Weddings are usually filled with joy and laughter, yet this one was tinged with an unmistakable tension. Everyone could sense it, especially when they glanced at the bride’s parents. The bride’s mother, nervously tapping her feet, added to the discomfort in the room. However, her father’s behavior was even more distressing.
He made no effort to hide his disappointment about his daughter marrying Kevin, who was the son of a janitor. “Our beautiful daughter marrying a janitor’s son?” he sighed, his frustration evident. He kept sighing and glancing at his watch, as if to emphasize that he considered his presence there a waste of time.
But then, the atmosphere shifted dramatically when the janitor walked in and tapped his glass for a toast. The room fell into a hushed silence, all eyes drawn to him. The change in the bride’s father was instantaneous; his face transformed from a mask of worry to one of utter shock. As the janitor spoke, the father’s mouth hung open, his eyes widened, and in that moment, he seemed to be overcome with regret, realizing the weight of his earlier words…
Eloise, an only child, had always been slightly spoiled. Her parents were wealthy and, like most parents, desired only the best for their child. However, they occasionally seemed to take things a bit too far.
Her father, particularly strict, always insisted on excellent grades during her upbringing. When she started college, he was very clear: no dating until after she got her degree. Back then, Eloise just rolled her eyes, thinking her dad was just being too protective. She never planned to meet someone special, but now that she had, she was nervously biting her lip, trying to figure out how to break the news to her parents.
When Eloise first crossed paths with Kevin, she didn’t envision him as her future husband. He seemed more like a high school crush, something fleeting and not too serious – just a small secret she’d keep to herself. Yet, as time passed, her feelings for Kevin deepened significantly.
She grew to admire his calm demeanor and his strong sense of purpose. Eloise felt certain that Kevin was the kind of person who would support and encourage her in achieving her dreams. Their bond, blossoming from friendship to romance, filled her with joy but also a tinge of guilt.