The island shimmered like something out of a fairytale, a paradise. Standing on the sandy path lined with white roses, I felt the ocean breeze blow across my face, carrying the scent of salt and hibiscus blossoms. My white veil fluttered behind me like wings. Every step forward felt like walking through another life, one I had only dared to imagine in the darkest corners of my old days, back when loneliness was my shadow and insecurity gnawed at me.

Now, I stood in a gorgeous designer ...