-MELOKUHLE BESS
Yaya and I walk inside the church and sit down in front, with little Russell in a car seater sleeping. Kyle, Yanga and Miso stand in front. I take a couple of pictures under Yaya's instructions. Anyway the girls walk in and take their places, as I look over to where Clarks family is supposed to be seated there's nobody
"I thought Clarks mother and sister would be here"
I say to Yaya and she looks over and they not around
"There has to be a reasonable explanation. Let me go and check on her ok?"
Yaya says and then stands up and walks out to check on Clark
"Where's mom going?"
Aya asks
"To check on Clark"
I say and Kyle walks over to us
"Is everything ok?"
He asks worriedly
"Let your mother handle it ok? Relax son"
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-YANDISWA BESS
I knock once and then open the door and find her sitting on the bed
"hey beautiful"
I say and she doesn't respond, I walk over to crouch in front of her and I'm happy that she's not crying but she looks sad
"Hey what's going on?"
I ask her and she lets out a sigh"Even after everything they not here. My sister was supposed to be my maid of honour and she's not here and my mom"
She pauses to chuckle
"She called me to send her money. She's not coming apparently. I have no one from my family"
She says, I can't imagine what she must be going through
"Clark you have family, you have us and we love you to bits. We are here for you"
I assure her
"Mrs Bess I appreciate that a lot but I really hoped my family would pull through for me you know, I mean it's my wedding day today and it hurts that none of them are here"
She explains sadly, I stand up and then hold my hand out to her
"Clark you have an amazing man that loves you so much and is waiting for you down there, he'd be really crushed if you didn't walk down that isle today. I understand you hurting but we are you family and we will always be here for you. You will never have to need us because we will always be here. Aya and Macella can be your brides maids if you wish I don't mind walking you down the isle if you would like. Technically I am you mother"
I say and she giggles
"Thank you Mrs Bess, I don't know what to say right now"
I smile and cup her beautiful face
"You don't have to thank me honey. I am here for you, are there any specific dresses you'd like them to wear?"
I ask her and she shakes her head
"No, they fine wearing their dresses. That's if they don't mind"
I chuckle
"Those girls adore you Clark, they would never let you stand up there alone. We are all a family and in this family we love and support each other. Let me call them to come here"
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Our Parents Pain Came With Love
Narrativa generaleFrom the book With Pain Comes Love and The Life I Never Imagined, I bring you OPPCWL where we get into detail about the lives of the Bess grandchildren all grown up and trying to navigate through life. Just like their parents and grandparents, the l...