Diana is both happy and nervous as she prepares to marry Tom. But her five-year-old son’s objection stuns everyone and brings the ceremony to a standstill. As the guests murmur in shock, Ethan reveals a secret that makes everyone turn pale. What does Ethan know about Tom that could change everything?
I was in the little house next to the garden, surrounded by my bridesmaids.
A bridesmaid placing a tiara on the bride’s head | Source: Pexels
It was the morning of my wedding and I was excited and nervous at the same time.
The little house smelled sweetly of flowers, and through the windows she could see the guests arriving and sitting down.
Rear shot of a bride in a wedding dress | Source: Unsplash
My bridesmaids, in soft lavender dresses, moved around me, fixing my hair and adjusting my dress.
They chatted and laughed, infecting me with their joy.
I smiled, thinking about the journey that had brought me here.
A bridesmaid helping the bride | Source: Unsplash
Tom and I had been together for three years. He came into my life when I needed him most and had been everything I had hoped for in a partner.
And most importantly, he had been a wonderful father figure to my five-year-old son, Ethan.
A father and his son | Source: Pexels
The bond that Ethan and Tom shared was very special. They would spend hours playing with toy cars, building Lego castles or having little adventures in the park.
Seeing them together filled my heart with happiness.
“Mom, look at me!” Ethan’s voice brought me back to the present.
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I turned to see him standing proudly in his little suit, his blue eyes shining with excitement. He was so grown up and handsome that I almost burst into tears.
“You seem pretty smart, Ethan,” I said, kneeling down to his level. “Are you ready to help me today?”
A bride talking to a child | Source: Midjourney
“Yes, Mom!” he exclaimed, beaming. “I’m going to be the best ring bearer ever!”
I hugged him tightly, feeling a surge of love and gratitude.
That day wasn’t just about Tom and me; it was about our little family and the future we were building together.
A happy bride and a smiling child | Source: Midjourney
The cottage door opened and one of my bridesmaids, Kelly, peeked in. “Diana, it’s almost time. Are you ready?”
I took a deep breath and nodded. “Yes, I’m ready.”
When we left the house and entered the garden, I was left breathless.
A bride and her bridesmaid | Source: Unsplash
The aisle was lined with flowers, creating a beautiful path to the altar, where Tom was standing, waiting for us.
All the guests were smiling and chatting happily.
It was the perfect setting for our special day.
A smiling groom | Source: Midjourney
“Ethan, are you ready?” I whispered to my son, squeezing his little hand.
“Ready, Mom,” he replied, his eyes shining with excitement.
We walked down the hall, with the soft music playing in the background.
A bride walking down the aisle with a child | Source: Midjourney
I could feel the eyes of our guests on us, and their warm smiles added to the joy of the moment. Ethan looked adorable in his suit, and his steps were confident and proud as he held my hand.
As we approached the altar, I saw Tom’s wide smile, his eyes shining with love and happiness. My heart swelled with emotion and I felt a tear roll down my cheek.
An excited bride | Source: Freepik
Tom was the man I had always dreamed of, and today we were making our dreams come true.
“Daddy, look at me!” Ethan cried, his voice filled with pure delight.
Tom chuckled and his smile grew even wider. “I see you there, champ. You look so dapper!”
A groom smiling widely | Source: Midjourney
Ethan smiled, puffing out his small chest with pride. “I’m a big boy today.”
“Of course you are!” Tom replied when his eyes met mine. He had a look that said everything, even if it didn’t say anything.
We were a family, and today was the beginning of a new chapter in our lives.
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When we reached the altar, Tom took my hand and I felt the strength of his grip. “You look stunning, Diana,” he whispered.
“Thanks, Tom,” I replied with a smile. “I can’t believe this is real.”
“It’s real,” he said, smiling back at me. “And it’s perfect.”
A happy couple | Source: Midjourney
I looked at Ethan, who was watching us with a big smile. “We did it, baby,” I said quietly.
“We did it!” he repeated, jumping on his toes with excitement.
The officiant smiled at us and began to lead Tom and me through our vows.
A shy boyfriend and a smiling girlfriend | Source: Freepik
“Tom, will you take Diana as your wife?” the officiant asked with a smile.
“Yes,” Tom replied, not taking his eyes off mine.
“And you, Diana, do you take Tom to be your husband?” the officiant continued.
“Yes,” I said, my voice full of emotion.
A wedding in progress | Source: Midjourney
Just as the officiant was about to pronounce us husband and wife, a small but determined voice rang out from beside us. “I object!”
The crowd exclaimed. I turned around and saw Ethan standing there, a serious expression on his face. My heart skipped a beat.
Why would I say that?
A shocked bride | Source: Midjourney
“Ethan, honey, why do you object?” I asked, kneeling down to his level.
Ethan held up a small, worn rattle, his hand shaking.
“Tom has another family, Mom! I heard him talking to his mommy about his daughter. Is Tom cheating on you, Mom?” she asked.
A child with a rattle | Source: Midjourney
The crowd began to murmur, their whispers growing louder. I felt a knot form in my stomach as I turned to look at Tom.
Everyone’s faces paled and Tom looked as stunned as I was. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out.
The officiant seemed puzzled, looking between us and the guests.
A worried old man | Source: Midjourney
“Ethan, what do you mean?” I asked softly, trying to understand. “What did you hear?”
Ethan looked down at the floor. “I heard Tom talking to his mother about his daughter. He said he had a daughter, but I didn’t know anything about her. Why didn’t he tell us, Mom?”
A sad child | Source: Midjourney
I took a deep breath, trying to process what Ethan was saying. I looked at Tom, who had finally found his voice.
“I can explain,” he began, facing the crowd.
I raised my hand to stop him. “Ethan, are you sure you heard that right?”
A serious looking bride | Source: Unsplash
“Yes, Mom,” she insisted, her face serious. “Tom said he has a daughter.”
Tom took a deep breath and his eyes met mine. The crowd murmured, everyone waiting for an explanation.
“What’s going on?” one guest whispered to another.
Wedding guests | Source: Unsplash
“Did you hear what the boy said?” another murmured, looking confused.
“Is there really another family?” someone asked, their voice full of concern.
“Well, Tom, I think it’s time you told the truth,” I said, ending the murmuring.
A serious girlfriend | Source: Midjourney
Tom stepped forward and took my hand. He looked out at the crowd and then back at Ethan.
“Ethan, buddy, you heard right. There is a baby involved, but it’s not what you think,” Tom said.
There was another huge gasp. Tom lifted Ethan up and took my hand firmly.
A hand holding a baby’s feet | Source: Pexels
Tom turned to our guests, his smile growing wider. “Everyone, we’d like to announce that we’re expecting a baby. Ethan, you’re going to be a big brother.”
“Wow!” someone exclaimed.
“Wow, this is not what I expected!” said another person.
The collective shock turned into cheers and applause from the crowd. The tension disappeared, replaced by joy and anticipation.
A happy couple with shocked guests | Source: Freepik
“Really? I’m going to be a big brother?” Ethan asked excitedly.
I hugged him tightly, tears of joy streaming down my face. “Yes, honey, you’re going to be the best big brother in the world.”
Tom joined in our embrace, wrapping his arms around both of us. “Ethan, I’m sorry if we confused you. We wanted to surprise everyone today.”
A happy family | Source: Midjourney
Ethan’s face lit up with understanding. “Are we having a baby?”
“That’s right, champ,” Tom said with a chuckle. “We’re having a baby.”
The crowd continued to cheer, the atmosphere filled with laughter and celebration. The officiant, smiling broadly, picked up the conversation where we had left off. “Well, this is certainly a special day! Let’s get on with the ceremony.”
A smiling old man | Source: Midjourney
The vows were quickly completed, and Tom and I were declared husband and wife. We kissed, sealing our commitment to each other and our growing family.
That afternoon, as the sun set and the garden was bathed in a soft golden glow, I watched Tom and Ethan playing together. I felt a deep happiness and satisfaction.
Our journey together had just begun and it was already filled with so much love.
A happy bride | Source: Unsplash
Have you ever been to a wedding where the scare turned into a sweet surprise?
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