A Wedding Gone Wrong

A short story about a young woman named Sajmoné who marries an unlawful man. It's a bit clique; the newly wed groom is abusive, but the bride marries him anyway. Well, here's the twist: Derek-the groom--shows his tail at the wedding and when things get a bit too heated between the bride and her groom, Sajmoné's old best friend Jeremiah steps in.

From there Sajmoné has to catch her breathe after being humiliated before both their families and friends. Luckily, Jeremiah is there to the rescue. But why should he be the one to pick up the broken pieces when she hasn't spoken to him in years? What sense does it make for him to help her now? Regardless, Sajmoné is grateful for his help and the escape he provides her back to the old beach house. Turns out the retreat wasn't just for Sajmoné, Jeremiah needed it to.