My Runaway Groom

As I reflect back on my journey, one memory in particular still stings. It was the day my fiancé, the man I thought I would spend the rest of my life with, broke his promise and ran away from our wedding. I was devastated and felt like I wasn't enough for him. But looking back, I realize that it wasn't me who wasn't enough, it was him.

It took me a long time to come to that realization. At first, I blamed myself. I questioned what I could have done differently or what was wrong with me. But in time, I realized that I was enough. I was smart, beautiful, and confident in who I was.

It was him who wasn't ready for the commitment of marriage, not me. He broke his promise to me, and it was only then that I realized that I deserved better. I deserved someone who was willing to stick around, even when things got tough.

So, I picked myself up, dusted myself off, and moved on. I refused to let his broken promise define me or my life. I was determined to be enough for myself and for whoever was meant to come into my life.

And that's exactly what happened. I met a wonderful man who saw my worth and appreciated me for who I was. He never broke any promises and always stood by my side, through thick and thin.

So now, when I look back on that broken promise and runaway groom, I see it as a blessing in disguise. It helped me realize my own worth and that I should never settle for anything less than I deserve.

- Written in Prologue Only