9 THOMAS OBSERVED THE DISSATISFACTION OF HIS PARENTS

Holding Christa's hand stepping aside, Thomas then whispered to her. "Please, I beg you to marry me, I know this is not how it's done, but last night we slept together.

I am sorry about that but my family name will be ruined and that stain is more than my dad could bear.

I beg you please, anything you want, I will try my very best to meet your demands." Christa felt as he was holding her hand and pleading to her.

his body was trembling, feeling sorry for him thinking at that moment. 'For the sake of his family name he was willing to make such a great sacrifice.'

Afraid he might fall seeing the tears and the way his body was shivering.

Christa slowly stoops down, When Thomas stoops before her, closing his eyes as the tears, seep down his face. Feeling so helpless at that moment, unable to say no.

Christa knew this was also a way God was going to answer her prayer. It was also a way to save Aliza from this shame and reproach.

Besides both family's names will be saved without any explanation. Dipping her head in acknowledgment, okaying his proposal. "Thank you so much."

Thomas then removes Aliza's veil placing it on Christa's head. He then removes one of his rings and places it in her hand.

Asking his parents to be seated, then said to Christa. "You wait here for a few minutes until I arrange everything."

Going to the Minister explaining the situation then stood at the front. The wedding was strange to some, but the blemish on his family name will be removed.

The promise he made to Christa is going to be fulfilled, what more can he ask for. Now we can grow to know each other.'

Looking on as the best man walks the bride up to the altar. Sylvia got her heart's desire and was the chief bride's maid. Michelle was her witness and Dad was his witness.

At that moment Thomas thought, 'His main concern right now is a wedding in the Fortune family had taken place. Now our family name won't be dragged through the mud.

Thomas knew that his reputation is not blemish in any way. Which Aliza's foolishness's almost destroyed.

Thanking God his family name was saved, besides, the money he spent was not wasted after all.

Placing the ring from his pinky finger, which fits perfectly on her finger. As she replace the ring that he gave her earlier. This time on his ring finger making me, her husband.

Looking into her eyes to see what she was thinking but her eyes were still black with rage. His parents on the other hand weren't too pleased with his choice.

Every time they look at Christa by my side, They seem very displeased as they speak to the guest.

Realizing she had observed what was happening around her surroundings She seem also dissatisfied just like his parents.

If only she knew that she had made me promise to marry her. The whispers and glaring, from friends and well-wishers, was very uncomfortable

Their smiles were fake, and it speaks louder than words. Christa on the other hand seems very happy when we had to leave the Church.

She keeps shifting and bending her head as though restless, with all eyes glaring at us. Thomas, notices her discomfort, but what could he do?

He had already dishonored her character and defiled her body. Making a mockery of her life and her belief.'

When we leave the Church, Aliza did not go with us to the auditorium but returned home instead.

At the auditorium, it wasn't better than what we were faced at the Church. I realize the few hours were very trying for Christa. She mostly kept a fake smile just like our guests and well-wishers.

Thomas could see the strain on her face to smile but he knew she was making the extra effort to save face for his family's sake.

Every time a guest comes to shake our hands or give her a peak on her cheek. She just nods and like a robot, she smiles.

'In all his plans he had made, he never once thought his wedding was going to be like this.

Being content in his mind that the blemish he had brought upon her is gone forever.

Also satisfied that his prayer has been answered and all his guilt is removed. "Thank you, Lord."

Thomas, being contended in his heart, that the promise she compel him to make last night is fulfilled.

He felt this peace within, knowing it is not twenty-four hours yet when he made the promise.

It was a sudden decision, but he had fixed the confusion in his mind. And the best part is she has agreed willingly.

Now both situations are under wraps. And no one will have to know what had happened between us.

Now we will have no big set of explanations. Closing his eyes, Thomas thank the Lord for answering his prayer so speedily.

Thomas thought, 'He also got what he wanted so badly. And that is for her to stay in his home.

Now we get the word across to her family.' Noticing her friends approaching, pondering within his heart.

'Maybe they can enlighten him a bit and cheer her up so that fake smiles on her face will wipe out.'

When Michelle hugs her, the tears threaten, but Sylvia's words cause it to vanish immediately.

"Chris, I don't know how you pull this stunt on us, but you are a genius. I was wondering what you are going to tell the fiancée back home?"

"Sylvia, why is it you always have to complicate matters?" Michelle snaps at her.

"Mish, think about it, Chris, was always the one who digs us out from the pit we fell into, but this pit? Can you explain to me how is she going to dig herself out?

I know when her father gets word of this he is going to trip, I am sure of it."

"Shut up, you hear me, we will figure a way out as always." Dimple's face responds.

"Look you three, now is not the time or place for this discussion.

I am worried about Aliza. Stephan has hurt her."

"You are right as always Chris," Sabrina stated.

"We should go and try to see who can give us a ride back to the house.

This place is becoming boring by the minute," Sylvia responds.

Noticing Michelle squeeze her hands that were clasped together on her lap. While the two others had already walked away.

"You, my friend are truly a genius shutting her mouth up. Now I will see you when you come to the house. So just relax and enjoy this moment."