Forbidden desire - S01 E02

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Forbidden desire - S01 E02

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(From the writer’s point of view)

It was a bright Saturday morning at Saint Andrew’s Parish. The church was filled with lots of wedding guests. Ranging from family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers who were all present to witness the holy matrimony of the newest couple in town. In persons of Nathan age 30 and Daniella age 26.

Nathan saw Daniella for the first time in a supermarket and fell in love with her at first sight. And after exchanging contacts, they both began talking on the phone and texting each other until Daniella finally gave in to Nathan’s relationship proposal after 2 whole months of constant love profession from Nathan.

And all through their years of dating, Daniella had not for once regretted her decision of accepting to date Nathan. And that’s because Nathan was a cool, considerate, caring, and kind-hearted young man, who was ready to go out of his way to please his woman. And because of his sweet personality, Daniella didn’t think it twice to say yes when he finally asked her to marry him after 3 years of dating.

At exactly 11 am, the officiating priest after a short sermon summoned the couple to stand before the altar where they stood facing each other with gladness in their hearts.

Then facing the congregation, the Priest asked,

“If any one of you have or know of any reason why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony, then speak up now or forever hold your peace,” He said.

Hearing this, some of the guests started murmuring and looking over their shoulders.

And when no one stepped forward, the priest then proceeded with the marriage rites. He handed a booklet containing the marriage vow to the bride who held it in her left hand. Then with her right hand raised, she began.

“Today, in the presence of God, our friends, families, and well-wishers who are currently present to witness this union, I Daniella Gozie take you Nathan Igwe to be my lawfully wedded husband. Giving you everything I am and everything I will grow to be. I promise to be true to you in good times, in sickness and in health. I promise to love and honour you all the days of my life. And I vow to be your truest friend. I promise to share your hopes and dreams while working to help you achieve the goals you hold dear. I promise to always be right by your side and to listen patiently with an open heart. I pledge to you my fidelity, honesty, submission, compassion and forgiveness. I vow to love you always, no matter what the future holds. I will be your most loyal confidant and friend, and your loving wife because you are my heart and my soul now and forever. This I solemnly vow” She said smiling helplessly.

Hearing this, the crowd applauded in great excitement. Then handing the booklet to Nathan, he also vowed.

“Today, in the presence of God, our friends, families, and well-wishers who are currently present to witness this union, I Nathan Igwe take you Daniella Gozie to be my lawfully wedded wife. Giving you everything I am and everything I will grow to be. I promise to be true to you in good times, in sickness and in health. I promise to love and honour you all the days of my life. And I vow to be your truest friend. I promise to share your hopes and dreams while working to help you achieve the goals you hold dear. I promise to always be right by your side and to listen patiently with an open heart. I pledge to you my fidelity, honesty, loyalty, compassion and forgiveness. I vow to love you always, no matter what the future holds. I will be your most loyal confidant and friend, and your loving husband because you are my heart and my soul now and forever. This I solemnly vow” He said.

After a round of applause from the congregation, the priest then proceeded to bless the couple. Then joining their hands together, he asked,

“Do you Daniella Gozie take Nathan Igwe to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?” He asked.

Then with an affirmative nod and a charming smile, Daniella responded,

“Yes, I do,” She said smiling brightly at Nathan who couldn’t stop blushing from ear to ear.

Then turning to Nathan, the priest asked the same question and Nathaniel responded,

“Yes, I do”

After hearing their responses, the priest then motioned the ring bearer to step forward. Then taking the rings from the ring bearer, the priest blessed them and handed one to Daniella who held Nathan’s left hand and with a smile on her face, she began.

“I give you this ring today as a sign of my love and faithfulness. In the name of the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen,” She said slipping the ring into Nathan’s finger. And he equally did the same.

Then with a bright smile, the priest said,

“With the power bestowed on me, I hereby pronounce you man and wife. Congratulations. You may kiss your bride” He said.

Then without further ado, Nathan slowly unveiled his beautiful bride and pulled her into a kiss which got the entire congregation clapping, taking pictures and videos in excitement.