On the morning of her wedding, Lisa awoke to the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains. She lay still for a moment, absorbing the quietness of her surroundings. Her heart fluttered with a mixture of excitement and nerves as she realized what day it was. Today was the day she would marry Derek, the man she loved.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. Rising from the bed, she made her way to the window and looked out at the serene garden below. Everything seemed perfect, yet there was a small, nagging voice at the back of her mind that she tried to ignore. This was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, and she was determined to embrace it fully.
Her bridesmaids arrived soon after, filling the room with chatter and laughter. Rose, her chief bridesmaid,
