Two days before my wedding, my fiancé Robert dropped a bombshell—he had to leave for a sudden trip.
Something felt off, and when a call from his boss didn’t add up, I followed him.
What I uncovered wasn’t what I expected, leaving me questioning trust, love, and the man I was about to marry.
When I turned thirty, I couldn’t help but feel a growing fear that I might never get married.
I worried that love had passed me by. But here I was—just two days away from becoming a wife.
It felt like a dream. I was about to start a new chapter with Robert, the man who had stolen my heart and shown me what love could truly be.
Robert was everything I’d ever wanted: smart, sweet, and endlessly kind.
Even when I was upset, he could make me laugh with his silly jokes or warm smile. I felt complete.
But that joy wavered the moment Robert walked into the bedroom. His uneasy expression stopped me cold.
Something was wrong.
“What’s wrong?” I asked as soon as I noticed his troubled expression.
Robert hesitated, rubbing the back of his neck. “Katherine, I’m so sorry, but I have to go on a work trip.”
“What?” I said, my brow furrowing. “But our wedding is in two days.”
“I know,” he said, his voice soft.
“I promise I’ll be back in time. Maybe even the night before the wedding.”
“Are you serious right now? You’re leaving me alone at a time like this?” My voice was sharper than I intended, but I couldn’t help it.
Robert sighed and stepped closer.
“I wouldn’t go if it wasn’t important. Everything is already planned, so nothing should go wrong. I’m sorry it’s happening this way, but I really have to go.”
“But why?” I asked, feeling the heat rising in my face.
Words failed me as I tried to keep my emotions in check.
Robert pulled me into a hug, holding me tightly. “I hate doing this to you, but we have our whole lives ahead of us. I’ll always be there for you, Katherine.”
“Who’s going with you?” I asked, my voice quieter now.
“Travis.
That’s why it’s so important,” he said. I knew Travis was his boss, and I understood. Still, I wanted to scream like a child.
But I swallowed it. I was an adult, after all.
“Fine,” I said after a long pause. “But think about how you’re going to make this up to me while you’re gone.”
Robert chuckled softly, his lips brushing my forehead.
“Alright,” he said. Then, he turned and began packing.
Robert moved quickly, folding clothes and placing them into his bag. I stayed on the bed, watching him silently, hoping he’d change his mind.
Each item he packed felt like a step farther from me.
My eyes wandered to the edge of the bed where his plane tickets sat. The destination caught my attention.
I didn’t think his company worked in that city. Maybe they were expanding, I thought, trying to convince myself it made sense.
When he finished, I walked him to the door.
He hugged me tightly, kissed me goodbye, and left. Minutes later, my phone buzzed.
Seeing Travis’s name made my heart jump. Why was he calling?
Had something happened to Robert?
“Hello? Is everything alright?” I asked, my voice trembling as I clutched the phone.
“Everything’s fine,” Travis said calmly. “I just wanted to let you know I won’t be able to make it to your wedding.
I’ll be out of town on a business trip. But I’d still like to send you and Robert a gift. How can I get it to you?”
My stomach tightened.
“Wait, Robert will be back by the wedding, right?” I asked, feeling a knot of confusion.
“Katherine, I’m not sure what you mean,” Travis said, sounding puzzled. “I would never send Robert on a trip this close to his wedding. Did he say I did?”
I froze, struggling to think of a response.
“Oh, no. I must have misunderstood,” I said quickly. “I’ll let you know about the gift.”
“Okay,” Travis said, his tone uncertain.
“Let me know if you need anything.” Then he hung up.
Without hesitation, I grabbed my bag, my wallet, and my coat, leaving behind everything else. My mind raced as I drove to the airport.
Robert had lied to me. I didn’t know why, but I needed answers.
The uncertainty was unbearable.
My hands trembled as I booked a ticket for his flight. Luckily, there were still seats available.
At security, I fumbled to pull off my shoes and jacket, feeling like everyone was staring at me.
Once through, I tucked my hair into a hood and put on sunglasses. I scanned the waiting area, and then I saw him.
Robert sat near the gate, his head down, staring at his phone.
I positioned myself far enough away to stay unnoticed but close enough to follow.
When the flight was called, I let him board first. My heart pounded as I followed him onto the plane, keeping my distance.
I couldn’t believe I was doing this, but I had to know the truth. The flight felt endless.
Every time Robert shifted in his seat, I wondered what he was thinking.
When we landed, I spotted him again and followed him outside. He hailed a taxi, so I did the same.
“Follow that car, but keep your distance,” I told my driver, who gave me a curious glance but nodded. My pulse quickened as we drove.
The car stopped in front of a small house in a quiet neighborhood.
I asked my driver to pull over a few houses away and paid him quickly.
Hiding behind a tree, I watched as Robert got out of the taxi. He hesitated at the door, then knocked.
I held my breath, watching closely. After a moment, the door opened, and someone stepped forward.
From my position behind the tree, I couldn’t see who it was, but their silhouette made my chest tighten.
Then, to my disbelief, Robert stepped inside.
I stood there for a moment, frozen. Summoning my courage, I crept closer to the house.
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