My Sister Borrowed My House Fund for Her Wedding — I Never Expected What Happened Next

When my sister Monica told me she’d met “the one,” I was overjoyed. At 35, I had finally saved enough for a down payment on my first home. But when she asked to borrow my $5,000 house fund for her wedding, I gave in. She swore it was her chance at true happiness.

On the wedding day, our family decorated Grandma’s backyard beautifully. Guests arrived with gifts, excited to meet the groom. But as the hours passed, he never showed up. Monica kept blaming flight delays and work, her hands trembling as she checked her phone.

My aunt grew suspicious and checked Monica’s call log. To our horror, there were no calls to anyone that day. When we reached the supposed groom, he was shocked. “What wedding? Monica and I broke up months ago,” he said, shattering the illusion instantly.

We rushed outside, but Monica was gone — along with every wedding gift. Weeks later, she confessed she’d used the money and presents for another man, a broke con artist. I lost $5,000, but she lost far more: our family’s trust, love, and respect.

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