Melissa took over the wedding planning, controlling the flowers, the decor even pressuring me to change my bouquet. Ryan played along, pretending to support her while secretly recording every outrageous demand. We hired private security, and Ryan’s cousin documented everything. We let them believe they were running the show… until the wedding day.

Melissa arrived late, dressed to steal the spotlight, expecting a dramatic entrance. But security stopped her cold she wasn’t on the guest list. Outside, she screamed, cried, and threw a shoe. Meanwhile, I walked down the aisle alone greeted by applause, love, and the peace I’d always deserved.

At the reception, we toasted with the champagne my parents paid for and cut the cake Melissa insisted on. Then we shared our thanks online. Her meltdown video went viral. When she sent us a bitter message, Ryan dropped it straight into the family group chat. Then we flew off to Bali finally, just the two of us, and finally free.