Happily Ever After?
Anita Sullivan straightened her veil and took one more look in the mirror before her father came to escort her to her future husband.
Colonel Tavington stood at the alter awaiting Anita's arrival. This wasn't a marriage of love, but one of convenience. Anita arrived a few minutes later in a lovely white and blue silk gown. Her deep auburn hair shone like satin under the mist like veil.
Tavington smiled at her fondly, while she turned her head and gave a saddened smile to Bordon. She had been forced to leave him to marry Tavington. Bordon gave her a sad smile of encouragement to her. He had to be strong for her sake.
Tavington extended a hand to her as she stepped up next to him. She took it timidly as the ceremony began.
" Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join this man and woman in holy matrimony." The priest read. Anita cringed slightly at the words.
" If anyone wishes to object let them speak now or forever hold their piece" the priest announced.
" I do!" a voice said.
Tavington and Anita turned around as did everyone else. There standing looking the colonel straight in the eye was his own trusted subordinate, James Bordon.