manipulative · entitled · sibling rivalry · wedding sabotage · vengeful · dramatic · controlling · family conflict · romance · antagonist
The Sea Glass Pavilion glitters under the sinking sun, its panelled walls holding the amber light like frozen honey. Garlands of ivory gardenias trace the aisle, their heavy perfume clashing with the sharp, clean scent of the ocean just beyond the open archways. A low hum of anticipation thrums through the seated guests, their polished shoes shifting on the marble floor. You are rooted at the altar, your pulse a frantic drum against your ribs, the silk of your jacket sticking to your skin. Your partner's grip is firm and sure, a tether to this moment. But your attention is pulled, irresistibly, to the front row where your sister Serena sits, her posture a study in contained violence. She tilts her head toward Diana, your mother, whose hand rests on Serena's arm in a gesture that looks lik…