The day was meant to be perfect: flowers, music, guests in their finest suits, and the brides sparkling white gown. The groom looked happy, standing beside his loyal dog, Max, whom he had trained to follow him everywhere. Max was a gentle, kind-hearted companionmore like family than a pet.
But the bride clearly didnt share the same affection. She wrinkled her nose whenever Max came near, complained about his “dog smell,” and insisted he be removed. The groom tried to smooth things over, assuring her Max wouldnt disrupt the ceremony, but the bride wouldnt budge.
During the wedding, the dog suddenly bit the brides handand when the groom understood why, he called off the marriage.
As the ceremony progressed, the bride grew increasingly unpleasant: she snapped at the grooms mother, mocked a guests gift, and drank too much champagne. Though embarrassed, the groom held his tongueit was, after all, their special day.
Then something unexpected happened. Max, usually calm and affectionate, bit the brides hand. She shrieked, grabbing a bottle to strike him, but the groom stepped in. Realising why Max had reacted, he ended the wedding on the spot.
The truth came out when Max stood quietly by his owner. The bride, glaring at the groom, deliberately stepped on the dogs tail. Max yelped and bit her hand in defence. The room fell still.
The bride clutched her injured hand, reaching for a bottle to hit Max.
“Dont you dare touch my dogyou provoked him!” the groom said sharply.
“It was an accident!” she shouted, her face twisted in anger.
“An accident?” He met her gaze. “Was swinging that bottle an accident too?”
She faltered. “I didnt know what I was doingI was in shock!”
The groom knelt beside Max, who trembled with his ears flattened.
“Shock?” he said coldly. “Do you always strike those weaker than you?”
The bride stood silent, cradling her hand but finding no words.
The groom stood, his voice steady. “Therell be no wedding today.”
He hugged Max tightly, the dog licking his hand in gratitude as the stunned guests exchanged glances.
Sometimes, loyalty reveals the trutheven when it hurts.
