The Heirloom Gown, The Pool Party

The engagement party had been in full swing for hours, but my fiancé was nowhere to be found.

I called him dozens of times, but there was no answer. Finally, I saw a post from his childhood best friend, Macy.

"Someone has been working back-to-back for days, but because I wanted to, he came to swim with me."

The photo showed her and my fiancé taking a selfie by the pool.

In the background, a red vintage dress was tossed carelessly onto a chair. That was my grandmother's heirloom wedding gown.