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00:0215 minuti before City Hall
00:03stopped issuing marriage licenses
00:05Liam and I were finally here
00:07after 7 failed attempts
00:09our friends crowded at the bottom of the steps
00:11cheering us on
00:12go on get in there
00:13after everything the 8th try is finally gonna make it
00:16just as we were about to head in
00:17a voice piped up from the backseat of the car
00:20it was Chloe, the girl Liam grew up with
00:22hang on a bit
00:23my good luck bracelet just broke
00:25I have to restrend it
00:26Liam stopped before I could respond
00:28the same thing had happened 7 times before
00:31sure, no rush
00:32Chloe bent her head over the string and smiled up at me
00:35Josie, don't stress, I'll have it fixed in a second
00:37I had a tarot reader bless these beads for you two
00:40for a happy marriage
00:41but one of the crystals is missing
00:43Liam, could you help me look for it?
00:45of course, just one stone
00:48everything went quiet
00:49the friends who'd been cheering a second ago
00:51all changed their faces
00:53Liam, our City Hall wedding appointment ends at 5
00:56if we go in now, we just make it
00:59I'm already here, a few minutes won't matter
01:01I watched him stand there by the car
01:02waiting for Chloe to restring her bracelet
01:05and something in me just laughed
01:07I looked down, picked up my phone
01:09and sent a message to a number
01:10didn't you say if the 8th try fell through
01:12I should consider you?
01:13be at City Hall before 5
01:15I'll marry you
01:16the message barely landed before my phone buzzed
01:19on it
01:19the digital clock over the City Hall doors ticked to 1646
01:2214 minutes until they closed
01:24my best friend Maya was frantic
01:27Josie, we can't drag this out
01:28did you forget last time?
01:29you stood out in the cold all day
01:31and the office closed 5 minutes before your turn
01:33you never got the license
01:34getting married isn't just handing over your paperwork
01:36forms, photos, signatures, all of it takes time
01:38if we don't go in now, today's another wasted trip
01:40the friends beside us joined in
01:42Liam, just go in
01:43the bracelet can wait
01:44nothing matters more than the marriage license
01:46the security guard at the door offered a kind warning too
01:48anyone here for a marriage license, hurry up
01:50the window closes at 5 sharp
01:52if you miss your slot, it won't matter who you are
01:53at that, the crowd went quieter still
01:55everyone was looking at Liam
01:57but he was still by the car
01:59holding Chloe's phone for her
02:00Chloe kept her head down
02:01slowly weaving the loose string back together
02:04Liam, is this not right?
02:06take a look for me
02:06slowly weaving the loose string back together
02:08yeah, you're really good at this
02:10I was so angry, I laughed out loud
02:13Liam, do you even know what day it is?
02:15guilt flickered across his face
02:16Josie, relax
02:17I've got it handled, we won't miss it
02:19won't miss it?
02:20today was already the 8th time we'd set to get our license
02:22the first time, I booked a makeup artist 3 days ahead
02:25sat there in full makeup and waited for him
02:28Chloe suddenly got a stomach ache
02:30he stood me up last minute
02:31said he had to take her to the hospital
02:33the second time, he made it up to me with an engagement necklace
02:36he took my hand and was about to lead me to the car
02:38when Chloe called
02:40Liam, the light in my apartment burned out
02:42you know I'm afraid of the dark
02:43he told me to reschedule
02:44the 7th time, I made sure I had every document we needed
02:48and waited for him outside City Hall
02:50the second he showed up, we could sign
02:52but Chloe's cat went missing
02:53he spent the whole afternoon helping her look
02:55every single time we tried to get married
02:58Chloe had some new emergency
03:00and every time, Liam pushed our license back again
03:03the clock over the doors ticked
03:0416.48
03:06Maya grabbed my wrist
03:07Josie, 12 minutes left
03:09we really can't wait
03:10Liam, come in with me and sign
03:13now
03:15right now
03:16Liam finally looked up
03:17and there was an edge of impatience in his eyes
03:19Josie, would you quit pushing?
03:21I told you we won't miss it
03:23do you really have to panic over a few minutes?
03:25Chloe's restranding that good luck bracelet for us
03:27for our marriage
03:28can't you be a little more understanding?
03:30Chloe chimed in
03:31right Josie, Liam and I had this bracelet cleansed and blessed specially
03:35it's supposed to keep your marriage happy
03:36it just broke today
03:38if I don't fix it and your marriage hits trouble later
03:40what then?
03:41I'm only doing this for you two
03:42her tone was so open
03:43like she really meant well for me
03:45Liam sighed too and gave me a helpless look
03:48Josie, stop making a scene
03:49me? making a scene?
03:51so in his eyes
03:52Chloe making everyone wait on her bracelet wasn't a scene
03:54me pushing to get married
03:56that was
03:57clock ticked again
03:5816.49
03:59inside
03:59the clerks were already tidying files
04:01getting ready to close
04:02I closed my eyes
04:03and took a deep breath
04:04to steady myself
04:05then I looked at Liam
04:07and said it
04:07Liam
04:08before five today
04:09I am getting that license
04:10Liam's brow furrowed
04:11like he was getting irritated
04:13Chloe let out a little gasp
04:14the next second
04:15the string in her hands
04:16came apart again
04:17and a handful of beads
04:18clattered across the ground
04:19how did this happen?
04:21I was almost done
04:23Liam, help me find them
04:24we can't lose even one
04:26Maya finally lost it
04:28Chloe, are you done yet?
04:29today is Josie and Liam getting married
04:31not you putting on some bracelet blessing show
04:33Chloe's hands went still
04:34she looked up
04:35eyes brimming
04:35a show?
04:36Maya, how can you say that about me?
04:38these are lucky beads
04:39I went to so much trouble
04:41to have them blessed for their marriage
04:42she bit her lip
04:43and looked at me
04:44her voice trembling with hurt
04:45Josie, I really just want the best for you
04:48is it wrong of me
04:49to want your marriage to go well?
04:51even the friends nearby
04:52couldn't watch anymore
04:53someone spoke up
04:55Chloe, maybe leave the beads for now
04:57you can find them after they sign
04:58same thing
04:59there really isn't time
05:00how is it the same?
05:01the crystal healer said
05:03balds have to be worn during the ceremony
05:04that's the only way they protect the marriage
05:06if she doesn't wear them
05:07and their marriage struggles later
05:08what then?
05:08as she spoke
05:09the tears fell
05:10I just wanted to bring them luck
05:11why does everyone act like I'm the problem?
05:14enough
05:14Chloe means well
05:15can you all stop being so aggressive?
05:17then he turned to me
05:18Josie, give it two more minutes
05:19let Chloe finish the knot
05:20then we'll go in and sign
05:21wait
05:22I couldn't help laughing again
05:24Liam, do you remember last time?
05:26he paused
05:27I went on
05:27our fifth anniversary
05:28we were supposed to get married
05:30but you said Chloe's blood sugar had crashed
05:31and made me wait in the lobby for 10 minutes
05:33I waited until City Hall closed
05:34then you texted saying she wasn't doing well
05:36you were taking her home first
05:37and we'd get the license next time
05:38Liam's face shifted a little
05:40he explained
05:40that time was different
05:41she really was in a bad way
05:42I nodded
05:43and on my birthday
05:44she twisted her ankle
05:45you carried her to the hospital
05:47and told me to wait at City Hall for you
05:48on Valentine's Day
05:49her ex showed up making trouble
05:50you said she was scared
05:52and told me to put off the license for two days
05:53with every word
05:54Liam's expression got a little worse
05:56but Chloe spoke up through her tears
05:58Josie, dragging all this up one by one
06:00are you blaming me?
06:01but those were all accidents
06:02there was nothing I could do
06:03I'm not blaming you
06:05then I glanced down at my phone
06:071651
06:07nine minutes until City Hall closed
06:09slowly
06:10I slid our paperwork back into my bag
06:12and heard myself say
06:13go ahead and fix it
06:14I won't rush you anymore
06:15but today
06:15I am getting married
06:16at 1653
06:18my parents called
06:19Josie
06:19is it official yet?
06:20mom sounded thrilled
06:21your dad and I have all the food ready
06:23your uncle and the others are almost here
06:24we're just waiting on you two to come celebrate
06:26something closed up my throat
06:28I couldn't get out a single word
06:29Maya couldn't hold back
06:31eyes red
06:31she spoke
06:32it's not done yet
06:32Mrs. Carter
06:33Liam's childhood friend
06:34broke her bracelet
06:35and he wants to wait for her to fix it
06:37before they sign
06:38the line went silent
06:39a full two seconds passed
06:40before my dad spoke
06:41holding his anger down
06:42is Liam there?
06:43Liam frowned
06:44but answered anyway
06:45I'm here Mr. Carter
06:46Liam
06:46you and Josie have been together
06:48seven years
06:48seven whole years
06:50she gave you her best years
06:51you keep saying you'll get married
06:53and something keeps getting in the way
06:54does that seem right to you?
06:56mom joined in
06:57Liam
06:57do you know
06:58Josie got up at five this morning
06:59to do her makeup for today?
07:01we booked the wedding cake
07:02one week before
07:02and the food's on the table
07:04and everyone we know
07:05is expecting you two
07:06to sign today
07:06by the end
07:07mom's voice was shaking
07:09and this is the eighth time already
07:11can't you just get the license
07:12with Josie first?
07:13once it's done
07:14you can fix any bracelet you want
07:15Liam had no answer
07:17Mrs. Carter
07:18you can't say that
07:19the good luck bracelet
07:20protects their marriage
07:21it's bad luck
07:22if it breaks
07:23I'm already fixing it
07:24I'll be done soon
07:25it won't hold up the license
07:26I'm sorry
07:27I only wanted to bless them
07:28I never thought
07:29something would go wrong
07:30her voice was soft
07:31and wounded
07:31like everyone was picking on her
07:33Chloe
07:33it's not your fault
07:34then he turned to the phone
07:35his tone cooling
07:36Mr. and Mrs. Carter
07:37I know you're anxious
07:38but Chloe means well
07:39she had these beads blessed for us
07:41now they're scattered
07:42it wouldn't be right
07:43to make her just leave them
07:44dad was so angry
07:45his voice changed
07:46and what about Josie?
07:47it's fine for her
07:48to keep waiting on you?
07:50Liam was quiet a moment
07:51then promised
07:52I'll take Josie
07:53to get the license
07:54if we miss it this time
07:55then next time
07:55don't worry
07:56I'm definitely marrying her
07:57next time again
07:59in seven years
08:00I've lost count
08:01of how many
08:02next times I'd heard
08:03I took a deep breath
08:04and took the phone
08:05mom, dad, don't worry
08:07I'm getting married today
08:08for sure
08:08Liam stared at me
08:09brow deeply creased
08:11Josie do you really
08:11have to back me
08:12into a corner like this?
08:13I looked up at him
08:14calm in a way
08:15that scared me
08:16so he knew
08:16he knew if this dragged on
08:18we wouldn't make it
08:20he knew my parents
08:21were waiting
08:21knew my friends
08:22were waiting
08:23knew how humiliating
08:24it was to be left behind
08:25again and again
08:27and he still chose
08:28to make me wait
08:29corner you?
08:30you think marrying me
08:31is cornering you?
08:32Liam looked displeased
08:33all he said was
08:34Josie stop making a scene
08:36I ignored him
08:36and looked down
08:37at my phone
08:38in that numbers thread
08:39a new message popped up
08:41almost there
08:41at 1656
08:43the security guard
08:44leaned out the door again
08:45are you two doing this
08:46or not?
08:46four minutes left
08:47go in now
08:48or it's not happening today
08:49Maya was so frantic
08:51she started to cry
08:51Liam did you hear that?
08:53four minutes
08:53the others spoke up too
08:56Liam just go in
08:57don't make Josie wait
08:58for nothing again
08:59Liam looked at Chloe
09:00Chloe clutched the string
09:01her eyes red
09:02Liam maybe you two
09:04you should just go in
09:05I'm fine
09:06I'm an outsider anyway
09:07my blessing doesn't
09:08really matter
09:09then she bent back down
09:10to hunt for the beads
09:11shoulders trembling
09:12Liam's face changed
09:13and he rushed
09:14to reassure her
09:15don't be silly
09:16you're not an outsider
09:17at those words
09:18everything went dead quiet
09:20everyone looked at me
09:21now with pity
09:22but I was calm
09:23calmly
09:24I took my documents
09:25out of my bag
09:26and turned toward
09:27the city hall doors
09:28behind me
09:29Liam shot to his feet
09:30Josie what are you doing?
09:32I looked at the clock
09:33over the doors
09:33I told you
09:35this time I'm getting
09:36married for sure
09:38so I'm going in
09:39to hand in my forms
09:39Liam's face darkened
09:41in an instant
09:42he caught up in a few strides
09:43and grabbed my wrist
09:44Josie stop this
09:46if I don't go in with you
09:47who are you signing with?
09:48I looked down at his hand
09:49then slowly pulled free
09:50then I won't sign with you
09:51at that
09:52everyone gasped
09:53the friends exchanged glances
09:54someone murmured
09:56Josie must be really furious
09:58she's probably trying
09:59to force Liam inside
10:00can't blame her
10:01eight times now
10:01who could take that?
10:02I'd have lost it
10:03ages ago
10:04the words reached me
10:05but I didn't react
10:06they thought I was sulking
10:08thought I was forcing
10:09his hand
10:10only I knew the truth
10:11I just didn't want
10:12to wait for him anymore
10:13just then
10:14Chloe stood
10:15the broken string
10:16in her fist
10:17and looked at me
10:17with red eyes
10:18Josie don't do this
10:19marriage takes two people
10:21how can you use it
10:22to threaten Liam?
10:24he came all the way
10:25to city hall
10:26he just wants me
10:27to finish giving my blessing
10:28pushing him like this
10:30Liam seemed to finally
10:31snap out of it
10:32and the look he gave me
10:33was full of disappointment
10:35Josie when did you
10:36become like this?
10:37you used to be so reasonable
10:38I looked at him
10:39and almost wanted to laugh
10:42reasonable?
10:43you mean getting left
10:44at city hall
10:45seven times
10:45and still smiling
10:46and saying it's okay?
10:47Liam's throat worked
10:49you mean my parents
10:50cooking a celebration
10:50dinner over and over
10:52and being let down
10:52over and over?
10:53or you mean it's
10:54almost five and closing
10:55and I'm still standing
10:56here waiting
10:57for your childhood sweetheart
10:58to finish her bracelet?
10:59his face slowly froze
11:01my voice was quiet
11:02but every word was clear
11:03Liam it isn't that
11:04I'm unreasonable
11:05I've been reasonable
11:06too long
11:06so long that you forgot
11:07I can hurt too
11:091658
11:10a clerk's voice rang out
11:11from inside the hall
11:12last chance
11:13bring your paperwork up now
11:15the system's about to close
11:16I didn't look at Liam again
11:18I turned
11:18and walked into the hall
11:20Maya hurried after me
11:21her voice shaking
11:22Josie
11:23she wanted to comfort me
11:25but I shook my head
11:26then I handed my ID
11:27and paperwork to the window
11:28the clerk looked up
11:29marriage license?
11:31yes
11:33where's the groom?
11:34before I could speak
11:34footsteps sounded behind me
11:36Liam was pushed in
11:37by his friends
11:38Liam quit being stubborn
11:39you're already here
11:40just get the license
11:41keep stalling
11:42and Josie really will
11:43be done with you
11:44Liam's face was grim
11:45he stood behind me
11:46still gripping
11:47Chloe's crystal
11:47in that moment
11:48it struck me as absurd
11:50we were at the marriage window
11:51and he was still holding
11:53another woman's things
11:54Liam
11:54it's 1658
11:56city hall closes any minute
11:57I'll ask you one last time
12:00are you marrying me or not?
12:01everyone in the hall
12:02was watching him
12:03even the clerk went still
12:05Liam's hands clenched
12:06and panic flashed in his eyes
12:07but it was quickly buried
12:09under impatience
12:10Josie
12:10there's no time now
12:11let's do it next time
12:12once Chloe finishes the bracelet
12:14we'll bring it in sign
12:14better symbolism that way
12:16hearing that
12:17I laughed
12:18same as always
12:19same as what?
12:20I didn't answer
12:211659
12:22quick footsteps came from the doorway
12:24everyone turned on instinct
12:25a group of bodyguards
12:26surrounded a tall man
12:27in a perfectly tailored
12:28wedding tuxedo
12:29as he strode into the hall
12:30tall and commanding
12:31he shoved Liam aside
12:33and pulled me into his
12:34broad powerful chest
12:36Josie
12:37sorry I'm late
12:38let's get married
12:41the man standing before me
12:43Ram Cole
12:44the founder and CEO
12:45of one of the most
12:46promising tech companies
12:48in the industry
12:48he was also my college classmate
12:51back in college
12:52Graham had never lacked admirers
12:55girls were always drawn to him
12:57but he was cold
12:58quiet
12:58and impossible to get close to
13:00he once pursued me
13:02but back then
13:03I was already dating Liam
13:05one was a distant iceberg
13:07the other was warm and sweet
13:09I chose the latter
13:10after I rejected him
13:12he left the state
13:14three months ago
13:15he came back
13:16my mom had joked
13:18Graham
13:18still single
13:20Graham looked at me
13:21and smiled
13:21Josie's eighth try
13:22falls through too
13:23you can always consider me
13:25Mrs. Carter
13:28everyone had laughed
13:29only he had looked at me
13:31dead serious
13:32I'd thought it was just a joke
13:33I never thought he'd actually come
13:35Liam's face changed at once
13:37he rushed over
13:38and blocked my path
13:39Graham Cole
13:41what are you doing here
13:44you have your ID
13:46I do
13:47he pulled his ID and papers
13:49from his inside pocket
13:51let's sign
13:52in that moment
13:53my eyes suddenly got wet
13:55so not every man makes you wait
13:58and not every promise
13:59has to be begged for
14:01over and over
14:02the clerk checked the time
14:041659
14:05you're sure about the marriage license
14:07Graham took my hand
14:09his grip firm and warm
14:12sure
14:14behind me
14:15Liam finally panicked
14:18Josie are you insane
14:19marriage isn't a game
14:21oh so you know marriage isn't a game
14:23then what was stalling me eight times
14:25I only said next time
14:27I never said I wouldn't marry you
14:29but I don't want to marry you anymore
14:31then I slowly pulled my arm back
14:34Graham stepped in front of me
14:35Mr. Brooks
14:36show some respect
14:37this is between me and her
14:39Liam glared at him
14:40Graham gave him a look
14:42you two are over
14:43the clerk pressed
14:44if you're doing this hurry
14:45the system's closing
14:46Graham and I handed over our IDs at once
14:49I heard Liam's voice behind me
14:50Josie you can't do this to me
14:53I didn't turn around
14:54because it hit me all at once
14:56some people you lose
14:57aren't a regret
14:58they're a lucky escape
15:001659 and 56 seconds
15:03the clerk hit submit
15:04the screen flashed
15:06success
15:06the clerk let out a breath
15:08you made it
15:09congratulations
15:10the clerk led Graham and me
15:12into the ceremony room
15:13Liam was stopped outside
15:15the judge stood between Graham and me
15:18do you Josie
15:19take Graham to be your lawfully wedded husband
15:23seven years
15:24I never imagined my groom would Graham
15:26but now eyes were only on me
15:29his hand held mine
15:30trembling slightly
15:31for the first time
15:32I felt what it was like
15:34to be truly cherished
15:36I do
15:37and do you Graham
15:37take Josie to be your lawfully wedded spouse
15:39I do
15:40I promise to love her
15:41honor her
15:42cherish her
15:42and stand by her
15:43for as long as we both shall live
15:46then to my surprise
15:47he took out a diamond ring
15:50I bought this seven years ago
15:52seven years ago
15:53I wanted to give it to you back then
15:55his eyes full of tendernet
15:56a moment later
15:57the judge placed the marriage certificate in my hand
16:00congratulations
16:00you are officially married
16:03it felt like it pulled me out of a seven year swamp
16:06when we walked out
16:07Liam lunged
16:09trying to snatch the certificate
16:10Graham caught his wrist first
16:12Mr. Brooks
16:13that belongs to my wife
16:15you don't get to touch it
16:16Liam froze at the word wife
16:18he looked at me
16:19panic finally in his eyes
16:21Josie you can't do this to me
16:23Liam
16:25we're over
16:25because of today
16:27he looked like he didn't understand
16:28because of one bracelet
16:30I looked at him
16:31suddenly exhausted
16:32not because of today
16:34because of seven years
16:35because every single time I needed you
16:37you chose Chloe
16:41then Chloe came running into the hall
16:43still clutching that broken string
16:45when she saw the certificate in my hands
16:48the hurt on her face froze
16:50Josie you really got married to someone else
16:53how could you
16:55Liam waited seven years for you
16:57he waited for me
16:59Chloe you've got it backwards
17:01I waited seven years for him
17:03and I'm done waiting
17:05her voice was faint
17:06like she'd been terribly wrong
17:08this is so rash
17:09you don't even know Mr. Cole
17:13Graham finally looked at her
17:15Miss Marsh
17:16whether Josie knows me is between us
17:19it's not for you to judge
17:20Chloe paled
17:21but Liam reacted like he'd been stung
17:23Graham dropped the act
17:24taking advantage of the situation
17:26what kind of man does that
17:27Graham stayed calm
17:29I came to city hall
17:30I handed over my ID
17:32I respected her choice
17:35you call that taking advantage
17:37and you Mr. Brooks
17:39made her wait eight times
17:40what do you call that
17:42the room went quiet
17:43even the clerk couldn't help glancing at Liam
17:46Liam's face went from red to white
17:49he opened his mouth
17:50but nothing came out
17:51I took the certificate
17:52and headed out
17:54careful
17:54I glanced down at my heels
17:56I'd bought them for Liam
17:57they pinched
17:58and they didn't fit right
18:00Graham seemed to notice
18:01he crouched down in front of me
18:03those heels here are too high
18:04I've got spare flats in the car
18:06why would you have those?
18:09you said once that heels hurt your feet at weddings
18:11I remembered
18:13my throat tightened
18:14one offhand complaint
18:16someone had held on to it this long
18:19behind us
18:20Liam came after us
18:21he saw Graham crouched in front of me
18:23his face darkened instantly
18:26Josie you're already letting him touch you?
18:28he's my husband
18:30why shouldn't he?
18:31Liam went sheet white
18:33on the drive home
18:34I sat in the passenger seat
18:36holding the certificate in my hand
18:38my mind was still blank
18:39Graham didn't ask if I had regret
18:41he didn't say anything pretty
18:43he just drove steady and smooth
18:45halfway there
18:46he stopped outside a drugstore
18:49give me two minutes
18:50he was back quickly
18:51with a box of band-aid
18:53and a pair of soft flats
18:57I stared at him
18:58when did you buy those?
19:00just now
19:00he opened the box for me
19:04your heels rubbed raw
19:06I looked down
19:06and only then saw it
19:08the skin around my ankle was red
19:10Liam had never once noticed
19:12after every failed attempt
19:13I'd walk a long way in heels
19:15all he ever said was
19:17just tough it out
19:17I have to take Chloe home first
19:26Graham brought the car to a stop
19:28and asked softly
19:32can I put it on for you?
19:33his touch was gentle
19:34like he was afraid of hurting me
19:36as the band-aid went on
19:38my tears suddenly fell
19:40not because it hurt
19:41because the hurt
19:42had gone unspoken
19:44for far too long
19:45Graham looked up
19:47panic flickered in his eyes
19:48did I hurt you?
19:51no
19:52he was quiet for a moment
19:54then he handed me a tissue
19:56cry if you need to
19:57you don't have to be strong today
19:58the words were like a key
20:00they pried open the shell
20:02I'd been holding up
20:03head down
20:04I cried
20:05ugly and undone
20:07seven years
20:08I was so
20:09so tired
20:11from 21
20:12to 28
20:13I'd given the most
20:15passionate love
20:16I had
20:17all to Liam
20:18the day he proposed
20:20I said yes
20:21through tears
20:22he said
20:23Josie
20:24I'll make you happy
20:25I promise
20:25but later
20:26my happiness
20:27always came
20:28after Chloe
20:29I had a fever
20:30and he was helping Chloe move
20:32I was hospitalized
20:33with stomach pain
20:35and he was helping Chloe
20:36try on dresses
20:37my dad had surgery
20:39and he said Chloe
20:40was falling apart
20:42it wasn't that he didn't love me
20:44that's what I used to tell myself
20:46he was just used to taking care of Chloe
20:49he was just soft hearted
20:51he just couldn't see the line
20:53but how could anyone
20:54never see it
20:55not once
20:56unless he believed
20:58I would never leave
21:00Graham didn't interrupt
21:01he waited until I was done
21:04are we going to your parents tonight?
21:06they're still waiting
21:07I gave a bitter smile
21:10it was supposed to be for me and Liam getting married
21:12now
21:13Graham finished for me
21:15it's still a celebration for a wedding
21:17I looked at him
21:18his face was serious
21:20if you want I'll go with you
21:21if you don't
21:22I'll just drop you off downstairs
21:23no pressure
21:24something in me suddenly settled
21:26come with me
21:29okay
21:31as we neared my neighborhood
21:33mom called again
21:34Josie is it official?
21:36it's official
21:37the line went quiet
21:39with Liam
21:40with Graham Cole
21:41this time
21:42the silence lasted even longer
21:44I thought mom would scold me
21:46for being rash
21:46but she only asked
21:48voice catching
21:49Josie are you hurting?
21:51a little
21:51then come home
21:52I made all your favorites
21:54you got married
21:55that's a happy thing
21:56we're celebrating for you
21:58mom
21:58Graham's coming too
21:59good
22:00of course he is
22:01he's our son-in-law now
22:02after I hung up
22:03Graham's fingers tightened a little
22:05I noticed
22:05he was nervous
22:06it struck me as a little funny
22:08you're scared of my parents?
22:11yeah
22:12scared they'll think I swooped in
22:13to take advantage
22:14I thought about it
22:17did you?
22:18no
22:19he answered
22:20completely serious
22:21I've been planning this for a long time
22:23my heart skipped a beat
22:25the car went quiet
22:26he seemed to realize how blunt that sounded
22:29but I'll wait for you
22:30wait until you're really ready to let me in
22:32I looked at the lights outside the window
22:34and suddenly thought
22:35this night wasn't as bad as I'd imagined
22:37when the door opened
22:38the living room was full of friends and relatives
22:41steaming dishes covered the table
22:43balloons, flowers, and congratulations banners
22:47decorated the walls
22:48it all felt like a dream
22:50then mom came over
22:51and pulled me into a hug
22:53she patted my back
22:54you're home
22:56that's what matters
22:57dad stood off to the side
22:58his face was grave
23:00he looked at Graham
23:01Graham set down his gift
23:02and greeted them properly
23:04Mr. Carter, Mrs. Carter
23:05I'm sorry this is so sudden
23:06I didn't get the chance to come by first
23:08dad stared at him for a few seconds
23:10let me see the certificate
23:11I handed it over
23:12dad opened it
23:13and looked for a long time
23:15his eyes slowly reddened
23:17he didn't call me ridiculous or rash
23:19he just said quietly
23:21as long as it's done
23:22mom wiped her eyes
23:23Josie waited too long
23:24for someone to come running like that
23:26that's a good thing
23:27the relatives traded glances
23:29someone whispered
23:30dare
23:30this is awfully sudden
23:31wasn't it supposed to be the Brooks boy?
23:33how'd the groom change?
23:34dad closed the certificate
23:35and set it down hard on the table
23:37today my daughter got married
23:39anyone who doesn't want to eat this meal
23:40can leave right now
23:41the room went silent at once
23:43Graham stood beside me
23:44and said softly
23:45thank you dad for me
23:46I shook my head
23:47I'm the one who should thank you
23:48before dinner even started
23:50the doorbell rang
23:51mom went to answer it
23:52Liam stood outside
23:54a gift box in his hand
23:55Chloe trailing behind him
23:57her eyes were red
23:58like she'd just been crying
24:00the moment Liam stepped in
24:02his eyes went straight to me
24:03like nothing had happened at all
24:05the mood in the room dropped cold
24:08I'm here to take Josie home
24:10dad stood up
24:11take who?
24:12Liam looked at me
24:13Josie are you done with this stunt?
24:14you can get married and still get divorced
24:16if you want we'll file the paperwork tomorrow
24:18I can pretend today never happened
24:20I almost laughed
24:21even now he still thought I was acting out
24:24Graham set down his fork
24:25and slowly stood
24:27Mr. Brooks
24:28you're standing right in front of me
24:29telling my wife to divorce me
24:30Liam gritted his teeth
24:32how long have you even known each other?
24:33what gives you the right to call her your wife?
24:35Graham said evenly
24:36the marriage certificate gives me the right
24:37clean and final
24:39Liam's face couldn't have looked worse
24:41Chloe tugged his leave
24:42and said gently
24:43Liam don't get worked up
24:44Josie's probably just angry for now
24:46she looked at me
24:47Josie I know you blame me
24:48but you can't throw away your whole life out of spite
24:50if you regret it there's still time
24:52I looked at her calmly
24:53Chloe who I marry is none of your business
24:55her tears waved up again
24:56I only care about you
24:57why do you always think the worst of me?
24:59Mom finally couldn't take it
25:01she yanked off her apron
25:03Miss Marsh
25:03my daughter tried to get married
25:05eight times and failed
25:06and every single time
25:08there you were
25:09if you really cared about her
25:11you wouldn't have been stringing beads
25:13at City Hall today
25:14Chloe went pale
25:15Mrs. Carter
25:16I really just wanted to bless them
25:18Dad scoffed
25:19bless them?
25:20bless them right up until the office closed?
25:22bless them until my daughter swapped grooms?
25:24Liam looked mortified
25:26Mr. and Mrs. Carter
25:27Chloe meant no harm
25:28there's no need to talk to her like that
25:29Dad was so angry
25:31his hands shook
25:32Liam
25:32you're still defending her even now?
25:35my daughter married someone else
25:36do you hear me?
25:37the words seemed to cut him
25:39he whipped around to me
25:40Josie
25:41come outside with me
25:42I didn't move
25:43Graham took my wrist
25:44not to hold me back
25:45just a light touch
25:47like he was asking
25:48whether I needed him
25:49I looked at Liam
25:50whatever you have to say
25:51say it here
25:52Liam took a deep breath
25:53his tone softened a little
25:55Josie I know today was my fault
25:56I shouldn't have stalled
25:57but you can't go marry someone else over it
25:59seven years together
26:00can you really throw that away?
26:01I looked at him
26:02and felt no pain at all
26:04only exhaustion
26:05Liam
26:06I gave you seven years
26:07and eight chances
26:08you didn't take a single one
26:09his eyes reddened
26:11I'll change
26:11I won't let Chloe come between us again
26:14Chloe stiffened
26:15she stared at him in disbelief
26:17Liam
26:17but Liam didn't look at her
26:19he only stared at me
26:21Josie
26:21believe me one more time
26:22I shook my head
26:23I've believed you too many times
26:25I don't want to anymore
26:25Liam stepped forward
26:27Graham moved straight into his path
26:29dad came over to
26:30get out
26:31Liam didn't budge
26:32dad raised his voice
26:33take Miss Marsh and get out
26:34this is a celebration in our home today
26:36you two aren't welcome
26:38Liam went ash
26:39Chloe pulled at him
26:40crying
26:40Liam let's just go
26:41Josie won't listen right now
26:43he let her pull him back
26:44but at the door
26:45he suddenly turned around
26:46Josie
26:47I'm not giving up
26:48I looked at him
26:48and said
26:49word by word
26:50suit yourself
26:51but I'm not coming back
26:52dinner that night
26:54was a quiet affair
26:55the relatives didn't dare
26:56ask anything more
26:57Graham sat beside me
26:59and took a lot of the toast for me
27:01my uncle asked him
27:02half joking
27:02Graham you married Josie
27:04so out of the blue
27:04what if you regret it later
27:06Graham set down his glass
27:07I won't
27:07he said it slowly
27:08I've liked Josie for years
27:10the room went silent
27:12even I froze
27:13he looked at me
27:14his gaze open and clear
27:15since college
27:16but she was with someone then
27:17I didn't want to intrude
27:18later I heard she was getting married
27:19and I only meant to wish her well
27:21but if that man didn't treasure her
27:22I wasn't going to step aside again
27:23my fingertips went slightly numb
27:25I'd never imagined
27:27that Graham's feelings
27:28weren't some spur of the moment thing
27:31mom's eyes went red at once
27:32then why didn't you say so sooner
27:34Graham smiled ruefully
27:36she loved someone else
27:37saying it would only have put her
27:38in a hard spot
27:38something knocked gently
27:40against my heart
27:41after dinner
27:42mom pulled me into the kitchen
27:43and asked in a low voice
27:46Josie what are you feeling
27:47I washed the dishes
27:48water running loud
27:50I don't know
27:50I just really didn't want to keep
27:52waiting on Liam anymore
27:53mom sighed
27:54I won't push you
27:55but that Graham
27:56he seemed steady
27:57clearer headed than Liam
27:58I said nothing
27:59mom went on
28:00marriage isn't just about love
28:01it's about who actually
28:03keeps you in their heart
28:03did Liam love you
28:04maybe he did
28:05but he never put you first
28:06my nose stung
28:07mom am I a failure
28:08she turned off the faucet at once
28:10and took my hand
28:11no
28:11you finally come to your senses
28:13when it was time to go
28:14Graham was out on the balcony
28:16taking a call
28:17he heard my steps and turned
28:18ready to head back
28:19does that mean I will sleep
28:20with Graham tonight
28:22my parents had wanted me to stay
28:24but I knew
28:24I couldn't hide at home forever
28:26Graham and I were married now
28:28however sudden
28:29it was real
28:30when we reached Graham's place
28:31I got a little nervous
28:32he noticed and said
28:34you take the master bedroom
28:35I'll sleep in the guest room
28:37you don't have to
28:38this is your home
28:39it's your home now too
28:40but don't force yourself into anything
28:44he pressed a set of keys into my hand
28:47Josie
28:48I didn't marry you to take anything from you
28:51I wanted to give you a place
28:52where you can breathe
28:53I held the keys
28:54and felt an ache in my chest
28:56after my shower that night
28:57my phone kept buzzing
28:59all from Liam
29:02I didn't reply to a single one
29:05as I went to shut it off
29:06another popped up
29:07from Chloe
29:18he paused
29:19do you want to see him?
29:20I shook my head
29:20no
29:21Graham nodded
29:22and pressed the intercom button
29:24Mr. Brooks
29:25Josie doesn't want to see you
29:26Liam's hoarse voice came through
29:28Graham put her on
29:29I have something to say to her
29:30Graham stayed calm
29:32she doesn't want to hear it
29:33Liam held back his anger
29:34what gives you the right
29:36to decide for her?
29:37Graham looked at me
29:38I walked over
29:39and spoke into the intercom
29:40I decided for myself
29:42the man downstairs went still
29:44even through the screen
29:45I could see how wrecked he looked
29:47Josie
29:49I got your favorite breakfast
29:50I said flatly
29:52I don't like it anymore
29:53Liam's throat bobbed
29:54then come down
29:55let's talk
29:56talk about what?
29:57about you and Chloe's bracelet?
29:59his face paled
30:00I know I was a bastard yesterday
30:02I shouldn't have said next time
30:03but I honestly thought
30:04we'd run out of time
30:05I gave a small laugh
30:07we ran out of time because of you
30:09because you kept waiting on her
30:11Liam grew frantic
30:12I never wanted to hurt you
30:14I'm just used to looking after Chloe
30:16she's been insecure since she was little
30:19we grew up together
30:20I can't just abandon her
30:22listening to all this
30:23it was so familiar
30:24it made me sick
30:25then keep looking after her
30:26I'm out
30:27no
30:29Josie you can't leave me
30:30he'd said this before
30:31every time we fought
30:33all he had to do was say it
30:35and I'd give in
30:36but this time
30:37Liam
30:38you can't have everything
30:39you want me to wait for you
30:40and you want me to accept Chloe
30:42why should I?
30:44there was a long silence downstairs
30:45then he said
30:46there's nothing between me and Chloe
30:47I looked at him on the screen
30:49I know
30:50but that doesn't mean you never betrayed me
30:52favoring her in his heart
30:54wore me down worse than any physical affair
30:56I finished and cut the call
30:58Graham set breakfast on the table
31:00the oatmeal was cooked soft
31:02a peeled egg beside it
31:03I sat and took a bite
31:05and nearly cried again
31:06is it not good?
31:08it's really good
31:09I was just finally understanding
31:11what it felt like to be someone's priority
31:13that morning I went to the office
31:15the moment I reached my desk
31:17my co-workers gathered around
31:18some congratulated me
31:20and some were snide
31:21heard you swapped grooms
31:23at the last second yesterday
31:24that's pretty wild
31:25I ignored them
31:26I took a photo of my marriage certificate
31:27and posted it
31:28the caption was just one line
31:30less than a minute after it went up
31:32Liam called
31:33I hung up
31:33he called again
31:35I hung up again
31:36finally he texted
31:37I replied
31:39soon after
31:40Chloe posted too
31:42a photo of herself on an IV drip
31:45a crowd of people comforted her underneath
31:47some made veiled digs that I was overreacting
31:50I glanced at it
31:51and closed the app
31:52Maya sent me a screenshot
31:54I replied
31:55don't bother
31:56a dog bites you
31:57you don't bite back
31:59but that afternoon
32:00things blew up anyway
32:01Chloe collapsed outside my office building
32:04Liam carried her into the lobby
32:05plenty of my co-workers saw
32:07he looked up and saw me
32:08Josie
32:09Chloe was miserable all night
32:11because of what you said
32:12can't you just apologize to her?
32:15I just found it absurd
32:16I asked
32:17why would I apologize?
32:19Chloe weakly clutched his sleeve
32:21Liam
32:22stop
32:23Josie hates me
32:24I know that
32:25Liam looked at her with aching tenderness
32:28you're in this state and still defending her?
32:30I couldn't help laughing out loud
32:33Liam have you forgotten?
32:34I'm a married woman now
32:36you show up at my office carrying another woman
32:39and ask me to apologize to her
32:41does that seem right to you?
32:43my co-workers expressions shifted
32:45Liam finally realized how it looked
32:47embarrassment crossed his face
32:49I just
32:49you just always rush to protect her first
32:51I cut him off
32:53but from now on
32:55stop putting on a show in front of me
32:57the words had barely landed
32:59when a familiar voice came from behind me
33:01Josie
33:02Graham walked up
33:03my coat in his hand
33:05done for the day?
33:06I was a little surprised
33:07what are you doing here?
33:09taking you home
33:09then he looked at Chloe and Liam's arms
33:12his gaze cold
33:13Mr. Brooks
33:14if you've got a patient who needs a hospital
33:16there's one 300 yards to the right
33:18don't block my wife's way out
33:20a few people nearby couldn't help laughing
33:23Liam's face went livid
33:24a flash of venom crossed Chloe's eyes
33:27after that day
33:28Liam started showing up constantly
33:30flowers in the morning
33:32lunch at noon
33:33waiting downstairs at night
33:35all the things he'd never bothered to do
33:37he was making up for now
33:39one by one
33:40I'd said I liked gardenias
33:42he bought a trunk full of them
33:43I'd said I wanted to see the ocean
33:45he booked flights
33:46and a hotel
33:47I'd said I wished he'd watch a sunrise with me
33:50he texted at 3 in the morning
33:52Josie
33:53I'm downstairs
33:54let me take you to see the sunrise
33:56I never answered once
33:57because all of these things
33:59I'd once begged him for
34:01over and over
34:03back then he always said
34:05there'll be plenty of chances later
34:07don't be so clingy
34:08be reasonable
34:09later when I stopped wanting them
34:11he piled all this late romance in front of me
34:15things that come too late mean nothing
34:17Friday night
34:18Graham and I went grocery shopping
34:20just as we pushed the cart out
34:23Liam was standing in the parking lot
34:25he saw us walking side by side
34:27his eyes went red at once
34:29Josie
34:32what do you want now?
34:33he came over
34:34a box in his hand
34:37this is the necklace you used to love
34:39you said you wanted to wear it on your wedding day
34:40three years ago
34:41I'd passed the display counter
34:43and looked a beat too long
34:45he'd said then
34:46too expensive
34:47we'll get it some other time
34:49later
34:49Chloe's birthday
34:51he gave her a more expensive bracelet
34:54that night I asked him about it
34:56and he said
34:57Chloe was in a bad mood
34:59it's just a gift
35:00now this necklace sat in its elegant box
35:03glittering harshly
35:05Liam's voice was rough
35:07Josie I bought it for you
35:08I said calmly
35:10too late
35:11his eyes grew redder
35:12I know I neglected you before
35:14but I really do love you
35:15we were together seven years
35:17you can't just throw that away
35:18I looked at him
35:19Liam
35:20the one who let you go wasn't me
35:22it was the old Josie
35:24you kept leaving standing there
35:25waiting
35:26she already gave up
35:28he swayed hard on his feet
35:30Graham took the grocery bags from me
35:33ready to go?
35:34but Liam suddenly blocked the car door
35:36he glared at Graham
35:37what did you brainwash her with?
35:39she never used to treat me like this
35:41Graham loaded the bags into the trunk
35:43his tone stayed steady
35:45Mr. Brooks
35:47you still don't get it
35:48she turned out this way
35:49and it wasn't because of me
35:51it was because of you
35:52shut up!
35:54Graham looked at him
35:55you hurt her for seven years
35:57and now you blame her for not forgiving you?
35:59this love you talk about is cheap
36:01Liam swung a punch
36:02it startled me
36:03Graham turned aside to dodge
36:05but the blow still caught the corner of his mouth
36:07blood welled up quickly
36:08something in me snapped
36:10I rushed to put myself in front of Graham
36:13Liam
36:14are you out of your mind?
36:15Liam saw me shielding Graham
36:17and looked thunderstruck
36:19you're protecting him?
36:21Josie you're snapping at me for his sake?
36:23I was shaking with anger
36:25he's my husband
36:26who am I supposed to protect if not him?
36:29you?
36:30the color drained from Liam's face
36:32raise your hand again and I'm calling 911
36:34he stared at me
36:36disbelief filled his eyes
36:38you'd call the cops on me?
36:39keep bothering me
36:40and I'll call them for that too
36:42Graham gently held my shoulder
36:44don't be upset
36:45the corner of his mouth was still bleeding
36:48yet he comforted me first
36:50my heart ached badly
36:52I pulled him into the car
36:53not looking at Liam again
36:55as the car pulled away
36:56in the rear view mirror
36:58Liam stood there alone
36:59the necklace box dropped from his hand to the ground
37:02he dropped to his knees
37:04and pounded the floor again and again
37:07back home
37:08I got the first aid kit to treat Graham's cut
37:10he sat on the couch
37:11unusually quiet
37:13I pressed my lips together
37:14does it hurt?
37:15no
37:15I glared at him
37:17you're bleeding
37:19he looked at me
37:20and suddenly said
37:21earlier
37:21you said I'm your husband
37:23my hand paused
37:25you are
37:26a faint light came into his eyes
37:28that makes me happy
37:29my nose stung
37:30you're such a fool
37:31he said quietly
37:33Josie
37:33you can take your time learning to like me
37:35I'm in no hurry
37:36I looked at the cut at the corner of his mouth
37:38and something in me went soft
37:40Graham
37:40I'll try
37:42he shook his head
37:43don't try
37:44just be yourself
37:45I'll handle the rest
37:46in that moment
37:47I suddenly wanted to believe
37:49that I really could start over
37:51what truly broke Liam
37:53came half a month later
37:54that day
37:55Graham and I went to my parents for dinner
37:57the moment we walked in
37:59we heard arguing from the living room
38:01Liam stood there
38:02Chloe too
38:03her eyes swollen and red
38:05dad's face was livid
38:08a stack of printed chat logs
38:10sat on the table
38:11mom saw me
38:12and immediately came to take my arm
38:15Josie
38:15try to stay calm
38:16I looked at the table
38:17the first screenshot
38:19they're getting their license again tomorrow
38:21I'll find some excuse
38:23and Liam's sure to come running
38:25Josie's so easy to handle
38:27she can't live without Liam
38:30my blood slowly went cold
38:32the second one
38:33I'll just fake a stomach ache
38:34Liam can't stand seeing me in pain
38:36the third
38:37the cat never went missing
38:39I just didn't want them to get married
38:41the fourth
38:41as long as they're not married
38:43I still have a chance
38:45Chloe was deathly pale
38:47shaking her head desperately
38:48that's not it
38:50these are fake
38:51someone's framing me
38:53Liam stood beside her
38:54his eyes bloodshot
38:55like he was seeing her for the first time
38:57Chloe
38:57did you send these?
38:59Liam let me explain
39:00Chloe reached for him crying
39:03I was just so scared back then
39:05I was afraid that once you married her
39:07you wouldn't want me anymore
39:08I didn't mean to hurt Josie
39:09Liam looked like he'd been slapped
39:11he staggered back
39:13so those seven times
39:15you did it all on purpose?
39:16Chloe sobbed until she could barely breathe
39:18I love you
39:19I've loved you since we were kids
39:21I watched you fall for her
39:24watched you propose to her
39:25I couldn't take it
39:27weren't you?
39:28let me go too?
39:29at those words
39:30Liam went completely still
39:32that was it
39:32she dared to do it again
39:34and again
39:34only because he chose her
39:36again and again
39:37I stood in the doorway
39:38and felt none of the fury
39:40I'd expected
39:40only that it was laughable
39:42so my seven years of hurt
39:44to the two of them
39:45was one person acting
39:46without a shred of fear
39:48and the other indulging her
39:49out of habit
39:50Liam slowly turned to me
39:52Josie
39:52I didn't know
39:54his voice shook badly
39:56I swear I didn't know
39:57she did it on purpose
39:58you didn't know
40:00but every time
40:01you knew I was waiting
40:03his throat seemed to close
40:05not a word came out
40:06I walked over
40:07picked up the screenshot
40:08read them
40:09one by one
40:10then set them down
40:11who dug all this up?
40:12dad looked at Graham
40:13Graham did
40:14I froze
40:16Graham gave my hand a squeeze
40:17I just wanted your parents to know
40:19that you weren't being unreasonable
40:20my eyes went hot
40:22in the past
40:22every time
40:23I argued with Liam
40:25the people around him
40:26always called me
40:27oversensitive
40:28called me petty
40:29said Chloe
40:30was just like
40:31a little sister
40:31I'd explained
40:32so many times
40:34but no one believed me
40:35now at last
40:37someone had found
40:38the proof for me
40:39not to make me come back
40:41only to clear my name
40:43Liam suddenly
40:44stepped in front of me
40:45his eyes full of regret
40:46Josie I'm sorry
40:47I really didn't know
40:48if I'd known
40:49I cut him off
40:49you'd known?
40:50what would you have done?
40:51he froze
40:51I looked at him
40:52the first time
40:53she had a stomach ache
40:53gotten married with me first
40:54then taken her to the hospital
40:55the second time
40:56she was scared of the dark
40:57you could have called
40:57building maintenance
40:58the seventh time
40:58her cat went missing
40:59you could have helped her
41:00file a report
41:00but you didn't
41:01every time you went yourself
41:01every time you made me
41:02be the one to give in
41:03I drew a breath
41:04so what the truth is now
41:05doesn't matter anymore
41:06tears suddenly spilled
41:08from Liam's eyes
41:09I'd never seen him cry
41:11a man that proud
41:12now falling apart
41:13like a child
41:15Josie
41:44I was wrong
41:45day at City Hall
41:46out of his own mouth
41:47and it was those very words
41:49that had pushed me away
41:50for good
41:51he was finally tasting
41:52the boomerang lodging
41:53in his own chest
41:54but I wasn't standing
41:55where he left me anymore
41:56let's go
41:58Josie give me one more chance
41:59Liam
41:59the chances I gave you
42:01ran out a long time ago
42:02with that
42:03I walked past him
42:04without stopping
42:05without looking back
42:06I was like
42:08Grazie.
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