BEFORE ANYONE ELSE

The Hashtag Series #8

Happily-ever-after.

That's what happens when you get married.

Right?

Turns out sparkly rings, cake and a fantastic wedding do not automatically grant you that, not even when it's all you truly want.

I'm even starting to doubt the bottomless, unconditional love I share with the man I married will be enough.

I can't have happily ever after, know why?

Because I can't give Romeo what he truly wants. I've tried. So hard. I won't be happy unless he is and something is missing. Someone.

Paparazzi are in my face. The flashing cameras and prying eyes are everywhere. My secret is getting harder to hide, and I know the second the scoop is dished the grip I have on the fraying rope of that happily ever after will snap right in my face.

In our face.

I can't let that happen. No matter what.

Because with or without a happy ending, Romeo comes Before Anyone Else.