My Fiancé Married My Best Friend, So I Walked Away

At our Thanksgiving get-together, my best friend Vanessa suggested we play a game. It was an either-or game. No sitting on the fence, no dodging the question.

My three childhood friends took turns putting my boyfriend, Carter, on the spot.

"Who do you like more, Vanessa or Lauren?"

"Vanessa."

"Who would you rather sleep with, Vanessa or Lauren?"

"Vanessa."

My nails sank into my flesh until blood welled up.

I was about to tell them to stop when someone asked the next question.

"Your wedding is at the end of the month. Who's the bride, Vanessa or Lauren?"