As Jake and Lily’s wedding day drew closer, the atmosphere was filled with anticipation and excitement. Friends and family were bustling with preparations, ready to witness the union of two people whose love seemed unshakable. The couple had been together for five years, a relationship built on trust, shared adventures, and dreams of a future together. Their wedding day was meant to be the crowning moment of their journey, a celebration of everything they had built.
Lily’s bridal party was equally excited. Among them was Megan, one of her closest friends since childhood. Megan had been there through every phase of Lily’s life—her first heartbreak, the awkward teenage years, and all the way into adulthood. From the outside, she seemed like the perfect bridesmaid: supportive, enthusiastic, and involved in every detail of the wedding planning. However, behind Megan’s smiling exterior was a darker secret.
Megan had harbored feelings for Jake almost from the moment Lily had introduced him to the group. At first, Megan convinced herself it was just a harmless crush, …
