Waiting for the Right One — Novel

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In the whirlwind of love and betrayal, Arabelle finds herself at a crossroads she never anticipated. After six years of waiting for Jonah to commit, she is blindsided by his sudden decision to marry his first love instead—a promise made to a dying mother. As Jonah dismisses her feelings, Arabelle's world shatters, revealing the truth of their relationship: was it ever real, or just a series of delays and excuses?

With her heart heavy and her mother’s hopes hanging in the balance, she makes a desperate call to her brother, declaring her need for a new groom. But can she truly replace the man who once vowed to love her forever? As the wedding date looms closer, Arabelle must confront not only the betrayals of her past but also the daunting question: what does it mean to love someone who doesn’t fully choose you?

With tensions rising and emotions running high, Arabelle is determined to reclaim her narrative. In a world where love is tested and promises are broken, will she find the courage to walk away from the past and embrace a future she never expected?

Waiting for the Right OneChapter 1

After six years of being in love, just when Jonah and I were discussing marriage, he suddenly told me to wait a little longer. His reason? He had to hold a grand wedding with his first love before he could marry me—because it was his first love's dying mother's final wish.

He couldn't bear to let the elderly woman pass away with regret, so he tearfully made a promise by her hospital bed, swearing that he would give her daughter a home.

But he forgot that my mother had also been longing for my wedding for a long time.

I stood there, stunned, my chest tightening with disbelief. "What about me?"

Jonah exhaled sharply, his brows knitting together in frustration. "Can't you have a little empathy? It's just a two-month delay—are you that desperate to get married?"

His words struck like a slap.

I swallowed hard and tried again, my voice quieter. "Jonah... my mother has a heart condition. She's been waiting for this for years. She—"

Before I could finish, he took out his phone, his fingers moving swiftly. Right in front of me, he booked his marriage registration appointment with Nadia.

I felt the blood drain from my face.

He didn't even hesitate.