
Today is a historic day for couples who are not young anymore. The day on which they will pronounce the sacred promise of marriage. The promise that will bind two lives into one in the name of God.
But whatever it is, they have the same right to be happy. After the trials of a life of whack and loss of loved ones in the blink of an eye. It was all so painful and incised a deep wound.
A middle-aged woman stared at the reflection of her face from behind the mirror with a non-stop smile. It was never imagined that she would wear bridal clothes a second time. She who is still beautiful, now more beautiful with makeup on the face and a smile that expands perfectly.
"Mama is so beautiful" Leona praised her future mother. "Is that right, brother?" leona asked the woman beside her.
Rona clasped Maria's shoulders and looked in the mirror while answering her sister-in-law's question. "Very... Mama is so beautiful."
Maria turned her head towards Leona and then pulled her arms to the front of her chest. He turned his head towards Rona and pulled his right hand and was piled on Leona's hand. Maria clasped the hands of her two daughters and continued to kiss alternately.
"Mama is lucky to have you both" said Maria Haru.
Rona put her face to Maria's cheek. And Leona too. They approached each other and got warm. "Rona loves Mama...."
"Leona also loves Mama." said Leona did not want to lose. The three beautiful women laughed out loud with tears that welled up as a happy expression.
"Ehm.." Deham someone behind the back. The three looked back. Edward stood with Ezio on his lap. "The show's about to start, take Mama out now...."
Rona and Leona stood beside Maria. They accompanied the beautiful woman to the holy altar. Holding his arm and walking in unison towards the blessing room.
The gate was opened, all the invited guests who were originally sitting restlessly were now standing sideways. Welcoming the bride with applause and praise for her beautiful face.
The sound of the orchestra was heard, white paper foam rained down on the steps of the three beautiful women. White rose petals scattered on the floor. Adding to the martyrdom of a wedding that is filled with happiness.
A grown man stood in a light-grey tuxedo suit. At this moment, he felt as if he was young again. Waiting for the idol to walk closer and welcome his hand.
Rona and Leona let go of her grasp from Maria's arm. And gave the soft fingers to the man who looked at him without boredom.
"You are so beautiful Mary." praise Richard for the beauty of his future wife. He led Mary by the hand and pulled her up to the altar and stood side by side with her.
A wedding ceremony leader starts event after event. "Then it was time to formalize your marriage. I'd like you to each answer my question."
"Richard Liam, are you willing to marry Maria Elea and love her faithfully for life, both in joy and in sorrow?"
"Yes .. I am willing," replied Richard confidently.
"Maria Elea, would you marry Richard Liam and love him faithfully for life, both in joy and in sorrow?"
Richard smiled happily, and so did Mary. Currently there was only one more step left, then they had officially become a couple. And now comes the time for the blessing and the pronunciation of the sacred promise of marriage.
"I take thee to be my wife, to have one another and to take care of one another, from now to eternity. In times of difficulty or pleasure. In times of abundance or lack. In good health or in pain. To love and appreciate each other. Until death do us part" Richard promised his wife.
Mary made the same promise. His voice trembled as it held back the cry of a happy mixed feeling. "I take thee to be my husband, to have one another and to take care of one another, from now to eternity. In times of difficulty or pleasure. In times of abundance or lack. In good health or in pain. To love and appreciate each other. Until death do us part."
Richard opened the veil that covered his wife's pretty face. Now he feels back to something he lost in his life. A smile cannot be separated from both lips. Netra eyes cross-eyed, releasing the passion of love that had been buried and now blossomed beautifully.
Richard wanted to kiss his new wife's lips. But he was too embarrassed to start. He only looked at the thin thing, even though in such a wishful imagination.
"Let's go Pa. don't hesitate," Edward's ledge pushed Richard's back until the man hit the wife's body. Mary is like a bride in general. He hid his face by bending his nape, ducking.
"Kiss Pa... kiss!!" leona shouted from a distance. "Let's go Pa. don't be shy. Let's just say young Papa is back," added Leona invited laughter everyone.
Richard looked towards Leona for a while and then looked towards Mary who was bowed in shame. He pulled the face of the wife and looked at her lovingly. Then forget the status of his age which is now more than half a century.
Summarizing both of Mary's cheeks, Richard's face drew closer. A kiss just landed on Mary's lips. Everyone applauded and cheered. Also rejoicing at the happiness felt by a newlywed couple.
"I love you, Maria." - Richard told his wife.
"I love you too, Richard.." Mary replied.
Richard pinned the wedding ring on the ring finger of Mary's right hand. Maria inserts the ring on her husband's ring finger. Richard raised his wife's hand and then kissed her. Everyone is back to applauding. Simultaneously with flickering blitz lights from the cameras of guests attending the wedding ceremony.
"Congratulations Pa.. hail ya Ma..," All the children and daughter-in-law gave congratulations in turn and then embraced in love.
"Mama deserves to be happy." said Rona wipe tears that were dripping on Maria's cheeks. Maria nodded and grabbed Rona's body while crying bitterly. He suddenly remembered the only princess who had gone home first.
It was Edward's turn to embrace Mary and reveal what was implied in her heart. "Congratulations Ma... Edward knows how Mama is. Good mother, loving mother. Edward left Papa to Mama because Edward was sure, Papa will find the happiness that God took away from him."
Mary did not answer Edward's words, the feeling of haru in the chest made her only able to cry and sob. He closed his eyes as if sensing the presence of his only daughter. "Maryasse...."
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...Thank you so much for reading this novel. Sorry, but not yet maximal. The thumb of the right hand is still sore, appreciably interfering with the typing process as well as reducing the focus of thinking about the story idea. 🙏...