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Always Second, Even at My Wedding
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After seven years together, Joan Quinton and I finally walked into the studio for our pre-wedding photos. Derek Blake—my old college roommate and the guy who'd introduced us—tagged along. The second he put on his custom best-man suit, Joan's eyes lit up. She immediately wanted a few pictures with him. I was standing in the middle in my wedding suit when Derek rubbed his nose and laughed. "Dude, I look like a bodyguard." Joan instantly pulled me aside and gave him the center spot. The camera flashed. The two of them looked way too natural together. Like they were the ones getting married. While we picked out photos, Joan tapped the shot of all three of us. "Let's blow this one up for the reception." I looked at her. "Why would another guy be front and center in a photo at our wedding?" She shoved the mouse away. "You're a grown man. Why are you being so petty? If Derek hadn't introduced us, would we even be together?" "It's just a photo. I'm still marrying you, aren't I?" I stared at myself on the screen. Even in my best suit, I looked like I didn't belong. Just because you're standing somewhere doesn't mean it's your place. And just like that, I was done fighting to be front and center.
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Always Second, Even at My Wedding Chapter 17
Early the next morning, I got to my new office thirty minutes early.The city was just waking up, pale gold light stretching across the river.Admin brought over my nameplate with a smile."Mr. Crawford, does this spot work?"I took the silver plaque.Beneath my name, one line stood out:[Clint Crawford][Head of the Continental Strategy Unit]I slid it into the slot beside the door myself.Click.Locked in.At nine, the launch ceremony kicked off.Headquarters executives spoke remotely. Client reps filled the front row. My team took their seats.I stepped onstage and opened my notes.The scar across my palm had faded so much I could barely see it as I held the mic.But I knew it was still there.When I finished, the room broke into applause.Nora was the first one on her feet.She came over and handed me a hot latte."Half sweet. Extra shot. We're celebrating."I smiled and took it."Thanks."The warmth of the cup seeped into my fingers.At noon, legal sent one
Always Second, Even at My Wedding Chapter 16
Apparently, Joan still didn't get it.Over the next few days, she stopped showing up outside my office.Instead, white roses arrived every morning.No name on the card.Just one line.[I'm waiting.]The first time, I took one look and told Admin to send them back.The second time, Admin logged the delivery and refused it.The third time, the florist called to ask if they should use a different address.I forwarded the number to Legal.That afternoon, legal sent a cease-and-desist.The flowers stopped.Later that same day, people in an industry group chat started turning on Derek.Business partners back in Arlencia started posting proof.Fake authorization.Unauthorized access to security footage.False claims he'd spread.Then someone dug up his old suggestive posts.Someone else shared screenshots of him using Joan's name to demand favors and special treatment.Another person posted photos of him wearing that five-figure limited-edition watch alongside the receipt.
Always Second, Even at My Wedding Chapter 15
Our final meeting was in the company's legal conference room.Bright. Spotless.Two lists sat on the table.One listed the stuff Joan had brought back.The other listed the documents I needed to sign to officially cut ties.She showed up thirty minutes early.The second I walked in, she stood.Several boxes were lined up on the table.Wedding invitation samples.A hard drive with the studio photos.The wedding binder I'd thrown out—and somehow, she'd dug it back up.And the ring.I sat down without touching any of it.Legal started the formal process."Ms. Quinton, please confirm you deleted all of Mr. Crawford's private contact info, address records, and anything used to track his schedule. You also agree not to get that information through anyone else."Joan nodded."I confirm."Her voice was quiet.Legal continued."Have the shared wedding accounts and invitation links been deactivated, and has the studio's permission to display the photos been revoked?""Yes." S
Always Second, Even at My Wedding Chapter 14
I didn't agree to see Joan right away.The next morning, legal reviewed everything she'd sent.The equity transfer was legit.She'd also deposited a huge amount into an account set up to compensate me.Her public apology had gone out to group chats with our mutual friends back in Arlencia and to her company's entire internal mailing list.Nora handed me the screenshots."Quinton Corp's board is freaking out. That project was supposed to anchor their financing next quarter. Transferring it like this could seriously wreck their cash flow."I flipped through the screenshots.The same people who used to joke that Derek looked more like the groom had gone quiet.Someone had posted:[I'm sorry, Clint.]Others had deleted their old comments.I set my phone down."Send the money back. I already covered the wedding costs, and selling the apartment was my choice."Nora looked at me. "What about Joan?"I was quiet for a second."Conference room this afternoon. Fifteen minutes."J
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