Chapter 23 wedding day
It's been nine years since Ben and Gwen became a couple and they have been very happy. On Christmas Eve Ben proposed to his sweetheart and today is the day they get married. We rejoin our two lovebirds while getting ready at the church. Ben was checking himself in the mirror while Gwen was having her bride dress inspected by the bridesmaids
"Hey Ben something just occurred to me"
"What's that Gwen?"
"Back when we were ten when we went to Camille's wedding. You were the ring bearer and I was supposed to be the flower girl which meant we were supposed to dance at the reception. But since Cousin Lucy replaced me we danced only briefly in the rust bucket only to be interrupted by grandpa. So I thought it would be nice if we dance together today at the reception only that this time it will be our own wedding…"
Gwen could see Ben smile as he looked into the mirror
"I'd like that. Very much…" said Ben as the bridesmaids finished working on Gwen's dress and Ben finished preparing in front of the mirror. So he got up and went to the alter to wait for his bride to be. He stood there beside his parents wearing a nice tuxedo as the priest stood by the podium as everyone waited for Gwen. After a few minutes she appeared at the entrance accompanied by her father. They walked together until they reached the alter and Gwen and her father walked on and the crowd became silent
"Dearly beloved: we are gathered here today, to witness the union of these two fine people: Ben and Gwen Tennyson. While society frowns upon cousin marriage the good book does not which makes this marriage a spiritually and religiously legal one. If anyone here for any reason thinks these two should not be wed let him speak now or forever hold his peace…"
The priest paused for a moment and once he saw no one spoke up he proceeded to the vows
"I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride…" said the priest as Ben lifted the fabric covering Gwen's face and kissed her passionately as the crowd applauded. The two cousins began to walk down the aisle as everyone threw rice at them. Once they were done giving hugs and kisses to family and friends they climbed into the limousine that would take them to the reception…
Ben was as good as his word; he danced with Gwen at their wedding just like he promised. By the time the wedding was over the couple was exhausted and drunk from all the food and party atmosphere. When the party was over they drove to their new house they longed for, for so long and walked in. They were so tired from their wonderful day that they went straight to sleep without even checking out their new house. And they slept well…
To be continued…
After more than twenty chapters this massive story is nearing its end. I hope you've enjoyed it so far and I would like to thank everyone for all their reviews and support…
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