Ali

I feel like I am floating on a cloud of happiness. The wedding has been perfect, and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. The reception is in full swing, and the joy in the air was palpable. The music, laughter, and the presence of friends and family fill my heart with warmth and love.

As the night goes on, the atmosphere begins to change. A sense of unease settles over me, a gnawing feeling in the pit of my stomach that something is amiss. I can’t put her finger on it, but I know that this isn’t the way the night was supposed to go.

Then, the music abruptly stops, and the lights in the room dim. My heart races, and I turn to look for the source of the interruption. What I see makes my blood run cold.

Vex, stands at the entrance of the reception hall, flanked by his goons. The room falls into a stunned silence as everyone turns to look at the unwelcome guests.

I hoped that he would remain in the shadows, but now he is here, crashing our most cherished moment.

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