Chapter 9 : Broken Time seemed to freeze as I remained hidden in the dressing room . The humiliation was crushing . I hadn't felt this low since I was a teenager . I despise exposing my body , my flaws , especially in such a public way : in front of everyone . In front of him . During high school , I swapped my usual shorts , t - shirts , and dresses for oversized clothes , hoodies , and baggy jeans . The goal was to hide my body , to hide what I was ashamed of . I didn't know most of the girls outside , let alone the ones in the store . Still , it was excruciating . Of course , Caroline had to make it worse by mocking and laughing at me , just like in high school . Why was she so hostile to me ? She never lent a helping hand and always seemed intent on making things harder for me . It made no sense . But Ethan ... I couldn't shake the memory of his expression . Why should I care what he thought of me ? He had hurt me deeply , and here I was , in tears because of him . Because of me, because of this ridiculous dress that was so tight , even torn !. I couldn't tell how long I had been in the dressing room , but I stayed there , crying . At one point I felt like I couldn't breathe , trapped in my absurd dress . Not only was it torn , but I felt something sharp poking at my waist , causing pain . Additionally , I wanted to speak with one of the saleswomen to pay for the damage to the dress , it had been my fault . Mine and my curves ' , I shouldn't have gone out in that stupid dress ! I looked around , hoping for help , but everyone seemed preoccupied with Lily and the other girls . The ones wearing decent , beautiful dresses , unlike me , who felt like a disaster . Suddenly I heard familiar voices and realized it was Lily and Ethan talking nearby . Despite the pain in my heart , I couldn't help but eavesdrop . Perhaps Lily or even Ethan could offer some help to get me out of this mess . " She can't go to your wedding , " Ethan's voice echoed . " What do you mean ? " she asked . " That dress ... she shouldn't be seen like that anymore , " he said , and I felt a knot in my stomach . " For God's sake , Sister ! Haven't you seen it ? Do you really want all your guests to see her like that ? " he replied angrily , and I couldn't believe it . I was afraid he was going to mention the bullying from when we were teenagers . " Enough . I don't need to hear this , " I told myself , but Lily suddenly seemed upset , and I had never heard her like that before . "Tell me the truth ... What's really bothering you ? " she almost yells , but he didn't answer . I could hear the voices of other vendors interrupting them , and they fell silent as he took the opportunity to think . " Tell me , Ethan ... " " I already told you , " he replied . " I think what's bothering you is that she's a different woman now . " " That's not it , " he said , sounding annoyed . " Is it the dress ? " she asked curiously . " I just don't want anyone to see her like this ... " Is it because he was embarrassed that I was a guest of his family , looking like a circus freak ? Good god ! " Like what ? The dress can be fixed , of course , but ... " EM 1/3 3.18 PM p p . Chapter 9 Broken " It exposed too much , " he said bluntly , and suddenly his sister burst out laughing . " Enough , Lily ... now he was really upset . " Don't tell me you're worried about her showing her curves ? " " For God's sake , sister ... That dress was clinging to her , and her breasts ... " he almost stuttered . " She's a woman with a lot to show ! She has curves , Ethan ... " she said . " Believe me , I know ... " he said hoarsely . " Why the hell do you have to talk about my body ? " " I don't want anyone to see her like that ... " he explains . " Then what do you want ? Do you want her to be locked up in her house and never see anyone again ? Especially ... any man ... " she asked , and he didn't answer . " The only way to move on , brother , is to move on , even if it sounds silly . " " She definitely doesn't want anything to do with me , not even to talk to me . I don't know what happened , " he replied , looking really lost . " Doesn't he remember what happened in the past ? " " You'll have your chance , you'll see . Mom and I will take care of this . You can go ; I promise I'll talk to Priscilla , " she said , hugging her brother . I understand that this wedding is important , and that maybe rich people take the event very serious ... but this is ridiculous ! Why don't they just treat me like any other guest , or better yet , don't invite me at all ! I shouldn't accept all this . I had been so happy before I met him , my memories of the past were almost forgotten . I'm walking back to the dressing room when I stumble over someone and see with horror that it's him . Couldn't there be any other person who could help me ? How did he get here so fast ? " Are you okay , Priscilla ? " I'm fine ... I'm just looking for someone ... " " Your dress is torn , " he says , " Come on , let me help you . " He takes my hand and leads me back to the dressing room , and I'm so shocked I don't react . Okay , I just need to get out of here . If he helps me , well ... so be it . Of course , I didn't expect him to be on his knees behind me , basically putting his hands on me . " There's a piece of fabric caught in the zipper , " he says , and I feel his hands on my skirt . I hold on to the piece of fabric as tightly as I can to cover my ass . I can't help but feel embarrassed , thinking that maybe he doesn't want to help me , or maybe he'd rather be with one of the girls who must be waiting for him outside . Nevertheless , he stays there and tries to fix it , and when I finally feel the zipper give way , I feel relieved . " What's that ? " he asks , getting up from the floor , and I'm afraid he's referring to something on my body . " It seems the dress had something that hurt you , " he says , inspecting my waist , and I want to die . " These marks look painful . Are you okay ? " he says , tracing the marks on my skin with his fingertips . I feel a lump in my throat and I don't even know what to say , I just wish he was far away . " Let me help you ... maybe if you take off the dress I can fix it , " he says and I panic . 2/3 Chapter 9 : Broken " I swear , I just want to help ! You shouldn't be wearing something that hurts you so much , " he sighs as he continues to caress the area . It feels good , devilishly good . I realize that it's been a long time since anyone has touched me , let alone with such tenderness . " Well , I won't wear it anymore since it's torn . " I whisper . " I'm sure my sister will find something that will fit you well . " " Maybe I shouldn't attend , " I mention , feeling his fingers run over my back and waist as if he wanted to recognize me . And this has nothing to do with my supposed marks the dress has done to me . " Please , you have to go ... we all want you there on that special day , " he says quietly , and I gasp . I feel my skin tingle , and I see in the mirror his hands going from the hair on my neck to my arms . I'm hypnotized , feeling his soft touches and how he seems even more fascinated by the whole situation . " Yous skin is so smooth ... " he whispers almost in a sigh as if he didn't want me to hear him . But those simple words make my whole body tremble He leans in , smelling my neck , and I feel my face flush as he continues to caress my back and arms , almost reaching my neckline , my heart pounding in my chest . " Prissy ... I ... I really don't know what's going on between us . Ever since I got here , I thought that ... I was so happy to see you , and you ... I can't control it , " he says , moving closer to me , and I feel the warmth of his body . This all seems like a dream and a nightmare , the little Priscilla inside me is extremely excited and yet the teenager is terrified . Suddenly we hear a noise outside and we both come out of this strange trance . One of the girls in the shop approaches and she's astonished to see us there , especially me , half - naked , and him so close to me . I guess she wonders what a chubby girl like me is doing with him ? Ethan pretends to talk to me . " Like I said , Priscilla , Lily will take care of everything , don't worry . You'll have a fantastic dress , and you'll go to the wedding as a bridesmaid , " he says and everyone else agrees before he leaves me there . More confused than before . Chapter Comments Fairy M Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!