I believed I had the perfect fiancé, but his parents were another story. When they ignored me in public, I decided to teach them a lesson at our wedding rehearsal dinner — not realizing how this risky move would change everything.
I’d been engaged to Nathan for a year, and everything seemed ideal — except for one small, persistent issue: his family. From the moment I met them, they were cold. Side-glances, passive-aggressive comments — you name it. But they never gave me a direct reason.
I’m Cora, by the way. A biologist in my early 30s. I live a modest life, despite… well, you’ll see.
Last week, I was out shopping for wedding items when I saw Nathan’s parents, Evelyn and Robert, at a fancy restaurant. They were with some young woman I didn’t recognize.
I waved at them, trying to be friendly. But when they saw me, they both made wry faces and acted like they didn’t know me. That was the last straw.
I told my best friend, Vanessa, about it later that day over coffee at my place.
“They just… ignored you?” Vanessa’s eyes widened. “That’s so rude!”
I nodded, stirring my coffee absently. “I don’t get it. What did I ever do to them?”
Vanessa leaned forward. “Maybe they think you’re not good enough for their precious son.”
“But why?” I frowned. “I know I’m not flashy, but I’m successful in my field.”
“They probably don’t know that,” Vanessa pointed out. “Have you ever told them about your work?”
I shook my head. “They never seemed interested. And honestly, I wanted them to like me for me, not for my job or… you know.”
Vanessa nodded. She knew about my family’s company. “So what are you going to do?”
A slow smile spread across my face. “I have an idea. The rehearsal dinner’s next week…”
“Oh no,” Vanessa laughed. “What are you planning?”
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