MY BOYFRIEND INVITED ME ON A ‘PROPOSAL’ TRIP, BUT SPENT IT HANGING OUT WITH HIS BEST FRIEND INSTEAD — MY LESSON FOR HIM WAS PRICELESS. For six months, Ian kept hinting at a huge surprise for our summer trip to Santorini. Every time I asked, he’d just smile and say, “You’ll see, Ella. Just wait.” He even left engagement ring tabs open and asked about my dream wedding. I was so excited — was he finally going to propose? Our first evening was magical. But the next morning, things took a turn. Ian got a message and his face lit up. “Guess what, babe? Mark’s in Santorini too!” he said, thrilled. “We should all hang out!” I was surprised but happy. I liked Mark and knew he meant a lot to Ian. But soon, I started feeling like a third wheel. Ian and Mark were inseparable, reminiscing and planning adventures, leaving me out. The next two days were all about Ian and Mark’s bromance — scuba diving, exploring caves, even getting matching tattoos! My romantic getaway was turning into a buddy trip. Anytime I suggested something romantic, Ian wanted Mark to join us. The final straw was dinner at a cliffside restaurant. I dressed up, hoping for some alone time, but Mark showed up with plans for a beach party. Ian was all in, and I felt invisible. This was supposed to be our special trip, not theirs! I needed to teach Ian a lesson, and I knew what to do. The next morning, while Ian and Mark were out, I approached the hotel manager with a plan. That evening, when they returned, they were met by ⬇️