I noticed she hesitated on his name. Just for a millisecond. I didn't think anything of it.
The night before the wedding, Ethan went out with his college friends. Bachelor party. He texted me at midnight.
"Can't wait to marry you tomorrow. You're my everything."
I smiled and went to sleep, the happiest woman alive.
The ceremony was beautiful. White roses everywhere, just like I wanted. Two hundred guests. My dad walked me down the aisle, tears in his eyes.
And there he was. My Ethan. Waiting for me at the altar in a perfect black tux.
Except something felt off.
The way he stood was different. Stiffer. His smile didn't quite reach his eyes. When I took his hand, his grip was stronger than usual.