On the morning of my wedding, everything seemed calm and beautiful. Sunlight flowed through the stained-glass windows, scattering soft colors across the bridal suite. I smoothed the fabric of my gown, trying to steady my breathing. This day was supposed to be perfect\u2014until my mom slipped into the room, her face drained of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBaby\u2026 don\u2019t panic, but Jeff\u2019s not here. None of his family is actually,\u201d she whispered, her voice trembling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My heart slammed against my ribs. \u201cWhat do you mean not here?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI mean\u2026 they\u2019re not here. None of them.\u201d
Panic surged through me. I grabbed her phone and immediately called Jeff. No answer. I tried calling his best man next, my hands shaking so badly I nearly dropped the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He picked up in a frenzy. \u201cRosie?! WHERE ARE YOU?! Everyone is looking for you. You didn\u2019t answer. Jeff\u2019s about to cancel the wedding!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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