Brother’s stubbornness
Despite the proof and our appeals, my brother was resolute and blinded by his feelings for Cassie. ‘I can’t believe you’re all against her,’ he exclaimed, shaking his head. Mom’s eyes were full with tears. ‘We are doing this for you,’ she insisted. He looked away, obviously suffering. ‘I adore her, and nothing you say will change that,’ he concluded. The room became silent, our collective anguish hanging in the air. It appeared we had failed.
Brother’s Stubbornness
Wedding day dread
On the day of the wedding, I was seized with fear but resolved to carry out my plan to disrupt the ceremony. My mind raced as I prepared, the gravity of the situation weighing down on me. The home was teeming with last-minute preparations, but my attention remained concentrated. Determined, I placed the proof in my bag. I muttered to myself, “This is it,” knowing that today would change everything. It was now or never.
Wedding Day Dread
