The Runaway Groom

Even as Erin and James held each other's gaze, their lips curled into faint smiles.

It was a good day, especially for them, and it was only right that they would be happy.

No matter what happened before, they were happy at that very moment.

After the exchange of rings, the priest announced with perfect timing, “You may now kiss the bride."

Zachary hyped things up from the pews. "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"

James had been feeling a little awkward at first, and Zachary's goading only made him even more embarrassed.

He looked down at Zachary, stopping himself from snapping at the man because there were many others around.

Zachary even started whistling at James. "Kiss the bride! Or are you getting shy, bridegroom?"

While James was speechless, Erin giggled from Zachary's antics, and she was also close enough to see that James's ears were red.

She was actually surprised that he could get embarrassed.

you can't. I'll sub in!" Zachary's banter escalated further, since he knew that James would not

James, wrapped her arms around his

soon wrapped his arms around her waist and responded

then clapped like everyone else, but he asked Irene, "They're kissing,

his little head but said nothing, so Tommy looked up and asked, "Are you going to

was speechless, and various expressions alternated over her face even as she lowered her

was she supposed to answer

did not notice Isaac hiding a smile as he watched her being

up in his arms and said, "Your parents would never have had you if

his bright large eyes in confusion. "What does that

"That means—"

anything. "Why have you become such a chatterbox ever since you got a

feel that way, however, and asked in return, "Have 1?" "Yes, you have," Irene replied confidently. “Try to

I'll stay quiet.” Zachary

off his arms. "And keep your

Zachary was left speechless.