"The Wedding That Never Was"

Part 1: The Perfect Beginning

Tunde was the kind of man many envied—successful, kind-hearted, and deeply loyal to those he loved. After years of building his business empire, he finally met Amara, a beautiful, intelligent, and charming woman who swept him off his feet. Their love blossomed quickly. In less than two years, he proposed, and Amara said yes with tears in her eyes.

Their love story became the envy of many. Family and friends all celebrated them, especially Tunde’s best friend, Chike, who had been with Tunde through thick and thin. Chike was even named the best man, a position he proudly accepted.

Part 2: Whispers and Warnings

As the wedding date approached, Tunde noticed something odd—Amara had become unusually secretive with her phone. Late-night texts, sudden changes in mood, and quick defensiveness when asked simple questions.

One day, his younger sister, Sade, approached him gently.

> “Brother mi, please don’t be angry. I saw Amara in a hotel lobby three days ago… with Chike. They looked… close. Too close.”

Tunde brushed it off. “Chike? No, never. That’s my brother.”

But the seed of doubt had been planted.

Part 3: The Day Before

The night before the wedding, Tunde couldn’t sleep. Something didn’t feel right. He sat outside on the balcony of the hotel where his wedding was scheduled and stared at the stars, trying to convince himself everything was okay.

Then his phone buzzed.

It was a message from an unknown number:

> “You deserve to know the truth. Check Room 406. Now.”

Tunde’s heart pounded. Room 406 was in the same hotel. He hesitated, then stood up. He didn’t want to believe anything wrong could be happening—but curiosity and dread pushed him forward.

He knocked lightly at the door.

No response.

He turned the handle. It was open.

There, lying on the bed, locked in an embrace… was Amara and Chike.

Time stopped. The woman he was to marry tomorrow. His best friend since childhood.

To be continued

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