Chapter 9

Earnestine Blanchard's POV

Today is the day. This is the day I have been waiting for. The day Rhett and I got married. They were all in church while I was still at home.

Of course the bride will always come. My bridal car has arrived. This is my car. My brand new white car gift from Dad.

He said that a white limousine owned by Dad should be my bridal car. But I prefer the simple car as long as the wedding continues. The housemates helped me get into the car. The hem of my gown is a bit long.

The veil is added.

"It's ok. Let's go to church."

The driver is driving pretty fast. That's ok so we can get there faster. But I was nervous when I realized that we were not going to church. He took a different path.

"Well, the road is not here."

He is spraying something chemical that makes me dizzy. No, it is not possible. I will marry Rhett. This cannot happen.

I had difficulty breathing until I was completely unconscious.

* SPLASH *

I woke up to the sudden pouring of water on me. The light coming from the hanging light is dim. My hands and feet were bound as I sat in a chair. I saw a human figure.

I can't figure out if he is a man or a woman because he is wearing a mask and cloak. I just realized that I was still wearing my wedding gown. My wedding!

"W-who are you ?! Please let me go. I will get married now. I feel sorry for you."

He tilted his head as if confused by what I was saying.

"W-what do you need? Money? My parents have a lot of money! Call them now! Please! They may be worried. I will get married now!"

He threw the papers at me. One seemed to fall on my lap and the others were scattered on the floor. This is not paper, but pictures. Pictures of Rhett and I getting married.

But the bride is not me. But women look exactly like me.

"No! That's not true! I'm Earnestine! That woman is a cheater! I am the real Earnestine!"

I could do nothing but cry. I can't escape it. And even more painful than a cheater married the man I love.

Rhett Lawson's POV

I was nervous as I waited for Earnestine to enter the church. But all my worries were gone when I saw her walking around wearing a wedding gown that suited her even though the bulge in her belly was obvious. Before the accident, I know Earnestine was pregnant. I can feel it, even if she doesn't say anything I feel like she is pregnant.

And since 1 month ago, she was now 1 month pregnant with my child. We are already part of the I do exchange. I was worried he might not answer. He might back down.

He may not want to marry me.

"You, Earnestine Blanchard do you accept Rhett Lawson as the wife of your heart? And to be married?"

I feel like there are only three of us there. Me, the priest and Earnestine. He looked at me. I smiled.

I wish he would have answered I do.

"Yes father. I do."

Yes! Thank God!

"And you Rhett Lawson -"

"Yes father, I accept. I do."

I heard the giggles of the guests behind us. Yes, I was excited but not on the honeymoon. Just!

"In that case, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

I turned to Earnestine and gently removed her veil soot. This is not our first kiss but it feels like that. My heartbeat is too strong. I touched her chin and then slowly brought my face closer to hers.

Before finally applying our lips I looked into his eyes and I said ...

"I love you Earnestine."

"I love you too Rhett."

And our lips met. Participated in a kiss. She is my wife. I am married to the woman I love the most.