Soon, the day of my wedding arrived. Today, I had invited all our relatives and friends, including Kevin’s family, as well as multiple
media outlets.
SE F F
The wedding music swelled. Under the gazes and applause of my family and friends, I walked step by step towards Kevin.
The officiant asked me, “Do you take this man before you to be your lawfully wedded husband?”
I didn’t answer.
The officiant repeated, “Do you take this man before you to be your lawfully wedded husband?”
I lifted my gaze to Kevin, who stood before me, his face etched with feigned devotion. I ripped off the headpiece of my wedding
veil, looked at him, and declared, “I do not.” My resolute voice, amplified by the microphone, echoed throughout the entire venue.
A stunned murmur rippled through the guests.
“What’s going on? What’s wrong with the bride?”
Kevin seemed to sense something was amiss, but constrained by the guests, he merely tried to placate me. “What is it, Sophia?
Can’t we discuss it after the wedding, please?”
And my ‘best friend‘ Ciara, acting as my bridesmaid, also urged me, “Sophia, today is the most important day of your life! Haven’t
you always wanted to marry Kevin? Just finish this wedding, and your wish will come true!”
Whose wish would come true, exactly? I scoffed at her words. At the same time, I spoke directly into the microphone: “Come in…”
No sooner had I spoken.
“Mommy!”
A clear child’s voice rang out. Clara and Kevin, standing at the altar, blanched. “Where did this child come from? Get him out of here!” Kevin practically roared.
Clara, still in her bridesmaid dress, was ashen.
“Mommy.” Leo rushed onto the stage, hugging Clara’s leg. As he spoke, he looked at Kevin. “Are you and Daddy getting married?”
