Standing at the altar, Nathan was buzzing with excitement, waiting for his fiancée, Jane, to walk down the aisle in the beautiful white gown they had picked out together. But when Jane appeared, Nathan’s heart sank. She was wearing a long black dress, and her expression was a mix of anger and sadness—a shocking twist that tore his world apart.
“The day was supposed to be one of the happiest of my life,” Nathan would later say, “but it ended up leaving a deep, painful scar. I never imagined it would turn out this way.”
Nathan and Jane had met through a mutual friend, and after just a few dates, they were inseparable. Jane was the lively extrovert, always surrounded by friends, while Nathan was the quiet, introverted type who shunned crowds. But with Jane, everything was different.
Nathan was drawn to Jane because she made him feel loved in ways he had never experienced before. She cherished his company and made him feel valued.
A few months into their relationship, Nathan proposed, certain that Jane was the one. She accepted immediately, her eyes shining with joy at the sight of the ring.
“I can’t believe you said yes,” Nathan told her. “I don’t know how I got so lucky.”
He genuinely felt he didn’t deserve someone as wonderful as her.
As their relationship grew, they decided to get married. Their families met, and everything seemed to fall perfectly into place. They planned a small, intimate summer wedding with their closest friends and family. It felt like a dream. But on the wedding day, everything crumbled.
Nathan stood at the altar in his sleek black suit, eagerly waiting to see Jane walk down the aisle in the white gown they had chosen together. Instead, she appeared in a long black dress, her face a mixture of anger and sorrow. It looked more suited for a funeral than a wedding.
Confused and worried, Nathan whispered, “Why are you wearing black? What’s going on?”
“I’ll tell you after the ceremony,” Jane replied, her face emotionless, as if he had done something unforgivable.
“No,” Nathan said firmly, raising his hand to halt everything. “Tell me now. What’s happening?”
The room fell silent. All eyes were on them.
With tears in her eyes, Jane revealed, “It’s because of your mother. She told me everything.”
Nathan was stunned. “What do you mean?” he asked.
“She told me about you and Lauren—your best friend,” Jane said, her voice shaking. “She said you’ve been cheating on me and that you planned to leave me for her. I’m wearing black to mourn the love we once had, Nathan.”
Nathan couldn’t believe it. “Jane, that’s not true,” he pleaded. “Lauren and I are just friends. I swear I never cheated on you.”
He searched the crowd desperately for his mother, but she was nowhere in sight. He needed to confront her to stop this lie from ruining his future.
“I don’t believe you,” Jane said coldly. “You’ve been lying all along.”
“Please, Jane,” Nathan begged. “Mom never liked you. She’s trying to tear us apart.”
Jane shook her head. “It’s not just about the affair, Nathan. I know your secret. I know you’ve been hiding things from me.”
“What secret?” Nathan’s heart raced.
“You lied about your family’s finances,” she spat. “You hid the fact that your family is bankrupt. You’re marrying me to save your business, aren’t you?”
Nathan froze. Some of what she said was true, but he hadn’t meant for her to find out this way. Yes, his family’s business was in trouble, and he hoped marrying Jane might help. But he loved her—he wasn’t marrying her for money.
“Jane, please let me explain,” he started, but she cut him off.
“There’s nothing to explain, Nathan,” she said, her voice breaking. “Your mother pressured you to find someone wealthy to fix your problems. I can’t believe I was foolish enough to fall in love with you.”
At that moment, Nathan wanted to tell her everything—to explain that he loved her more than anything. But he couldn’t find the words.
“It’s over,” Jane declared, turning away and walking out of the church.
Nathan stood there, paralyzed, watching the woman he loved walk away from him. His friends tried to comfort him, but all he could think about was how everything had fallen apart in an instant.
He chased after her, desperate to make her understand. “Jane, wait! Please listen to me.”
She wouldn’t look at him. “I don’t want to hear any more lies, Nathan.”
Nathan stepped in front of her, blocking her path. “I’m not lying,” he pleaded. “I swear I never cheated on you. My mother has never accepted our relationship, and now she’s trying to destroy it.”
Lauren, Nathan’s best friend, emerged from the church. “Jane, please,” she said. “Nathan and I are just friends. He loves you. You have to believe that.”
Jane looked between them, torn and unsure.
“If I was after your money, why would I have signed the prenup?” Nathan asked, holding her hands. “I signed it to protect you. I would never have done that if I had bad intentions.”
Tears streamed down Jane’s face as she looked at Nathan, her heart battling between anger and heartbreak.
“You should’ve told me everything,” she whispered. “How can I trust you after all this?”
Nathan knew she was right. He should have been honest from the beginning. But now, it was too late.
“I’m sorry, Jane,” he said, his voice breaking. “I love you, and I wish I could undo everything.”
Jane wiped her tears and shook her head. “I’m sorry too, Nathan. But I can’t marry someone who keeps secrets. It’s over.”
And just like that, the woman Nathan loved walked away from him forever.
Since that day, Nathan has spent every moment wishing he had been more honest, that he had fought harder for the love they once shared. But the damage was done. Lies and secrets had cost him the greatest love of his life.
