Ex-Girlfriend as Bridesmaid

Esmond kicked the table in annoyance and said impatiently, "What are you talking about? Why can't you understand? I simply figured that I could help you out because you couldn't find a bridesmaid!

"You always twist the meaning of my words. I'm so fed up with it! Why are you so paranoid?"

If I hadn't been paranoid, I would have been played by him and Daisy.

"Am I paranoid? Or you two are up to something? Esmond, do you dare to swear that there's nothing going on between you and Daisy?"

I stood up and confronted him. I saw my bloodshot eyes through my reflection in his pupils.

I looked both angry and sad.

"Stop being so unreasonable, OK? Every time something comes up, you make me swear! Can't you change your bad temper? I know you've always been paranoid, but I never thought you could be this paranoid!"

His words completely convinced me something was going on between him and Daisy. My heart broke.

We had had arguments before, and every time I asked him to swear, he'd do so. He'd swear that he'd change and be good to me. But he didn't this time. He was guilty.

How ironic. I had been with Esmond for four years, and I had no idea that he had never forgotten Daisy.

I felt like a clown!

Should I call Esmond affectionate or disgusting?

"I had no idea that you are so devoted. You're still hung up on your ex-girlfriend after five years. And you're such a great actor. You managed to act like a perfect boyfriend in front of me for so long."

"Daisy and I are just friends! Only immature people would do things like not even being friends after breaking up! Grow up, OK? She just wanted to help us out of kindness!"

"Then I'm friends with my ex-boyfriends, too. Can they also come and help?"

Esmond's face tightened, and I sneered, "Why the silence? You're annoyed, aren't you?"

"It's not a big deal at all! Do you have to be so sarcastic? You're so petty!"

"I'm petty? Should I let her be your bride? That won't make me petty, will it?"

"You... You're unbelievable!"

I laughed and said, "You scumbag! If you don't want to get married, fine with me!"

I picked up my bag and walked out.

I had to admit I was sad. After all, I dedicated four years of my life to Esmond. Yesterday, I was looking forward to my wedding with him, and today, such a disgusting thing happened.

I never thought that Esmond and I would end up like this. We had already overcome so many difficulties and obstacles, and finally, we were about to achieve a happy ending.

But I was glad that I saw Esmond's true colors through this. What if we indeed got married? Perhaps after I went home and checked my Instagram, I would see Daisy's post saying, [Although I'm just your bridesmaid, we stood on stage together, which can be seen as a way of marrying you. I have no regrets in this lifetime.] If so, I'd be so furious that maybe I'd faint.

I guessed I cut the loss in time.

After I left that day, Esmond sent me several long voice messages, accusing me of being childish and paranoid. He hoped I would reflect on myself and apologize to him. He also said that he could treat my words about not getting married that day as a moment of anger. If I apologized, the wedding could proceed as planned.

After listening to his first few voice messages, I didn't feel like continuing to listen.

I sent him a message, [It wasn't a moment of anger. I'm not getting married! Go find your sweet Daisy.]

Since both of our parents had met, I definitely had to tell my parents that I wasn't getting married. After they learned the whole thing, neither said a word. My dad smoked in silence.

Actually, I knew I was being willful. After all, getting married was a serious matter. Calling the wedding off at this point would definitely have an impact on both Esmond and me.

But I'd rather be a joke than be stuck with Esmond.

My brother was silent for a while. Then he picked up his phone and walked out. "I'm going to kill that bastard!"

I was stunned and immediately stopped him.

Dad said, "If you don't want to get married, then don't! It's Esmond's loss for not being able to marry you! You're wonderful!"

Mom said, "My sweet little girl. You don't deserve this."

My parents took turns to comfort me. The grievances I had suffered because of Esmond finally erupted at this moment, and I cried heavily in my mother's arms.

It was great that I had the support and understanding of my family.

My parents talked to Esmond's family about canceling the wedding, and only then did Esmond realize that I wasn't joking.

At first, he angrily questioned and threatened me, telling me not to act childish. He said that marriage was not a game, and I shouldn't cancel the wedding because of a momentary impulse.

I had a keen sense and could see through things via details. I was certain he had feelings for Daisy. Too bad that my mental cleanliness wouldn't allow me to marry such a jerk.

I ignored him. After about three days, he probably panicked and started calling and texting me non-stop. He began to apologize, saying that he wasn't thinking straight and hoped I wouldn't mind.

If all betrayals could be forgiven, then the love in the past would lose its meaning.

I had loved him, which was why I cared so much, and it was also the reason why I wouldn't forgive him.

The sudden breakup upset me a lot. My bestie Jessica Thornton couldn't bear to see me like this and dragged me to go shopping.

In her words, the pleasure of consumption could eliminate all sadness.

She pulled me into a jewelry store, and just as I was picking out jewelry, I heard the voices of Esmond and a girl from behind.

I froze instantly.

Because Esmond was complaining to that girl, "I casually mentioned it, and she went all crazy! She even wanted to cancel the wedding! We wanted this for her good, OK? We were just trying to find her a bridesmaid! She didn't appreciate it, and that's fine. But she didn't have to be this angry and make such a scene!"

"I also think she's overreacting a bit. It's not a big deal at all. I'm not saying that I have to be her bridesmaid. Now that she's doing this, I feel like I'm a sinner who has ruined your relationship!" Daisy coquettishly echoed.

"You did nothing wrong! You don't even mind being her bridesmaid. Why should she care about it so much? If only she could be as generous as you."

I was trembling with anger. Esmond was speaking ill of me together with his ex-girlfriend behind my back!

He sent me voice messages to apologize to me yesterday, and today, I caught him badmouthing me behind my back!

I was such a fool in the past. Esmond was such a two-faced jerk!