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They didn’t get married that night. Instead, they got tacos, laughed until they cried, and Leo moved into Clara’s spare room “temporarily.” A year later, on a Tuesday, with proper paperwork and zero Elvis impersonators, they tied the knot in a quiet courthouse.

Just as Clara opened her mouth – possibly to say “I do,” possibly to throw her bouquet at Leo’s head – the chapel’s ancient clock struck midnight. And from the back room, a dusty, brass bell (the kind from an old schoolhouse, bolted to the wall for “good luck photos”) fell off its mount and crashed onto the floor with a deafening BONG .

And on their mantel? Not a photo of the wedding. A small, brass bell, with a note taped to it: “This rang for us.” End of piece.

The sound echoed. “The King” froze mid-strum. The witnesses – two hungover tourists in kangaroo costumes – looked up.

Scene: The Little White Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, 11:47 p.m. The air smells of cheap champagne, desperation, and synthetic flowers.

It was Clara’s sister, Sofia. “Don’t do it!” she screamed through the speakerphone. “He’s still married! I Googled him – divorce isn’t final until Tuesday!”

Leo turned pale. “I was going to tell you…”