Ever since Nicole began planning her wedding, her mother became very involved, eagerly offering help at every turn. When Nicole gently asked her to take a step back, her mother obliged, but her enthusiasm never truly faded.
On the big day, however, Nicoleโs mother showed up wearing a full wedding dress, claiming she received a call instructing her to do so. Nicole was left both bewildered and furious, desperate to uncover who had preyed on her motherโs emotions and sabotaged this special day.
From the beginning, Nicole had wanted a smooth, simple wedding. Unlike other girls who grew up envisioning their dream ceremonies, her only specific desire had been to have cupcakes at the reception. However, she also knew her motherโs deep, unfulfilled dreams of planning a wedding, as her parents had never married; her father had left before Nicole was even born.
When wedding planning started, Nicoleโs mother threw herself into every detail with enthusiasm, picking flowers, cakes, and table settings as if it were her own event. One day, as she watched her mom pore over the wedding notebook, Nicole gently asked her to take a step back, fearing her mother was over-involved. Her motherโs smile in response was understanding but quiet, and Nicole immediately felt a pang of guilt.
Thankfully, her mother respected her wishes, stepping back just enough while still staying in touch with Anna, the wedding planner, to check on final preparations.
On the morning of the wedding, Nicole arrived at the church with an eager anticipation. But as she stepped into the brideโs dressing room, she was met with a shocking sightโher mother, dressed in a bridal gown, holding a pair of shoes, grinning as if in a dream.
โMom? What are you doing?โ Nicole stammered, stunned.
Her motherโs face beamed as she twirled in the gown. โI got a call saying you wanted us to share the wedding day! I couldnโt believe it because you didnโt mention it, but it made me so happy!โ
Nicoleโs heart sank as she asked, โWho called you?โ Her mother hesitated, realizing something was wrong. โYour wedding plannerโฆ I think,โ she murmured uncertainly.
Nicole quickly called Anna, demanding answers. Anna assured her that it wasnโt her idea, though she admitted her boss, Miranda James, had requested Nicoleโs motherโs number. The name Miranda James made Nicoleโs blood run coldโshe knew this was the name of Peterโs ex.
Leaving her mother in the dressing room, Nicole stormed off to find Peter, explaining the entire situation. Peter was equally stunned and enraged. Together, they went straight to Mirandaโs office, determined to confront her. They found her behind her desk, her face smug.
โWhy did you do this?โ Peter asked.
โI thought itโd be a fun surprise,โ Miranda replied with a smirk, clearly reveling in their distress.
โThis is low, even for you,โ he replied, his voice filled with contempt. The exchange escalated, with each accusation feeding Mirandaโs twisted satisfaction. Nicole, fed up with the scene, decided to turn the tables. She took out her phone and recorded a quick video explaining the incident, exposing Mirandaโs interference and tagging every vendor they had hired for their wedding.
As they made their way back to the church, Nicoleโs phone buzzed with notifications as people reacted to Mirandaโs petty actions, condemning her behavior online. By the time Nicole was about to walk down the aisle, the internet had turned against Miranda, and her reputation was rapidly crumbling.
At the church, Nicole found her mother waiting, her eyes brimming with emotion. โMom, Iโm so sorry for all of this. I know how excited you were,โ she said, hugging her mother.
Her mother smiled softly, brushing back Nicoleโs hair. โItโs alright, love. I should have realized it was a prankโyou would have told me if it were true. Letโs get you married.โ
Her mother then proudly walked Nicole down the aisle, and as they reached the altar, Peter hugged her mother warmly. The wedding, despite the drama, continued without a hitch, thanks to Anna handling everything in their absence.
During their honeymoon, Nicole received numerous messages from wedding planners offering complimentary services, wanting to show their support after hearing about Mirandaโs misdeed. As Nicole and Peter relaxed on the beach, Peter chuckled and said, โWell, looks like youโve got the whole industry proving theyโre better than Miranda.โ
โTrue, but Iโm not planning on another wedding,โ Nicole said with a smile. Then her expression softened. โButโฆ my mother deserves the wedding she dreamed of. She was ready for it. I think Iโm going to take up one of those offers and plan it all for her.โ
Peterโs teasing smile softened when he realized she was serious. โYou know, thatโs actually a wonderful idea.โ
Nicole secretly coordinated with a new wedding planner, designing everything according to her motherโs tastesโfrom flowers and cake to the wedding dress she had once admired. On the day of the event, they gathered family and friends under the pretense of celebrating her in-lawโs anniversary. When her mother arrived, she was overwhelmed with emotion, realizing what was happening.
โThis is for you,โ Nicole said, helping her mother into her wedding dress. โAll of it is for you.โ
Nicoleโs mother teared up, deeply touched. At long last, she was able to experience the wedding she had always dreamed of, and it was a moment that strengthened the bond between them.
