The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 182

"The wedding date has been fixed, and that's about it then. I will ask Aron to offer Becky the Bride Price in a couple of days. Does that sound good to you?" Mike asked with a poker face. Aron had finally agreed to marry Becky and Mike should have been happy about this progress. However, as Joanna still lay unconscious in the hospital, Mike was so worried that he was unable to force even the meekest of smiles.

Becky was just very excited to get married to Aron. She lowered her head as she was shy and blushing with happiness with the thought of spending her life with Aron. Mandy smiled and addressed Mike, "We are okay with that. We are so happy that Becky and Aron have decided to get married after all these years. We want nothing anymore and just want them to be happy. Becky is our beloved daughter and we just seek her well-being."

"Please rest assured. Becky and Aron will have a grand wedding for sure which will mark the beginning of their happy marriage. You know Joanna is still in hospital and we are not in the right frame of mind to prepare for the wedding. If you have any complaints please let us know." Mike requested with humility and sincerity.

Becky stole a glance at Aron with her blushed pink face. Although he maintained a straight face, he did not take exception to what Mike said. Believing he had finally accepted her, Becky was thrilled. She didn't care whether they would have a grand wedding or not. As long as she can marry Aron, she would be content even if it was a simple and small ceremony.

She stole glances at his face from time to time. She still couldn't believe that he would be her husband soon.

"Becky, Mike is talking to you. What are you thinking about?" Mandy turned to Mike and explained, "What a silly girl! She must be so immersed in happiness that she can't even utter a single word."

"Mom..." Becky was annoyed with Mandy for expressing her thoughts too bluntly.

Becky turned to Mike and spoke in a soft tone, "Grandpa, I am not a picky person. The wedding affairs are all up to Aron and you."

"Good girl..." Mike nodded in approval after hearing her answer. He then turned to Aron who had a long face, and scolded, "Say something. You have been sitting still for a long time without uttering even a single word. Do you have any idea for your wedding?"

Becky's face suddenly turned pale as fear and insecurity gripped her. She was afraid that Aron would refuse to marry her. Invitations had already been sent out. If Aron refused, she would become the joke of the town!

"I think it is too late to add my opinions as all the arrangements have been made. Please maintain that and do it that way." Aron said indifferently, "If you are done discussing matters here, I will leave now. I have some work to finish."

Aron didn't struggle or hesitate about the wedding. Becky was overjoyed and believed that he had moved on and accepted her.

Aron stood up and was about to leave but Mike stopped him and scolded, "Why are you being so indifferent? This your wedding too. You should take it seriously. If you keep acting in this manner I won't spare you."

Mike stared coldly at Aron and demanded, "You must behave yourself in the wedding. It is high time you stopped thinking about other woman and concentrated on Becky!"

Aron frowned but didn't say anything yet again. His silence started to annoy the others and give an impression that he was uninterested.

Mandy sighed as she addressed Mike, "Let me apologize on behalf of Isla, Mike. After all, she is my brother's daughter. My brother did me the great favor by pooling together all possible resources to pay for my education. I know Isla did something wrong, but her father is my benefactor and I must intercede for her. Mike, could you please do me a favor and just spare her?"

Mandy supposed that Aron would speak in Isla's favor. If she took the initiative and said it aloud in front of him, he might owe a debt of gratitude to her and be nice to Becky.

Mike sighed after hearing that. He knew Aron well and he knew that if he insisted on holding Isla accountable, Aron would not go ahead and marry Becky.

Mike had made up his mind and he wouldn't allow Aron to be with that woman under any circumstance.

"Mike, I know I shouldn't have asked you to forgive Isla, but..." Before Mandy could finish her sentence and influence Aron, Mike interrupted and said, "I forgive her. As long as Becky and Aron are happy together, I will not hold her accountable."

"Thank you for your kindness, Mike." Mandy said with a grateful smile.

Becky tugged on Aron's sleeve and said in a soft voice, "Aron, you can rest assured about the wedding. I will be responsible and will ensure it will be a perfect one. But can I make a really small request to you?"

"What is it?" Aron asked in confusion. He didn't shake off Becky's hand nor ignored her which elated her. She looked at him in the eye and said, "It's not a big deal. But I just want Isla to be my bridesmaid as she is my cousin."

"No!" Before Aron could even consider it, Mike retorted without wasting a second, "Becky, are you out of your mind? How can you even think of asking her to be your bridesmaid? What if she ruins your wedding?"

"She won't, Grandpa, please rest assured of it." Becky immediately explained to Mike, "Isla is a good girl. She just acted stupid and out of turn this once. There has been some sort of misunderstanding between us and I want to take this opportunity to clear the air. After all we are first cousins. If she hold a grudge against me all the time, my mother and her father would be left in an awkward position."

"But..." Mike was concerned as he couldn't comprehend why Becky wanted that wretched woman to be her bridesmaid.

"Mike, I also think it is a good idea." Mandy also took Becky's side. She knew what Becky had in mind. Only when Isla would see Aron marry Becky with her own eyes would she truly move forward and get over Aron. Then Becky and Aron would really have a shot at a happy marriage.

"Becky and Isla were close as sisters when they were children. But a small misunderstanding between them drove a wall between them as they parted ways." Mandy sighed and continued, "Isla is a kindhearted girl. The accident was just an aberration. I don't think she meant for it to happen."

"You've grown up now and I am sure you are capable of making decisions on your own. After all you get married only once, hopefully." Mike shook his head sighing with reluctance.

"Aron what is your opinion on this suggestion?" Becky asked Aron with a hopeful expression, "My Mom brought Isla to the backyard just now. If you agree with my idea, I will call her over right now and discuss the wedding together with her."

Aron frowned when he heard that Isla was there. The real reason why Becky wanted Isla to be her bridesmaid was so that she could to test Aron and his loyalty.

She wanted to take this opportunity to find out whether Aron really wanted to marry her despite all odds. She fixed her gaze on him as she tried to decipher every one of his expressions.