My Ex Begged Me at Her Wedding / Chapter 2: The Night I Walked Away
My Ex Begged Me at Her Wedding

My Ex Begged Me at Her Wedding

Author: Rachel Ortiz

Chapter 2: The Night I Walked Away

← Prev
Next →

At the class reunion five years ago, Rachel and I hadn’t broken up yet.

That day was the day after I proposed to Rachel.

She was completely drunk, slumped over the table at the sports bar, mumbling nonsense.

The bar was a staple in our college town, its walls lined with faded memorabilia and neon beer signs. Rachel's head rested on her folded arms, her cheeks flushed from too many rounds of celebratory shots. Our friends huddled around, laughter echoing off the sticky tabletops and the flat-screen TV tuned to a basketball game we weren't really watching.

Everyone was teasing me because of her.

“I’ve never seen Rachel this drunk before. Tell us the truth, did you two have a fight?”

“Come on, Derek spoils her. He wouldn’t dare argue with Rachel.”

“That’s right, Derek waited a whole seven years before Rachel agreed to marry him. I think she’s just too happy, that’s why she drank so much.”

I really couldn’t take it anymore.

“Alright, knock it off, you guys,” I smiled and took the wine glass from Rachel’s hand. “The wedding’s in a few months. There’ll be plenty to do then. It’s rare to have a relaxed day like this—let her enjoy herself.”

I glanced around, catching the bartender's knowing smirk as he slid another basket of fries onto our table. It felt like everyone was rooting for us, watching our story unfold like some kind of small-town fairy tale.

“Oh, how romantic.”

“Geez, such devotion.”

“Rachel made the right choice in the end—she really found a treasure.”

I glanced at Rachel, passed out on the table, and thoughtfully took off my jacket, draping it over her shoulders.

The room was warm, but Rachel always got cold when she drank, and seeing her shiver even in her tipsy sleep made me smile. Her hair was splayed across the table, and I brushed a lock out of her face before carefully tucking the jacket around her.

Just like my friends said, Rachel and I had been together for seven years, finally about to see our relationship bear fruit.

I gently pinched her cheek. “Little drunk, wake up, let’s go home.”

Rachel mumbled, nuzzling my hand like a child. “Caleb, stop it...”

The name hung in the air, heavy and wrong.

Caleb...

Caleb Johnson.

Rachel’s ex-boyfriend.

← Prev
Next →

You may also like

He Bought Me, But Married Her
He Bought Me, But Married Her
4.7
Rachel thought her boyfriend’s love was real—until she overheard him boasting about buying her loyalty with a condo, all while planning a $400,000 wedding to another woman. Forced to plan her own ex’s lavish marriage, Rachel must hide her heartbreak and secrets, even as he tries to keep her on a string. When the final vows are spoken, will she finally break free—or will betrayal claim her future too?
Begging My Ex-Fiancé for Mercy
Begging My Ex-Fiancé for Mercy
4.7
When her senator father is executed and her entire family jailed, Emily is forced to kneel before Jason—the ruthless prosecutor who was once her devoted fiancé. He destroyed her family, but now he holds her fate in his hands, demanding her humiliation as payment. As Emily’s pride shatters, a mysterious prisoner next door may be her only hope for escape—or her final downfall.
I Asked for Divorce—He Begged for Me
I Asked for Divorce—He Begged for Me
4.9
Marriage is supposed to get easier—so why does Savannah feel more alone with every passing year? Her husband Ethan is old-fashioned to a fault: buttoned-up, bashful, and so repressed he fakes being drunk just to cuddle. But tonight, Savannah’s ready to break the silence—and maybe her marriage—by finally demanding a divorce. Only, every time she tries, Ethan’s clumsy affection and hidden vulnerability make her question everything. With a peanut gallery of inner voices egging her on, a lace nightgown she’s terrified to wear, and a secret past that could explain Ethan’s distance, Savannah has to decide: fight for passion or walk away for good? When the truth about their misunderstandings comes to light, will she find the courage to take the first real step—or is their love story already over?
Swapped at the Altar: My Sister Stole My Groom
Swapped at the Altar: My Sister Stole My Groom
4.8
On the day of my wedding, I let my conniving half-sister take my place at the altar—giving my childhood fiancé exactly what he wanted. But when he realizes the bride in his arms isn’t me, all hell breaks loose, and the secrets that tore us apart threaten to ruin us all. Betrayed by blood and love, I’ll finally choose my own destiny—even if it means shattering the lives of everyone who ever doubted me.
My Ex-Husband’s Show, My Secret First Love
My Ex-Husband’s Show, My Secret First Love
4.7
Natalie thought her heartbreak ended with the divorce—until her ex forced her onto a reality show, pairing her with the one man she never got over. While millions root for her to beg for Ethan back, her true secret is the forbidden past she shares with Ryan, her supposed rival’s ex. When the cameras roll, every brush of his hand threatens to expose the love that could ruin them both.
He Cheated, I Gave Away the Ring
He Cheated, I Gave Away the Ring
4.7
On my birthday, my fiancé’s mistress crashed the party—pregnant and desperate, while the whole town waited for me to break. Instead, I slipped the engagement bracelet onto her wrist and walked out, leaving Maple Heights and my old life behind. But when Ethan tries to win me back with public humiliation and a new 'apology' bracelet, I’m forced to choose: reclaim my dignity, or let him—and my family—destroy what’s left of my heart.
He Posted Her, Then Begged for Me
He Posted Her, Then Begged for Me
4.6
After two years chasing the campus heartthrob, Emily is humiliated when he goes Insta-official with another girl—then blames her when she finally walks away. Labeled a homewrecker and iced out by her classmates, Emily’s only escape is to leave the country, but now he’s desperate to stop her. Will she choose her own freedom, or let his last-minute regret pull her back into heartbreak?
He Chose Her Over Me—Again
He Chose Her Over Me—Again
4.7
Emily always thought she’d be the Howell bride, until Chris shattered her trust—sacrificing her happiness for his mentor’s orphaned daughter. Humiliated, overlooked, and expected to give up everything for Lily, Emily finally refuses to play the gracious loser. When Chris announces his own engagement to Lily out of duty, Emily must decide: will she keep living in someone else’s shadow, or claim her own future—even if it means breaking every rule of Chicago high society?
My Bride’s Shame Was Livestreamed
My Bride’s Shame Was Livestreamed
5.0
On the eve of their wedding, a cruel viral video destroys a young bride’s reputation and pushes her to the edge. As her world unravels, her husband is driven to the brink of revenge—facing a choice between love, justice, and crossing the line into darkness. Will heartbreak or vengeance win when the world turns its back?
Banished From My Own Wedding
Banished From My Own Wedding
4.8
When Aubrey dares to plan a destination wedding, his greedy relatives explode—demanding tradition, money, and a ceremony he never wanted. Betrayed by the grandfather he’s supported for years, Aubrey faces public humiliation and an impossible ultimatum: obey his toxic family, or finally fight for the woman he loves. But this time, he’s done being the family’s punching bag—and he’s ready to shatter every old rule, no matter the cost.
Sister Snatched My Groom
Sister Snatched My Groom
4.6
When Michael Chen discovers his fiancée's affair plastered across Instagram, he breaks off their arranged engagement and impulsively marries the untouchable campus beauty instead. But his ex-fiancée Rachel refuses to let go, convinced he'll come crawling back to their old-money alliance—until she sees the wedding photos that prove he's moved on for good.
Stolen by the Spirit: My Wedding Nightmare
Stolen by the Spirit: My Wedding Nightmare
4.8
On the night before my wedding, the maple spirit I raised ripped out my heart and stole my face—walking down the aisle in my place, wearing my skin. My family, blinded by love, can’t see the imposter living my life, while I’m forced to watch, powerless and erased. But Michael, my cold-hearted fiancé with a violent past, is the only one who suspects the truth—and the only hope I have of reclaiming my stolen life.