8 THOMAS SEE A WAY TO FULFILL HIS PROMISE

Once more Christa felt this pain surface from deep within. Knowing, 'There will not be any wedding taking place because of what had transpired.

'Oh Lord, what a disappointment this news will be to them both. But Sylvia and Sabrina will be rejoicing.

After putting on the undergarment, the knock came. When Sabrina enters the room, "Wow Christa, you have gotten more beautiful. Since we parted from school, but hurry the hairstylist is ready for you."

Putting on the robe once more, we return to Aliza's room. The hairstylist comb through her hair then asks to see her gown. Michelle ran to her room and brought the dress.

When she saw the dress she shrieks, "Wow, my goodness ais there going to be two weddings today Aliza?"

"Elain, she is my chief bride's maid, now hurry the time is going quickly."

"Her hair is lovely, so I will just plait both sides and roll the back just to drop on her shoulder and bring the plait around to the top.

If only there were a Tiara she would look lovely just like a bride." Aliza stood up and open a draw from her dresser, "Will this do Elain?"

"Perfecto," Elain replies.

With us all dressed for one fifteen, Aliza had the photographer in the room.

Taking pictures of each of us separately, then with each other, and then the five altogether.

Aliza mostly had the photographer took the most photos with herself and me.' Christa thought.

Seeing how displeased Sylvia and Sabrina were as they keep glaring at us.

Hearing Aliza told the photographer, 'Will you please go and get each family member's photo and let them know we are ready."

When the photographer knock at Thomas's room, 'Oh dear God they are ready.'

Opening the door, Thomas sees the photographer, hearing him saying, "Sir, your sister wants your photo."

"Look, I now reach home, so get the others photo then return to me."

Thomas then hurried inside closing the door. All the items he bought were inside the wardrobe.

When one bag fell down Thomas, picks it up whispering. "Dear God, I only hope I didn't waste my time and effort selecting all these beautiful dresses and lingerie.

Now I have to find a way for her to stay, so all this won't be wasted.

Seeing the time was going quickly, Thomas hurried to and shower then takes out his cream tux.

His black shirt that was selected to go with it then locks the wardrobe. In his jewel box, he took out rings for each finger and a thick gold chain.

Taking his time knowing he will be standing at the front when he has to sign as Aliza's witness.

Putting on his cufflinks, then his gold band, and gold watch. Thomas admires himself to see if there were any flaws in his dressing.

The photographer had just left his room when he heard it was one-thirty. Stepping out then he turned to lock his door.

Hearing the girl's voices, they sound very happy. As Thomas turn around, being stunned by what he saw.

Feeling his knees weakens slightly, having to hold on to the door handle for support. When the girl's wave to him, put on a smile doing the same.

Christa just glared at him, her eyes were dark blue, wandering at that moment. 'If it's the color of her eyes or was it rage towards him.'

She was asleep this morning when I leave, and last night the room was dark. So I never get to see the color of her eyes.

There was not a trace of a smile on her face. Her beauty was indescribable. Thinking, 'Is she aware that it was I that desecrated her body? Is that why she looks at me with such hatred.'

Feeling like a fire from her eyes piercing through his entire body. Whispering, "Oh God she looks like a radiant bride.

If she was wearing a veil no one would know who the bride would be? Her gown looks magnificent, wanting at that moment to stand at her side with all his heart. 'If the groomsman doesn't show up that will be perfect.'

Knowing from deep within that was impossible but he knew that he must find a way for her to remain even if it just for a few more days."

Closing his eyes tightly, trying to blot out the memories of their bodies joined together. 'But I am not her Paul, that she confesses her love repeatedly to.

I am the substitute she mistook for her lover, giving up her virginity to. The man she loves is Paul not me, I am not her Paul that she has lost it too."

Taking some deep breaths as he whispers. "I was looking forward to this wedding so much, knowing it's the last in this family besides himself.

Looking at her so dressed up and looking magnificent. Now it feels as a sneer has been set up to steal his peace of mind and leave him helpless."

At the Church, Aliza sat and waits, an hour had passed, as both side parties were becoming restless.

Seeing her in tears and was so frustrated as she repeatedly told Mom and Dad how sorry she was.

Hearing Dad railing his voice in rage, "Do you know what shame and embarrassments we will have to face if this wedding falls through."

Observing all her friends with her, but only Christa was consoling her. She wanted to help in any way she can and was in tears. "Okay Dad, that's enough," Thomas responds.

Kneeling in front of Aliza, seeing her fear, Thomas gently stroked her hand and face.

"Don't worry and stop the crying, we will figure something out."

"Tom, I am so sorry I had no idea Stephan would do such a thing."

At that moment Thomas thought, 'This is the answer to his prayer. Now he can rectify his mistake and fulfill the promise he had made.'