{"id":5760,"date":"2025-01-01T15:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T15:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=5760"},"modified":"2025-01-01T15:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T15:51:22","slug":"gotcha-5-women-in-wedding-dresses-halted-our-ceremony-and-turned-to-my-fiance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/5760","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Gotcha!\u2019 5 Women in Wedding Dresses Halted Our Ceremony and Turned To My Fianc\u00e9\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fred is about to get married to Julia when five other women dressed as brides show up and spoil his plans. Julia loves him, and Fred is very convincing. Even after the can of worms is forcefully opened, Julia can\u2019t help but wonder if he is a changed man.\n

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Julia, lounging on the couch after dinner, noticed her fianc\u00e9, Fred, pacing nervously. With their wedding just days away, she sensed something was amiss, especially with Fred\u2019s recent antsy behavior and secretive phone usage.\n\n

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\u201cFred, something\u2019s up. You\u2019ve been on edge lately. What\u2019s going on?\u201d Julia inquired, concerned.\n\n

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\u201cOh, it-it\u2019s nothing; just work and stress, you know?\u201d he stuttered, avoiding eye contact. But Julia wasn\u2019t convinced.\n\n

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\u201cI don\u2019t believe you. It\u2019s more than that. You\u2019ve been sneaking out, and you\u2019re always on your phone,\u201d she pressed.\n\n

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Fred hesitated, then admitted, \u201cOkay, fine. There\u2019s something I haven\u2019t shared. I wanted a small wedding, but it\u2019s becoming a grand affair.\u201d\n\n

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Julia sighed, her doubts about him vanishing. \u201cBut why didn\u2019t you tell me this before?\u201d she asked. \u201cWe\u2019re supposed to plan our wedding together. You know, this woman warned me the other day\u2014\u201d\n\n

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\u201cWoman? What woman? What did she look like?\u201d he asked anxiously.\n\n

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\u201cForget her. I only care about you. I had no clue you wanted a more intimate ceremony.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cI didn\u2019t say anything because I thought you wanted it to be grand, and I didn\u2019t want to disappoint you. I love you, Julia,\u201d Fred confessed.\n\n

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Julia softened. \u201cIt\u2019s fine. We\u2019ll discuss it with my father and find a middle ground,\u201d she said, pulling away from him.\n\n

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Then, remembering another concern, she asked, \u201cWhat about those secret outings?\u201d\n\n

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Fred reassured her, \u201cI\u2019m preparing surprises for the wedding day. I promise it\u2019s nothing bad.\u201d\n\n

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The couple resolved their issues and focused on the wedding preparations, though Fred continued to express his discomfort with the grandeur of the event in the days that followed.\n\n

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Finally, the wedding day arrived. The chapel, where the groom and bride would tie the knot, stood majestic with intricately carved wooden doors and enchanting decorations. It was a perfect setting for a love story, adorned with flowers and yellow balloons.\n\n

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Guests slowly trooped into the venue in colorful outfits, eagerly awaiting the bride and groom\u2019s arrival. Fred arrived early. At the altar, he tried to mask his anxiety with a semblance of happiness. Jacob, his best man, noticed Fred\u2019s restlessness.\n\n

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\u201cNervous?\u201d Jacob asked, smiling kindly.\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m more excited than nervous. I can\u2019t wait for this to start,\u201d Fred replied, his voice tinged with urgency.\n\n

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As minutes ticked by, Fred\u2019s anxiety grew. Just when he feared Julia might not come, the chapel doors opened, and the string quartet began to play. Julia appeared in her wedding gown, her father by her side.\n\n

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\u201cIn less than an hour, this will be over,\u201d Fred thought, remembering his disagreement with Julia\u2019s father about signing the marriage documents. Bradon wanted the document signing to be done after the ceremony.\n\n

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As Julia approached the altar and joined Fred, her happiness was evident.\u00a0I can\u2019t wait to be married to you,\u00a0she thought excitedly.\n\n

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The officiating minister began the ceremony. \u201cDear friends and honored guests,\u201d his voice boomed, addressing the congregation.\n\n

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Julia smiled shyly. \u201cDo you take this woman to be\u2014\u201d the minister began. As he finished, Fred said, \u201cI do.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cDo you, Julia, take this man to be your lawfully\u2014\u201d\n\n

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\u201cYes-yes, I do,\u201d Julia interrupted excitedly.\n\n

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\u201cTHEN, BEFORE I JOIN THESE TWO IN HOLY MATRIMONY, IS THERE ANYONE HERE WHO HAS ANYTHING AGAINST THIS UNION? SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE!\u201d the minister proclaimed.\n\n

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Fred\u2019s anxiety peaked, but Julia\u2019s reassuring gaze calmed him as they awaited the final declaration. When he heard the minister give up and begin to pronounce them husband and wife, he flashed a genuine smile.\n\n

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\u201cWith the authority vested in me, I\u2014\u201d the minister started but was interrupted by the loud sound of the chapel\u2019s wooden door bursting open.\n\n

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Standing in the doorway was a young woman wearing a white wedding dress identical to the bride\u2019s.\n\n

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\u201cGotcha!\u201d she loudly yelled, pointing a finger straight at Fred.\n\n

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Julia\u2019s father, Brandon, was the first to react, his anger palpable.\n\n

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\u201cWho are you?\u201d Brandon demanded, but the woman ignored him and strode confidently towards the altar.\n\n

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Julia\u2019s confusion was reflected on her face while Fred struggled to maintain his composure. The guests were abuzz with speculation and whispers, trying to make sense of the bizarre situation.\n\n

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\u201cCould this be a case of mistaken venue?\u201d one guest pondered aloud.\n\n

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\u201cOr maybe she\u2019s an ex with a vendetta?\u201d another speculated.\n\n

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As the murmurs grew, four more women, each donning elaborate wedding gowns, marched into the chapel. Their leader, Lily, commanded attention as she stepped forward to address the congregation.\n\n

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\u201cWe need to address a critical matter before this wedding continues,\u201d Lily announced firmly.\n\n

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\u201cWhat on earth is going on here? Who are you people?\u201d Julia shouted the moment she recovered from the shock and found her voice.\n\n

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Fred, equally perplexed, glared at the women. \u201cThis is my wedding! What\u2019s the meaning of this?\u201d he yelled.\n\n

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Unfazed, Lily signaled the other women to introduce themselves. Margaret stepped forward first.\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m Margaret, Fred\u2019s fianc\u00e9e,\u201d she declared, causing a stir among the guests.\n\n

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Before the shock could settle, Vivian spoke next, her tone fiery. \u201cI\u2019m Vivian, and I\u2019ve been with Fred for five years. Here\u2019s the ring he gave me!\u201d she declared, holding the ring before the guests.\n\n

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Julia\u2019s confidence in Fred wavered with each revelation. \u201cIt\u2019s all lies, Julia,\u201d Fred whispered repeatedly.\n\n

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Louise, with a thick French accent, claimed, \u201cI\u2019m Louise. We\u2019re engaged and trying for a child!\u201d\n\n

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Jae-Hwa, the last to speak, expressed her story in a softer tone. \u201cI\u2019m Jae-Hwa, Fred\u2019s ex. I\u2019m a Korean influencer. He used me for my influence and money!\u201d\n\n

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Each woman\u2019s claim added to the mounting chaos, casting a shadow over what was meant to be Julia and Fred\u2019s perfect day.\n\n

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The chapel, previously buzzing with shock and confusion, quieted as the guests tried to process the surreal scene of multiple brides accusing Fred. But before the gathered crowd could fully digest the situation, security officials marched in.\n\n

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Only Lily knew how it had taken her days of brainstorming to figure out the best way for them to distract the security outside and enter the ceremony. They couldn\u2019t leave before Fred was exposed.\n\n

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\u201cGet them out of here!\u201d Fred commanded, seeing an opportunity to regain control of his rapidly unraveling wedding.\n\n

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\u201cSomeone must\u2019ve paid them a hefty sum for this act! They\u2019re nothing more than my exes! How can I be in a relationship with five women simultaneously? Isn\u2019t that absurd?\u201d he continued in such a ridiculous manner that made people consider it.\n\n

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Murmurs of agreement floated among the guests, some beginning to doubt the legitimacy of the women\u2019s claims.\n\n

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\u201cPerhaps it\u2019s a set-up to ruin the wedding,\u201d speculated a guest, adding to the growing skepticism.\n\n

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Fred, barely containing his relief, urged Julia to trust him. \u201cTrust me, Julia. Why would I marry you if I didn\u2019t love you?\u201d he implored, hugging her.\n\n

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As security began escorting the women out, Lily attempted to speak, but her words were drowned out by the guests\u2019 demands for the wedding to proceed.\n\n

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Recognizing Margaret as the woman who had approached her earlier, Julia hesitated but remained convinced of Fred\u2019s love. \u201cLook, I understand that Fred was once your ex, but he\u2019s about to be my husband, and nothing you can say will change that!\u201d Julia said in a frustrated tone that showed she wanted the women gone.\n\n

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\u201cFred has a lot of money, so I\u2019m sure he\u2019s not with me for my father\u2019s money. He\u2019s marrying me because he loves me, and I love him! If you have proof, show it; if not, I need you to get out!\u201d\n\n

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At this point, Lily and the women were stuck. Fred had entered their lives when they needed him the most, and none of them had ever assumed there would be a reason to keep evidence of their messages. He\u2019d only been able to date them simultaneously because they were all from different countries. As a travel influencer, Fred traveled a lot.\n\n

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Lily silently accepted defeat and was leaving when a voice stopped her. \u201cStop! I want to hear your story!\u201d\n\n

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\u201cFather!\u201d Julia exclaimed in shock, unable to believe her father\u2019s words.\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ll let you tell your story, then you can leave,\u201d Brandon firmly told Lily.\n\n

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\u201cToday\u2019s my wedding day. Are you going to ruin it?\u201d Julia asked bitterly.\n\n

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\u201cThe day is already ruined, and it\u2019s better to postpone this wedding than watch you make a lifelong mistake,\u201d Brandon replied thoughtfully.\n\n

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\u201cHurry! Let\u2019s hear the story,\u201d he urged, turning to Lily.\n\n

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\u201cFred doesn\u2019t love anyone but himself. He\u2019s using my money, even his social media is managed by someone else,\u201d Lily revealed.\n\n

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Fred, sweating, tried to appear unfazed, knowing his facade was at risk.\n\n

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\u201cMore than half of his earnings go back to the social media manager. He doesn\u2019t take most pictures, and his trips are more for pleasure than work,\u201d Lily continued. \u201cJulia, I\u2019m sure there are times when you\u2019ve had to give him huge amounts of money and \u2014\u201d\n\n

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\u201cHe paid me back,\u201d Julia interjected, defending Fred.\n\n

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\u201cEvery time? Did he pay back every time?\u201d Lily pressed.\n\n

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Julia couldn\u2019t respond to that.\n\n

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\u201cJulia, don\u2019t listen to her. Just because I\u2019m struggling now doesn\u2019t mean\u2014\u201d Fred started, but Lily cut him off.\n\n

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\u201cHe travels a lot as a travel influencer; you barely spend time together. He\u2019s often unreachable, right?\u201d she asked Lily.\n\n

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\u201cInternet connections are sometimes unavailable!\u201d Fred said defensively.\n\n

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\u201cJulia, trust me. He\u2019s just a liar! I\u2019ve spent six years with Fred. When I ran out of money, he left me,\u201d Lily said.\n\n

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Margaret and Vivian shared their experiences with Fred, exposing his extravagant tastes and manipulative behavior.\n\n

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\u201cJulia! Do you think I\u2019ll do such a thing to you?\u201d Fred pleaded.\n\n

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Brandon, silent till now, spoke up. \u201cI know a private investigator. In an hour, I can have all the information we need about Fred.\u201d\n\n

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\u201cAll of you will also be investigated,\u201d he told Lily, Vivian, Louise, Margaret, and Jae-Hwa.\n\n

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\u201cFather! In front of everyone?\u201d Julia protested.\n\n

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\u201cWe need to clear his name,\u201d Brandon stated, turning to Fred. \u201cI\u2019ll need your phone and password.\u201d\n\n

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Fred turned pale. Until now, he\u2019d been standing by Julia\u2019s side, holding her hand. But now, he moved away from her like she was some sort of threat to him.\n\n

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\u201cFred!\u201d Julia exclaimed in shock.\n\n

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\u201cYou\u2019re going to invade my privacy for five women who have no idea what they\u2019re talking about?\u201d His tone was harsh, and Julia\u2019s heart sank at his sudden coldness.\n\n

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\u201cJulia, am I marrying you or your father? Will you let him control your life?\u201d Fred continued.\n\n

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\u201cIf you love me, Fred, clear these doubts!\u201d she managed to say. \u201cShow me the truth!\u201d\n\n

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\u201cI refuse to prove anything!\u201d Fred declared coldly. \u201cIf you don\u2019t want to marry me, fine.\u201d He undid his tie, throwing it to the ground.\n\n

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As Fred descended the stairs to leave, Julia called out to him. But he ignored her and walked away.\u00a0Yes, I used them, but there\u2019s no law against it, he smugly thought as he made his way to the door. The last thing he expected to see was two police officers who appeared in front of him to block his way.\n\n

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Fred was shocked and instantly turned around to face Brandon.\n\n

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\u201cI refuse to believe that a man as wicked as you has done nothing wrong. With a little probe here and there, I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll find something,\u201d Brandon told Fred before turning away to look at Julia.\n\n

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As the cops took Fred away, Julia burst into tears and dashed into her father\u2019s arms.\n\n

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\u201cYou\u2019ll find someone better,\u201d Lily said as she comforted Julia.\n\n

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\u201cShe\u2019ll be fine. I hope she moves on soon,\u201d Jae-Hwa murmured to herself, knowing that it was something she had to do.\n\n

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