Born to be Spoiled

Heavenly bells rung on top of the tower, their rumbling sounds evoking my heart with blissful feelings. In front of me, two pearl white eyes glimmered with the same excitement I experienced. I could feel the enormous swarm of butterflies tickling my insides, lifting my happiness to the sky. His hands were warm, they held mine tight, as if he was afraid to loose me. I felt reluctant to let them go too.

All my life I dreamed about my own family, that one day some unknown force would change my life for better and would grant me this wish. It has happened and I can't describe the happiness I feel.

Next to us, reflecting glimmers of sun, sit two rings on a snow white pillow, waiting to be picked up and close a bond that will last a lifetime.

"Do you take Thea as your lawful wife, to have and hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"

The priest's voice echoed through the light-filled church walls, making my heart feel the ambient sound. It sent pleasant shivers over my skin.

"Yes, I do!" Edmund said calmly, his lips parted in a subtle smile.

"Do you take Edmund as your lawful husband, to have and hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" He repeated.

I felt a tear slip through my lashes as I struggled to say the words. I was just too happy. All of this felt like a dream.

Edmund gently squeezed my hand. I looked up and saw a small concern in his eyes.

"I do..." I said finally.

After priest's holy words, Edmund gently put a ring on my finger, while he hold my trembling hand.

"Thea, receive this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. "

Edmund smoothly slid a fine carved ring on my finger. It glimmered and sparkled in a sunlight filled structure.

I felt very nervous. In some way I felt glad, that only our closest people are here today. I took all the courage that was inside me and did my part.

"Edmund, receive this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

I put a ring on his finger, all the while more tears were breaking through. I tried to keep them in.

"Thea, don't cry."Edmund whispered.

"Therefore I proclaim you a husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Priest's voice boomed over. "What God joins together, let no one put asunder".

Edmund leaned closer and our lips touched. I had to keep my heart calm, otherwise it would jump out. Every time I kissed him, it felt like a first time for me, all emotions were so strong I struggled to keep myself calm at such situations. He surely felt it and took me in his embrace and his hold on my waist tightened as well as his kiss got stronger, but..... at the same time being gentle. I almost melted in his hands.

He stopped and smiled sweetly.

"Thea.... You have made me into a happiest man ever." He said quietly and gave me a feather light peck on my lips.

"Oh my god! You both look so pretty!" I heard Fiona's whining in a back. "James, why didn't you provide me with such extravagant wedding?"

Fiona slapped him with her handkerchief, getting no particular reaction out of him, just his characteristically quiet white, loving smile.

We continued to gaze at each other in silence, savoring the reality of our new life, our future as a family.

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