On Halloween Break, My Best Friend Told Me to Come Home and Get Married

I was vacationing at the beach over Halloween break when my best friend suddenly called.

“Emma, the groom’s been waiting for you for two hours. The guests are all threatening to leave. Where are you?”

I checked my phone. October 31. My wedding was still three days away.

I kept rubbing in my sunscreen and laughed.

“Save the Halloween pranks for someone else. This one isn’t funny.”

The camera swung around. On the screen, my boyfriend angrily ripped off his boutonniere and threw it on the floor.

My parents were at the entrance, trying to calm the guests.