Alexa had been in a relationship with John for four years. They were serious, talking about weddings and dreams of having kids. However, not all things last forever, and the relationship crashed when John abruptly ended things. Alexa’s heart was in pieces, and she struggled to understand the sudden turn of events. John vaguely mentioned his reasons were “personal” and asked her to give him space.
An Emotional Time
During this emotional period, Alexa’s pillars of strength were her best friend, Stacy, and Stacy’s then-fiancé, Tom. They played the role of the comforting blanket during a storm, offering emotional support and even letting Alexa stay at their home.
When Stacy invited Alexa to be her maid-of-honor, Alexa thought it was a no-brainer and accepted the role enthusiastically.
The wedding preparations went into full swing. As the maid-of-honor, Alexa had been given a great deal of responsibility.
She handled most of the wedding logistics as Stacy took a backseat. While this might have been overwhelming for some, Alexa dived into it entirely for her best friend.
… But There Was an Unexpected Twist!
But then came a twist that no one, especially Alexa, had seen coming.
Tom asked Alexa to join him for an early breakfast on the wedding morning. Puzzled by the odd timing and the request, Alexa assumed it might be a message or a task related to Stacy. However, what unfolded next was an utter shock for Alexa.
Tom revealed a secret: a few days before, Stacy confessed to him that she had had an affair with John, Alexa’s long-term ex-boyfriend! This very affair was the reason behind Alexa’s heart-wrenching breakup!
Tom shared that Stacy had decided to confess, aiming to start their married life with a clean slate. He had chosen to forgive her and wanted to move on.
A Shocking Affair and the Ultimate ‘Girl Code’ Betrayal
Tom had grappled with the decision to share this secret with Alexa. Alexa guessed that he had finally gone through with it, hoping that Alexa would find it in her heart to forgive Stacy as well, especially since the affair had been, in his words, “so long ago.”
However, for Alexa, this was a double blow. She had lost her boyfriend to her best friend’s betrayal. Overwhelmed and incredibly betrayed, she decided to leave the wedding.
The absence of the maid-of-honor, essentially leading the wedding arrangements, created chaos. Alexa’s departure left a void.
Her absence became a talking point, especially since she was featured in all the wedding details and on the wedding website with her headshot and bio.
The Whispering Increased
The whispers grew louder when the story of the affair surfaced, thanks to a cousin who knew John.
After the wedding, Stacy and Tom took to the online world, accusing Alexa of tarnishing their special day. Several of their friends argued that Alexa should have dealt with the situation privately and stayed for the wedding.
Messages flooded Alexa’s phone. To add to Alexa’s guilt, she learned that Stacy was so upset that she had to take a break from work.
Torn with her decision, Alexa wondered if her actions had been wrong – especially as she’s been ignoring Stacy’s calls. So she took to Reddit to see what they thought.
“Your BEST Friend Has an Affair With Your Then Fiancé”
The Reddit community was overwhelmingly supportive of Alexa’s actions, with the majority verdict being that she was not in the wrong. They questioned the decision to reveal such shocking news to her on the wedding day. They were shocked at the expectations laid upon her.
Many emphasized that Alexa handled the situation maturely by leaving the wedding without causing a scene.
Most Redditors were astonished by Stacy’s actions, with one stating, “Your BEST friend has an affair with your then fiancé. She asks you to be her MOH, but everyone is upset with you because you found out she slept with YOUR fiancé, and you can’t suck it up for a few hours to make HER day great to start her happily ever after. What did she expect?”
“I Can’t Imagine Anyone Choosing To Continue Being in a Wedding Party After Finding Out They SLEPT WITH MY PARTNER!!!”
Another user agreed, saying, “I can’t imagine anyone choosing to continue being in a wedding party after finding out they SLEPT WITH MY PARTNER!!! Of course, you aren’t going to help out the other woman with her wedding! Not just the other woman – but your friend, whom you could have expected loyalty from. Your friend betrayed you. It’s wild that anyone expects anything from you at all!”
But what do you think? Should Alexa have stayed, stuck it out, and put on a smile? Or should she have gone nuclear – destroyed the wedding and made a huge scene? Let us know in the comments.
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Source: Reddit