17/08/2025
My dad passed away when I was 16. Before that, he set up a wedding fund for me. It was under my mom's name to manage, but it was his big gift.
Recently, my boyfriend proposed. My mom was weirdly cold about it, but I figured she was just surprised.
Then came the family dinner at my aunt's house. My cousin Elise was there with the rest of our extended family.
Mid-meal, my mom tapped her glass and said, "I have a little announcement." We all turned. She smiled and said,
"I decided to give the wedding fund my husband left for our daughter to our beautiful Elise. It would be a shame to let it sit unused."
The room went SILENT. "Mom. I am engaged now," I said quietly. Her response?
"Oh, sweetie… let's be honest. You're not exactly... bride material. You're making it up. Elise is more likely to meet someone."
I was stunned. I looked around, hoping someone would say something.
And then, my cousin Elise stood up. ⬇️