My hands began to shake. No. No way! This wasn’t a mistake. This wasn’t a prank. Darren was really getting married to Amber. But why? I mean how. He's my husband!
I kept scrolling, unable to stop myself. More comments poured in.
[Elliana, are you coming to the wedding? It’s going to be amazing! It’s all anyone’s talking about.]
[Elliana, you were always close with Amber, right? Will you be there to celebrate?]
I couldn’t even respond. There was too much to process. I’d spent years with Darren. Years of my life, thinking I knew him. How had I missed this?
The stream continued, Amber and Darren’s smiles burning into my brain. I felt a sick twist in my gut as Amber blew him a kiss, and he returned it without a second thought.
I snapped out of my trance and quickly texted my assistant.
Me: "Cancel the rest of my meetings for today. I need to take care of something."
I grabbed my keys without another word. If Darren thought he could go ahead with this wedding, if he thought I wouldn’t find out, he was wrong. I had to see it for myself. I had to confront him.
Two days. That’s how long I had to prepare myself for what was coming.
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