Five Years, A Forged Vow

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devoid of any warmth. "I know you're not the type to get jealou

painstakingly designed, filled with memories of us, of a l

thes are ruined from the rain," he expl

bad luck, and it's disrespectful to the sanctity of marriage." Brandon had upheld those rules religiously, even when my own sister had v

. But with Kristal, those boundaries dissolved into thin air. He was a diff

h feigned innocence, her head tilted slightly. "Unless... unless

ll one for her, there are plenty of five-star resorts nearby." My voice was calm, almost detached. I was t

voice barely audible. "And the only ones left are those... dingy motels on the outskirt

laced with concern. "You're staying with us." He turned to me, his eyes now cold. "What are you so afraid o

A faint, smudged red mark. Lipstick. Kristal's shade. My throat tightened. He

e was his one true love? Did he tell her I was just a tempo

ury. "Your eyes are glued to her, your every action is for her! You left me standing in the pouring rain, alone! And for what? For h

ded her the necklace, the one everyone thought was for our anniversary, for our formal reception in th

o," I declared, my voice firm despite the tremor

at me like I was a madwoman, a stranger. "Think whatever you want, Audrey,

a soft, pathetic sound,

her to his car, opening the passenger door. He practically tucked h

ing me standing in the driveway. The rain intensified, s

ly. The heavy rain continued to fall, blinding me, chilling

. The sketchy driver. I had forgotten. My phone was dead, a black m

lentless rain, the empty streets. It was exactly like that night, years ago, when I'd been snatched. The me

of headlights cut through the gloom. A car slowed, then stopped beside me. It was the rideshare. The dark windows, the indi