My sister took the microphone, smiling theatrically.
— Good evening! I would like to say a few words in honor of my sister and her new husband.
Everyone applauded, and I felt my stomach tighten.
— When we were little, I always imitated her. I wanted to be like her. I wore her clothes, copied her walk, even her smile. Today… it may seem like I overdid it with the dress. I know. But I wanted it to be obvious to everyone how much I have always admired her.
The crowd fell silent. Some began to murmur. My sister had lost her theatrical smile.
— Only, unlike me, she grew up. She became a strong, warm, gentle woman. She forgave gestures that perhaps didn’t deserve forgiveness. And despite all the traps laid by her own family — by me, to be exact — she has always remained a good person.
Tears were already streaming down her cheeks. She turned her head towards me.
— I’m sorry. I wanted to draw attention. But today I realized that all eyes are on you anyway, because you radiate. Because you are happy. And because you are, without a doubt, the bride. And I… I can’t compete with that.
The room erupted in applause.
Me?
I walked towards her, took the microphone, and said:
— I’m glad you said it. I already knew. But I love you. And thank you for finally understanding.
I hugged her. Perhaps for the first time sincerely, in all those years.
And at that moment, karma did its job — but not through revenge, rather through a lesson.
One that she will never forget.
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