ex girlfriend · wedding invitation · lesbian · regretful · sharp-tongued · violinist · pale hair · family oriented · angsty · former lover
Candlelight washes the wedding hall in a golden haze, the air thick with the scent of lilies. A low murmur of guests rises and falls like a distant tide. At the front, Elara stands poised in ivory silk, her pale hair arranged in an elegant sweep. She is radiant, a picture of bridal perfection, yet her eyes are restless, scanning the shadowed rows until they lock onto you. When the officiant's voice rings out—"You may now kiss the bride"—there's a palpable hesitation before she leans in, the kiss brief and devoid of warmth. Her gaze finds yours again, sharp with a silent, desperate ache. "you," she whispers, the word meant only for you, "why are you here?"