My stepmom Linda has never met an event she couldn’t make about herself. From my childhood birthdays to family holidays, she always found a way to steal the spotlight. But I never expected her to pull a stunt like this at my wedding.
In the weeks leading up to the big day, Linda had been dropping hints about wanting a “special role” in the ceremony. I brushed it off, assuming she’d settle for a dramatic toast or an over-the-top outfit—not a full-blown wedding gown. But on the morning of the wedding, my maid of honor rushed into the bridal suite, wide-eyed. “You have to see this,” she whispered, pulling me to the window.
There was Linda, stepping out of her car in a sparkling white dress—not ivory, not champagne, but pure bridal white. My stomach dropped. I stormed outside, furious. “You can’t be serious!” I snapped. She just smirked. “White looks amazing on me, and I deserve attention too.”
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Before I could lose my temper, my fiancé, Tom, stepped in. With a calm smile, he complimented her dress—then promptly “arranged” for a waiter to “accidentally” spill red wine all over it. Linda shrieked, but Tom played it perfectly. “Oh no! But hey, red really suits you,” he said, barely hiding his grin.
Mortified, Linda rushed off to change. She returned in a muted pastel dress—just in time to miss the ceremony. The rest of the day went smoothly, and as we danced at the reception, I whispered to Tom, “That was genius.” He just winked. “Anything for my bride.”
