I thought my wedding day would be spectacular until I came across a gift I didn’t want. The present, given to me by someone dear, planted curiosity in my mind and ended up leading to the end of my brief marriage.
Dan and I exchanged vows under a canopy of twinkling lights, promising forever as friends and family wiped away happy tears. The reception at a lovely nearby hall was magical, with heartfelt speeches, dancing, and a delicious feast that satisfied everyone.
As the evening began to wind down, my new husband and I decided to open our wedding gifts. But among the brightly wrapped packages and thoughtful cards, I found a plain white envelope with my name.
Sarah happy while holding an envelope with her name written on it | Source: Midjourney
The envelope didn’t say who it was from, so I curiously opened it, only to find $7,340 in cash with a handwritten note that read, “Run away. Trust me.” My heart stopped for a moment before it started racing as I stared at the note.
Whispering under my breath, I wondered, “Who would send such a message on my wedding day?” I tried to make sense of it, but nothing about the situation felt right. I glanced over at Dan, who was laughing with some friends, completely unaware of the unsettling discovery I had made.
Dan bonding happily with friends at his wedding | Source: Midjourney
I couldn’t keep it to myself because it was making me paranoid, so as soon as I got my husband’s attention, I signaled him to come over. I showed him the note by practically shoving it into his face because of my nervousness.