Fallen Apart

As I held my breath, my gaze searched through the sea of faces, finding my brother, whose expression was stoic. The priest's voice echoed, "Aria Carter Stephenson, do you take Dave Michael Mendez to be your legally bonded spouse, promising to love and support him in sickness and health, through wealth and adversity until death separates you?" With a mix of nerves and determination, I turned to face Dave. "No, I don't," I replied, my heart heavy. In this tale, Aria Stephenson, a hopeful small-town fashion designer, landed a dream job at a prestigious clothing firm, hoping to make her mark in the glamorous world of fashion. Dave Mendez, on the other hand, found himself at the helm of his father's company, which coincidentally became Aria's new workplace. Rather than striving to impress his father, Dave's attentions were captured by a captivating hazel-eyed woman. Their love story unfolded like many others, yet the discovery of a hidden truth threatened to tear them apart. This narrative, inspired by Katherine's beautiful cover, can be found on Instagram under @moonlightwriter100.