The Wedding
by Nicola
"I give it three months," muttered Miriam to her husband as the glowing bride walked up the aisle. "Er … my wife gives it three months Your Honour." "Roger!" Agitated, Miriam stood up and grabbed her husband by the sleeve. "Sorry everyone! Roger, come home now!" she tried to drag him away, her own face now flaming. The priest spoke, "Sir. I am not a judge. There is no need to address me as "Your Honour". Do you have a valid reason, why these two cannot marry?" The groom looked thunderous; the bride blushed. Roger peeled off Miriam's clutching hand. "Yes sir. I happen to agree with my wife. This marriage won't last three months. It shouldn't be happening at all. The bride does not love the groom." Gasps of shock rocked the congregation. As the groom started down the steps toward him, the bride stopped him, and whispered something urgently in his ear. Roger shook himself free of his wife and walked to the front of the church. "The bride is in love with me. We have been in a relationship for the last two years. I was a coward, and refused to leave my wife." Patrick pulled away from his bride, clearly shocked. She stood with her head bowed, shamed before all. Roger continued, "But seeing her here today. Seeing how perfect and beautiful she is, has made me realise what a mistake I have made." He got down on one knee before all. "Laura, please don't marry Patrick. Marry me." "You can't do this!" screeched Miriam, furious, her hands balled by her side. "Shut up Miriam." Called Roger over his shoulder dismissively, "I saw my lawyer last week. The divorce papers will be served on you Monday." With that, the bride burst into happy tears, and ran towards Roger, who now stood with open arms. The shocked silence from the crowd was interrupted by Miriam. "I give it three months." Click here to read or post comments.
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