I’ve been discreetly learning French to surprise my fiancé with wedding vows in his language. Last night, my fiancé’s mom called and they spoke French while I lay awake with my eyes closed. Hearing him say, “Listen carefully, Mom,” nearly stopped my heart.
What I’ll do…
Holding my breath, I tried to catch every word. He paced the room with his phone to his ear, unaware I was awake. Although my French wasn’t excellent, I could understand some.
He mentioned “plans,” “telling her soon,” and “before she finds out.” My stomach twisted. At first, I believed I was misinterpreting. He may have planned a surprise for me.
An early honeymoon? A family gift? I held onto hope.
But as he spoke, his voice lowered, I heard “pas pour toujours,” meaning “not forever.”
My eyes burned from trying not to cry as I lay still. Possible second-guessing of our future? I stayed up that night.
I glanced toward the ceiling, trying to understand what I heard. It was likely nothing. Maybe I was paranoid.
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