Marriage Before Love

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"How are you feeling" Dad asked as we stood at the chapel doors

"I'm just reminding myself that I'm doing this for my baby" I sighed, shaking off the nerves

"I still can't believe my baby's having a baby" He said, tears filling his eyes

Before I could say anything else, the bridal music started and I sighed. This is it, I thought when dad took my hand and started walking me down the aisle.

The next thing I know is, dad kissing my cheek and handing me over to Maliky, who had met us halfway to the alter. Him being the one to walk me the rest of the way.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in holy matrimony..."

The priest continued his long, drawn out, boring speech of the importance of this bonding ceremony. Then he asked if anyone was against us getting married to which everyone kept quiet

"Do you, Maliky Foster take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife. For rich or for poor, in sickness and health, for better or worse to love and to hold as long as you both shall live?" asked the priest as Maliky eyes met mine.

Tears filled my eyes as I heard him say "I do"

"And do you, Zanya Knight take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband for rich or for poor, in sickness and health for better or for worse to love and to hold as long as you both shall live?" I kept reminding myself that this was for the baby.

A single tear slipped from my eye which was followed by another and another and another until I was full on crying. I looked down at my baby bum, before looking back into his eyes, then looking down again.

"I...I do" I said looking back into his eyes

"By the powers invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride"