I was touched by what she said because my relationship with my dad was always distant.I longed for a loving home, a place where I could feel safe.Besides, I wasn’t getting any younger.So I began to plan everything. I designed her wedding dress by hand, stayed up late looking through wedding ideas, thinking of ways to surprise her. I wanted to give her a perfect wedding, one she would remember forever.I wanted to give her everything.
And I truly believed she was ready for a new life, for starting a family.But when I shared the wedding news in our college friends’ group chat, all I got was silence.None of them congratulated me. Instead, they asked the same question: “Are you sure you want to marry Olivia Blake?”I asked them why. No one answered. It was like the group chat had gone dormant.
I didn’t understand. They had all supported me when I was chasing her, so why the sudden change?Even though I didn’t get any answers, I sensed something was off.Especially when Olivia told me she had to go on a business trip and left me to handle all the wedding preparations. She said if I couldn’t manage, she could cancel the trip.
I declined.I had my doubts, but I didn’t think anyone should abandon their career for a relationship.Especially women.Women already face enough challenges in the workplace, and she had worked so hard to reach her position.
