Ella had been dating Ian for two years, and when he planned a romantic getaway to Santorini, she couldn’t help but wonder—was this finally the proposal? The hints were all there. He’d left engagement ring tabs open on his laptop and asked about her dream wedding. She packed her bags, imagining the perfect moment under the Greek sunset.
But the dream quickly unraveled when Ian’s best friend, Mark, suddenly showed up. At first, Ella didn’t mind. Mark was fun, and she knew how much he meant to Ian. But as the days passed, she realized this wasn’t a couples’ trip anymore—it was a boys’ adventure. Ian and Mark were inseparable, diving, exploring, and laughing over inside jokes while Ella sat alone at the hotel.
The final straw came when they ditched their romantic dinner reservation for a beach party. That night, Ella made a decision. While the guys were out, she arranged a surprise of her own—a honeymoon suite, complete with rose petals and candles. When Ian and Mark walked in, confused, Ella handed Ian the engagement ring she’d found in his luggage.
“Since Mark’s the one you really want to be with, you two should make it official,” she said before leaving for the airport. Sometimes, a trip reveals more than just beautiful views—it shows you who really matters.
