Ryan and Hanna’s wedding day was supposed to be a celebration of their love, but an unexpected revelation threatened to ruin everything. Just minutes before the ceremony, Ryan’s mother, Audrey, dropped a bombshell—an incriminating video showing Ryan with another woman.
Hanna was heartbroken, questioning everything she thought she knew about the man she was about to marry. But as the truth unraveled, Hanna realized the deception went deeper than she could have ever imagined.
Ryan and I met two years ago, completely by chance. I was at a community theatre event to support my friend, Mila, who was making her directorial debut. After the performance, I stood outside holding a bouquet for Mila, when Ryan walked into me, accidentally crushing the flowers. “I’m so sorry,” he said, quickly picking up the bouquet. That simple encounter sparked a connection, and before we knew it, we were inseparable.
Three months into dating, Ryan proposed in a cozy pub, over Guinness and potato skins. It wasn’t extravagant, but it felt perfect. Our wedding was planned for the following week, and everything seemed to be falling into place. My family adored Ryan, and his family welcomed me with open arms. His mother, Audrey, and I had grown close, often bonding over coffee and manicures.
But on our wedding day, everything changed. Just 30 minutes before the ceremony, Audrey pulled me aside. “Hanna, we need to talk,” she said, her voice tinged with unease. My heart raced as she handed me her phone. “There’s something you need to see.”
On the screen was a video of Ryan with another woman, and it felt like my world was collapsing. “Is this real?” I asked, my voice trembling. Audrey nodded, pointing out details in the video that seemed undeniable. The jacket Ryan was wearing, the hotel room—everything felt too familiar.
I was devastated, but I wasn’t ready to let go just yet. “I’m still walking down that aisle,” I told Audrey. “But when it’s time for the vows, I’ll end it.”
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