The room erupted.
Nick’s father stood up from the second pew, red with embarrassment. “Nicholas, how dare you embarrass our family like this?”
Nick turned to him with panic in his eyes.
Lori turned toward the crowd desperately. “Nick and I are still getting married!”
A guest near the aisle laughed in disbelief. “With what money are they getting married?”
The caterer answered before I could.
“Not without payment, you aren’t.”
Lori’s eyes locked onto mine, furious. “You can’t just ruin everything.”
I looked at her standing there wearing my life like a costume and said, “You wanted the wedding. I’m just giving it to you, bills and all.”
I turned and walked toward the doors.
Behind me, one of my bridesmaids said, “I’m with her.”
Then another voice joined.
Then another.
By the time I reached the doors, most of the guests were standing
