The atmosphere was joyful, everywhere around the building smelt of joy.
it was a very beautiful morning and a beautiful thing was happening.
Clara was getting married, not just to any man, but to the man if her dreams.
Five years ago, she felt her world was coming to an end. the pains she felt that period is now replaced with joy.
Five years ago, her parents died in a ghastly motor accident that claimed the lives of everyone on transit. She was just a year left to complete her degree program in college.
Her heart shattered when she heard the news. She cried and cried, but it couldn't bring back the dead to life.
Her parents were her a academic sponsors so when they died, she was left stranded, she almost dropped out of college. but thanks to the little jobs she did and the money left by her parents, she able to complete her course and get a degree. now, she was working as a marketer in one of the biggest sales outlet here.
She sat and faced the mirror as the makeup Artiste continued working on her face. She was very surprised at the image she saw on the mirror, it looked too beautiful.
She was surprised that she looked this beautiful. All the pains and things she went through in the past five years had convinced her otherwise. But here she was, about to get her happy ending.
"You look really pretty m'am" The make up Artiste, a young pretty girl complimented in admiration.
"Thanks." she replied trying hard not to blush.
She had gotten the compliment many times, but every time she was complimented, it felt new and always left her blushing.
"I'm done with the make up, let's wear your shoes and get you to church" The make up Artiste admonished and she replied by nodding her head.
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"May the church arise for the bridal procession" the priest announced as she was about stepping into the church.
immediately, the hymn went on, the melodious voices of the choristers put the cathedral in the right atmosphere as the bride marched in, hand in hand with her dad.
The groom looked on, clearly mesmerized by her beauty, she had always looked beautiful, but today, she looked like an angel.
"Close your mouth, Mr, it's embarrassing" Clara said to her soon to be husband and giggled as she stood beside him in front of the priest.
"I couldn't help him" he replied smiling cutely and continued "Is this really you or the angel of beauty fell down?" he teased.
The blush the spread on her cheeks was very visible, her lips were dragged to a wide smile. nothing could explain the level of happiness she felt that moment.
The priest called out the oaths and promises and they repeated after him. it was now time to declare them couples.
"I pronounce you, Clara smith and George woods as husband and wife" the priest declared after they completed the oaths.
The declaration was followed with resounding claps and a standing ovation.
"You can now kiss the bride" the priest said amongst the loud ovation.
George pulled her closer and placed his lips on hers in a soft kiss.
She was finally married.
She would get her happily ever after.