I Hired an Actor to Play My Husband in a Staged Wedding to Spite My Ex—But the Ending Took an Unexpected Turn

After five years with my high school sweetheart, Jack, I discovered he was cheating with my closest friend. Heartbroken and humiliated, I hatched a bold plan: a fake wedding to make him jealous.

With the help of a friend, I hired Tom, a charming actor, to play my groom. We staged the perfect wedding — rustic barn, designer dress, flowers, vows, and photos — and shared it on social media. Jack’s jealousy gave me satisfaction, but something unexpected happened: Tom and I connected.

What began as a revenge scheme slowly turned into real love. We went on hikes, shared movies, and laughed like I hadn’t in months. When the truth about the staged wedding came out, the gossip was brutal, but our relationship was genuine.

In the end, the sweetest revenge wasn’t making Jack jealous — it was finding happiness and love for myself.