She Confessed, I Clapped
But right when I was at my happiest, she shattered everything with one blow.
I opened my mouth, wanting to ask why.
But all that would do was earn me everyone's pity.
So I swallowed the pain, clapped, and smiled.
"If marrying me makes you that miserable, I won't stand in your way. Since Jude's already here, why not get engaged to him instead?"
After a beat, I added, "Just don't forget to pay back the wedding money I gave you."
Rachel immediately blew up.
"Micah, why are you so petty? All you ever care about is money! You sit at home all day without a job. I paid for everything while we were together, and did I ever complain?