The early morning sun peeped from the horizon, casting its warm yellow shades over the quiet courthouse in downtown States.
The lovely couple, Ryan and Anne, could sense the butterflies in their stomachs unwinding as they slowly paced closer to the entrance, hand in hand.
Ryan could hardly comprise his exhilaration as today marked a momentous occasion in his life. Having fallen in love with Anne during their university years, he was eager to begin a new chapter with her as husband and wife.
The icing on the cake was that they had decided to hold a secret marriage ceremony in a quaint courthouse, adding a touch of mystique to their amorous journey.
The air felt electric, surging with the anticipation that enveloped the couple. As Ryan gazed into Anne's eyes that flickered a wo
