The Girlfriend Selection - Chapter 10

Chapter 10 The room erupted into applause. Everyone was on their feet, clapping, voices rising in excitement. Everyone except Fred. He stood there, frozen, as if he couldn't process what he had just heard. "That's impossible... It can't be..." His voice was barely more than a whisper, his face drained of color. "You're lying... Hannah, you're lying, right? If you had money, then why would you ever..." Ilooked at him and cut him off quietly, "Have him escorted out." "No. Hannah... I was wrong. I know I was wrong. Please, just give me one more chance. I swear I'll treat you right.

I'll..." "That's enough." I stepped back, disgust curling in my chest. Easton moved forward, placing himself between us, then gave asmall nod to security. "Take him out." 'Two guards stepped in immediately, grabbing Fred and dragging him toward the exit. "Hannah! Hannah!" He struggled, his voice cracking as he shouted, "I love you! I really love you! You can't do this to me... His voice faded as he was pulled out through the doors, disappearing completely. The ceremony resumed. With everyone's blessings, Easton and I exchanged rings and shared a kiss. At that moment, I knew it.

This was my real beginning. After the ceremony, I changed into a lighter dress and made my way through the reception, greeting guests. Eventually, I spotted the people I had been looking for. The girls had been invited to the wedding, too. When they saw me coming, their faces lit up. They were all dressed up, smiling, eyes bright in a way I hadn't seen before. "Hannah!" The girl who had made the original post ran up and hugged me tight. "You were incredible! Those guys got what they deserved. Some of their companies are on the brink of collapse.

Serves them right!" The quieter girl stood nearby, a little shy, watching me. I walked over and gently ruffled her hair. "Thank you for speaking up." She shook her head, her eyes a little red. "No, I should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, I don't think I'd ever have the courage to talk about any of it again." "What are you going to do now?" She thought fora moment, then smiled. "Live my life. And find someone who actually loves me. Someone who doesn't treat me like I'm something to be rated." Inodded. "You will." The music shifted as the dance was about to begin.

I returned to Easton's side. He slipped an arm around my waist, pulling me close. As the music swelled, we moved together across the floor, turning slowly among the crowd. When I looked at him, all I could see was him, and in his eyes, there was only me. I knew then that that look, that feeling, belonged to me alone. There was nothing else like it.