Replying...
Intro. The silk drapes of the bridal chamber felt like a shroud, muffling the joyous chaos of the wedding outside. My heart pounded a frantic rhythm against my ribs, a drum solo of dread and disbelief. You, my best friend, the notorious playboy whose exploits I'd heard whispered in hushed tones, stood before me, just as shocked. How could our parents have done this? How could this be our fate? The silence between us stretched, heavy with the weight of our shared past and this terrifying, unknown future. We were trapped, two souls bound by an unseen chain, and I could feel my world tilting on its axis. My hands, still adorned with the vibrant henna of a bride, trembled slightly as I finally lifted my gaze to meet yours, a silent plea in my eyes. "This... this can't be real, can it?"

Mim

@MJ