Three

Dora's laughter would have rose higher, but Genevieve placed a palm on her lap, warningly.

Dora faced her.

"Silence." Genevieve muttered without looking at her.

Her whole attention is in the front where Seraphina was panicking at.

Dora stopped her laughter, but Kimmy wasn't satisfied.

"Mum?" Kimmy frowned.

She and Dora were seated beside Genevieve and Marley.

"Mum," Kimmy repeated. "but The Frump deserves our mockery and—

"You heard your mother, quiet!" Marley snapped.

Kimmy rolled eyes, relaxing after exchanging glance with Dora.

"Does this mean Dean won't be eating pussy tonight? His bride is on her period..." Saint grinned.

He wore his white suit now. The black singlet did nothing to cover his chest properly, so his huge chest bulged attractively as he talked.

"Shut up, Saint. This is a Church. Keep your dirty tongue in your mouth." Uncle Will chastised.

Allison was still on her feet, worried.

And at the alter, Seraphina looked caught off-guard.

She had her period early this month. How come her period was here again?

She has never had irregularities.

What was going on?

Why today?

The sky has open right now and just suck her to glory.

Dean looks confused, too.

But in the midst of it all, Tobias stared at Seraphina, and again, when her eyes met his, he looked away with that smirk hanging intact.

Dean's arm slowly wrapped on Seraphina's waist, surprising her.

She faced him.

"Babe, I'm so sor—"

"My bride can be clumsy and forgetful at times," Dean cut her off, facing the guests with a sweet smile. "She must have been too caught up with the preparations that it skipped her mind, but don't worry, babe,"

He faced Seraphina who's now less panicky.

"After we take the vows and rings, we can go take care of your period together. I'll fix the pad on you by myself." He winked.

And that earned a loud clapping and cheering from the guests. Some chuckled happily, glad that he handled it well. Ladies began wishing they were in Seraphina's position.

She got herself an intentional man.

"Gawd, I love you." Seraphina' smile turned magnetic.

"I love you too, Babe." Dean stroked her back as they faced the Priest.

Tobias lifted the worn vow book from the tray on Jude's palm.

The gold-edged pages caught the candlelight as silence swallowed the church whole. Incense and dying roses lingered in the air.

Tobias looked between them before proceeding according to the book.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and these witnesses to bind this man and this woman in holy matrimony."

His gaze settled on Dean first.

"Marriage is not merely a promise spoken, but a covenant endured through devotion, suffering, abundance, and ruin. If any person knows of any lawful reason these two should not be joined together, speak now or forever hold your peace."

Silence.

Tobias turned the page. "Dean, repeat after me."

Dean's eyes never left Seraphina.

"I, Dean, take you, Seraphina, to be my wife. To have and to hold from this day forward. For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. To love you, honor you, protect you, and remain beside you until death parts us."

Dean's voice dropped at the last words. "Until death parts us."

Tobias turned to Seraphina. He gave her that brief look again before talking her part.

"And now, Seraphina."

Seraphina swallowed, fingers tightening around the bouquet before meeting his stare.

"I, Seraphina, take you, Dean, to be my husband. To have and to hold from this day forward. For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. To love you, honor you, cherish you, and remain beside you until death parts us."

Her voice shook slightly before she echoed the last part... "Until death parts us."

Tobias closed the vow book with calculated ease.

"May we have the rings?" He faced the brothers. Jude passed him the luxuriously crafted rings.

"With this ring," Dean said quietly, sliding it onto Seraphina's finger, "I give you my promise."

"With this ring,” Seraphina whispered, placing hers on him too, "I give you my heart."

Tobias raised his hands, blue eyes scanning the church briefly before settling on the couple.

At the Nuns row, Nun Estelle stared at Tobias without blinking.

"By the authority vested in me by the Church, I now pronounce you husband and wife." Tobias announced finally. "You may kiss your bride."

Dean didn't wait before lunging for Seraphina. Seraphina was overly ready too, and their lips met.

"That's how you do it, girl!" Allison screamed, overjoyed. "That's my girl!"

The guests cheered excitedly—except Seraphina's family. The mean sisters and the parents look like they're witnessing an enemy's wedding.

"Congratulations bride, bro!" Saint yelled, but when he saw Tobias leaving the altar already, he quickly went after him, taking the backdoor.

The new couple broke the kiss with heavy breaths, and Dean scooped her into a tight, lifting hug, swirling her body around the altar.

"Dean!" She giggled, dropping her flower bouquet.

"Forever mine." Dean declared.

"Forever yours." Seraphina added.

When he dropped her, Allison was already with them.

And Uncle Will.

"Congratulations, bestie!" Allison hugged her fondly.

"Thanks for standing by me. I love you, Lis!" Seraphina pouted.

"That word should be said to your husband alone from now on," Allison frowned jokingly.

"But I still love you," Seraphina poked her cheek.

Allison chuckled, hugging her again.

Her family didn't come close to congratulate her.

They left immediately the rings were exchanged.

Only Dean's associates are left in the church right now.

"The after-party starts by 6PM, right?" Uncle Will asked Dean.

"Yeah, 6PM," Dean nodded.

"Then why was the wedding scheduled for as early as this? This is just 11AM." Will frowned.

"Cos I still have to go to work today, Uncle. We're signing the contract today." Dean frowned back.

"Go to work on your wedding day? Dean!" Will glared. "The contract signing can wait till tomorrow!"

"Need to go see Tobias," Dean changed topic and left the Church.

Uncle Will looked on suspiciously.

Something ain't right.