Casey, a blushing bride to be, could not contain her excitement over the thought of marrying her fiancé Alex. What she did not predict, however, was how one brief incident the night before her wedding would bring her world to a screeching halt. Her nuptials ended in shambles — so she set out to get her sweet revenge!
A Budding Relationship
Since she first laid her eyes on Alex, Casey knew in her heart that he was the one. As such, when he popped the question, Casey immediately agreed to his marriage proposal. If only she knew the road that lay ahead…
Why Not?
At the time of their engagement, it only made sense for Casey to accept Alex’s proposal. After all, the couple had been in a happy relationship for six years, during which time their families became friends and their lives were fully entangled. Nevertheless, not every seemingly good thing is built to last.
Party Time!
With the excitement building as the big day edged ever closer, Casey and her friends decided that it would be a good idea to throw one last party on the night before her wedding. Little did they know what awaited them that night.
The Text
Casey and her friends arrived at the most glamorous hotel they could find, where they decided to begin their night by enjoying some drinks upstairs in their hotel room. Suddenly, from across the room, Casey’s phone buzzed.
A Surprise Awaits
“Phone is running hot tonight,” one of Casey’s friends joked as the ladies danced the night away with their wine glasses in hand. While Casey laughed at her friend’s joke and did a little twirl on the way to her phone, her expression immediately shifted as she glanced at the screen.
The Text That Changed Everything
As she picked up her phone, Casey was expecting to read yet another message filled with good wishes for her big day. Instead, she read the following cryptic message: “I wouldn’t marry him. Will you?”
A Promiscuous Lifestyle?
This suspicious message was not the only one that the anonymous number sent to Casey. It was accompanied by a string of screenshots — all of which seemed to displayed messages between Alex and another woman. What was going on?
Finding The Clues
Before even reading any of the text messages, Casey’s heart sank as she saw selfies between Alex and another woman. While Casey is blonde and fair, the mysterious woman was olive-skinned with dark hair — a dead giveaway that Casey was not the only woman keeping Alex company.
Where It All Began
After regaining her composure, Casey decided to shift her focus from the selfies to the text messages themselves. She noticed that the messages began a few months ago while the latest was dated just a few days before their wedding date. Clearly, Alex’s secret relationship was nothing new.
Soaking It All In
With Casey struggling to process what was going on, the legitimacy of these messages understandably came into question. One could hardly blame Casey for her denial, particularly when the first message between Alex and this woman read, “This weekend. You and I. It is on hot stuff. Bring your A-game.”
Hitting Home
While strongly-worded, the opening message could have been written off as flirting on Alex’s part, just as a bit of entertainment. In the next screenshot, Casey was about to learn not only of her fiancé’s disloyalty but his harsh opinion of her as well.
The next message was all too indicative of what was really going on: “Your body is f***ing incredible. And s**t do you know how to use it. I wish my GF had half the skills you do.” Now, Casey realized that Alex had started an affair with someone with whom he felt far more chemistry.
But Wait, There’s More…
If the above messages weren’t earth-shattering enough, the third text from Alex to his mystery lover proved just how little he truly thought of Casey: “I miss you so much. I can’t stop thinking about L, S, F’ing you. I’ve never had this kind of connection before.”
How Do I Go On?
Each sentence that Casey read was like a dagger going into her heart. But the question remained: what was she to do? There she was, at her own party, surrounded by all of her loyal friends.
Breaking Point
Suddenly, Casey burst into tears, no longer able to contain herself after reading such heart-wrenching messages. As soon as they noticed Casey’s broken expression, all the girls rushed over to console their friend.
Thirst For Vengeance
The whole lot of them fumed at the thought that their dear friend had been played like that. Soon, they started threatening all manners of violence against Alex, even telling Casey to call off the wedding. But Casey was still unsure of her feelings…
A Tough Call
Even after reading all the harrowing messages, Casey could not let go of her love for Alex. She still wanted to marry Alex. Given the new information, however, she knew that things would never be the same. She now had a critical decision to make — should she cancel the wedding?
Time To Think
After some intense discussions and comforting from her friends, Casey announced that it was time to go to bed. As difficult as it would be to get some rest, Casey knew that she needed to take some time to think clearly about the path that lay ahead.
A Sleepless Night
As could be expected, Casey was unable to get even a minute of sleep that night. After all, how could she after the trauma she suffered the night before? On the bright side, however, she was given ample time to formulate a detailed plan for how she would approach her wedding day.
Weighing Up Her Options
With her friends’ suggestions replaying in her mind, Casey had a tough choice to make — does she cancel the wedding on the spot… or perhaps pull off an ingenious plan that popped up into her head during the night?
Eureka!
Even if her relationship was truly over, would it be fair for Casey to cancel the wedding after everyone had traveled to be there and everything had been paid for? Fortunately, Casey had the plan that would allow the wedding to proceed as normal… well, almost!
The Ultimate Revenge
Instead of simply calling off the wedding and confronting Alex, Casey decided that the show should go on while Alex was none the wiser. What better way to exact revenge than by embarrassing him in front of all their family and friends?
Final Preparations
As Casey prepared for her wedding day, she felt a pit in her stomach. Her elegant wedding dress was no more than a costume, as Casey knew that any dreams of a happy marriage were now extinguished. Still, she got dressed for the big day as she knew that she still had a job to do.
With the wedding venue packed to the rafters, Casey geared herself up to walk down the aisle. With leaden feet, each step felt like an eternity as Casey began her ascent to the altar. All eyes were on her…
The Secret Is Out
As all of Casey’s family and friends eagerly stood in wait, Alex was nervously awaiting her arrival at the end of the aisle. Even as she began to proceed towards him, Casey could not put on a happy face. Her fiancé knew that he was in trouble…
Dramatic Pause
After what seemed like an eternal stride, Casey made it to the altar. As she turned to face the rest of the church, her guests knew that something wasn’t right. It was then that she took a deep breath and prepared to make a shocking announcement…
A nervous yet resolute Casey mustered up all of her bravery as she loudly declared, “There will be no wedding today.” The entire room was shocked into silence as she continued to reveal some more pressing info.
Saving Face
Knowing that Casey was about to reveal his sordid affair to the whole world, Alex attempted to grab her hands and calm her down. Unfortunately for him, Casey wasn’t going to let his bad behavior slide so easily. But how would his family and friends react?
Letting Loose
Casey brushed Alex’s hands away and threw down her flowers, subsequently lifting her phone to her face. As she began reading the first text message aloud, the color drained from Alex’s face after each word.
The Truth Will Set You Free
Casey continued reading the text messages aloud as her eyes welled up with tears. Despite being overcome with emotion, she decided to persevere with her mission. But what would become of Alex?
Alex’s Reaction
After putting a great deal of effort into persisting with her speech, Casey decided to make eye contact with Alex to see what he made of this awkward circumstance. All that the speechless groom could do was panic and think of how to escape from the corner he found himself trapped in.
Elvis Has Left The Building
Clearly suffering from extreme guilt as well as the embarrassment of being exposed in front of his entire family, Alex had no response other than to escape from the church. He crept out the back of the church, with his best man following closely behind…
A Positive Spin On Things
After seeing Alex flee, the crowd’s astonishment rose to another level. While this was sure to have thrown Casey off her game as well, she remained strong and decided to provide her guests with a message of gratitude…
“I love all of you and as horrible as this is I’m glad you all are here,” Casey exclaimed. This former bride showed even more incredible courage with her next few words.
An Unlikely Celebration
“There will not be a wedding reception today, but instead, there will be a celebration of honesty, finding true love, and following your heart even when it hurts.” Clearly, Casey had another plan up her sleeve…
Another Plan Up Casey’s Sleeve
Just because the marriage is off, doesn’t mean that all of the wedding preparations should go to waste! In place of the wedding, Casey and her friends decided to throw a massive party in celebration of being true to one’s self. But how would the rest of the guests react?
A Surprise Response
Following Casey’s speech, it’s no surprise that her guests were unsure of how to respond. Nevertheless, as soon as Casey put down her phone, the room was filled with some awkward applause and, surprisingly, some sporadic cheering.
Making The Most Of It
Having earned her guests’ approval thanks to her exceptional bravery, Casey was able to convince everyone to stay behind for her impromptu celebration. In Casey’s own words: “it was one hell of a party.”
After posting about her story online, Casey’s wedding disaster became a viral sensation. Thousands of people commented on posts regarding Casey’s experience, with many complimenting the former bride on her courage and ability to pull off such an elaborate plan.
The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
If there’s any lesson that Casey has taught us, it’s that there is always a way to make the most out of bad situations. Instead of losing her temper, Casey decided to use her energy to put together a celebration for all her friends to enjoy.