Chelsea is all set to marry Rasmus, the man of her dreams. But when the wedding day arrives and no guests show up, Chelsea has to figure out who canceled her wedding and whether her groom is right for her or not.
I’ve always wanted that ‘Happily Ever After’ kind of romantic life. So, when I met Rasmus, I thought I had finally gotten it. But as my wedding day began to unravel, it seemed I had gotten the nightmare version instead.
Rasmus and I met at a bakery. It was a sweet little meet-cute situation — where I was convinced he was the perfect person for me. We exchanged numbers over rye bread.
“I’ll be seeing you around, Chelsea,” he said, holding onto a loaf of artisanal bread.
He called me just as he left the bakery, wanting us to have dinner that night.
Two short years later, we were waking up to our wedding day.
That morning, I showered early, eagerly awaiting my hair and makeup appointments. I remember sitting at the edge of the hotel bed, looking at my dress and holding my breath.
I couldn’t wait to marry Rasmus. I couldn’t wait to begin our lives together.
So, the day went on — my maid of honor, my sister Jess, was with me, and we continued to get ready.
“Where’s Mom?” Jess asked. “Shouldn’t she be getting dressed with us?”
“No, we decided it would be best for her and Dad to meet us at the venue. You know she doesn’t get along with Rasmus.”
Jess shook her head.
“You’d think that Mom would have sorted out her feelings by now.”
It was true, my parents loved me — but they just couldn’t see Rasmus and me together.
“There’s just something off about him,” my father would say. “But we respect your wishes to marry him.”
Closer to the time, Jess called for the hotel car, and we made our way to the wedding venue.
“Where is everyone?” Jess asked, echoing my thoughts.
It was an entire wedding venue with literally not a soul in sight. There was no welcome sign for the guests, no welcome drinks, no décor, no staff, and absolutely no guests.
Not even Rasmus.
“Get Brenda on the phone,” I said, talking about my wedding planner.
I was beginning to panic. I was all dressed and ready to go. It was supposed to be my special day.
“Brenda, where is everyone?” I asked when Jess handed me the phone.
“What do you mean?” Brenda’s calm voice came through the speaker.
“I’m at my wedding venue, and there’s nobody here!” I exclaimed, the panic evident in my voice.
“Chelsea, honey,” Brenda said. “The wedding was canceled. The directive came through your email address just three days ago.”
My heart almost stopped beating.
How could I have canceled my own wedding? I went through my emails, and sure enough, there it was.
Dear Brenda,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the wedding is off. Please notify all the guests and the vendors.
But it made no sense. It was from my corporate account — an account that my family had access to because we all worked at the family business together.
My mind raced — did Mom and Dad? Could they really…? No, they couldn’t have.
They always said that it was my life and my choices. Even if they didn’t approve of Rasmus, they wouldn’t hurt me like this.
I needed to hear it from them.
But my parents were just as shocked as I was.
“We were on a flight, honey,” my father said. “I had a business meeting, and your mother tagged along with me. We had nothing to do with it. We did get the cancellation from Brenda and just wanted to give you your space.”
“I didn’t see any email,” Jess said. “But you know how bad I am at checking my mail.”
That’s when it hit me — the only other person who would have access to my email accounts, work and personal, was Rasmus.
The same man who was supposed to be waiting for me at the other end of the aisle.
I asked Jess to take me home, ready for answers. I needed to know what was happening and how it all unfolded without my knowledge.
I walked into our little apartment, and there he was. Rasmus, sitting on the couch eating a bowl of cereal. He had no intention of leaving the house because he was in his sweatpants, wearing glasses, and his hair was wavy.
His usual armor of being well-dressed, contacts in, and hair swept into his signature hairstyle was all missing.
“You canceled our wedding?” I asked before he could say anything.
Rasmus didn’t even try to hide it. He had canceled the wedding because, three days ago, he realized that as much as he loved me, he wasn’t ready for marriage.
So, he panicked.
“I didn’t have the courage to tell you,” he said. “I figured that you’d think the wedding was on, and then when the slip-up happened, you would want to investigate it. I thought it would take the heat off me.”
As I stood there, my wedding day in ruins around me, I realized that my parents were right. Rasmus wasn’t the person for me. And as much as it hurt, a part of me was relieved he did it.
So, here I am, looking at my wedding dress and wondering what to do with it.
What would you have done?
Willow Smith Claims Her Success Has Nothing To Do With Her Parents
The gifted 23-year-old singer and actress Willow Smith wants everyone to know that she is not solely successful because of her well-known parents, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Willow has always aimed to establish herself as an independent artist and forge her own distinct route in the entertainment world, even though she was raised in the spotlight.
Early Starts and Musical Journey
Willow’s career in Hollywood began at an early age, as she starred in her father’s popular film, I Am Legend, at the age of seven. Then, at ten years old, she captured the attention of the music industry with her popular song, Whip My Hair. But Willow has always made a concerted effort to separate herself from her parents’ celebrity and forge her own path as an artist.
Willow has put out five studio albums over the years, and this weekend she will release Empathogen, her much awaited sixth album. Willow recently spoke with Allure magazine and about her experiences in the music business. She said that having to deal with the idea that her fame comes only from her parents has made her even more driven to work hard.
Rejecting the Label of “Nepo Baby”
Willow is adamant that she does not match the stereotype of a “nepo baby,” or someone who succeeds only as a result of their connections, despite what some may think. She has put forth a lot of effort to demonstrate her abilities and talent on her own. Willow said with assurance, “I don’t have to prove anything to anyone anymore.” She realizes that her uniqueness and spirit will always come through, even in the face of her parents’ celebrity.
Accepting Black Identity and Relationships
Willow also discussed the difficulties of being a Black woman in the United States. She emphasized that being Black is a crucial component of her identity, despite her status. Willow is proud of her chocolate complexion and uses it to establish connections with other people. She made sure to say, “I adore being Black. And as everyone knows, that’s a place of connection but it doesn’t absolve you of responsibility for anything.
The Self-Reliant Smith Brothers
There are more Smith siblings than Willow who have made the decision to follow their own path apart from their well-known parents. Jaden Smith, her older brother, was similarly successful at an early age. Jaden debuted with their father in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. Since then, he has established his own clothing line and pursued a prosperous rap career.
Jaden and Willow have demonstrated that they are more than just famous people’s kids. They have cultivated their own environments for growth, accepted their uniqueness, and pushed boundaries in their specialized industries. Willow’s tale shows the strength of self-belief and perseverance in achieving success in spite of negative opinions from the outside world.
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