Hannah believed her wedding day would be perfect. Luke’s snowy proposal under fairy lights promised forever, but he kept details secret, calling them a “family tradition.”
When Hannah entered the church, her joy vanished. Every seat was filled with men—fathers, uncles, cousins. Not a single woman. Her mother, sister, and friends were missing.
Luke’s father explained calmly: the men attend the ceremony, the women celebrate elsewhere. A tradition decided without her consent.
Shaken, Hannah called her mother and learned the women had been taken to another venue. In that moment, she saw her future clearly—built on silence, separation, and control.
As the wedding music began, Hannah chose herself.
She walked away from the altar, joined her family, and raised a glass.
“To love that includes, not excludes.”
The next day, she shared her truth:
“I didn’t get married yesterday. I found my voice instead.”
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