The Wedding

Something was wrong. She could sense that being here was a mistake. She just hoped she would be able to get out of it with a little respect and dignity. Laura had always been able to talk to Jack as a friend. His advice helped her start her own business and grow that business into a wonderfully comfortable six-figure income. When she divorced Jack, it was not because she fell out of love with him. It was simply because they wanted different things. He wanted to travel, she did not. But Jack's job required it. And Jack loved it. He loved meeting new people and going to new places. But Laura, she wanted to stay put. She wanted to grow her roots in a small suburb community and start her business.

When Jack invited her to his wedding, it came as a surprise. It seemed to happen so fast. Jack had just met this girl and within months they were engaged and now, only two months later, they are getting married. Laura did not think it had any chance of working out, but they did seem happy together.

Being at the wedding, she felt anxious. Especially being there alone. She almost felt as though she was a failure when it came to her relationships. After Jack, she had only been on a few dates. And all of them ended up being a waste of time, she thought. Jack, on the other hand, finds the girl of his dreams within a year since the divorce. At one time, Laura thought she was Jack's girl of his dreams. It seemed ironic that he appeared to lower his standards with women while Laura seemed to raise hers since the divorce.

"Laura!" Jack yelled out after seeing her in the crowd.

Laura wished he did not see her. She turns to look at him and smiles politely. "Hi, Jack." Laura hugs him. "Congratulations. I can't believe how fast this is happening." "I know, right?" Jack was smiling from ear to ear and as giddy as a child on Christmas. "I'm so glad you showed." (Your turn... Finish the story.)