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guests. Ranging from family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers who were all present to wi

er exchanging contacts, they both began talking on the phone and texting each other until Daniella finall

e Nathan was a cool, considerate, caring, and kind-hearted young man, who was ready to go out of his way to please his woman. And beca

rmon summoned the couple to stand before the altar where

congregation,

hese two should not be joined in holy matrimony, th

ests started murmuring and l

iage rites. He handed a booklet containing the marriage vow to the bride

ness and in health. I promise to love and honour you all the days of my life. And I vow to be your truest friend. I promise to share your hopes and dreams while working to help you achieve the goals you hold dear. I promise to always be right by your side and to listen patiently with an open heart. I pl

n great excitement. Then handing th

sickness and in health. I promise to love and honour you all the days of my life. And I vow to be your truest friend. I promise to share your hopes and dreams while working to help you achieve the goals you hold dear. I promise to always be right by your side and to listen patiently with an ope

n, the priest then proceeded to bless the coup

and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in

e nod and a charming sm

brightly at Nathan who couldn'

priest asked the same ques

s,

ard. Then taking the rings from the ring bearer, the priest blessed them and handed

the name of the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen," She sai

ight smile, th

y pronounce you man and wife. Congratul

ul bride and pulled her into a kiss which got the entire con

years

ay evening only to meet his wife sobbing

ckly dropping his suitcase and

concern on his face, he

't look okay. Why are you cr

hen folding her arms, she looke

ss and worried sick. He quickly placed his palm o

eadily into her

ou? And I'm sure you are fully aware that seeing you in such a situation only breaks my

th, Daniella wiped of

ll this change? When exactly will I become a mother like all my friends who got married after me? I'm seriously losing it, Nathan. The side talks, the mockery, the insults and humiliation is seriously beginnin

w what to do or say. Rather, he slowly took off his hand

d in his palms with

la. I'm truly sorry" He

a shook her head in d

then it should be me. Because I failed in my duty and responsibility to bear you

ght, Nathan took

ase stop pushing the blames on yourself because it

rather have me do? I

kiss that suddenly got her silent. Then pulling his lips away from hers,

ve a child of our own in du

irmative nod, Da

aid giving a

y girl," Nathan sai

d Daniella and began rubbing he

etly stepped out to have a drink with his best friend Caleb who w

helplessly at his cup of beer with both arms f

ped him on the shoulder jol

s hand on his chest. Then turning to

re?" He asked w

ed with a look of cur

uldn't help but grab a seat for him

ou? I mean you look like you have a l

waiter who walked u

he same brand as his" He sai

eft to get his order. Then fa

call me out by this time of the night?" Caleb asked

it down his throat. Then placing the cup back on the table, he be

said taking the dri