My cousin Sarah and I have a complicated relationship. She’s loud, loves the spotlight, and I often found myself overshadowed by her. When Michael and I got engaged, everyone was thrilled, and Sarah offered to make my wedding dress.

Sarah, a talented seamstress, was excited and even had me take final measurements at her office. She promised a perfect dress, but when I tried it on for the final fitting, it was two sizes too small. Sarah’s smirk made it clear she had sabotaged it on purpose.

Panicked, I went to Mrs. Lawson, a retired seamstress who worked miracles. She transformed the ill-fitting dress into a chic, short cocktail-style gown that suited me perfectly.

On my wedding day, I felt stunning in my new dress. My dad’s reaction was priceless, and Michael’s smile confirmed I looked beautiful. When Sarah saw me, her face was a mix of shock and disbelief.

At the reception, Sarah confronted me, confused about why I had altered her design. I smiled and told her, “Your work was the foundation, but Mrs. Lawson made it truly special. I wanted to feel beautiful on my wedding day.”

Sarah had no response as guests continued to praise my unique dress. Michael and I enjoyed our first dance, and I was finally at peace, happy with the way everything turned out.

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