My Best Friend Cheated on Her Fiance, and Now She Wants Me as Her Bridesmaid and I Feel Terrible Anonymous Lady Shares

I never imagined I would be caught in the middle of something like this. My best friend recently got engaged to her longtime boyfriend. Everyone was so happy for her. We had all watched their relationship grow through ups and downs, and honestly, I thought they were made for each other.

But a few weeks ago, my best friend confessed something to me that has been on haunting me ever since. She cheated on her fiance.

She just called me one night, crying uncontrollably, and said, “I messed up. I slept with someone else.”

I didn’t know whether to comfort her or scold her. She said it happened during her work trip that she was lonely, the man was attentive, and one thing led to another.

She told me she regretted it the moment it happened and swore it was a one time mistake.

Now, here is where things get complicated.

Last week, she officially asked me to be her bridesmaid. I should be excited it’s something we have talked about since we were teenagers. But honestly, every time I look at her engagement ring my stomach turns. I feel like I am part of a lie.

I haven’t been able to sleep well since she asked me. I keep replaying that conversation in my head and the weight of the secret she dropped on me.

Do I tell her boyfriend? or keep quiet and mind my business?

I tried telling her how I felt but She got angry. She said I was judging her and that she is already punishing herself enough.

She still wants me to wear the bridesmaid dress and pretend everything’s perfect.

I am torn between being a loyal friend and doing what my conscience keeps telling me to do.