At 35, I was days from marrying Jared, a man I believed was my forever—until I discovered his “bachelor trip” was actually a secret getaway with his ex, Miranda. A chance encounter with his groomsman revealed the truth, and instead of falling apart, I made a call—to Liam, my college ex and once-great love.

Without hesitation, Liam agreed to meet me in Cabo. When Jared saw us at the airport, his shocked expression was almost cinematic. I smiled, introduced Liam as my “closure trip,” and walked away with the kind of grace Jared would never deserve. His frantic texts were blocked before our flight even took off.

In Cabo, something unexpected happened—revenge gave way to something real. Liam and I reconnected under the sun, laughing like we never left each other. One week became two. He moved back to my city, and six months later, proposed with his grandmother’s ring. We married in a quiet garden ceremony full of healing and joy.

Three months after Cabo, Jared sent a single email: “Guess your closure worked.” It did. More than he’ll ever understand. Because sometimes the end of one love is just the beginning of the one you were always meant for.