We took our seats with the other guests. The ceremony started right on time.
The venue was perfect for this kind of event. High ceilings, beautiful flowers, and soft light pouring through tall windows.
I had been to many weddings before. I usually stayed distant and observed everything like I was writing a report in my head, and I planned to do the same today.
That plan fell apart the moment the bride walked down the aisle.
She was crying before she even reached the groom. Real tears that shook her shoulders because the feeling was too big to hold in. When she got to him, he took her hands right away. His face showed pure disbelief mixed with certainty, like he knew exactly how lucky he was and did not care who saw it.
The whole room went quiet.
I watched them and felt a strange pre
