Marie“…by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.” The priest announced with a grin.Everywhere erupted into cheers, applause and laughter. Patrick leaned in first, with his hands cupping Elizabeth’s face as he kissed her like he had waited his whole life to do it. Elizabeth laughed into the kiss, holding on to him like nothing else in the world mattered to her.I watched, and my chest stung in a way I didn’t expect.They looked so sure, so happy, so completely in love. Would I ever experience something like that?The white chairs were arranged in neat rows on the sand, facing a wooden arch wrapped in flowers and soft fabric that moved gently with the cool breeze.The ocean behind the couple was so blue and calm, like it was also celebrating with them. There were white petals scattered everywhere, and the sunlight reflected the water, making everything glow.It was beautiful, painfully beautiful.I swallowed and forced a smile on my lips as everyone around us st
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