A Secret Call Before My Wedding Day

Synopsis

The phone rang just as I was finalizing the seating chart for our wedding reception. One week to go. Seven days until I became Mrs. William Brown. The screen displayed an unknown number, and for a moment, I considered letting it go to voicemail. I had table arrangements to sort out, final fittings to schedule, and a thousand other details demanding my attention. But the professional event planner in me couldn't ignore a call. What if it was the florist with a last-minute question? Or the caterer confirming the menu? "Hello, Clara Price speaking," I answered, tucking the phone between my ear and shoulder as I continued arranging name cards. Silence greeted me, followed by a strange electronic hum. I was about to hang up when a voice—distorted and unnatural—finally spoke. "Don't marry him, Clara." My hand froze over the seating chart. "Excuse me?" "William. He's not who you think he is." The voice was female but warped through what was clearly a voice modifier, making it impossible to identify. "Who is this?" I demanded, my heart suddenly pounding against my ribs. "Someone who knows the truth. William has been cheating on you. For over a year now." A laugh escaped me, high-pitched