Venus
“You may kiss the bride,” the priest said. Nathan opened Judith’s veil as he smiled beautifully and looked at her with eyes full of love. Cupping her cheeks, he kissed her. Claiming her in front of the priest and everyone around. In front of God. The bell rang. Everybody was clapping. The claps surrounded the church. Claps of joy. I even teared up watching this beautiful moment. This magical moment. This enchanting moment between Nathan and Judith. My brother and sister-in-law.
It was official now.
Nathan and Judith were married.
They would start their new journey as a husband and a wife. Their lives were bound together. In sickness and health. For richer and poorer. Whatever happened. And maybe one day, as a parent to their child.
I watched as Nathan and Judith walked past all
