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“Ugh. From what I hear nowadays, marriage isn’t all THAT great,” a woman whispered smugly to the man next to her. “They usually end up having affairs or even getting a divorce after just a few years.”

The man didn’t reply. He kept his eyes on the richly decorated altar occupying the front of the old, wooden church.

The reverend cleared his throat loudly as workers scrambled to restore sound to the aging PA system.

“My own parents didn’t even stay married. It’s ridiculous,” she continued. “Just another fairytale.”

The man didn’t say a word and continued to stare straight ahead as if he hadn’t heard her.

A thumbs-up from the balcony prompted the reverend to continue the ceremony. There was an exchange of rings with audible sniffing heard throughout many sections of the church. “You may now kiss the bride”, he concluded.

As the groom leaned over to kiss his new bride he whispered softly to her…

“Well, I guess I’ll be the one to prove you wrong,” he said smiling, then he kissed her passionately.

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Emilyscool
Posted 4 months ago

wooow!

i likee
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THX 0477
Posted 4 months ago

Nice twist from what I was picturing. Here’s to hoping, though from teh sounds of things, that poor guy has his work cut out for him.
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Ana Cristina
Posted 4 months ago

Great ending.
Oh, and I believe you meant to spell “altar,” not “alter.” Spell check wouldn’t catch that, unfortunately.
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flute faerie
Posted 4 months ago

Haha, that’s really funny. Nice one!
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Storykeeper of Fae
Posted 4 months ago

That’s cute…but makes me wonder why she was getting married if she had so many doubts. Perhaps that’s just her way. THX is right, that man has his work cut out for him.
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Lone Writer
Posted 4 months ago

Wasn’t expecting that! Brilliant ficlet. And very sweet. Yes, (though at this point it dosen’t matter) THX is right!
:D
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idreamoflilies
Posted 4 months ago

Thanks THX ! As for the woman…she was going through some last minute anxiety about the whole getting married thing – a mild form of cold feet. Thanks for the comments you guys (and gals)!
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idreamoflilies
Posted 4 months ago

Oh and thanks to you too Ana! Gosh, I better learn how to spell before heading to any kind of altar anytime soon! :)
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Ana Cristina
Posted 4 months ago

That is such a minor spelling mistake. You should see the doozies I’ve come up with in my own writing (Yes, I just wrote the word doozies :D). I look forward to reading more of your writing – you have a way with words.
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duckn
Posted 4 months ago

awesome! love the twist, i was thinking “oh man, i know these spectators, the debbie downers of all events…”
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Trying to Blend
Posted 3 months ago

SwEEt!! I love this 5 stars (in case they don’t show up….!)