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But clearly, Tyler had no intention of letting go–he still wanted to keep playing his cat–and–mouse game of runaway weddings.
The next morning, the man who had probably never touched a frying pan in his life surprised me with a huge homemade breakfast.
“Sharon, I couldn’t sleep last night,” he said. “I stayed up thinking. I really looked at myself–and yeah, I’ve been selfish. I only cared about my own thrill, totally ignoring your feelings.
“This weekend, let’s hold another wedding, okay? I swear I won’t mess around this time. I’ll behave–I’ll be the loyal, steady groom you deserve.
“No more drama. I mean it. I swear on my life.”
He was serious and sincere.
Coincidentally–or maybe fatefully–that same weekend was my flight to Hawaii to get away from everything.
Same date. I didn’t know if it was a coincidence or fate.
Seeing that I didn’t respond, he kept trying to persuade me.
“This would be our 101st wedding. That number’s got meaning, right?
“One heart, one soul–101. It’s fate. What could be more romantic than becoming legal spouses on our 101st wedding? Think of the symbolism!
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“Maybe all those past runaways were just so we could reach this one perfect moment.
“It’s destiny, Sharon. Everything happened exactly the way it was supposed to.”
His eyes were sparkling, full of dreams about a future he clearly still believed in. Too bad he didn’t notice the light in mine had long since gone out.
“Sure,” I said, “Go ahead. You can plan it.”
I’d already decided we were done. And when you’re truly done with someone, you stop trying to fight.
I’d already been the fool 100 times–like some tragic romantic lead, stuck in an endless loop, always waiting for the groom who never showed up.
On this 101st wedding, it was my turn to run.
All the previous weddings–I planned them. Every detail.
But this time, Tyler went all out.
He rented a castle on the edge of town and said he wanted a medieval fairytale theme for our big day.
“There’ll be flowers, doves, hot air balloons, and a live band!
“You’ll dress as a count. I’ll wear a royal outfit–it’s gonna be so elegant.
“Warm, dreamy, romantic! We’ll invite all the bloggers and influencers -they’ll witness our love firsthand!”
He was practically glowing as he painted his vision of the wedding.
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“You know the band, Echo Rush, right? They’re the hottest rock band in the city–wild, edgy, trendy, totally next–level!
“With them performing live at our wedding, it’ll feel like a full–on music festival!”
He wouldn’t stop talking.
Michelle was the lead singer of Echo Rush.
The same woman he was messing around with behind my back. And Tyler still thought I had no clue.
“Sure, if that’s what you want.”
I glanced at my watch. “I’ve got to head back to the office–need to sort out a few accounting things. You handle the rest.”
I’m not the kind of person who walks away without finishing things. There’s still a lot to hand over before I leave.
Tyler pouted. “What a buzzkill,” he huffed. “I’m over here all excited, and you’re acting like such a wet blanket.”
I ignored him and left the café. But when I got to the parking lot, I realized I’d left my phone on the table.
I turned around to grab it, only to catch him in the middle of a video call with Michelle. They were deep in conversation.
“What? Are you planning to crash the wedding? No, you can’t do that!
“I promised Sharon–no more drama this time!”
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