This Town

Chapter: 18 The Words I Never Got to Say

A/N: I don't know much about Christian Weddings, but I tried. If I got it wrong somewhere please forgive me. Feel free to give suggestions. Enjoy Reading💖

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(Wedding Day)

I took a last look in the mirror and walked outside. It was finally Greg and Denise's wedding day. We all have been looking forward to it for so many days and couldn't wait any longer. There were so many problems with this wedding, but both of them didn't stop and kept it on. I am glad I convinced Greg that day.

I opened the door to Greg's room. "Are you ready?" I asked Greg, and he nodded. He was wearing a light blue coat, and his hair was set as usual. He took a last look at himself, and we both made our way to the car. Mum and Dad decided to go to the wedding venue early this morning, so they were already there. I opened the car door and started driving the car.

(Clare's POV)

I put on my sandals and walked outside my room to Denise's to check if she had arrived from the beauty parlor or not. I opened her room, and she was standing in front of the dressing table and looking at herself. "Hey. You look stunning." I complimented her, and she mouthed a 'Thanks' "We're supposed to be at the venue in 20 minutes. We should leave now." I said, and we both made our way outside to the car. We sat at the back seats, and the driver started to drive.

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We reached the venue. The bride and her maids were supposed to go to a room to assemble there. We all were in the room, and there were a lot of chit-chattings. I talked to one of my cousin's sisters, who I hadn't seen in a while. She lives in London and rarely comes to meet us here.

The door knocked, and I went to see who it was. I opened the door, and Denise's father stood at the door. He entered the room and announced, "Everyone is waiting outside for the bride. We should go." Everyone nodded and started fixing themselves.

I glanced at myself and saw that my lipstick was smudging out a little. I took a tissue paper and wiped it away. I redid my lipstick and pouted my lips. I wanted to take a picture of myself so bad, but they all let us know that we couldn't take photos before the wedding was done.

Denise put her hand in her fathers' and started walking towards the hall. We all made our way behind them and followed. The guards opened the wedding hall door, and my little niece started throwing flowers on the floor carefully.

I waited for her to do it for a distance, and when she did, I entered the hall and started walking towards Greg and Niall. I reached them and stood next to Niall. "You look so beautiful, Clare. I can't even look straight and focus on the wedding." Niall whispered, and I blushed a little. "Thank you," I whispered and started focusing on the wedding. Denise was now handed by her father to Greg, and Greg was speaking his vows,

"Do you remember the very first day that we met? I knew the very first moment I saw you. I knew we were meant to be together for all of our days. You have become my lover, my companion, and my best friend. There is no one else I'd want to build a life with. You have taught me that two people joined together with respect, trust, and open communication can be far strong and happier than each could ever be alone. You are the strength I didn't know I needed and the joy that I didn't know I lacked. You have made me the happiest man in the world today by agreeing to share your life with me. I promise to cherish and respect you. I promise to care for you and protect you. I promise to comfort you and encourage you. I promise to be with you for all of eternity. I promise to love you for who you are. I promise to remember that all things between us are rooted in love. I promise to nurture your dreams and to help you reach them. I promise to share my whole heart with you and to remember to show you how deeply I care for you, no matter the challenges that may come our way. I promise to love you loyally and fiercely—as long as I shall live. The sun smiles on us today, our wedding day, and how can it not. With our hearts beating together as one, our love warms the world. I love you with all my heart. You are my love, light, and soulmate. You are the person that keeps me singing, smiling, and laughing. I give you this ring as a sign of my love that's forever, eternal, and never-ending, like the circle in this ring. Today, I choose to spend the rest of my life with you."

Everyone clapped, and Denise said her vows,

I choose you and promise to choose you as my husband every day we wake. I will love you in word and deed. I will laugh, cry, scream and grow with you. You love me in love and complete me in ways I never knew possible. From this day forth, I promise to listen to you and learn from you, to support you and accept your support. I will celebrate your successes and mourn your losses as though they were my own. Loving what I know of you and trusting what I do not yet know. I give you my hand. I give you my love. I give you myself, the good, the bad, and the yet to come. I will love you and rejoice in your love for me for all of the years of our lives.

Everyone clapped, and the pastor spoke his speech, "Do you Greg Horan take Denise Kelly as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"

"I do," Greg said. and the pastor continues Do you Denise Kelly take Greg Horan as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"

"I do," Denise said, and I make my way towards her, and Niall makes his way towards Greg and hands them the rings. Denise takes the wedding ring from the box and holds it as Greg does the same thing.

"I take this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit," Denise said as she slid the ring in Greg's finger. "I take this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit," Greg said as he slid the ring in Denise's finger.

After that, the pastor continued with his little speech which, I was not interested in. So, I started looking at Niall who, was staring at our couple of the day and was smiling. Seeing him smile, I smiled too, and the pastor became a bit serious and said, "Should anyone present now of any reason that this couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace." I looked around, and hopefully, no one spoke.

I sighed in relief, and the pastor spoke again, "By the authority vested in me by the state of Ireland, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Everyone clapped as Denise and Greg kissed.

When they broke apart, I hugged Denise and Niall hugged Greg. This day could not be much better. My favorite sister just got married to none other than my boyfriend's brother.

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(Niall's POV)

After the wedding, we all were given 45 minutes to take as many photos as we wanted. I took a picture with almost everyone. I took countless pictures with our couple of the day and Clare. Right now, we were heading to the place where lunch was set up. I took a seat at the main table and saw as everyone joined. Clare was seated right next to me, and in no time, Denise and Greg joined us.

I started talking with Greg when I realized Clare was gone. I looked around and saw her standing with a girl, and above her was a Chandelier, which was moving abruptly and was a little bit more down than usual. "Oh god, I have a bad feeling about this." I thought.

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A/N: I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter. Finally, Greg and Denise got married. What do you think would happen next? Let me know in the comments. Vote and follow if you want to. 

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