The banquet hall for Yuri and Suzy's wedding might not have been as big as the hall in the mansion, but the wedding was an intimate celebration among family and close friends.
They were pandemic wedding celebrants so the guests were shortlisted, which included, Mister and Missus See, and the best man Evan; the couple James and Sophia, and their daughter Charlotte, now fifteen. Amalia, Isabella's best friend was there. Talia, with her husband, was also there. Natasha was there. Jan couldn't be not around. He was seated beside Josh, also best man, and Michael, the ring bearer, along with Charlotte, the bridesmaid.
"Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love her, to cherish her, to comfort her, in sickness or in health for as long as you live?" Fr. Robert asked Yuri.
"I do," Yuri replied.
"And do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love him, to cherish him, to comfort him, in sickness or in health for as long as you live?"
"I do," Suzy replied.
"I now declare you husband and wife."
As the two kissed, two lovely white doves flew around the church and all the guests looked and were thrilled and tickled to their bones. The amazing view of the doves flying under the dome-shaped roof of the church only added to the solemnity of the wedding ceremony.
Aaron didn't know how he felt that day as a father. He had trusted Yuri. He was maybe trying to assuage himself not to feel afraid for his daughter's future.
Isabella was in tears. She'd miss her only baby girl.
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The school fair featured many rides for kids. There was a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, a long train and which Michael enjoyed most. He also liked indoor amusement rides such as cars bumping and caterpillars. Parents made sure that their school-children would be safe.
At night, Aaron, Isabella, and Michael watched the fireworks.
The ghosts of the past were gone.