Please Not You!

Chapter 12: Marrying with rules!

Nina's POV:

Sunday came very quickly. Darren had already informed Lara about our marriage. She got a "heart attack" and is in a state of shock. Obviously she came over to my house to fight with me but I managed to handle her. I explained to her that I didn't love Darren and he's all hers forever. I even told her that maybe after a few months of torture we will get separated.

I manage to convince her! Yippee! But I couldn't convince myself that I will be Darren's wife. I will be my enemy's wife.

Oh yes where was I? Sunday! Today is finally Sunday! I'm not excited or anything but I was totally nervous. I was going to become a Gray from a Brown! A colour change! Good joke! Lame!

Kathleen was helping me get ready. I was wearing a simple white gown and some matching accessories. I had to wear a 4 inch heel to match up to Darren's height.

Ones we were ready, we left for the church. Thank God it was nearby. As soon as we reach there, Kathleen took a veil and covered up my face. There were many guests attending my wedding. All my cousins from America and Europe were waiting inside the church.

As soon as it was my cue to walk in, my dad took my hand and brought me towards the front. Darren was already waiting there. As soon as he saw me, he gave me his best smile. I'm sure that the smile was as fake as his attitude!

There were many people inside the church. It was making me feel nervous. Lara had also attended our wedding.

We stood across each other. Darren was smiling at me foolishly and was whispering something. All I heard him say was, " I just hope mom and dad would kill me for making any mistakes. But I make my wedding perfect Lara will kill me.".

They pastor was already waiting in front.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here, in the sight of God, and in the presence of these witnesses, to join together this man and this woman, in holy matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted by God, and signifying unto us the mystical union which exists between Yeshua Ha Mashiakh and his Church; The holy estate Yeshua adorned and beautified with his presence in Cana of Galilee. It is therefore not to be entered into unadvisedly, but reverently, discreetly, and in the eyes of God. Into this holy estate these two persons come now to be joined. If any here can show just cause why they may not lawfully be joined together, let them now speak, or else hereafter forever hold their peace."

No one spoke anything. From the corner of my eyes I could see Lara protesting but Sarah was controlling her.

"I require and charge you both, as you stand in the presence of God, before whom the secrets of all hearts are disclosed, that, having duly considered the holy covenant you are about to make, you do now declare before this company your pledge of faith, each to the other. Be well assured that if these solemn vows are kept inviolate, as God's Word demands, and if steadfastly you endeavor to do the will of your heavenly Father and earthly Mother, God will bless your marriage, will grant you fulfillment in it, and will establish your home in peace."

I was looking at Darren. He was not smiling anymore. He was... serious? I guess.

The pastor continued, "Darren Louis Gray, wilt thou have this woman to be thy wedded wife, to live together in the holy bonds of matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her so long as ye both shall live?"

I looked at Darren. He gave me a look before speaking, "I will".

Then, the pastor looked at me and spoke.

"Nina Snow Brown, wilt thou have this man to be thy wedded husband, to live together in the holy bonds of matrimony? Wilt thou love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep thee only unto him so long as ye both shall live?"