As the early morning sun cast a golden glow over the small town of Maplewood, Emma prepared for yet another grueling day of work. She had been the backbone of her family for as long as she could remember, tirelessly providing for them. Her recent business trip had been a rare opportunity to take a break from her demanding schedule. She had been looking forward to sharing her well-deserved downtime with her family, especially her younger sister, Sarah.
As Emma approached her childhood home, her heart swelled with joy at the prospect of catching up and sharing her experiences in New York. Little did she know, the revelation awaiting her would shatter her world.
She entered the house with a hopeful smile, only to be greeted by the sight of her family gathered around the dinner table. However, her heart sank as she noticed the strained atmosphere and the furtive glances exchanged between her family members.
The moment her eyes met Daniel's, she saw a flicker of desperation. It was then that she realized something was terribly wrong. Her family, typically so welcoming, seemed awkward and distant.
With a tremor in her voice, Emma asked, "What's going on here?"
Silence descended upon the room as her family turned to look at her. Her father, struggling to find the words, eventually spoke up. "Emma, we have something to tell you, something we thought would be best to share when you returned."
"What is it?" Emma's voice quivered, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Her father hesitated, then began, "Sarah and Daniel have decided to get married."
"Confusion and betrayal swirled within Emma as the weight of this revelation crashed over her.
"What do you mean, getting married? I just went on a business trip, and now you're saying they're getting married!? How could that happen!?"
Sarah interrupted, saying, "I'm pregnant, Emma. I'm sorry."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Emma cried out. "Why did you all keep this a secret from me?"
Her mother, attempting to downplay the situation, replied, "It just slipped our minds, Emma. Everything happened so fast."
Everything happening so fast. Those words stung like a dagger to Emma's heart. She couldn't stay in that house, she needed to escape the betrayal and secrets that now enveloped her family. With a heavy heart, she fled the scene.
Emma vowed never to trust again, she committed to memory the heartbreak and treachery that had befallen her. And as her sister's wedding approached, she braced herself for a painful farewell to the place that held both her fondest memories and her deepest wounds.
ŞİMDİ OKUDUĞUN
A Love Betrayed
RomantizmEmma had spent years building her career in the corporate world. She had worked tirelessly to achieve success and prove to herself and the world that she was capable of great things, but she was not happy. On the other side of town, Daniel had beco...
