My Boyfriend Proposed to Me Only 3 Months after We Met — I Was over the Moon until I Found Out Why

Ava and Ethan’s whirlwind romance seemed like a dream come true, filled with enchanting dates and heartfelt conversations. Just three months after they met, Ethan proposed, and Ava was overjoyed. But as their wedding day drew near, a shocking revelation threatened to unravel their fairytale love.

It all began on a warm spring day when Ava encountered Ethan in a cozy coffee shop that also doubled as a bookstore. She was browsing the shelves when their hands accidentally touched while reaching for the same book—Pride and Prejudice. Ava looked up into his warm brown eyes and was immediately captivated. His dimpled smile made her heart skip a beat.

“I’m sorry,” he said with a charming grin. “Looks like we have similar taste in books.”

Ava, feeling a bit flustered, offered him the book, but he suggested they share it over coffee. Unable to resist, she agreed, and they spent the afternoon on a comfy sofa in the corner of the shop, discussing their favorite reads. By the time Ethan asked for her number, Ava was already falling for him.

Their romance blossomed quickly, with magical dinners under the stars, spontaneous weekend getaways, and deep, late-night conversations that made them feel like they’d known each other forever. Ava felt like she was living in a romance movie and couldn’t shake the feeling that it was all too perfect.

Three months after their serendipitous meeting, Ethan proposed at the same coffee shop where they first met. As the sun set, painting the sky in beautiful hues of pink and orange, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Overwhelmed with emotion, Ava tearfully accepted, believing she had found the love of her life.

They planned a small, intimate wedding by a lake just a few miles out of town, with only close friends and family in attendance. The pre-wedding festivities were filled with joy and laughter, and everything seemed perfect—until a casual conversation with Ethan’s sister, Olivia, shattered Ava’s world.

As they walked to the bathrooms during the pre-wedding party, Olivia, with her usual vivaciousness, made a comment that left Ava stunned. “I still can’t believe you two managed to pull off this fake marriage thing,” Olivia said, her voice light-hearted. “I mean, I know it was the only way for Ethan to get the inheritance, but you two deserve an Oscar for this performance.”

Ava’s heart dropped. “What do you mean, fake marriage?” she asked, her voice trembling.

Realizing her mistake, Olivia’s face paled. “Wait, you didn’t know? I thought you were in on it,” she stammered, trying to backtrack.

Ava pressed her for the truth, and Olivia hesitantly explained that their grandfather had left a stipulation in his will—Ethan would only receive his inheritance if he got married within six months. They all assumed Ava was part of a convenient arrangement.

Stunned and heartbroken, Ava waited until Ethan was asleep that night and, with trembling hands, checked his phone. The messages she found confirmed her worst fears. Ethan had been mocking her with his friends, referring to the marriage as a means to secure his inheritance. “Just a few more months, and the money is mine,” one text read. “Can’t believe she fell for it.”

The realization that her entire relationship with Ethan had been a lie crushed Ava. But instead of wallowing in despair, she felt a surge of resolve. She returned the phone to its place, climbed back into bed, and began to plan her next move.

On the day of the wedding, as she walked down the aisle, Ava felt the weight of betrayal, but she also felt empowered. When it came time to say her vows, she took a deep breath and, with steady resolve, exposed the truth.

“Ethan,” she began, her voice filled with emotion, “when we first met, I believed I had found the love of my life. But today, I stand here not to marry you, but to reveal the truth. This wedding was never about love for you—it was about money. You saw me as a tool to secure your inheritance, and I refuse to be used.”

Gasps echoed through the crowd as Ethan’s smile vanished, replaced by panic. Ava, undeterred, turned away from the altar, reclaiming her worth and walking away from the deceit that had ensnared her.

In the days that followed, Ethan tried to reach out, but Ava ignored his attempts. Surrounded by the support of her friends and family, she began to heal and rebuild her life. She revisited the coffee shop where it all began, not to dwell on the past, but to reclaim the joy she once found there.

With time, Ava grew stronger, embracing the journey of healing and self-discovery. She knew that one day she would find true love—someone who valued her for who she truly was. Until then, she was content in knowing her worth and finding strength in her resilience.

As she reflected on everything that had happened, Ava realized that life is full of unexpected twists and turns. What truly matters is how we respond to them. She chose to stand up for herself, to walk away from deception, and in doing so, she discovered a deeper love—self-love.