Feelings

                                    

                                          
A/N: Surprise! A chapter from Tony's perspective! Just the one though... or is it?
Anthony's POV: (day before the wedding)
"Why don't you show us your suit after dinner?" my mother asks as we're eating the caramel pudding that dad has made for dessert. I had to pick up my suit for Vivian's wedding before I came here for dinner. I think mum is going to try and talk me into staying the night.
"I can't, mum. I have to go help with the wedding tomorrow, it is too much of work and Fiona is kind of doing it all on her own." I tell her. "So, you are going to spend a lot of time with her tomorrow." dad says casually. I know where this conversation is going. "Yeah. We're friends, dad. We spend a lot of time with each other anyway." I tell him. "Yes, of course. But it's a wedding, you know, romance is everywhere... You think you are going to make it official?" he asks.
Goodness.
"Dad, we don't have that kind of a relationship, we don't have anything that needs to be made official. Stop pretending that she's my girlfriend." I say, huffing in annoyance. They'd almost ratted me out the day I'd brought Fiona for lunch. "Nonsense! The girl is clearly in love with you. I'm so happy for you, darling. Finally, you are seeing someone, and she's so pretty!" mum says happily. "Mum! Don't... I'm not seeing her, yet." I say, embarrassed. It's true, though. The last time I had a girlfriend... I think I'd just joined work. But then I'd met Fiona... and, well... she is pretty, very pretty, so...
"Yet?" my dad asks. I flush. "Yeah, I mean, Vivian has told her that she has a blind date for the wedding, she doesn't know that it's me. I'm gonna try and tell her tomorrow." I say, feeling a little nauseated in nervousness. I have no idea how everything is going to end up. My parents seem completely oblivious to my plight; mum looks pleased and dad says, "Finally! Good for you, son."
I hope it does go well.
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I'm reading 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd', the novel that I have been reading for the past one or two days before bed, when my phone rings. It's Vivian.
"Hello!" he says as soon as I've picked up. "Hi." I say. "Watcha doin'?" he asks. "I'm reading a book... Aren't you supposed have cold feet or something? Why are you so cheery?"
"Wow, Anthony, your concern is heart-warming." I can almost feel his deadpan expression. "But that's what I called you for, to distract myself from getting cold feet. You know John and I have been separated cruelly by Fiona..." Vivian pauses to sigh dramatically, "He's in the guest bedroom; it's bad luck if I see him and Fiona is super tired, so, I don't wanna ruin her sleep; she has worked so hard these past few weeks; so, you're kinda the only one I can annoy right now."
 "Why am I friends with you?" I ask him. He laughs and says, "Because I'm pretty". 
"Yeah, very. Can't take my eyes off you baby." I say. He giggles. "Have you picked up your suit? Is it perfect?" he asks after he's done with all the laughing. "Yes, Vivian. It's perfect... um... did- did Fiona try her dress yet?"
"Hmm. She did. She looks gorgeous." Vivian says knowingly. "I'm a little nervous, Vivian." I blurt out.
"About what?" he asks. I roll my eyes. "'About what?' About Fiona!" I say. "Whatever for? Did you not hear me when I told you that she is in love with you? L-O-V-E. Love, love, Anthony!"
"Stop screaming, you idiot! I did, I did hear you. But... I'm scared about how she's going to react when she finds out all of this was a plan; what if she feels like she has been forced or something? You're her brother... she'll come around but... I don't think I could handle it if she hated me." I say morosely. "Tony... I admit that all of this has happened because of our meddling but- but her feelings are real. She chose you. You know she had George, but she chose you. Even if she does flip out, I'm not saying she will, but if she does, she loves you, she'll come around. But you don't really have to think about all of that happening, everything will be great; don't you worry." Vivian replies kindly. I sigh. I hope everything is great. I don't really know what I'll do if it isn't. I had strong feelings for Fiona, but this 'meddling', as Vivian put it, has just... I just love her so much. She is so strong and funny and sweet... I know her now, all of her, in every way possible and she is the best person I've ever known, I admire and respect her and I know for a fact that there is no going back from the way I feel about her. She is it for me, this is it for me. "I guess." I say to Vivian. "Seriously Anthony, stop worrying." he says again. "I'm trying. It's kind of hard. Did you have no doubts at all when you got together with John? Weren't you scared?" I ask him. Vivian sighs loudly. "I was scared, hell, I'm still scared. But that's just the way love is, you're always gonna be scared but it's totally worth it." he says quietly. "You're right. I'm just being stupid. I'll stop whining."
"Good." Vivian says happily, "You're coming in early tomorrow?" he asks. "Yep. I'll be there as soon as I can... Wait- Is Truman coming?"
"Um... Yeah? Tony, he's Fiona's friend. I can't just ask her to abandon everyone!" he says. "Fine." I reply sullenly. "Don't worry, John has a cousin, she's a total slut; I'm sure she is going to keep him busy." he says matter-of-factly. I laugh out loud. "You're so crude sometimes." I say. "I'm not, you're just a little prudish." he replies. "Stop annoying me. Don't you need beauty sleep for tomorrow?" I ask him. "You're right." Vivian says seriously. I knew this would be enough to get him off my back. I grin to myself. "I can't look anything less than perfect tomorrow, why didn't you remind me before? I should go to sleep. You don't get anxious, okay? Everything will be fine. Bye, bye." he says, all in one breath and then hangs up without letting me reply.
Well, now that that's done, I should probably go to sleep, it's not like I can concentrate on the book now anyway.
A/N : Hope you enjoyed the chapter. It's a filler sort of a thing so stay tuned for the next one. Don't forget to comment and vote. Au revoir!