They say your wedding day is supposed to be perfect, but mine took an unexpected turn when my groom thought a little joke would be funny. What my brother did next left everyone speechless—and changed everything.
I’m living a happy life now, filled with laughter, bedtime stories, and family moments. But there’s something that happened 13 years ago that I’ll never forget: my wedding day.
I was 26 when I met Ed at a small coffee shop downtown where I used to write during lunch breaks. He had a playful habit of guessing my order before I even got to the counter. One day, he finally got it right—an iced coffee with two sugars and a splash of cream. That small gesture was the start of something that would change my life.
Our relationship grew slowly but beautifully. Ed remembered the little things: my favorite flowers, my preferred sandwiches, and even cheering me up with ice cream and silly jokes after a tough day. For two years, he made me feel like the most important person in the room.
Then came the proposal. A walk along the pier at sunset turned into the most magical moment of my life. He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes.
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