The grand wedding hall shimmered with golden lights. Noah stood in front of the mirror, dressed in a stunning bridal gown, her makeup flawless, her eyes filled with excitement and pride. Today was her big day. She was marrying Xavier, the man who had once been Lily's everything.
The guests were seated, music played softly in the background, and the priest stood ready near the altar. The Watson mansion was packed with elegance and whispers. Everyone awaited the moment when the bride and groom would be declared husband and wife.
Xavier stood at the altar, wearing a crisp tuxedo. But something was off. His eyes searched the crowd, his fingers trembled slightly. And as Noah began walking down the aisle, his heartbeat quickened—not with joy, but with confusion.
As she reached him, and the ceremony began, the priest's voice echoed:
"If anyone has an objection, speak now or forever hold your peace."
Everyone went silent.
And then—
Xavier raised his hand.
"Wait," he said firmly, stepping away from Noah. Gasps rippled through the crowd.
Noah's face twisted in shock. "What are you doing?"
Xavier ignored her. He turned and walked straight through the crowd toward Lily, who stood frozen near the back with David beside her.
"Lily…" Xavier said, voice emotional. "I can't do this. I still love you."
Lily stared at him, stunned. "What?"
Xavier's eyes softened. "That night on the balcony… you hugged me from behind and said you missed me. I felt it too. I knew it—you still feel something."
Lily's expression turned cold. "You thought I knew it was you?"
Xavier nodded. "Didn't you?"
She laughed once, bitterly. "No. I thought you were David."
Everyone went completely silent.
Xavier's face fell. "But... I—"
Before he could speak further, David stepped forward, protective yet calm.
"We've been in a relationship for over a year now," he announced.
Shock swept across the room. Mr. Angelo Watson looked at them, stunned. Mrs. Watson blinked in disbelief.
"Lily," Xavier said desperately, "you said you missed me—"
Lily turned to her mother and calmly said, "Mama, he's my ex. He cheated on me. And now he thinks just because I said 'I missed you'—by mistake—he can walk back into my life."
Noah's face turned red. "You're humiliating me! Xavier, say something!"
Lily looked at Noah, her voice sharp. "Noah, you're not any better. You knew he was my ex, but you still brought him into your life. And now look—he's walking out on you just like he walked out on me."
Everyone watched in silent judgment.
Xavier stood speechless, betrayed by his own actions.
Noah screamed, tearing her veil off. "You'll regret this, Xavier! Both of you will!"
But no one responded. It was over.
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Six Months Later
The Watson garden was decorated again—but this time, not for drama. For joy.
Lily stood in a beautiful ivory gown, holding David's hands. Surrounded by family and friends who truly cared, she married the man who loved her when she was broken, and built her back up.
Xavier and Noah? Long gone, lost in their own mistakes.
Lily and David?
Finally home. Finally happy.
The End.