Unraveled at 'I Do'

By the time Aurora got home, it was late.She unlocked her phone—only to be met with a fresh post from Marco.A photo of his and Sofia's hands, fingers intertwined. On Sofia's delicate ring finger, the engagement ring gleamed under the light, its diamond obnoxiously massive.[An unforgettable day—I've found the love of my life.]Aurora let out a quiet laugh.Marco had never once acknowledged their relationship publicly. She'd brushed it off, thinking it was just how he was. But now, it was obvious—he never saw her as someone worth claiming.No hesitation. She blocked him.They'd met on a rainy night. She'd been tutoring when the student's father got too close, hands where they didn't belong. She barely escaped, running blindly through the downpour—until Marco found her.And she'd fallen.She, who had never cared for anyone before, had taught herself how to love. She learned how to make him happy, how to be the perfect girlfriend—nursing him when he was sick, soothing him when

The next day, an unknown number popped up on Aurora's phone.Lately, she'd been dealing with delivery services and moving companies, so she answered—only to hear Marco's voice."Come get your stuff from my place. If you don't, I'll toss it. And..."He hesitated, tempted to ask why she'd blocked him. But no—she was just playing hard to get. If he pushed, she might think she still had a chance and start clinging again.What he didn't expect? Aurora's completely indifferent response."Got it."Then she hung up. Just like that.Like he was nothing.Marco stared at his phone, unreadable.Sofia, noticing, leaned in. "Marco, the interview's tomorrow. I'm so nervous. What if Ms. Diaz holds a grudge and tries to ruin my chance?"Marco snapped back. "No one's messing with the interview. Just focus on proving yourself."Sofia nodded, resting against his chest, but her eyes? Ice cold.***Aurora reached Marco's apartment building and stepped into the elevator, glancing at the time. Sh

Marco's jaw was rough with stubble, his bloodshot eyes locked on her. His grip tightened.Aurora's heart nearly stopped. For a second, she thought he might actually choke her out. She fought with everything she had.The struggle wasn't subtle. In the end, he let go, but the pure hatred in his eyes stayed.Gasping, she clutched her aching neck, hands shaking."Still playing the victim?" His voice was cold, raw with something deeper. "What did you say to Sofia? She was so distraught she slit her wrist. She's in the hospital, fighting for her life!"Aurora almost laughed."What did I say? The truth. She wanted you to lock me up like that would fix everything, but it was all for nothing. Tell me I'm wrong."Brutal. Marco's face flickered between red and pale. He remembered exactly what he'd done.But then he pictured Sofia in that hospital bed, wrist slit, and his gaze went ice-cold. "If you hadn't trashed Sofia to Prof. Serrano and ruined her shot at the competition, I wouldn't ha

Diego yanked her hair, forcing her to face the crowd."It's her! She told me she was some poor, mistreated student. Said she'd admired me for years! I pitied her, gave her money—and how did she repay me? The second she found someone richer, she turned on me! Accused me of assault, ruined my life! I lost my wife, my business—everything!""No! That's not true!" Aurora fought to break free, but Diego's rant drowned her out.Worse? Some people actually bought it."Look at her—she's got that seductive vibe. No way she's innocent.""She's a dancer, right? That whole industry's built on stringing men along. Bet those awards weren't just for talent.""What's she even doing at a hospital? Maybe she really does have something nasty."At that, the crowd recoiled, some covering their noses like she was contagious.Someone shoved her.Another grabbed at her clothes.A third held up their phone, filming every humiliating second.It only stopped when hospital staff rushed in, breaking up t

One by one, the videos dropped through official channels—each piece of evidence undeniable.The once-relentless wave of hate against Aurora screeched to a halt.Some skeptics clung to doubt, tagging forensic experts to check if the footage had been doctored. But every analysis came back the same—authentic.No one had expected such a complete reversal.Then, rage exploded.People felt played. Not just by Marco and Sofia, but by the ugly reality that privilege had been used to crush an innocent person.A chilling thought spread across social media—What if Aurora hadn't been strong enough?What if she had broken under the weight of betrayal, injustice, and nonstop cyberbullying?If that had happened, every single person who had joined in... would have been complicit.That realization hit hard.And just like that, the public turned with a vengeance.The fury unleashed on Marco and Sofia dwarfed what Aurora had endured.And their families? Not spared.People tore into the Ram