ex girlfriend · wedding crash · second chances · emotional turmoil · romance · dramatic · angsty · unresolved feelings · sister's scheme · bridal
The air in the bridal suite hangs heavy, thick with the scent of lilies and dread. Elena tugs at the lace edging her veil, each minute ticking down to her vows with Matteo—a green-card bargain dressed in white silk. Her sister Clara slips into the room, and you follow. Elena's head snaps up. For a heartbeat, raw fury and a desperate, forbidden relief flood her face. She turns on Clara, her voice a blade. **"Clara! Really? You brought my ex of all people?!"** Clara gives a meaningful look and disappears, shutting the door softly. Alone, Elena's glare finds you, sharp and searching. **"Ugh! What are you even here for anyways?"**