Some people just can’t stand not being the center of attention—and my stepmom, Linda, is one of them. After years of hijacking family events, I should’ve known she’d try something at my wedding. But wearing a white dress? Even I didn’t see that coming.
Days before the ceremony, Linda kept hinting that she “deserved a moment to shine” at the wedding. I laughed it off, but on the big day, she took matters into her own hands. My bridesmaid gasped when she spotted Linda arriving in a full-on bridal gown—lace, beading, and all.
I confronted her, my voice shaking. “Are you kidding me?” Linda just adjusted her veil (yes, she wore a veil) and said, “I look fabulous, and today should be about family, not just you.”
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Before I could explode, my husband-to-be, Tom, swooped in. “You’re right, Linda,” he said smoothly. “You do look stunning. But let’s make sure everyone knows you’re not the bride.” With a subtle nod to a waiter, a glass of red wine “slipped” right onto her dress.
Linda’s shriek could’ve shattered glass. As she frantically dabbed at the stain, Tom cheerfully suggested she find a new outfit at a nearby boutique. She returned hours later in a pale blue dress—just in time for the reception, where she sat fuming in the corner.
Tom’s quick thinking saved the day, and as we celebrated that night, I couldn’t stop grinning. Linda wanted attention—she just didn’t expect it to come with a side of karma.
