Marrying the Man in the Dark

A flicker of surprise ignited in Cherise’s eyes, quickly replaced by a spark of curiosity.

She immediately strolled over and gently clasped Charisa’s hand. “Mom,” she inquired, her voice laced with eagerness, “tell me about your wedding to Dad. Grandpa always said you two were childhood sweethearts, so it must have been a magical day, right?”

“Our wedding…” Charisa trailed off, her gaze drifting into the distance, her eyes reflecting nostalgia.

Her wedding to Beckham was a memory etched in her heart, a vivid recollection from twenty- one years ago.

Back then, she was brimming with youthful exuberance and dreams of a shared future. She envisioned growing old with him, hand in hand, their lives intertwined in a tapestry of happiness.

They had stood before God, exchanging vows of eternal love, promising to remain inseparable, their hearts entwined in an unbreakable bond.

But fate, in its capricious nature, had other plans….

A sudden coughing fit seized Charisa, her breath catching in her throat. Zachary, ever vigilant, swiftly extended a handkerchief.

Charisa covered her mouth, a cough racking her body. The white handkerchief came away stained with bright red blood.

bear to watch. She turned away, discreetly wiping away

sickness, and, ultimately, death. Neither the doctors nor she could alter the inevitable course of nature. All

groomsmen charged

and Mandy had been plotting playful pranks to pull

Lucy stealthily tied one of Cherise’s shoes to her ankle, the voluminous skirt

carefully laid plans couldn’t escape Damien’s eagle eyes. With a swift, practiced move, he pinned Lucy to the bed and reached under

reflexes. They captured the entire scene with a click and

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one hand strategically placed under

aching from amusement. “This photo is going. straight into my

agreed with a mischievous grin, sending the photo to the WhatsApp group. “If Lennon ever tries to pull a runner on

speechless, their faces burning

she turned to Damien. “There’s no way any embarrassing photos of you and another woman will be making an appearance at my wedding today,

Cherise, he gently slipped them onto her feet. “The only photos like that are

looked up at her with a playful glint. “If