Alex Rivera has always been the quiet, dependable one—the best friend who stays in the shadows while everyone else shines. For years, he’s hidden his love for his best friend, Ethan Carter, watching him date one woman after another, smiling and wishing him well while his own heart breaks in silence.  

When Alex’s family arranges a marriage with Sophia Martinez, a kind and intelligent woman, Alex decides it’s time to let go of his impossible dreams. But on the night before the wedding, Ethan shows up at his door, his eyes filled with anguish. “I’m sorry,” he says, pulling Alex into his arms. “But I love you.”  

Now, Alex is torn between the life he’s accepted and the love he’s always wanted. As secrets unravel and emotions run high, Alex must decide whether to follow his heart or honor the expectations of his family. In a world where love isn’t always enough, can Alex and Ethan find a way to be together, or will the weight of tradition tear them apart? 


The Love I Couldn’t Keep  

Sophia's Choice

 The Secret Heartache

 The Unexpected Plan

 Maybe This Could Work

  The Truth Inside

Wedding Plans

Suit Shopping

Dinner Party Problems

Sophia's Question

The Bachelor Party

Waking Up Confused

One Week Left

Ethan's Breakup

The Wedding Rehearsal

Late Night Call

The Night Before

The Confession

Morning Doubts

Getting Ready

Sophia's Kindness       

The Almost "I Do"

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