When Our Plane Hit Turbulence, I Found the Courage to Speak up after Staying Silent for So Long – Story of the Day. (Page 5 ) | September 7, 2024

Stacy’s smile disappeared. “But you’re supposed to leave for the art program in two weeks…”

“I know,” I whispered, the weight of the situation pressing down on me.

“Did you tell him to cancel everything?” Stacy asked, her voice full of concern.

I shook my head. “I couldn’t. He was so happy, and he worked so hard to make it happen.”

“Olive, you have to tell him. You don’t want to get married right now. You want to go to the program. It’s your dream.”

“No, I can’t. He’ll be devastated. It looks like I’ll have to cancel the program,” I said, finally breaking down into tears. Stacy quickly pulled me into a tight hug, holding me as I cried into her shoulder.

“Oh, Olive. I’m so sorry,” Stacy whispered, gently rocking me back and forth.

Almost two weeks later, James and I were walking down the long corridor to board the plane that would take us to where our wedding was supposed to happen. My heart was pounding, and I could feel my hands shaking.