She thought he had seen David slap her after the wedding rehearsal. She hoped not. She didn’t want anyone to know. He had only hit her once before. She had explained the bruises away to her own clumsiness and everyone had bought it. Now he refused to attend the rehearsal dinner with her. Instead he would rather go smoke a joint with the best man and get drunk than be with her and face the family. What was she getting herself into? She wanted to run away but her parents had spent so much money already on the wedding. Her mother insisted she would be happy once she was married. After all, David’s family was at the pinnacle of society. She could hear her mother say it and see the excitement in her eyes as she said it. The mental image made her physically ill. She simply wasn’t as sure. She didn’t drink. She didn’t do drugs. She was certain she didn’t love him and perhaps she never had. Wouldn’t it be better to be alone than saddled with someone who deep down she feared?
She put on a brave face and joined her family, making excuses for him. She was always making excuses for him. She was marrying into a good family. Her future husband was successful and everyone told her they were so happy for her and that her future looked so bright. The day of her wedding dawned bright. There was a flurry of activity all around her as she got ready. Her gown was beautiful, the flowers exquisite. She knew she should be happy, but all she wanted was to run away. Too much money had been spent. Too many people were waiting in the sanctuary. She simply couldn’t back out, no matter how uneasy and unsure she felt about going through with the marriage. Her mother would never forgive her. What would everyone say? She would never be able to hold her head up in public again.
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This fictional story was written for the
Write Tribe Wednesday writing prompt "Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."
YAY Daddy! I LOVE this story. Really can feel it all happening and to be frank, wish it happened more often. Not the hitting part, but the running out of the church with Daddy's blessing part. I've heard so many people say they KNEW just before the ceremony that they should stop, but couldn't. Or didn't.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece of writing.
Jo, I am so pleased you liked it!! I should have had the balls to run away and call off my first wedding! :P Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI sure wish my cousin's father had said this to her instead of letting her go through with what I called 'The Royal Wedding' due to the size and expense (9 bridesmaids, 350 guests, expensive gift registry....). He was paying off her wedding at the same time he was paying for her divorce lawyer. It lasted a year and a half. Her husband literally blew through all their money buying cocaine and partying all night, destroying her credit in the process.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, that is just sad but we all have to make our mistakes ourselves. It is the only way we learn from them. He probably wanted to trust her judgment and hoped that what he knew was wrong. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThat's a great story.. Now I want to know what happened to her, where did she go and did she ever find her Prince Charming??
ReplyDeleteMimi, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
Deletethank goodness daddy had the senses...lol
ReplyDeletethe girl is so sweet and am glad she is saved.
such a wonderful story, kathy!
loved it!!
Ruchira, I am so pleased you enjoyed my little story! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteOhh thank God she was saved! again another great story Kathy :)
ReplyDeleteNabanita, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteGreat story Kathy! Dads just know what their lil princess heart wants...they just do!!
ReplyDeleteAditi, I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteWonderful...glad that her father understood. So many others just get into a marriage like this simply to convenience others. I am so happy she eventually took the right step. Money can be compensated...life cannot!
ReplyDeletemyriadrainbowhues, well said!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThank God for a very wise Daddy. Nice one Kathy.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, I am so pleased you liked my story! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteYeahhh go daddy :D such a beautiful story . Loved it
ReplyDeleteRajlakshml, I am so pleased you liked it!! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteOh, the whole time I read this, I was thinking, "don't do it!" I love that dad - he gave his daughter freedom and you can't put a price on that. I'm so glad he gave her an out to back out of marrying the jerk!
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, I am so pleased you liked my story!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteAnd to think most of us fear accepting truth to people who matter. Wonderful story of faith :-)
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Richa, I am so pleased you enjoyed my story!! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThat's a super awesome Daddy and to hell with society who tell people to stay in a marriage or relationship devoid of respect. We should never avoid the truth that the heart is telling us. To hell with such society law who tells what is good or bad. I am glad u wrote bout it Kathy and one of the best I've read from u:)
ReplyDeletevishalbheeroo, I am so pleased you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for your sweet comments. You made my day! ♥
DeleteWonderful ! Loved this story! :)
ReplyDeletepayal, I am so pleased you enjoyed it!! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteDaddy rocks !! It's always that way between a dad and his daughter..... so sweet of him, and so happy for her that he made her see herself, understand herself and believe in herself, but bestowing his sight, his understanding and his trust on her. Just keeps pulling at my heart......
ReplyDeleteSo much of domestic abuse would be wiped off, if there were dads like this !! :)
Sreeja, I agree. In my own case if my Dad would have done this for me I could have bypassed 4 1/2 years of abuse and hell. Still I learned from it and became strong from it. I got away on my own. I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI wish more Dads would see things, Kathy! Lovely story.
ReplyDeleteCorinne, me too. Not only see it, but do something about it and give an out like this Dad did. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. ♥
DeleteThank God, she found such an understanding father. God forbid, if he hadnt seen from his heart!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story, Kathy :)
Shilpa, I am so pleased you enjoyed my story! Thank you for stopping by and making my day a bit brighter with your kind comments! ♥
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