At the altar

Leslie stood at the front of the room, his heart sinking with each passing minute. The guests exchanged concerned glances, whispering amongst themselves, unsure of what was happening. The room that was once filled with joy and anticipation now felt heavy with confusion and disappointment.

As time ticked by, Leslie's mind raced with possibilities. He replayed every conversation, every moment leading up to this day, searching for any sign of what could have gone wrong. But he found nothing that could explain Emma's absence. They had planned the wedding together, shared their hopes and dreams for this day, and now it had all crumbled before his eyes.

He reached for his phone, his fingers trembling as he dialled Emma's number repeatedly, hoping for a response. But the phone remained silent, her absence echoing in his ears. The weight of the situation settled upon him, and he couldn't fathom why Emma would leave him standing there, surrounded by their loved ones, with no explanation.

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