My sister, Celine, has always been the adventurous type, known for her spontaneous decisions. So, when she announced she was engaged to a man named Gavin after only three months of dating, it was a surprise to our family. What was even more surprising was that we had never met him. The wedding was planned in a whirlwind six weeks. Naturally, we were all a bit worried, expecting a rushed event with “cheap flowers, a bad DJ, and awkward vibes.”
But to our amazement, the wedding was stunning. It looked like it had been taken straight out of a magazine, a “Pinterest-board beautiful” affair. Gavin seemed polite and decent, though a little reserved. His family was quiet and very polished. We all started to think maybe our initial worries were unfounded and that we had “misjudged this.”
Gavin disappeared for a while after dinner. One person said they saw him “on a call,” while another mentioned they saw him “pacing” outside. We brushed it off, but a feeling of unease began to settle in.
The real surprise came at the very end of the night.
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