Everything. I waited. She looked down at the floor. Charlie, I did something last night. I didn't move.
What did you do? Her voice became quieter. I slept with David. The room went completely still. She looked up quickly.
I know how it sounds. I don't care how it sounds. I care what happened. It happened. Once, she hesitated.
Yes? I nodded. Anything else? No. She stepped closer.
Charlie, I needed to know if there was anything left between us. I couldn't marry you with that question in my head. I stared at her. She wiped her cheek. I slept with my ex last night for closure.
I can be your wife now. I almost laughed, but there was nothing funny about it. Now? Yes. You slept with another man last night, and this morning you're telling me you're ready to marry me.
I know it sounds terrible, but I finally know what I want. Do you? Yes. You. I picked up my coffee and took one sip.
Then you should have figured that out before sleeping with him. She shook her head. You don't understand. No, I understand perfectly. She reached for my hand.
I pulled it away. Don't. Her eyes filled. Charlie, please. I look directly at her.
The wedding is canceled. Her face went pale. What? You heard me. You're serious?
Completely. She stared at me as if she had expected anger, tears, or a fight. Instead, I walked past her and picked up my phone. The first call I made was to the wedding venue. The wedding coordinator answered on the second ring.
Good morning. This is Amanda. This is Charlie. I need to cancel our wedding. There was a pause.
Your wedding is in 3 weeks. Correct? That's right. Is everything okay? No, I'm ending the engagement.
Lindsay was standing behind me staring at the phone. Charlie, wait. I raised one hand without looking at her. Amanda asked for my confirmation details. I gave them to her, then asked her to send the cancellation terms to my email.
When the call ended, Lindsay stepped in front of me. You actually canceled it. Yes. You didn't even give me a chance to explain. You explained.
That wasn't an explanation. That was me telling you what happened. And that was enough. She shook her head. You're throwing away 3 years over one mistake.