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Epilogue
I’m nervous and excited. My hands feel sweaty, and I start to breathe hard.
I look at the woman reflected in the mirror. I see a happy, radiant woman.
The dress I chose with Ingrid is breathtaking: a princess wedding dress in embroidered tulle with a swan neckline.
The lace’s allure casts its spell in the dreamy wedding gown with a seductive keyhole opening on the front and back bodices. The tulle skirt features embroidery around the hem, creating a romantic effect as I walk.
*Relax and breathe* I hear whispering.
“I’m trying, but it’s complicated.”
“What is difficult, Preciosa?” asks Drew as he looks at me
The dark blue smocking he’s wearing looks perfect on him.
“Breathing,” I reply, taking some deep breaths.
“If you’ve second thought about it, we can run away together,” he says with a wink.
I burst out laughing, and all the pressure disappears. “It’s an inviting offer, but the man I love is waiting for me inside.”
“Then breathe deeply, Preciosa, it’s time to go,” he says, lowering the veil. “You’re breathtaking.”
“Thanks, Drew. You did an amazing job to make this day unforgettable.”
“Only the best for you.” He smiles. “Are you ready?” He hands me the bouquet.
“Like never before,” I answer, taking it and smelling the wonder of white peonies and red roses.
The doors open, giving me an almost heavenly vision.
Along the aisle, there are compositions of peonies and red roses adorned in tulle. I take in an explosion of perfume.
When I arrive at the altar, Danny approaches to lift my veil and kiss my forehead.
“You look wonderful.”
I smile. He’s just as excited as I am.
During the mass, he holds my hand. I feel his impatience for the priest to arrive at the fateful question. It makes me smile.
“It’s not funny. I can’t focus, and I want to kiss you,” Danny whispers to me.
“I know, me too,” I reply.
At that, he draws me toward him and kisses me, unleashing the applause of the guests.
The priest watches the scene, amused.
“It looks like the newlyweds are in a hurry.” He winks at us, and we all laugh. “I’ll skip the boring parts...” he says and then pauses.
This pause is heartbreaking. Then the preacher nods, and finally, Danny starts:
