Samantha finds herself amidst the joyous celebration of her brother’s wedding. Being a bridesmaid comes with certain responsibilities, and she understands that she has a commitment to Nina. However, when Tom shocks everyone by sharing a video that exposes Nina’s deepest secrets, Samantha is left with no option but to side with her brother, even though his actions were incredibly embarrassing for Nina.

As my brother’s wedding drew near, an overwhelming feeling of excitement filled the atmosphere, leaving everyone brimming with anticipation. My brother, the groom, was quite the prankster, always keeping us on our toes with his mischievous ways. We were all on edge, eagerly anticipating the major surprise he had in store for us.

I thought he was just seeking attention—Tom was that person.

Tom and his fiancée, Nina, had been dating for such a long time that it was no surprise when she asked me to be one of her bridesmaids.

“Please, Samantha,” she kindly asked for, presenting me with a box full of delightful treats. “It would mean a lot to me if you could be there by my side on our special day. You’re not just Tom’s little sister, but also someone I consider my own.”

Sure, I agreed. Nina truly felt like family to me—she went above and beyond by organizing my 21st birthday celebration, surprising me when I least expected it.

I think Nina talked to me more about their wedding than Tom did when it came to planning it.

“I feel like I’m just wasting my time with Tom,” she said. “You can make notes for us. And we can also arrange for the wedding cake tasting.”

Contrary to expectations, Tom appeared to be putting in minimal effort for the wedding. However, the truth is that he was actually occupied with creating a stunning video for the event.

“I’m planning to have it played right before we exchange our vows,” he mentioned during my visit.

He shared with me a folder on his laptop where he had been storing all the videos and photos of him and Nina, preparing to create a video.

“I wonder if Tom is feeling hesitant about something?” Nina asked about our wedding shopping trip.

“No,” I answered truthfully. “He’s currently occupied with a project that requires a significant amount of his time.”

“What?” she asked with great excitement.

“I can’t reveal any details,” I replied. “Now, go ahead and give those dresses a try!”

Bright and early on the morning of the wedding, I arrived at the hotel suite. I was eager to catch up with Tom before joining Nina and the rest of the bridesmaids.

“You won’t believe what’s about to happen,” he playfully taunted, casually sipping champagne as he prepared.

“Oh boy,” I said. “I’m eagerly looking forward to discovering what you have in store.”

Nina was thrilled with how the ceremony turned out—it was absolutely flawless, just as she had envisioned.

Everything, from the beautiful flowers to the enchanting music to the delightful aroma of scented candles, created a truly magical atmosphere at the venue. Everything was absolutely flawless.

When it was time for the vows, my brother kindly asked the priest to hold on for a moment.

“I have something I’d like to share with all of you,” he announced. “This is Nina and my journey of love, from its humble beginnings to the present moment.”

With a grand gesture, he produced a remote from his pocket, as two of his groomsmen rolled a TV screen to the center of the altar, right in front of Tom and Nina.

“Watch this,” he exclaimed, taking a step back to join his groomsmen. And then he hit the play button.

As I watched the screen, their love story unfolded before my eyes. From their first kiss to snippets of their trips together, cozy nights in, and dinners cooked side by side, every moment was captured.

The montage evoked strong emotions, captivating all the guests. However, the true surprise was yet to be revealed.

The priest went back to his place when the video was over, ready to pick up where he left off with the service. He asked for Nina and Tom to return to their positions as well.

He asked if anyone had any objections in a serious manner.

In a sudden turn of events, Tom released Nina’s hand and swiftly retreated down the aisle.

“What?” Nina let out a sharp hiss. “Tom, now is not the appropriate moment for one of your playful pranks.”

“This is not a joke,” he said.

He raised the remote control once more and pressed a different button. The atmosphere grew heavy with anticipation as the room was filled with music.

This new video was very different. It showed his bride in the house they shared, but Nina wasn’t alone.  Instead, she was dressed in lingerie and portrayed in a compromising situation with another man.

The room grew silent, with all eyes fixed on the screen, before shifting to observe her response to my brother’s revelation.

Nina slowly turned around to face her guests, her face pale and her eyes filled with horror. “This can’t be happening,” she whispered, speaking more to herself than to anyone else.

Then, the same man from the video swore loudly—he was seated at the back of the venue, dressed in a suit.

“I won’t be marrying Nina today,” Tom announced, his voice resonating through the room, filled with a mix of emotions.

“I couldn’t bear the thought of all of us being here, witnessing what was supposed to be a display of love, without the truth being revealed.”

The ceremony came to a sudden stop, and the joyful mood quickly turned into an uncomfortable silence.

Nina appeared slightly disoriented, scanning her surroundings as if in search of a way out or someone to rely on. She casually removed her shoes and lifted them in her hands.

“It’s not what it looks like,” she said. “Tom, please, not here. Let’s discuss it outdoors.”

I wanted to be able to see Nina and feel sympathy for her. Our bond had been strong for a long time. However, the video clearly presented the evidence. Despite our close relationship, she turned out to be unfaithful to my brother. A person who caused harm to my brother.

She begged Tom once more, raising her voice. Her face was streaked with tears.

Unfortunately, the harm had already been done. My brother didn’t took his eyes off from her. 

“How long?” he asked, his voice filled with a deep, frightening tone.

“Not long,” she mumbled, her composure crumbling. “I’m so sorry, you were never supposed to know about it.”

“In our own home, though?” Oh, come on, Nina.” My brother responded with a sharp tone, clearly displaying his hurt for everyone to see.

“You brought him into our home,” he stated.

The crowd whispered amongst themselves, with some guests expressing disapproval and others captivated by the unfolding drama.

The priest took a step back. I couldn’t help but wonder if he had considered the idea of suggesting couples’ counseling to Tom and Nina, even though they had initially declined when they hired the priest.

Tom left abruptly, leaving behind his wedding and all the guests he and Nina had carefully selected.

Nina hurried after him, desperately trying to get Tom’s attention, but he completely ignored her. Her mother hurriedly followed her.

Afterwards, I strolled around the hotel in search of my brother. I discovered him perched on a barstool, drowning his emotions in a glass while indulging in a bowl of olives.

“Did you know?” he asked me.

“Absolutely not,” I replied hastily.

As Tom was browsing the videos and photos on his laptop, he accidentally stumbled upon Nina’s collection as well.

“I just wanted to see if there was anything else that I could add to the video,” he said with a hint of disappointment.

Settling in with a refreshing drink, I found a cozy spot next to my brother, anticipating that our stay would be a lengthy one.

“I went through the initial folder,” he confessed. “It was truly amazing because she had a collection of photos that I had never laid eyes on before. However, in the following folder, I stumbled upon a video featuring Nina and an unidentified man. It wasn’t even a locked folder, Samantha,” he remarked.

There was a brief silence between us as Tom quickly finished his drink.

“Do you think I was wrong to expose her?” he asked me.

“No,” I replied truthfully. “Perhaps it would have been more appropriate to have a private conversation with her. It’s impossible to predict the potential devastation this could cause her. Or what she will do next.”

As I reclined in my chair, I couldn’t resist indulging in the bowl of pretzels thoughtfully provided by the bartender.

“I have no intention of checking on her,” Tom said. “I couldn’t care less.”

I had no intention of convincing Tom to forgive Nina. Trying to get him to forgive her was pointless, given what she had done. Tom had always been certain of this. Unfaithfulness was a complete deal breaker in any romantic relationship.

“Come,” he invited. “I’m craving some wedding cake. Let’s go indulge ourselves. That shouldn’t be wasted, either.”

I trailed behind my brother as we made our way to the dining room, which had been beautifully arranged for the wedding reception.

I knew that as much as I wanted to check on Nina—Tom needed me in his corner.

What would you have chosen?