I never thought that Esmond and I would end up like this. We had already overcome so many difficulties and obstacles, and finally, we were about to achieve a happy ending.
But I was glad that I saw Esmond's true colors through this. What if we indeed got married? Perhaps after I went home and checked my Instagram, I would see Daisy's post saying, [Although I'm just your bridesmaid, we stood on stage together, which can be seen as a way of marrying you. I have no regrets in this lifetime.] If so, I'd be so furious that maybe I'd faint.
I guessed I cut the loss in time.
After I left that day, Esmond sent me several long voice messages, accusing me of being childish and paranoid. He hoped I would reflect on myself and apologize to him. He also said that he could treat my words about not getting married that day as a moment of anger. If I apologized, the wedding could proceed as planned.
After listening to his first few voice messages, I didn't feel like continuing to listen.
I sent him a message, [It wasn't a moment of anger. I'm not getting married! Go find your sweet Daisy.]
Since both of our parents had met, I definitely had to tell my parents that I wasn't getting married. After they learned the whole thing, neither said a word. My dad smoked in silence.
Actually, I knew I was being willful. After all, getting married was a serious matter. Calling the wedding off at this point would definitely have an impact on both Esmond and me.
But I'd rather be a joke than be stuck with Esmond.
My brother was silent for a while. Then he picked up his phone and walked out. "I'm going to kill that bastard!"
I was stunned and immediately stopped him.
Dad said, "If you don't want to get married, then don't! It's Esmond's loss for not being able to marry you! You're wonderful!"
Mom said, "My sweet little girl. You don't deserve this."
My parents took turns to comfort me. The grievances I had suffered because of Esmond finally erupted at this moment, and I cried heavily in my mother's arms.
It was great that I had the support and understanding of my family.
My parents talked to Esmond's family about canceling the wedding, and only then did Esmond realize that I wasn't joking.
At first, he angrily questioned and threatened me, telling me not to act childish. He said that marriage was not a game, and I shouldn't cancel the wedding because of a momentary impulse.