"Please bring the bride"
The Priest announced as the chitter chatter in the Church soon halted. A very few people were present there; respectively, the Groom's family, the Bride's family and the Priest. Since this was a confidential wedding, the lesser the better.
Andre was standing beside the Priest, dressed in black tuxedo, paired with black derby with his hair done professionally yet beautifully.
A few moments passed by and the big doors slowly opened. All the eyes turned towards the specific person and once they caught a glimpse of her, every jaw dropped upon witnessing an ethereal beauty, not even leaving the Priest as an exception.
Andre's heart started to beat faster, at the speed of light. His eyes were currently witnessing the most beautiful scene whereas his mind was denying his luck upon having such beautiful reality.
Did he actually deserve her?
This was the only thought playing marathon in his head but his long lost desire was stopping him from thinking any further.
Whereas on the other hand Elisa's heels echoed in the silence as she slowly walked down the aisle, escorted by her father with her eyes hung low. She wasn't even able to lift her eyes to see her soon-to-be husband and people say that she is the strongest.
Is she really that strong?
Was the only thought roaming inside her head. Steps kept forwarding as her heart was riding a roller-coaster. Emotions weren't visible in her eyes but her broken heart and fearful gaze was clearly visible to those who were aware of her more than herself.
Mr. Shizwell forwarded Elisa's hand to Andre who gladly took it with a small smile visible on his face.
"Take care of her"
Mr. Shizwell said to Andre who smiled at him and said, "I will"
Both the Bride and Groom stood in front of each other as the Priest started to recite the vows.
'Is this is it? Is this how my life turns out?' Elisa thought, still her gaze lowered to the ground.
'I'll definitely protect you....at all costs' Andre thought, looking at Elisa's neutral face.
'I hope you'll finally find happiness this time...I really hope so' Genevieve thought.
'I'll always be here for you, My child' Master Wilson thought.
'Please let her be happy and safe' was the only thought roaming inside Mr. and Mrs. Shizwell's minds.
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(PS: I'm sorry for any mistakes. I'm not very well versed in writing wedding vows😇)
"Andre Adolphus, Under the name of God, Do you hereby take Elisa Shizwell, to be your wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death?" the Priest asked Andre.
"I do"
Andre replied without giving it a second thought whereas Elisa's heartbeat started to quicken up its pace. The Priest turned to Elisa and asked the same question,
"Elisa Shizwell, Do you hereby take Andre Adolphus, to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death?"
"I..."
Elisa wasn't able to make words come out of her mouth. It was as if something was holding in her voice. The Priest again repeated his question. Anxiety started to build up inside her as her mind went blank.
Soon she felt a touch on her right hand. Someone was holding her hand in theirs. And that someone was Andre.
"It's okay. Relax. Take your time"
Andre whispered in Elisa's ear with his soothing voice and finally Elisa looked up, locking her eyes with the handsome species in front of her.
'Why am I feeling relaxed?' Elisa thought, looking into Andre's eyes which showed nothing but affection and care.
"Lisa?" Genevieve called out. She was standing behind Elisa as her Maid of Honor. Elisa broke out of her trance as she finally regained her consciousness. The Priest repeated the question a third time.
"I..I..."
Every eye was fixed at Elisa. She took a deep breath as her hands gripped onto her dress tightly.
"I do."
Elisa finally said it.
"I, hereby announce you as husband and wife. Congratulations"
The Priest said as Everyone started to clap. Elisa sighed in relief that it's finally over but oh, how she was wrong. What she heard next made her freeze to her spot.
"You may now kiss the Bride"
The Priest said as Elisa's whole body tensed up which didn't go unnoticed by Andre. A hand slipped behind Elisa's waist as she was pulled towards his direction. The other hand caressed her left cheek as Andre slowly leaned in for the kiss.
'No, No, No, No, No, No' Elisa's inner thoughts were going crazy as her legs went weak.
Finally both the lips joined together as everyone went wild...well...a few did. Elisa's eyes widened at his sudden action.
'This...?'
Andre placed his thumb between both their lips which went unnoticed by everyone except for Elisa, obviously.
Elisa's stomach started to do gymnastics whereas Andre broke the kiss and smiled at her before pulling away. Elisa was still stunned by his caring gesture.
'He isn't as bad as I thought...' Elisa thought but soon slapped herself, startling Andre.
'No Lisa! Don't get swayed! He's a Werewolf keep that in mind' Elisa thought as she stole a glance at Andre and again looked down.
'That's right...He's a Werewolf'