I’ll never forget the day my princess story turned into a scary story. My wedding day was supposed to be the best day of my life. However, I did not say my vows or dance the night away with my new husband Adam. Instead, I ran out of the venue in tears, my wedding dress torn, and my heart broken.
It all began when Beth, Adam’s older sister, took charge of planning the wedding. I tried to ignore the fact that she was mean and demanding because I thought she only wanted what was best for her brother. But now that I look back, I see that was just the start of a well-thought-out plan to ruin my marriage and image.
As the wedding day went on, I noticed that the girls, who were all Beth’s friends, were acting in a strange way. They would talk to each other and look at me funny. I tried to forget about it because I thought I was being overly suspicious. I saw one of them give Adam a small package, which he quickly put away.
As I watched this happen more than once during the night, my interest turned to fear. What did they give him? And why did they keep it so secret? It didn’t bother me; I thought they might be giving him lucky charms or something.
All of the pictures and texts were fake and were made to make me look like I was cheating. Adam believed it completely.
The rest of the night is hard to remember. I remember leaving the place quickly with tears running down my face. I remember Megan, my best friend, running after me to try to make me feel better. I remember how betrayed and ashamed I felt when I realised my husband didn’t trust me and thought I could cheat on him without giving me a chance to explain myself.
In the days that followed, I found out how Beth had lied to me. She planned the whole thing and got her friends to help her. Adam fell for it because he trusted his sister too much.
I will always remember how hurt and ashamed I felt that day. I’ve learnt to accept, heal, and move on, though. Because of this, I know that love without trust is just a risk. I’ve also learnt not to bet on people who don’t believe in me.
The most important thing I’ve learnt from this is how important it is to pick your partner carefully. It’s not just about the person you marry; it’s also about the family you join. This kind of family can ruin your marriage and your sense of self-worth if they are bad and sneaky.
I’m thankful that I got out of that bad situation and that my friends and family have been there for me during this tough time.
