Ella was surprised when Sam didn’t immediately respond to the minister’s command to kiss the bride. He seemed a little bit distracted. That was a first for he was usually enthusiastic for any form of physical contact.
“Sam? Is everything okay?” she asked worriedly, and his expression cleared as he looked down at her. She knew him well enough to note that his heart was elsewhere, and the reason intrigued her. Sam would never take their marriage lightly, there was something really huge going on.
“Everything’s perfect, sweetheart,” he replied in a preoccupied manner, and Ella decided not to push. They exchanged a quick kiss, before Sam offered an absent-minded smile to the guests.
“Excuse us for a moment,” he addressed the crowd, and took Ella by the elbow to lead her outside. She was ab
