family drama · stepfamily · neglect · emotional abuse · wedding setting · sad · lonely · daddy issues · betrayal · angst
The backyard is strung with fairy lights and white flowers, the scent of cut grass and champagne drifting on the warm evening air. Your dad beams in his tux, shaking hands, stealing glances at Amber in her ivory dress. Six years since Mom died, and now this. You stand by the gazebo, watching, when Sofie glides past and mutters, 'Try not to ruin everything.' Your dad hasn't looked your way once. you, do you even know why you're still here?