Marrying the Man in the Dark

Buzz swirled around every wedding detail, meticulously planned and executed by the groom.

Tales were whispered that the groom had envisioned the bride’s wedding dress the day after their first meeting, a testament to his unwavering love and dedication.

Such rumors and whispers whipped the city into a frenzy, with countless young girls swooning over the romantic tale, dreaming of their fairytale weddings.

Amidst the whirlwind of excitement, Cherise, hand in hand with Beckham, gracefully navigated the long aisle, each step bringing her closer to her groom, the man with whom she would spend the rest of her life.

Reality and dreams intertwined, creating an enchanting fusion of romance and reality.

Cherise felt a flutter of nerves; her lips pursed as she subtly glanced at Charisa from the corner of her eye.

Charisa sat there, an aura of elegance radiating from her, her lips curved into a gentle smile.

To her left sat Zachary, while the seat to her right remained conspicuously empty.

Just as Cherise began to relax and turn her gaze away, Raymond, dressed in a crisp white suit, took his place beside Charisa.

and passion, a reflection

in gold-trimmed robes, stood at the center, his smile warm and welcoming as he addressed the

love and cherish her, through thick and

voice filled with conviction,

Damien Lenoir to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love and cherish him, through thick and thin, in sickness and health, for richer or for poorer, until death. do

eyes sparkling with love, Cherise squeezed Damien’s hand

room, a resounding symphony of support for the

quiet corner, Charisa joined in the applause, her smile masking the turmoil within. A man, sitting beside her

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Ms. Miles,” Raymond greeted her with a hint of mischief in his eyes. His gaze drifted towards the couple at the center of the stage, a faint smile on his

the man. Her eyes widened in surprise as

That face…

ago flooded back, vivid and unforgettable. Every person from that night was