I thought my wedding rehearsal dinner would be a joyous celebration, but it turned into a night of shocking revelations. I discovered my fiancé’s betrayal and my family’s role in keeping it a secret. As the truth unfolded, everything I knew about love and loyalty was shattered.
I saw my fiancé Andy getting ready to leave. Lately, he was always disappearing somewhere. I couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
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“Do you really have to leave?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm.
“Yes, it’s for work. I can’t refuse,” Andy replied, without meeting my gaze.
“You seem to be going out quite a bit for work lately,” I said, trying to sound casual.
Andy stopped what he was doing and looked at me. “What are you implying?” he asked, a hint of defensiveness in his voice.
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“Nothing,” I replied quickly. “I’m just stating a fact.”
But inside, I felt a growing suspicion. Something was wrong.
Andy grabbed his things and went to the bathroom. I couldn’t shake the feeling that he was cheating on me. He was always texting someone, going somewhere, and having constant meetings.
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My heart sank every time he left without much explanation. Suddenly, his phone received a message. I glanced at the bathroom door, hearing the shower turn on. The sound of running water filled the apartment. This was my chance.
I knew it was wrong and I’d never done it before, but I couldn’t live with the thought that he was cheating on me. My hands shook as I picked up his phone. Andy didn’t know I knew his phone password. Now that worked in my favor. I unlocked his phone and quickly looked at the source of the message.
It was a group chat called “Andy and Kira.” My heart skipped a beat. Kira was my best friend, and I didn’t understand what this was about. I had a lot of questions and needed answers.
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I looked at who was in the chat. Andy, Kira, my mom, my sister, and my brother. What the…? My heart was pounding in my chest. I scrolled to the top of the chat and saw that it had been created eight months ago. The first message was from Andy.
@Andy:
I’m sorry you had to find out about Kira and me this way. But I can’t let Erin find out. I love them both and I still want to marry Erin…
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My mom was upset at first. She said Andy couldn’t treat me like that, but after a few days, she texted me.
@Clarissa :
Do you really love Kira?
@Andy :
Yes.
Then my brother Scott and sister Maria joined the conversation.
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@Scott :
Maybe you should try an open relationship.
@Maria :
Yes, it’s very popular now. Many couples live like this.
@Andy :
We’ve been together too long. Erin would never agree to an open relationship.
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@Clarissa:
So we’re going to help you. We’ll help you hide this relationship until you’re ready to talk to Erin.
@Andy:
Thanks, guys! I totally appreciate it.
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. How could my family have the audacity to suggest this to my fiancé and keep it from me for so long? I scrolled through the chat and took numerous screenshots.
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I found out that Kira had gone on a trip with my family and Andy when I got sick and I couldn’t go. What broke my heart the most wasn’t that Andy was cheating on me, but that my mom was so calm about it and even supportive.
I didn’t understand how she could do that; I was her child, not Andy. I took screenshots of the entire conversation, including the one between Andy and Kira, which contained quite a few provocative photos of the two of them, then sent them to myself and deleted them from Andy’s phone so he wouldn’t notice.
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When Andy got out of the shower, I tried to act normal, even though I felt like hitting him. I watched him walk around the room, get dressed, oblivious to the storm brewing inside me.
My heart was pounding in my chest, and I felt a mixture of anger and betrayal. He smiled at me, completely oblivious.
Andy got ready, and I walked him to the door. I tried to stay calm, even though every fiber of my being wanted to confront him at that precise moment.
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“Goodbye, darling, I love you,” he said, kissing me on the cheek. I felt like tearing my skin off at that moment.
“Me too,” I replied, trying not to show that anything was wrong.
For a few days, I couldn’t find peace and felt constantly nauseous from nerves. Andy started worrying a lot and even bought me a pregnancy test, which I wanted to throw in his face; the last thing I needed was to get pregnant by that jerk. Every time I saw him, my anger and frustration grew.
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But finally, the day of the rehearsal dinner arrived, and I was ready to reveal what Andy and my family had done. I was so nervous, my whole body felt like it was shaking.
Andy said he had somewhere to go before dinner. I refrained from saying, “Your lover’s house, Kira?” But I was glad he was going; I didn’t want to see him or be in the same room as him.
I gathered all the screenshots and set a timer to send them at 5:30 p.m., right during the rehearsal dinner. They would be sent to Kira’s family, my family, Andy’s family, and all our friends. I knew it would be explosive, but it was the only way to make sure everyone knew the truth.
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When I arrived at the restaurant, my mother and her husband were already there. She hugged me, and I felt like I was going to throw up. I quickly hugged her back so as not to arouse suspicion.
“You have no idea how happy I am for you and Andy,” my mother said, her voice full of excitement.
“Yes, me too,” I replied, forcing a smile. It was all I could manage.
The restaurant was beautifully decorated and everyone seemed so happy. It made me sick to see them all so joyful, knowing the betrayal lurking beneath the surface.
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I spotted Kira, laughing with some of our friends. She looked so carefree, as if she hadn’t sneaked out with my fiancé.
As the guests arrived, my anxiety grew. I kept looking at my watch, counting down the minutes until 5:30 p.m. Andy finally showed up, acting as if nothing had happened, greeting everyone with a big smile.
The restaurant buzzed with laughter and conversation. When all the guests had gathered, Andy stood up to make a toast. He cleared his throat, gaining everyone’s attention.
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“Thank you all for coming today,” Andy began. “I can’t express how much I love Erin and how happy I am that our families can now unite as one big family.”
How dare he say that? I felt my stomach churn. How could he have the audacity to make that speech? But I smiled and nodded, continuing to play along. Kira remained seated, smiling, as if she hadn’t betrayed me.
Andy continued his speech. “From our first meeting, I knew Erin was the love of my life. I want to spend every minute with her. Our first date…”
He couldn’t finish because everyone’s phones started ringing simultaneously. People looked around in confusion, checking their screens.
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“Have you prepared a surprise for us?” my mother asks, her eyes shining with curiosity.
“Something like that, but I’m not sure you’d like it,” I replied with a forced smile. My heart was pounding in my chest.
“Stop. I’m sure you did a wonderful job…” Mom froze in shock as she opened the messages on her phone. She couldn’t finish her sentence; her face went pale. I watched her reaction, feeling a mixture of satisfaction and sadness.
Kira, sitting nearby, looked at Andy in panic. Andy grabbed his phone, his face turning from confusion to horror. He looked at me, his eyes wide with fear.
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“Erin, I can explain everything to you,” he stammered. But he didn’t get the chance.
My Aunt Teresa jumped up from her seat, her face red with rage. “You heartless witch! How could you do this?!” She yelled at my mother, her voice shaking with fury.
“I’m the heartless one?! Erin planned all of this! How could you ruin our lives?” my mother replies, her eyes blazing with anger.
My grandparents tried to restrain Aunt Teresa as she yelled at my mother, calling her names. The restaurant descended into chaos, with everyone shouting and arguing. The cheerful atmosphere turned into a battlefield.
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Kira rushed to me, her eyes pleading. “I’m so sorry,” she said, her voice trembling. “But I hope you understand, we couldn’t help our feelings. We’ve always been best friends, and I hope we can get through this and stay friends.”
Her words made my blood boil. I slapped her hard across the face, the sound echoing through the room. “How dare you call yourself my best friend after everything you’ve done?” I screamed, my voice breaking.
“Erin! Don’t touch her!” Andy yelled, rushing towards us.
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I turned to him, my eyes filled with anger. “You are the most pathetic man I have ever seen. I really feel sorry for you because you will have to live with this.”
Andy’s face fell and he stepped back, looking defeated. The room was in chaos, people screaming and crying. I felt a strange calm wash over me. The truth had come out. I couldn’t turn back now. I had exposed their betrayal.
I walked away from them and went to see Aunt Teresa, who was still yelling at my mother.
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“Let’s go, they’re not worth it,” I said, taking her arm. Aunt Teresa listened as we headed out of the restaurant. Before leaving, I flipped the cake onto the table, sending it crashing.
“Enjoy your sweet life, lovebirds!” I shouted over my shoulder. Aunt Teresa and I walked out of the restaurant together.
Once outside, Aunt Teresa looked at me worriedly. “I’m so sorry,” she said, her voice soft.
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“It’ll be fine,” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. “For now, I’m just happy Andy paid for the wedding in full. He won’t get a cent back because it was supposed to be tomorrow.”
Aunt Teresa agrees. “Considering the number of guests you were going to have, it’s definitely going to go bankrupt.”
“Yes,” I said, with a small sense of satisfaction. “And I also found some messages between Andy and Kira insulting her boss. I have a feeling Andy’s going to be out of a job soon since these screenshots somehow made their way to his boss.”
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Aunt Teresa raised an eyebrow. “And they say miracles don’t happen,” she replied, a hint of a smile on her lips. We both laughed.
Laughter felt good, but it was mixed with tears streaming down my face. My heart was broken, but I knew I had done the right thing. Everyone would get what they deserved.
As we walked away from the restaurant, Aunt Teresa put her arm around me. “You did the right thing, Erin. You are strong, and you will get through this.”
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“I hope so,” I said, wiping away my tears. “It just hurts so much right now.”
“I know you are,” she replied. “But you’ve taken the first step in moving forward. You’ve revealed the truth. Now you can begin to heal.”
We kept walking, and I felt sadness and relief. The truth had come out, and there was no turning back. It was time to face what was coming next, but at least I wouldn’t have to face it alone.
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“I don’t know what I would have done without you,” I said to Aunt Teresa.
“You’ll always have me,” she replied. “We’re a family, and we stick together.”
I smiled, feeling a little comfort in his words. We continued down the street, leaving the chaos behind us. It was a new beginning, and I was ready to face it head-on.
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