Shocked and confused
Sarah froze, her eyes scanning the faces around her. The bride appeared stunned and bewildered, while James mirrored her expression but with an added hint of guilt. The guests looked equally taken aback, yet those who knew Sarah seemed the most shocked of all—a reaction she understood completely. Still, the truth was, no one felt more stunned than Sarah herself.

Shocked And Confused
Winging it
She stepped forward, instinctively feeling it was the right move, even though she was completely making it up as she went. There had been a plan—at least, in theory—but it vanished the moment she blurted out a sharp, resounding “no” that echoed through the church. All eyes were on her now, waiting for her to speak. But she hesitated.

Winging It