothing to change her mind. Let’s wait here a few minutes and then go out."

"Why are we waiting?" Demetri asked cautiously.

Erasmi slumped into a nearby chair and sighed, leaning back and closing his eyes for a moment. "Give her time to run away from the wedding. If we announce it’s off now, the guests might see her before they leave. So, just ask the others to handle everything quietly. We don’t need to add any more drama to this already chaotic day. I can’t care enough."

Demetri nodded before carefully looking at Eras,"This is bothering you."

Eras scoffed," Demon. You’re a genius for figuting that out. Who would not be bothered about their wedding being called off?"

Demetri shook his head,"This isn’t about only wedding being called off."

Erasmi rubbed his head and glared at Demetri," I swear I look at you and want to murder you, Demetri!"

Demetri shrugged," You’ve been wanting to do that since before we were born. Never worked, did it?"

Erasmi cast a glance at Demon and shook his head," You will not try to analyse my feelings about this. I am well aware of them. I am your older brother, you know. Just go and let the others know before we have to announce it to the guests."

"Alright, I’ll go inform them. Is there anything else you need?"

"Yes," Erasmi said, opening his eyes and sitting up straight. "Bring Caius here. I need to speak with him before we make any announcements."

Demetri was about to respond when a soft knock interrupted them. The door creaked open, and Nora peeped in, her expression curious. "The bride is waiting. If the groom would please take his place."

Erasmi straightened, his eyes wide with shock. "What? How is that possible? Did someone coerce Ava? Did you talk to her?"

Nora shook her head, sending a searching look at Erasmi. "No, Eras. As far as I know, Ava hasn’t spoken to anyone since you left that room. She’s waiting by her own choice."

Nora stepped fully into the room, closing the door behind her. "I promise you, Eras. No one has pressured her. I think you should go see her yourself."

Erasmi took a deep breath, trying to steady his thoughts. "Let me go talk to her..."

But Nora stopped him," There isn’t time. We already delayed the wedding. Any more and the people will start to talk and the children will know something is wrong. I don’t know what has happened suddenly but you’re going through the wedding. Later, if you still feel, you guys can annul the marriage quietly. Now is not the time to make such decisions."

Erasmi pushed a hand through his hair, looking anguished. Dam* it! This was supposed to be a new start for them. And yet, the burdens of the past were already pushing down on them.

Straightening his jacket, he sent Demetri a look and murmured," Get the annulment papers ready."

With a final nod to Nora, Erasmi walked out of the room and made his way to the altar. As he approached the front, Caius rushed up to him, a look of concern on his face.

"Dad, what took you so long? Why was there a delay?" Caius asked, his eyes wide with worry.

Erasmi forced a smile, trying to reassure his son. "I think I had cold feet. Caius gave him a horrified look to which Erasmi casually patted him on the ehad,"Relax! Sometimes delay happens for no reason kiddo."

Caius rolled his eyes at that and shook his head,"You have a weird sense of humor, dad!"

Erasmi grinned, and before he could say more, Caius leaned in closer, whispering conspiratorially, "I’m so excited for you and Mom. You two are so amazing together. Dad, just make sure you give her a proper expression when you see her, okay? The one that lets her know that she looks beautiful and makes her feel special. Don’t give her that unimpressed look you always have on your face."

Erasmi chuckled and shook his head," Why does that sound like you are trying to insult me, Caius Frost. It seems I need to keep you away from your uncles."

Caius chuckled and shook his head,"Hey! Don’t do that! I didn’t say that its bad! I like your unimpressed look! I am even practicing pulling it off on myself. Just don’t give it to mom."

Just then the sound of light music played and Caius hurriedly moved back to take his place, observing his father carefully. And finally as his mom entered the church, Caius was satisfied when his father sent a totally loving look at his mother... He had to of course. His mother was the prettiest!

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