Wheres the groom ? There are dozens of guests waiting .
Dont play games ! Mike , whose pride I had just wounded , yelled , Yeah , bring out the groom ! Were all waiting to witness your love ! Hearing the commotion , the guests stood up , their gazes piercing me like swords .
Just then , the emcees clear voice boomed from the stage .
Now , lets welcome the bride and groom ! A flicker of triumph crossed Sarahs face , and she rushed over , pretending to be concerned .
Ashley , just admit it ! Im worried you wont be able to handle this ! I pushed her away .
Excuse me , I need to go on stage .
Sarah stumbled backward , knocking over a life size standee by the entrance .
She frantically tried to right it , then froze .
After a moment , she slowly looked up at me , disbelief in her eyes .
Ashley , why is your picture with David on that standee ? Josh froze , rooted to the spot .
What ? No way ! He rushed over , grabbing the standee , his body trembling .
Did you make this yourself ? Put it here on purpose ? He stared for a long time , then gave me a thumbs up .
Wow , Ashley , you really went all out ! I underestimated you ! What else you got ? Bring it on ! His friends hesitated .
Josh , the standees right there .
Could it be く Yeah , is this actually Ashleys wedding ? Josh chuckled dismissively .
Look at her , does she look like someone who could get married ? His friend immediately replied , Yeah , what rich guy would want her ? Sarah was still stunned , murmuring , How could it be David ? Impossible ! A deep , magnetic voice cut through the crowd .
Ashley , why arent you up here yet ? A man in a black tuxedo , making the elaborate stage look dull in comparison , smiled gently and extended his hand towards me .
Mike exclaimed , Wow , Ashley , you really spared no expense ! Got yourself a handsome actor ! Not bad at all compared to Josh ! く Before he finished , Sarahs voice trembled behind him .
Mr … Mr.
Carter , is that really you ? Sarah worked for one of Davids companys partners .
Seeing how rich and handsome he was , shed been throwing herself at him .
Hearing he was getting married , she rallied her friends to crash the wedding .
Joshs vape dropped to the floor .
Hes the David you were talking about ? I ignored him , placing my hand in Davids .
As I stepped onto the stage , I took one last look back .
Josh seemed frozen , still standing there , his eyes bloodshot in the shadows .
I suddenly remembered something .
Once , Josh asked me to write a paper for Sarah .
I was exhausted after an overnight train ride .
He handed me a stack of materials at the < Two days .
You have two days to finish this .
Then he walked away without another word .
I spent two sleepless nights in a cheap motel near their campus , finally finishing just as dawn broke on Monday .
Afterwards , Josh simply said good job , and I felt like Id won the lottery , all my exhaustion forgotten .
Before I could catch my train back , Josh returned .
He was smoking dejectedly , his voice hoarse .
Turns out the paper wasnt for her .
It was for her new boyfriend .
Another one bites the dust .
I was about to comfort him when he suddenly hugged me .
Ashley , Im so tired of chasing after Sarah like a dog ! Youre always so good to me .
Why dont we get together ? My heart pounded .
I thought my years of devotion were finally going to be rewarded .
Before I could agree , his phone rang .
He pulled away abruptly .
Sarahs affected voice came from the phone .
After hanging up , Josh looked at me , the gloom gone .
Sarah broke up with her boyfriend again .
I was just kidding earlier .

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Dont take it seriously .
Ashley , were still friends .
The warmth of his embrace still lingered , but he was already gone .
I used to think I would wait for him forever .
But after fifteen years of being toyed with , Id had enough .
Now , on this stage , it was my wedding with another man .
I looked at the man beside me , his eyes filled with my reflection .
The officiant beamed , asking loudly .
Г David Carter , do you take Ashley Miller to be your wife , to love and cherish her , for all the days of your life ? David answered without hesitation , I do .
The sudden happiness was dazzling .
After the officiants repeated prompting , I nodded .
I do .
Alright , then this wedding is … I object ! Josh jumped onto the stage , grabbing my hand .
Ashley , the jokes over .
Come down with me .
David pushed him away , stepping in front of me .
Shes my wife .
What do you think youre doing ? Joshs eyes were bloodshot , but his face was still disdainful .
< Wife ? Dude , youre just a prop ! Shes using you to get back at me ! Wake up , youre being played !