I Asked a Coworker to Pretend to Be My Boyfriend at My Ex-Husband’s Wedding, but He Teased Me and Said, ‘No One Would Date You’ – So My Fake Date Wiped the Smile off His Face

“You cheated because I gained weight?”

“You used to have a slim waist, Ronnie.”

He folded another shirt.

“When was the last time you even looked at yourself in the mirror?”

During the divorce, I looked constantly.

“When was the last time you even looked at yourself in the mirror?”

I checked my stomach when I got dressed. Turned sideways before I left the house. Changed shirts because I could hear Max saying my arms looked better covered.

Then Max announced he was marrying Claire.

And sent me that invitation.

Then Max announced he was marrying Claire.

I could have skipped the wedding.

But our daughters would be there, and our oldest had already asked twice if I was coming.

So I said yes.

Then I stared at the +1.

I wanted Max to see that I was fine.