Quiet Life Turned Upside Down

My name is Paige, and my life was always quiet and uneventful. I rarely went out with friends, preferring books over socializing. But one day, everything changed. I was at the university library searching for resources when I met Aaron, a fellow student. Our hands brushed as we reached for the same book, causing a pile of books to topple. It was an endearing moment, and Aaron’s small act of kindness—letting me take the book—marked the start of something new.

Aaron and I started bumping into each other on campus. These casual encounters soon turned into coffee dates and deep conversations. We discovered our shared interests and grew closer. Two years later, Aaron proposed to me in the same library where we first met, hiding a ring in a book. It was the happiest day of my life.

We were set to marry last Sunday, and I had secretly learned German to say my vows in Aaron’s native language. The night before our wedding, I overheard Aaron on the phone with his mom. He said, “Mom, I know Paige is fat, but I’ll be patient. Her parents are loaded. Once we’re married, I’ll get access to all their money and then I’ll make her go for plastic surgery to get slimmer.” His words shattered my world.

The next day, instead of a traditional wedding, I exposed Aaron’s betrayal in front of our guests. Speaking in German and then English, I revealed his true intentions. I handed him a bill for half of the wedding expenses and walked away. Despite the pain, I felt empowered, knowing I stood up for myself and reclaimed my future.