CHAPTER 31: I HAD TO TELL DANIELLE

DIONNAH'S POV

When I woke the next morning I was disoriented. I vaguely remembered Derick leaving my room. But I clearly recalled what transpired between Micheal and me. He needed a damn chill pill. I knew the situation between Derick and I may have been sending him mixed signals but he was being a big hypocrite. He was bringing someone to the wedding and he wanted me to be ok with it.

I knew the days ahead were going to be awkward. I was going to do my best to avoid Michael and just focus on my work. So that was what I did.

I avoided Mike like the plague and only spoke to him when necessary. I was getting a lot of work done. I didn't need any more distractions and Michael was big for that.

I accompanied Dani and my Mom to the venue where the rehearsal dinner was being held. The space was beautiful. It was a small villa overlooking the beach.

Danielle was going on and on about how wonderful everything would look. “Dee," she grabbed my hand and dragged me to the patio. The wind was