My Sister Passed Away at My Wedding – A Week Later, Her Coworker Called and Said, ‘She Left a Phone for You. Come Immediately!’ 1

Megan was waiting by reception, pale and twisting her hands. She led me to her desk without small talk.

There was an envelope with my name in Claire’s handwriting. Next to it sat her phone. I thought it was gone with the car. I’d pictured it lying at the bottom of the river with all the words she never got to say.

Megan whispered, “The security guard said she was in a rush that day and must’ve left these behind.”

“She left a phone for you. And a note.”

My fingers barely worked when I opened the envelope.

“Alice, if you’re reading this, then it’s time for the truth to come out. Don’t trust Ryan. Turn on the last video in the gallery on that phone.”

I stopped breathing.

I picked up the phone. My thumb trembled so badly I had to try twice. Then I opened the gallery and hit play.