I swallowed it for three years because I hated fights and because I loved him. I told myself it would get better, that it wasn’t worth the drama. Then came the wedding day.
I was standing just inside the church doors, smoothing my dress, trying to calm my nerves. Soft music played, guests chatted quietly, everything felt perfect. Then the doors opened.
Delphine walked in first, head high. Oona and Zelda flanked her. Afton, Sloane, and Briar brought up the rear. Six women. Six white gowns. Not ivory, not champagne, pure, blinding bridal white. Elegant, beaded, floor-length gowns that could’ve been pulled straight from my own dressing room.
Hair done, makeup flawless. Six extra brides.
The music hiccupped. Every head turned. Conversation died.
I felt my heart slam so hard I thought I might pass out.
Delphine caught my eye, gave me the tiniest smirk, and said loud enough for the front rows to hear, “Oh Quill, darling, I hope you don’t mind. We just thought white looked so fresh today.”
Her sisters tittered. The girls did little turns like they were on a runway.
Tier’s face went dark red. He started marching toward them, ready to throw every last one of them out before the ceremony even started.
I grabbed his arm. “No,” I said quietly. “Let me.”
He looked at me, eyes blazing. “She’s my mother. You shouldn’t have to deal with this.”
“I know. But I’m done letting her think she can walk all over me.”
He searched my face, then nodded and stepped back.
I walked straight to the microphone. The DJ killed the music. Dead silence filled the church.
“Hi everyone,” I said, smiling like nothing was wrong. “Before we start, I just want to say a quick thank-you to some very special guests.”
I gestured toward the six white dresses. Delphine lifted her chin, positively glowing.
“Please give a big round of applause for my mother-in-law Delphine, her sisters Oona and Zelda, and their beautiful daughters Afton, Sloane, and Briar. Thank you all for coming.”
Polite clapping. They beamed.
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