My Parents Wanted My Sister to Walk Down the Aisle First at My Wedding — We Agreed, So They Got Into Our Trap

So I nodded. Ryan accepted the check. I stayed quiet while Melissa picked out decor and Ryan complimented her taste. We left with smiles. And the moment we pulled out of the driveway, Ryan burst out laughing.

“Oh, this is going to be so good,” he said.

“What part of this is good?” I asked.

“They think they’ve hijacked your wedding,” he said. “But they’ve just walked into the perfect trap.”

Over the next few months, Ryan met with my parents often. I overheard him playing the part — agreeing I was “a bit difficult,” suggesting I’d ruin the aesthetic with a cheap bouquet. Melissa insisted I upgrade to roses. Ryan nodded solemnly.Continue reading…