It was loud outside her door and crowded inside. Everything was done for her; she was fed, bathed and clothed. She was not allowed to take part in the cooking and dancing outside. On some level, Stephanie took comfort in that. It would have been chaos if the groom's family were to witness her terrible cooking skills.
Suri and Sarah were indoors with the bride, better since the last hazard of being her handmaiden. Everyone wanted to hear from the bride's adopted sister and brother. Parisa was called out now and then, shouldering what Stepanie saw as a huge burden while the ceremonies went on. Murad fit right into what should have been Darius' role.
Overall, it was a frightening- delightful feeling. She was getting married to the man of her dreams. 'If that's the best way to put it,' Ste
