15

"It is with a sincere heart, that we say how sorry we are, and ask that you accept our apologies"

Jordan had taken the alter, addressing the already impatient crowd of people, filled with murmurings that still could be heard breaking out.

"Do spare us a moment to have the bride and groom joined in Union, and we can all return to our homes" He followed at once, eyes beaming on at the guests.

The priest, Peter, had taken the alter once more, eyes still soft, the life to be found in that gaze of his.

For someone who had a busy day ahead, he seemed much patient waiting for the rings to be brought, and not for once had he laid a complaint on being kept in the dark.

He had come up to us, hands holding onto the tiny boxes which now bore the rings, and in a second, he was standing before us.

"Cameron Williams, do you take Nia Sangretti as your lawfully wedded wife, and promise to be faithful to her for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish her until death