Mommy, Where's Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return

Chapter 81: Heavenly Vows

On one side of the cathedral, three violinists, one playing the cello, and a pianist gave life to the beautiful melody of "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes."

A famous singer stood in front of them, clothed in a peach royal dress, held up a microphone in her hand, singing the lyrics.

The wonderful combination of the instrumental tunes plus the vocals echoed throughout the halls of the cathedral, touching the hearts of everyone that came for Ethan and Samantha's wedding.

The music was loud, yet gave them a sense of dream, as if they could see through the passion in the couple's eyes.

All those who were standing on the sides, watching Samantha, had nothing but smiles on their faces. Some were in tears, touched by her grand entrance.

As the music roared against the high walls, Ethan's eyes gleamed, just watching Samantha walked down the aisle with her father.

His lips curved into a smile, seeing past her veil. He could see Samantha's elegant face and he thought, his wife was so beautiful.

His heart could not help but race that he placed a hand on his chest.

Towards the end of the song, the music further roared, and it made Ethan looked back to his old self. He never dreamed of getting married. Heck, he never understood why women liked princess stories, to begin with.

Never did it cross his mind, but with Samantha, it felt so right and well deserved. He wanted to make his wife feel she was more than just a princess; she was his queen.

~"Have faith in your dreams and someday

Your rainbow will come smiling through

No matter how your heart is grieving

If you keep on believing

The dream that you wish will come true"~

Ethan took a deep breath, seeing how Samantha was now greeting his parents and kissing his mother's cheek. He stretched his hand towards Samantha and said, "My wife, you look like the most beautiful queen in the world... and you are mine."

There was no helping it, Ethan felt the emotions coming from Samantha.

Samantha wound up hugging Ethan, savoring his manly scent. She answered, "We've only just begun, but I am so happy."

"Sam, it's time." Sarah reminded, smiling at her from behind.

Samantha had to let go, sniffing her tears while looking around. She happily waved at her children, seated in the front row with her aunt Diana.

She blew them a kiss, and the twins kissed back, waving at her.

Only then did Samantha and Ethan finally take their royal seats in front of the priest.

The ceremony went by smoothly, with words of wisdom coming from the officiant. The entire time, Sam and Ethan held each other's hand.

"On how a couple would cross paths, it is not due to cupid, nor is it an accident," announced the officiant while smiling.

The preacher was a personal choice of Amanda, wanting it to be more personal.

The priest raised his hand to everyone and revealed, "Fate brought you together. The heavens had long planned your meeting. Even before you had planned this wedding, the heavens have already marked your calendar."

"And now that you are married, many more of God's plan will unravel. Be happy! Be excited! For many beautiful plans await a happy and committed couple. All you need to remember is to remain strong and faithful to your marriage vows."

"Sam and Ethan, I can see through the glow in your faces; the twinkling in your eyes how much you love each other and the heavens will further bless you with wonderful memories to come as a married couple, but along the way, you will also be tested!"

"To overcome your trials, always look back to this day - to your vows and the love you have for each other. Let nothing stand in your way."

The officiant smiled in delight, watching the couple before he concluded, "Sam and Ethan, I can see your preparedness through the storm and all I can say is to wish you well. Congratulations on your wedding day."

While everyone clapped their hands, praising the wonderful preach the officiant shared, Samantha looked at Ethan and said, "It does feel like fate brought us together."

Ethan placed a hand on Samantha's back. He leaned over and answered, "Perhaps. I'm just glad I found you, Sam."

Heartbeats later, it was finally time for Samantha and Ethan to share their vows in front of the crowd.

Samantha started first, holding up a piece of paper in her hand.

With an usher, holding a microphone for her, she smiled before finally saying, "Ethan, my husband... You are... my knight in shining armor... You saved me in times of need and even when I did not know it was you."

A tear fell down her cheek that Samantha gasped. She forced a smile, looking into Ethan's dark brown eyes. She appreciated the intensity of his gaze before resuming, "You gave me the best family - two beautiful children whom I truly love and adore. You are a great father, loving and absolutely a good provider."

She chuckled at her latest words, and so did the crowd. There was no doubt about it, Ethan was after all the richest man in the city.

"You filled my heart with so much joy and every previous pain and endeavors I have gone through was nothing compared to the overwhelming pampering you gave me and our children." Samantha took a deep breath before finally giving her promises, "As your wife, I swear to love you forever and support you in your dreams and aspirations. I will be your comfort in times of weariness. I will be the strength behind your back, your passion igniter, and together with our children, I will be your home."

Sniffing her tears away, Samantha closed, "I, Samantha Davis, take thee, Ethan Wright, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."

The mothers, Sarah and Amanda wept, following Samantha's vow. Even Matilda was teary-eyed looking from the front rows.

When it was Ethan's time to give his vow, the entire Cathedral suddenly went silent. Everyone was eager to know how the great Ethan Wright would express his love and promise to his wife.

With the microphone up to Ethan's face, he said, "Sam, as you know. I am a man of few words."

Samantha smiled. Somehow, she knew that was the start of his line.

"You and our children are my life and I swear on my own, I will love you, protect you and give you all the happiness that I could shower you with," Ethan resumed. "You make me the best version of myself, and I promise to support you during your weakest hours and during your shining moments."

"With your hand in mine, I can do anything. And I promise to hold your hand while we conquer this world together."

Taking a deep breath, Ethan closed, "I, Ethan Wright, take thee, Samantha Davis, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, forever richer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."

"I want to make it clear, that with a hardworking husband such as myself, we are never going poor," said Ethan with a smirk.

His last lines granted a laugh around the cathedral before he finally said, "I love you, Sam. Thank you for coming into my life."

For a man of a few words, Ethan sure made an impact.

The guests, especially his parents, were so proud of his promise to Samantha.

Following their heavenly vows, the couple was finally ready to kiss each other in front of everyone.

With the officiant raising his hand, he announced, "I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Gently, Ethan raised Samantha's veil. He smiled, seeing the glow on his wife's face. He caressed her cheeks and looked down at her succulent lips. He said, "lips for now, tomorrow... it's a honeymoon."

Samantha wound up chuckling as she received the kiss from Ethan. They relished on a quick, yet emotional kiss in front of the crowd.

The couple easily wrapped their arms around each other, looking intensely into their eyes. Samantha said, "I love you, Ethan Wright."

With narrowing eyes, Ethan teased, "Do you want to skip the reception and stay in our room?"