"I now pronounce you husband and wife!" said the Archbishop. The Archbishop said, "Joseph , you may now kiss your bride." Joe looked deep into Clarisse's eyes and gave her a sweet kiss. A kiss of promise of what was to come.
The Archbishop turned them to the crowd. He stated, "It is my pleasure to present Queen Clarisse and her Consort Joseph Renaldo." The music began and they descended down the aisle arm in arm. Ready to start a new life together as husband and wife.
Clarisse's thoughts as they walked down the aisle, "of how she finally was married to the man she loved with all her heart." " She had only been King Rupert's friend and never more than that. They had only been intimate to have heirs to the throne of Genovia. With Joseph though it would be different. She loved him so much that when she turned him down earlier in the week her heart hurt so bad . They had started off as friends when Rupert was alive, but for the last five years since Rupert's death. It had become more than friends. She felt like her life was finally fulfilled now.
Joe's thoughts as they walked down the aisle, "I cannot believe this wonderful glorious day." He had started out the day hurt and upset, but it had turned into a glorious day. "I am so stunned that she asked me to take her as my wife. Oh how I love this woman. She looks at me and my heart aches beyond help. His heart had ached for two days ago when she had pushed him aside. He had watched her for years from afar with Rupert. He had loved her for so long. He also had known that her and Rupert never had really loved each other. When Rupert died he was there for her though. She had lost a friend, But when Phillipe had died it was so devastating to her. She had lost her baby. He had comforted her through it all as a friend and they had become so close. Over the last five years they had become even closer. Now they were husband and wife, and she was the one who made the giant leap.
The doors from the sanctuary opened and they were in the foyer of the cathedral. Mia said, "lets stand in the receiving line Grandma." "Mia, you want us to do the whole package don't you," stated Clarisse. Mia explained, "Everything is here grandma. This is you day grandma and grandpa." "Grandpa?" said Joseph. "Yes or should I call you Joey now," asked Mia. "No! please grandpa is fine," he said.
The guests began coming out of the sanctuary now. Everyone had wished them well, and no one seemed surprised about the sudden union between the two. As they got ready to leave the foyer for the reception they had one more kiss. This time though it was much more passionate. Joe said, "are you ready to enjoy life with me." "Oh yes, and all the fun we will have," said Clarisse.