I should have trusted my instincts when Amy asked to speak with me alone on her wedding day. In her stunning white gown, she handed me an envelope, instructing me to give it to Leo only after the ceremony. The envelope felt heavy, and despite my curiosity, I resisted the urge to open it.
The wedding was beautiful, but Amy’s calm demeanor felt off. After the vows, I found Leo behind the bar, and when I handed him the envelope, he assumed it was romantic. However, his expression changed as he read it, and he left the reception without a word, leaving me anxious and confused.
I confronted Amy, desperate to know what was in the letter. She simply said, “The truth.” That night, I read her words, revealing that she knew about Leo’s betrayal and had married him knowingly. It was a calculated move that deepened the situation.
The next morning, Amy gave me another envelope, apologizing for involving me. Her letter explained it was about clarity for Leo, not revenge. Two days later, she was gone, leaving only silence and her wedding ring, a haunting reminder of a story that never truly began. In the end, it was her absence and the truth she left behind that lingered in our lives.