Annie was low-key and didn't want such an important moment in her life to be watched by the public, but Lucas was the opposite. Because Annie loved him, she was willing to compromise for him.
The crowd became even more noisy because of the fireworks. The little girl next to me got even more excited, grabbing her friend and screaming.
"Oh my gosh! They're so happy! I'm so jealous of Annie!"
I stood in the middle of the crowd, silent and without a smile, looking a bit out of place.
They were indeed a perfect match.
The screen was still broadcasting the wedding scene, but under the light of the fireworks, I turned and left.
I stopped on the overpass.
In my pocket, my hand clenched around the ring. After a while, I took out the diamond ring from my pocket. It was Annie's favorite pink diamond, but now it was useless to me.
I put the ring in a box and handed it to a beggar beside me. "It's over, everything is over. From now on, whether it's with the Crawford family or with Annie, we're done, settled."
My stuff got tossed out by the Crawford Group employees and scattered all over the place. The once respectful staff started pointing fingers at me.
My assistant sneakily handed me a cardboard box. "Stephen, take this, and use it to pack your things. Every company has its personnel changes, you know, so don't be too upset. You'll definitely find a better job."
She said it tactfully, but I got her drift. Last night's wedding was the talk of the town. "Lucas is back, and Annie no longer needs me."
I had a private office for work needs, which was also convenient for taking care of Annie.
Now that office was locked up, and passing by, I saw new office supplies being placed at the door, even a cello.
"Looks like it has a new owner."
I took the box from my assistant and crouched down to pick up the scattered papers when a brief commotion sounded behind me.
I clenched the documents with such great force that my fingertips turned white.
Annie, wearing sunglasses, was half-hugged by Lucas, surrounded by reporters who came for yesterday's wedding news.
The Crawford Group entrance was swarming with reporters, like a press conference.
From afar, I saw today's Annie.
Since losing her sight, she's been fond of white clothes, but today she wore a bright red, just like before.
She was as dazzling as ever, and Lucas was dashing. "They've always been a perfect match."