THE FLOWER GIRL – PART 4

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----- Part 4 – Consummated -----

– Written by “Irene Naridza” and “Gale Kepler”

Everyone in the open-air hall turned to find the origin of that male voice that had spoken. The gazes quickly found a man entering with firm steps, accompanied by three others.

The man was wearing a red shirt that stood out against his black jacket and a short haircut. "Who will love you like I do? Sweet thing, by getting married, you’ll take my life away." The man kept his intense gaze fixed on one of the brides.

"Wait a moment, holy sister. Don't allow this mistake. Pause this wedding, and I’ll explain my reasons and who I am…" The man sang these phrases with a firm voice, maintaining perfect harmony. "Let that fool at the altar hear me…" The man stopped dead in his tracks when he saw two brides standing at the altar.

He and his three companions looked around. "Where’s the groom?" he asked. If he was confused, the guests were even more so. "Excuse me, are you lost?" Mercedes asked, still in disbelief.

"Hello everyone, my name is Romeo" he said in a cheerful tone. "This might sound silly, but… this isn’t Serena Cajamarca’s wedding, right?" The guests couldn’t believe what they were hearing. "No, YOU IDIOT!" Nadia was clearly upset.

"That’s over at Saint Veronica’s Church." she pointed to her left toward some imaginary location. Romeo’s face turned bright red with embarrassment. "My apologies, ma’am. I made a terrible mistake." he said, utterly mortified as he and his companions began to leave.

"Congratulations on your wedding!" one of his companions said. "May you be happy forever, ladies!" Romeo added before speeding up. "Hurry, guys, that church is on the northwest side of town!" And as quickly as they came, they were gone.

Everyone, even the other bride and the officiant, was completely bewildered. "What was that all about?" asked the officiant. "Just a jilted singer. Nothing serious. LET'S GET ON WITH THE WEDDING!" Still surprised, and with some guests scratching their heads at the bizarre event, the wedding continued.

The officiant cleared her throat. "If there’s anyone present who believes this marriage should not take place, speak now or forever hold your peace." she repeated the question, which was met with absolute silence. "Very well. Since there are no objections, Lurdes, Nadia, I now pronounce you… wife and wife. You may kiss the bride."

It was done. Both women were finally married, finally fulfilling what they had promised each other for so many years.

Lurdes cupped Nadia’s cheeks and drew her in for a long kiss, which was met with applause from all the guests. Dozens of flashes filled the air as cameras captured that stellar moment, immortalizing it.

"LONG LIVE THE BRIDES!" Mercedes shouted, followed by a great cheer. Cecilia tried to move her wheelchair, but when she couldn’t, Adelaida helped her, pushing her closer to her mother, who had come down from the altar to embrace her daughter. Nadia did the same, planting a kiss on her forehead.

There was a round of hugs and handshakes with the brides, from all those who accepted the invitation to recognize the love between these two women. Adelaida noticed that most of them were colleagues from work, judging by the way they spoke to each other.

It was time to throw the bouquet. It was a bouquet of white and yellow flowers. Several women gathered in front of the altar, including Adelaida. Lurdes turned her back to them and, without hesitation, tossed the bouquet. The women scrambled to catch it, with one leaping up and grabbing it in midair, clutching it tightly.

The one who caught the wedding bouquet was a dark-skinned woman wearing a dark blue dress. The others congratulated her warmly. "Thank you, ladies. Lurdes, Nadia, you’ll be my maids of honor when I get married." she promised. "Thank you, Brittany. We’ll be there." the brides replied.

What followed was a long photo session. Everyone wanted a picture with the brides, including Adelaida. She waited her turn; first came the close family, then their friends, and finally, the other guests. She posed for a couple of photos with the brides and their daughter. She also took one where she posed with Domenica.

"You're Cecilia's new friend, aren’t you?" Lurdes started a conversation with Adelaida. "Yes, we met today. Your daughter is very kind." Adelaida replied, causing Lurdes to smile. "I’ve never seen you before. It’s a pleasure to meet you." the newlywed extended her hand to the little girl.

"Oh, yes, it’s because I’m my Aunt Mercedes’ distant niece," Adelaida said, shaking her hand with a small grip. She did the same with the other bride. "Are we making you uncomfortable?" Lurdes asked. "Uh… no. Not at all," Adelaida responded. "If you truly love each other, then I suppose your union is right." She concluded.

"Aww, thank you, sweetheart. You’re such a darling." Nadia felt moved by the little girl’s acceptance, making her feel safe. She gave Adelaida a warm, rather long hug as a gesture of gratitude. Adelaida felt a bit strange but enjoyed the gesture.

Next came a small banquet, also held outdoors. The couple and their daughter sat in a special area of the table while several of the guests helped serve the food.

They had rice with chicken stew. Wine was served for the adults and orange juice for the three little ones. Lurdes made sure all three girls sat together, one beside the other. They chatted amongst themselves, laughing during lunch.

They talked a lot about the comic book they had read earlier and how excited they were for the next issue.

The rest of the women also engaged in lively conversations on various topics, not just about how well the wedding had gone, but also about significant events in their lives and how this moment would join those cherished memories they would treasure dearly.

 

To Be Continued at Thursday, September 26
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