I’ve always considered myself to be a good mother. I tried my hardest not to be a helicopter mom or one of those obnoxious ‘boy moms’ you see on the internet nowadays. I taught him to respect women and the elderly and stand up for the weak, and he grew up into quite a gentleman. So, when Keenan, my son, brought home his girlfriend, Tegan, I welcomed her with open arms. Who would have known that their wedding would turn into a disaster?!
Discovering Discrepancies
Of course, I did some snooping around. She seemed to be an ordinary girl: she drove an old, relatively cheap car and took public transportation when it eventually broke down, didn’t ask my son for expensive surprises, and her own gifts to us, though tasteful, never amounted to large sums.
I knew she would sometimes treat herself to a spa weekend or a meal in a high-end place, but I attributed that to her being good at saving money. After all, every girl deserves to indulge herself once in a while.
Imagine my surprise when we arranged to meet her parents, and a luxury car picked us up! Turns out, her father owned a renowned building company, so their family could spend money left, right, and center.
A Business Opportunity
When I asked them how their daughter lived so modestly, her mother explained their agreement. They refused to fund her day-to-day expenses but would support her if she ever decided to start her own business. And, of course, they would pay for their daughter’s dream wedding. While Tegan explained that she didn’t have a business plan in mind yet, I saw Keenan’s eyes light up. You see, he dreamed of starting a technology company in diapers, but we never had that kind of money, and he had no luck with grants, so naturally, he saw this as a perfect opportunity.
When he explained his idea to Tegan on our way back, she was immediately on board. They discussed it non-stop, and I was excited to see them planning their business as a soon-to-be family. Tegan even suggested meeting with investors immediately after their wedding. I wish I’d known that it all soon would be over.
Signs of Trouble
As the wedding approached, I noticed Tegan acting differently. She tried her best to meet my son’s expectations for their business, but I could see that deep inside, she was struggling.
When I asked her if there was a problem, she politely dismissed my concerns. While I gravitated towards suspecting some family issues or a small fight with Keenan, I’ve gotta be honest, the thought of her possible pregnancy has also crossed my mind. However, I decided to keep my mouth shut for a while and let the kids sort things out on their own.
The Unraveling
On the day of the wedding, Tegan seemed particularly anxious, but I brushed it off. She was the bride, after all, and her father invited a lot of influential people—who wouldn’t be nervous? As she walked to her seat at the table, nodding and accepting the compliments, I noticed her maid of honor, Patty, discussing something with Keenan.
They were obviously having a heated argument, which startled me, but at that point, I knew I’d better not intervene. Deep in my heart, I felt that there was a disaster cooking.
The Bombshell
When the time for the speeches came, the room fell silent as the maid of honor raised her glass. The look on her face was that of a person who knows their death is coming. She began her speech with standard thank-yous and pleasantries, and then she dropped the bombshell.
“Tegan. You’ve been my best friend for years and years. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about myself. This whole thing… it has to stop. Keenan and I have been having an affair for months!”
Revelations and Chaos
Silence fell, with eyes turned to the bride. To everyone’s surprise, she erupted in a loud, almost diabolical laugh. “Wow, Susie,” she managed. “Thank God you had it in you to confess. I thought I’d have to do the talking myself!”
“You see,” she stood up and started walking towards Patty, “I knew you two couldn’t be trusted from the way you looked at each other. So, I installed hidden cameras in the house. And what do you think I saw? Two lovebirds in my love nest!” She snatched the microphone from Patty’s hands.
Aftermath
That day, I walked out of the wedding hall feeling completely shattered. I was only sure of one thing: I didn’t think I knew the man I raised.