Chapter 7

The congregation had started to murmur by now and they exchanged puzzled glances. All the photos had stopped by now as they all waited for me to say "I do" but I couldn't.

"What are you doing, Cassandra!" This is from my mother. She is already on her feet and beside me.

"The priest is waiting for you to talk. Do you want to keep us waiting already?" She asked in a frightened tone.

I looked over her shoulder and to the congregation. They had started to whisper. I looked over at my father and he looked panicked. I couldn't bear looking over at Sebastian.

Everyone's waiting for you, Cassandra.

"I do" I said finally followed by the immediate sound of exhales from people.

No going back now.

Sebastain gripped my left hand and put the ring on my fingers. I do the same.

"Any objection to this union?" The priest asked the congregation. There was a resounding silence.

"Since there's no objections, we can proceed" the priest said after some seconds.

".... I now pronounce you as husband and wife.