ManyWriters

A clip of my boyfriend proposing to his assistant became an internet sensation, leading the trending lists. People were calling it the most heartwarming and moving scene they'd ever witnessed.
The assistant even shared a touching message online: "I've been waiting for you for so long, and I'm thrilled I never gave up hope. Mr. Stone, I look forward to spending the rest of my days with you."
The comment section was filled with excitement: "I'm captivated! The boss and the assistant—they're the most adorable couple ever!"
I didn't shed tears or yell. I simply closed the webpage and went to find my boyfriend for clarification.
That's when I overheard him chatting with a friend.
"What choice did I have? If I don't wed her, her relatives will make her settle for someone she doesn't care for."
"But what about Natalie? She's your real girlfriend. Aren't you worried she'll be upset?"
"So what if she's upset? Natalie's been with me for seven years. She can't walk away now."
Fast forward to our wedding day.
Yes, our wedding day.
On that same day, he was getting married to his assistant, while I was walking down the aisle with another man.
Our wedding vehicles passed each other on the road.
When we swapped bouquets with the brides from the other car as part of the custom, he glimpsed me through the window.
The instant he saw me in my bridal gown, his composure completely crumbled.

The Double-Crossed Bride's Revenge Wedding

The bridal entourage soon reached the hotel.


During a brief pause to touch up my cosmetics, I retrieved my mobile from my purse. As soon as I powered it on, a deluge of texts and unanswered calls flooded the display.


The majority were from Zachary: "Natalie, please answer your phone!"


"Natalie, I made a mistake. Come back, I beg you. Don't wed another!"


"I'm imploring you, return! I can't bear to lose you..."


There were numerous missed calls, but to my astonishment, Aria had also sent messages.


Unlike Zachary's desperate appeals, her texts were laced with scorn and taunting: "Natalie, today I'm marrying Zachary. He deliberately sent you away because he feared you'd disrupt things."


"If you have any dignity, you'll release him and stop being so clingy."


"The one who isn't cherished is the true interloper. Do you honestly believe Zachary hasn't ended things with you out of love? No, dear, he merely feels sorry for you."


Chapter 6