Left at the Altar

As I walk down the aisle, I can’t help beaming. It’s the perfect day. For the first time in years, I feel safe, secure. Until I reach the altar, and there’s no sign of my fiancé. That can’t be. He’s my world. And I desperately need this fresh start, to keep my son safe…

My fiancé Johnny is handsome, charming and kind. He’s already the perfect stepfather to my little boy, Lucas – unlike his real father. Today, in front of our loved ones, I will truly leave my secrets behind.

But when I get to the church, Johnny isn’t here. I crumble. How could he do this to me? To Lucas? I desperately search the crowd, hoping this is some sort of bad joke.

And I catch sight of a face I never thought I’d see again. He sees me looking and smirks. Is he the reason Johnny has disappeared?

My stomach drops as my family gather round to console me. They press tissues into my hands, to wipe the tears that should be pouring. But my eyes are dry as I stare at the man from my past.

I make a silent promise: I’ll do anything to get Johnny back and protect my little boy.

No matter how far I’ll have to go…