The bright daylight streamed through the tall stained-glass windows of the luxury hall, illuminating the white marble floor. Flowers lined the aisle, and hundreds of wealthy guests sat in velvet chairs, waiting for the ceremony to begin. But instead of music, a harsh shove echoed across the room.
Brandon: Get out of here right now!
Maya: Brandon, please! Let me explain!
Brandon: I said move!
Brandon shoved Maya hard, sending her crashing onto the polished floor. Her silk robe flew open slightly as she hit the ground with a loud gasp.
Chloe: GET OFF ME!
Chloe, wearing a diamond tiara and a heavy white gown, rushed forward and kicked Maya's arm. Guests in the front row gasped in utter shock.
Older Guest: What on earth is happening up there?
The glass of champagne in the old man's hand slipped through his fingers, shattering loudly against the marble floor. Bubbles and glass shards spread near Maya's knees.
Brandon: You have some nerve showing up here in a bathrobe!
Maya: I was in the bridal suite upstairs! Someone locked me in!
Chloe: Liar! You snuck into my dressing room to steal from me!
Maya clutched her shoulder, her dark hair falling over her face as she looked up at the couple standing over her. Near her trembling hands lay a small silver clutch purse.
Brandon: DON'T DISGRACE MY FAMILY!
Maya: Brandon, we've known each other for years! How can you do this?
Chloe: LET THEM CHECK THE THINGS!
Maya: I didn't steal anything from you, Chloe!
Chloe: Search her bag right now! She probably took my heirloom ring!
Maya reached out with trembling hands and unclipped her silver clutch purse. Her fingers shook so hard she could barely hold her phone. She pulled the device out and hit the speed dial button, lifting it to her ear with tears streaming down her cheeks.
Maya: DAD, DESTROY THEM!
Brandon laughed bitterly, but before he could speak, a thunderous crash echoed from the back of the hall. The massive double doors burst open, and a tall silhouette stepped into the bright sunlight.