As Emily walks down the aisle, she feels like she is finally living the wedding of her dreams. The dress is perfect, just like the venue, the music, and the groom. Until the moment of the vows, when Jason completely humiliates her in front of everyone.
But later, he receives his just punishment. This was the day I had been waiting for. After months of wedding planning and dieting to fit into the dress of my dreams, it was finally the moment. ‘Happy,’ I simply said. ‘I’ve dreamed of this moment for years, Dad.’ We walked down the aisle to the soft music I had chosen months earlier. The guitarist was sitting on a wooden stool.
I frowned, hoping he would understand that his words were neither kind nor romantic. But he ignored me and continued. ‘Also, I’ll tolerate you singing in the shower. It might sound like a distressed cat, but at least it makes me appreciate good music! And especially, Emily,’ he said. My stomach turned.
Suddenly, the bubble of my dream burst. Nothing was as it had been moments ago. ‘I’m really sorry, Emily,’ Jason said beside me. ‘I thought I was being funny, but I see how ridiculous I was. Give me a second chance.’ ‘Fine,’ I said. ‘But it will take more than empty words to fix this.
