Woman Asks Her Ex to Plan Her Wedding but He Disappears at the Last Moment, Leaving Her a Letter — Story of the Day

Emma thought she had everything under control—until her ex, Ryan, the last-minute savior of her wedding, vanished, leaving only a letter behind. As the cracks in her perfect day widened, Matt, her fiancé, looked at her like he already knew something.

Two weeks before the wedding, Emma’s planner quit, leaving her desperate. Matt dismissed her panic, but Emma had one option left: Ryan—her ex and the best planner in town. Matt wasn’t thrilled, but he relented.

Ryan agreed instantly, but with one condition—dinner after the wedding. As they worked together, their old connection surfaced. When a catering mishap left Emma frustrated, Ryan’s humor soothed her. She laughed, then caught herself—this wasn’t supposed to feel so easy.

One moment changed everything. A lingering glance, an almost-kiss—Emma pulled away, knowing she couldn’t betray Matt. But Matt had seen enough.

On her wedding day, Ryan was gone. Instead, he left a letter confessing his love and doubts about Matt. Emma, shaken, barely had time to process before Matt confronted her, accusing her of wanting Ryan. She realized he’d never trust her.

Standing before the guests, Emma made a choice. “I’m sorry, but there won’t be a wedding.”

Later, she knocked on Ryan’s door, heart pounding. When he opened it, she spoke without hesitation. “I called off the wedding. Because I love you too.”

Ryan stared, then smiled, pulling her into his arms. Emma had finally chosen the love that had been waiting for her all along.