Wedding Scheduled, But Not With You

1.

At my best friend's wedding, she leaned in and teased me. "So, when are you finally getting hitched?"

I answered without hesitation, "In a month."

At the exact same time, my boyfriend, Merrick, spoke up. "Let's wait a while longer."

We stared at each other. His eyes were filled with resentment and a silent accusation.

"Is it fun for you, Maren? Constantly pressuring me like this?"

That very night, he disappeared. He claimed it was a "bachelor night" for his buddies, but he stayed out un