La Novia Pensó Que Su Primer Baile Estaba Arruinado, Pero El Novio La Giró Para Que Mirara Al Escenario

Un Día Para Recordar

Iba a ser el día más feliz de su vida. Por fin iba a casarse con el hombre de sus sueños.

Estar en el altar con él era todo lo que siempre quiso, hasta que él hizo un sorprendente anuncio delante de todos.

Poco a poco, el día dejó de ser un sueño para convertirse en una pesadilla. Nunca imaginó que algo así pudiera ocurrirle.

Atracción Instantánea

Linda y Eric se conocieron en la fiesta de un amigo común, y hubo una atracción instantánea entre ellos.

Hablaron durante horas y la química entre ellos era innegable.

Linda nunca pensó que volvería a encontrar el amor a su edad. Se acercaba a los 55, pero era joven de corazón. Eric, en cambio, tenía 31, y la diferencia de edad nunca les había molestado. Sólo tenían ojos el uno para el otro.

Un Gran Paso

Después de aquella noche, empezaron a salir y no tardaron en enamorarse.

Pasaban juntos todo el tiempo que podían y no tardaron en irse a vivir juntos. 

Los amigos y la familia de Linda le advirtieron que no fuera demasiado rápido con la relación, pero la pareja era feliz y Linda nunca sospechó que su novio guardara secretos.

Su Mayor Apoyo

Al final, Eric se armó de valor y le propuso matrimonio a Linda. Planeó todo el día con la ayuda de sus amigos más íntimos y su familia.

Aunque la mayoría tenía sus reservas, la hija de Linda, Nikki, fue su mayor apoyo.

Nikki era la hija menor de Linda, y las dos tenían a veces una relación inestable. Pero en esta ocasión, Nikki estaba entusiasmada con la felicidad de su madre y no veía la hora de que llegara el día de la boda.

La Pedida De Mano Perfecta

Todo estaba preparado para la pedida de mano. Nikki le sugirió que lo hiciera en el mirador favorito de su madre. 

Preparó una mesa con comida y flores. Iba a ser la pedida de mano perfecta. Por supuesto, Linda dijo que sí.

Pero se enfrascó tanto en los preparativos de la boda que ni siquiera se dio cuenta de lo que estaba pasando delante de sus narices.

Varias Advertencias 

Linda se sentía como en las nubes. Sus amigas se alegraban por ella, pero no podían creer que hubiera aceptado la proposición de Eric después de sólo tres meses de noviazgo.

Le habían advertido que no se precipitara. Eric era más joven que ella y parecía tener un ojo un poco vago.

Linda hizo caso omiso de todas las advertencias. No iba a dejar que nadie arruinara su felicidad.

Su Última Oportunidad En El Amor

Estaba a punto de cumplir los 60 y pensó que era su última oportunidad en el amor.

Después de tener a Nikki, el segundo matrimonio de Linda fracasó, y siempre sintió que nunca había conocido a la persona adecuada. Hasta que Eric entró en su vida.

Era dulce y cariñoso, y era todo lo que ella podía pedir en un hombre. Sintió algo por él y le vino a la mente el dicho “a la tercera va la vencida”. Iba a intentarlo pasara lo que pasara.

Cada Vez Más Cerca

La planificación de la boda fue tan emocionante como agotadora, pero al menos Linda contó con la ayuda de Nikki. Se sintió aliviada al ver que su relación estaba floreciendo.

Agradeció que Nikki la ayudara y pensara en las cosas que había olvidado.

La relación madre-hija había vuelto a su cauce. Nikki estaba mostrando un lado diferente de sí misma y Linda había olvidado que tenían personalidades similares.

Algo Azul

Les gustaban las mismas cosas, y así fue más fácil planear la boda porque todo lo que Nikki elegía, a Linda le encantaba.

Formaban un gran equipo y Linda no podía ser más feliz teniendo a su hija a su lado.

La combinación de colores que eligieron fue el azul porque era el color favorito de Linda, y estaba deseando ver el lugar de celebración engalanado con diferentes tonos de azul.

La Cita Con El Médico

Un día, Nikki le pidió a su madre que la acompañara a una cita con el médico.

Llevaba un tiempo sintiéndose mal y necesitaba el apoyo de su madre.

Fue allí donde Linda y Nikki recibirían una noticia inesperada. Nikki estaba embarazada de seis semanas. Linda iba a ser abuela y estaba encantada. Pero vio que la cara de Nikki no parecía muy feliz.

Un Momento Feliz

Linda le aseguró a Nikki que era un momento feliz en sus vidas.

Le recordó que cuando era más joven siempre había querido ser madre.

A Linda le gustaba mucho Bruce, el novio de Nikki. Era un tipo decente y siempre pensó que estaban muy bien juntos. Sin embargo, no sabía que su relación fuera tan seria.

Nunca Se Veían

La boda estaba cada vez más cerca, faltaba sólo una semana. Linda estaba muy nerviosa, pero su cariñoso prometido siempre le aseguraba que todo iría bien.

Con toda la planificación de la boda, Linda y Eric apenas pasaban tiempo juntos como novios.

Eric era muy trabajador y siempre trabajaba hasta tarde, por lo que no podía sacar tiempo para ver a Linda por las tardes, ya que ella estaría cansada de su día de planificación.

Preocupada

En un momento dado, Linda empezó a preocuparse por su relación.

Hacía mucho tiempo que no pasaban tiempo juntos.

Pero saber que se iba a casar con Eric en una semana disipó todos los temores y dudas que rondaban por su cabeza. Pasarían todo el tiempo juntos una vez que fueran oficialmente marido y mujer. Pero eso sólo sería cierto si Linda hubiera podido confiar en su instinto.

Fiesta Preboda

Por fin, era el día antes de la boda y Linda flotaba en el aire. Había invitado a todas sus amigas a un almuerzo preboda.

Estaba entusiasmada con la boda.

No podía estar más contenta con el menú y la tarta, aunque lo había elegido todo ella, estaba segura de que a Eric le iba a encantar todo cuando lo viera.

Una Muestra De Amor

Todos los novios y maridos de sus amigas también estaban invitados a la fiesta, y Linda y Eric estaban demostrando su amor a todos los que habían dudado de ellos.

Linda estaba orgullosa. Todos tenían sus dudas.

Pero al final sólo uno de ellos tendría razón. Y el día de la boda, descubrirían quién era. ¿Sería Linda?

La Prueba

El día de su boda se cerraría el trato. Y se demostraría que todas esas personas estaban equivocadas.

La edad era sólo un número. Linda lo sabía. Lo veía en lo que sentía por Eric y en cómo actuaba cuando estaba con ella. 

Pero no tenía ni idea de lo equivocada que estaba sobre Eric y sus sentimientos. 

Algo Le Distraía

Durante las fiestas, Linda pudo ver que Eric estaba nervioso.

Estaba distante y distraído por algo. Miraba constantemente su teléfono.

No se comportaba como siempre y eso preocupaba a Linda. ¿Qué estaba esperando? Cuando descubriera lo que realmente estaba pasando, todas sus esperanzas se irían al garete.

Excusas

Linda le preguntó a Eric si estaba bien y él se limitó a eludir su distracción.

Alegó que sólo estaba cansado y agobiado por la boda que tendría lugar al día siguiente. 

Linda estaba preocupada. No le convencía su respuesta y quería saber la verdad. Pero no tenía tiempo para insistir. Poco sabía ella que tendría sus respuestas antes de lo esperado.

El Gran Día

Por fin había llegado el día de la boda. Linda no podía creer que por fin fuera a celebrarse. Estaba emocionada, nerviosa y feliz al mismo tiempo.

Pero ignoraba por completo lo que estaba ocurriendo entre bastidores.

Y cuando lo descubriera, su mundo se derrumbaría a su alrededor. Era sólo cuestión de tiempo que descubriera lo que Eric estaba tramando en realidad.

Preparándose

Linda se estaba preparando con sus damas de honor.

Mientras se ponía el vestido de novia, pensaba en Eric. Se moría de ganas de verle esperándola en el altar. 

Pero seguía sintiendo una inquietud acechando en el fondo de su mente. Linda no podía precisarlo, pero tenía la sensación de que ese día acabaría en desastre.

Was She Right?

Linda convinced herself that it was just her nerves that were acting up.

This would be her third wedding, and since the other two ended in disaster, she couldn’t help but wonder if this would be the same.

But Linda was making a mistake when she tried to suppress her feelings and concerns. They were trying to warn her, but she wouldn’t listen.

Her Moment Of Joy

Linda looked out the window from where she was getting ready.

They were to exchange vows outside in a beautiful garden setting, and Eric was already standing there, waiting for her.

He looked gorgeous in the suit she picked out for him. But something was destroying the moment of bliss. There was concern etched into his face.

What Caused It?

The look reminded Linda of his behavior at the party the day before.

And she couldn’t help but wonder if the two were related.

Was he having cold feet? Had he considered walking out on her? Linda wasn’t sure, and that was what bothered her the most. She couldn’t stand having her heart broken again.

Commotion

Linda was drawn from her thoughts by her bridesmaids, who wanted to show her what she looked like in her gorgeous gown. 

Linda watched herself, amazed by the image the mirror portrayed.

She looked gorgeous. It was unlike the other wedding dresses she had worn before. And that made her feel incredibly good about the road ahead.

No More Fears

As Linda stood there, admiring herself, all her fears about Eric and the wedding melted away.

She was determined to make things work this time around, and she would do whatever it took for this marriage to last.

But Linda was already too late. The damage had been done. And it was something they could never turn back from.

Emotional Time

Linda cried tears of joy. She was finally getting her “happily ever after.

This was her moment, and she was going to prove that no matter your age, you can still find love. 

But that would soon change for Linda. As soon as she walked down that aisle, she would learn the truth. And it was far more tragic than she ever thought it would be.

A Walk To Remember

It was time. Linda asked her son Brandon to walk her down the aisle.

She was pleased to have her two children by her side. Nikki was her maid of honor, of course.

She stepped out of the massive doors as the bridal music started playing. And suddenly, all eyes were on her. It was the wedding she had always dreamed of. But it wouldn’t end that way.

Not What She Expected

Linda couldn’t ask for a more perfect day. The love of her life was standing right in front of her as she practically floated down the aisle. 

He looked incredibly happy, and Linda thought it was because they would finally be saying, “I do.”

But she quickly realized that his attention wasn’t on her. It was on someone else. 

What Was He Looking At?

Eric’s eyes were on the aisle, but he was looking right past Linda. His attention was focused on what was going on behind her.

She thought something might’ve happened, so she looked. But there was absolutely nothing there.

The only thing behind her was her bridesmaids, who were making sure her dress flowed as she walked. She missed the most important piece of the puzzle.

Closer To The Truth

There was something about Eric that didn’t look right. His face looked troubled, and Linda could feel that something was wrong. She thought it might’ve been his nerves.

But she would soon learn that it wasn’t the case.

Everything she thought she knew was wrong. And he couldn’t have picked a worse time to prove to all her friends how right they were.

Incredibly Nervous

Linda picked up her pace, hoping to find out what was going on.

She was no longer the excited bride-to-be she was a few minutes before. She was the concerned fiancé she had been for the last few weeks.

But Linda had no idea what she was walking into. Perhaps it would’ve been better if she didn’t know the truth at all.

Stop The Wedding

When Linda finally reached the altar, Eric turned to her and said, “Linda, there’s something I need to tell you.” 

“Now is not the time for lengthy discussions,” Linda said through gritted teeth.

She had no idea that his words would change everything. “We need to stop the wedding,” Eric said loud enough for all the guests to hear.

The Moment Of Truth

The guests gasped in horror, and Linda’s heart sank. It was the moment of truth.

She could feel it in the pit of her stomach. 

That nagging feeling had been warning her of something, and this was it. But Linda had no idea how bad the situation really was. This was just the beginning of their destruction.

The Confession

Eric started by saying, “I’m sorry, Linda, but I can’t go through with this. I’ve realized that I’m in love with someone else.”

His gaze moved past her, but Linda was frozen in place. She was so shocked that she couldn’t turn to see who he was talking about. 

“Please forgive me,” he said with big, pleading eyes.

Was He Serious?

Linda grabbed Eric’s sleeve and pulled him closer. “Are you serious?” she asked as she tried to comprehend what she had just heard.

“I’m afraid I am,” Eric whispered. “I didn’t mean for this to happen… It just did, and then I found out…

There’s absolutely no way I can walk away from her. And I don’t think I want to, either.”

Pain Like No Other

Linda was devastated. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

How could Eric do this to her on their wedding day? She felt like her whole world had come crashing down around her.

All she wanted to do was cry her eyes out. To express the pain while trying to find a way to fix things. But she was completely frozen in place.

Why Now?

“Why didn’t you tell me this before I walked down the aisle?” Linda asked as a tinge of rosy color spread across her pale white cheeks.

She had never been this embarrassed in her life.

“I was still considering my options. But I couldn’t wait any longer than this,” Eric said, looking as boyish as ever.

Betrayed

Linda stared at Eric in disbelief. She had given everything to him. She had trusted him completely. 

She had ignored all the warning signs and had gone ahead with the wedding, only to be betrayed on her big day.

How could he wait until they were standing at the altar? Why didn’t he come to her before?

Just Words

The truth was that Linda couldn’t believe a word Eric was saying at the time.

She wasn’t sure how much of their relationship had been a lie. She didn’t know if there was any truth to it at all.

In her opinion, he was acting like a child. He didn’t have to wait this long to make up his mind. He didn’t have to embarrass her in front of all her friends and family members.

Were They Right?

She couldn’t help but think that maybe her friends and family were right.

Maybe she had moved too fast and had been blinded by her love for Eric. 

But Linda hadn’t heard the entire truth yet. The biggest secret was yet to be revealed, and it would be a bigger blow than she could ever imagine.

The Aftermath

Linda didn’t know what to do. She was in shock and didn’t know how to react.

Eric had just confessed his love for someone else, and she didn’t know where to go from there.

Should she confront him? Should she call him out on his childish behavior? Or should she just walk away and keep her dignity intact?

Her Move

The guests were murmuring amongst themselves, and Linda could hear whispers of pity and sympathy.

She just wanted to disappear. 

How could she ever face these people again? Linda was done. She wanted nothing more than for that dreadful day to be over with. But it was far from over. If she only knew what was coming next…

Nikki’s Reaction

Linda looked over at Nikki, who was in tears. She couldn’t imagine how her daughter was feeling.

She had helped her mom plan it all just to watch her mother’s dream wedding turn into a nightmare.

The poor girl must’ve been devastated. But the truth was that Nikki’s tears had nothing to do with Linda’s misfortune.

Nikki’s Secret

Nikki had a major secret of her own, and the whole incident at the wedding was forcing her to come clean.

She had hoped to keep it a secret for the rest of her life.

But everything came out eventually. And Nikki was being forced to hurt her mother more than Eric ever could. What was she hiding?

The Support Of Family

Nikki came over to her and hugged her mother, and Linda realized that she still had her family and friends to support her.

Even if Eric had betrayed her, she still had people who loved her.

That statement was very true. But those people weren’t who she thought they were. And when Linda uncovered the real truth, she would know how wrong she was.

The Wedding Called Off

After a few moments of silence, Linda composed herself and turned to Eric.

“I think everyone knows this wedding is called off,” she said as calmly as she could.

Eric opened his mouth to speak. But Linda gave him a pointed look, and he closed it once more. There was nothing he could do to save this anymore.

Far From Over

Eric looked down, ashamed, and nodded. The guests started to leave, and Linda was left alone with her thoughts. 

She returned to the bridal suite so she could regain her composure.

But this story was far from over. What Linda didn’t know was that her heart was about to be trampled on for a second time.

Series Of Events

Linda sat down at the dresser and slowly started pulling the bobby pins out of her hair.

This day has been a disaster in every sense of the word. But it wasn’t over yet.

She washed off the smeared makeup that marred her face and slipped out of the gown. It was finally over. She could finally go home and wallow in her sorrows.

A Bigger Secret

What Linda didn’t know was that things were about to get even worse for her.

She changed her clothes, grabbed her handbag, and left the venue.

But as she was on her way out, something got her attention. It was Nikki, and she was crying even more than she did during the disaster that was the ceremony.

Was Nikki Sick Again?

Nikki ran toward her mother, and Linda could tell that something was wrong

Nikki looked pale and distressed. It was so unlike her usual self that it stood out from a mile away.

Linda rushed up to her daughter, thinking that something might have happened to her or the baby. But Linda was in for yet another surprise and this one would hurt more than the rest.

What’s Wrong?

Nikki took a deep breath and said, “Mom, there’s something I need to tell you.

” Linda braced herself for what was to come. “Nikki, what is it? Is the baby okay?” Linda asked, her voice trembling.

Nikki nodded, but she looked even worse than she did before. What she was about to say would crush Linda.

The Shocking Truth

Linda took her hands and held her daughter. She could see that something was bothering her.

And then the bomb dropped. 

Nikki looked down and said, “Eric and I… we had an affair. I’m pregnant with his child.” Linda let out a strangled laugh, unable to comprehend what her daughter had just said. Was it some kind of sick joke?

Trying To Explain

When Nikki realized that her words weren’t piercing through the fog that was clouding her mother’s mind, she pulled Linda aside.

“It was an accident,” Nikki said, hoping to explain her actions.

“I was drunk… I never meant for things to go so far, but they did, and I… I can’t go back to stop it.”

So Much Pain

Linda pulled away from her daughter. She knew kids made mistakes and that they didn’t always think of the consequences.

But this was one mistake they couldn’t move away from.

Her fiancé cheated on her with her own daughter. And in the process, he got her pregnant. Then he left Linda at the altar because he had “fallen in love.”

Time To Think

It was too much for her to handle at that point. So Linda pulled herself together, got in her car, and drove off without saying another word.

She was heading for the airport, where her flight to Hawaii was waiting.

She’d already paid for the tickets, so she might as well get something good out of this situation. Plus, she needed some time to think things through and recover.

Long Wait

Linda was far too early for her flight, but she booked in nonetheless and took that time to reflect on what had happened.

She had finally built bridges with her daughter. Was she willing to break them over a man?

It was something she really needed to consider before she faced either of them again.

Unbelievable

Linda replayed Nikki’s words over and over again, and after a few hours of mulling it over, they finally sank it.

The moment she realized what her daughter truly said, Linda felt like her world was collapsing around her. 

She couldn’t believe that such a small mistake could have such dire consequences. But was Nikki really to blame?

Who Was Responsible?

Nikki said she was drunk, which wasn’t hard to believe since she saw the wedding planning as a well-earned vacation.

She was drinking from noon to midnight. With the number of mimosas that went down, Linda was surprised the girl could see straight.

But what about Eric? Was he using Nikki’s vulnerability to his advantage?

Looking For A Chance

Linda looked at her phone. There were 20 missed calls and 7 messages from her daughter.

Nikki was trying her best to earn her mother’s forgiveness. But was Linda ready to give it?

She wasn’t sure of that. So she just turned off her phone and waited for her flight number to be called. She’d deal with the rest in two weeks, when she got back from her vacation.

Her Time In Hawaii

After a week of soaking up the sun, Linda turned her attention back to her daughter and the father of the child. 

Linda was still furious about what happened, and she still had a ton of questions.

But she knew for a fact that her grandchild would suffer if she didn’t step up. Nikki could barely keep a job, and she hadn’t even moved out of the house yet.

The Father Of The Child

As for Eric, he still had Linda’s mind racing with questions. How long had this been going on?

Did Eric know that he was being intimate with Nikki? Or was he just as drunk as she was?

Linda was filled with anger and confusion. She could understand Nikki’s side of the story, but she couldn’t understand his. He promised to be responsible and to love her no matter what. Yet, he betrayed her.

Total Devastation

But above all else, she was devastated that the man she loved had cheated on her with her own flesh and blood. 

The father of her daughter’s unborn child was the same man who had promised to love and cherish her.

It was a complete disaster, and her family was at the center of it all.

Forgive And Forget?

The pain he made her feel was something that would take a very long time to heal.

But she had to respect their decisions as they had to respect hers.

If Nikki wanted the man in her life, there was nothing Linda could do to stop it. But that didn’t mean she had to forgive him for what he had done. She could hate him and respect the fact that he was the father of her grandchild.

Desperate Times

At least that way, Linda could have her grandchild in her life, and that was something she had always wanted.

None of her other children were ready for kids, and she had given up on the hope of ever spoiling one again. But now…

Maybe there was a silver lining to this whole situation. She did get a grandchild out of it, after all.

Time To Go Home

With her mind made up, Linda went home. But she still had a lot of things to sort out.

She had to apologize to her friends and family members and to admit that they were right.

Plus, she had to find out what Nikki wanted to do and how she planned on taking care of her little mistake. She knew the road ahead would be a stressful one. But Linda was ready to face it. (Diazepam)

Picking Up The Pieces

When she returned home, Linda leaned on her family and friends for support.

She was grateful for their love and encouragement during such a difficult time.

Her friends had been there for her, even though they could’ve rubbed the whole incident in her face. But instead of stooping so low, they helped her pick up the pieces.

What About Eric And Nikki?

As for Eric and Nikki, they had decided to give being a couple a shot.

Eric did claim to love the girl after all, and Linda knew that he was a great man when he was in love.

She just hoped that someone would make good out of the mess the two of them had created.

Moving On

As time passed, Linda started to feel like herself again. She went out with friends, took up new hobbies, and focused on her company. 

And she supported her daughter throughout her pregnancy.

But she wasn’t so lenient this time around. If Eric wanted to be a father, he had to prove he had what it took.

Almost There

Over the next few months, Eric tried his best to earn Linda’s forgiveness, and Nikki did the same.

Whenever her mother needed something, she would be there.

But it didn’t help the heartache Linda still felt. Being close to them was hard, and the amount of attention they were giving her wasn’t helping. But that was about to change.

Newfound Love

The moment Nikki gave birth and that baby was placed in Linda’s arms, the past melted away. She had put up with the pain and heartache for a reason, and now that it was finally there, she couldn’t be happier.

That little baby that was cradled in her arms was everything she needed and so much more.

In order to protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.