Chapter
4 – To Be Together Forever Since the Beginning
Over the next week, Deborah and I spend
entire days getting to know one another and growing closer, during which I’m
certain that I see Idelle watching us from a distance to make sure she isn’t dangerous
or upsetting me in any way. Despite what our parents say, she can’t help but be
her usual self. Deborah and I see all the local attractions of my hometown of
Poca Bellezza, and wonderful places to eat, and just sit around and admire God’s
beauty. We also spend time in church sitting around and talking about the
faith. As a future husband, my duty is to ensure that my wife becomes a faithful
servant of God so that she can become a better person through it, and that we
can both make it to Heaven.
Despite her original misgivings
about God because of the misfortunes of her past, the blessings of the present
and promises of future ones soften her beliefs, and she concedes on several
points I make, such as His Divine Providence and His giving comfort and peace
to those who suffer much like she has. On a somewhat side note, the people of Poca
Bellezza are quick to become friends with Deborah, especially my parents, who
are excited to see me finally bring a girl home whom I am interested in
marrying. She is given a homemade dress, just like Idelle, and a gift from
almost everyone in town. Seeing these faithful, simple, and honest people is
enough to put a permanent smile on Deborah’s face and further embrace God’s
love for her. At night, we watch the stars alone, and since she’s been in town
for so long, I ask her opinion on it.
“What’s your favorite part of the
town?” I ask.
“I don’t know, and guessing at it makes
it feel like I’m doing the other parts a disservice. I love the people, the
environment, fresh air, food, plays, historical sites, parks, amusement parks,
and the simplicity of it, despite there being so much to enjoy,” Deborah
answers. She hugs me and puts her head on my chest. “If I had to say one thing,
I’d have to say my favorite part is you. You’ve done so much for me that I don’t
think I could ever repay you.”
“You don’t ever need to. All I want
is for you to be happy, and seeing your smile is more than enough to repay me.”
Deborah giggles and blushes. She
smiles and stares at me in silence for a few seconds before saying, “I accept
being your wife.”
“Huh? You do?”
“What? That’s what you want, and
what I want, isn’t it?”
“Yes, of course! I just didn’t
think to bring the ring because I was going to propose to you next week.”
I scramble to bring Deborah back
home and search through the house. After finding the ring, I properly propose to
her on one knee in front of my family, and she says yes. The wedding happens a
week after at the local church I constantly visit for adoration. Deborah’s
wedding dress is partially grey and handmade by my mom and her friends, while
my gold suit and red shirt, and pants were tailor-made by friends of the family
in town. Idelle, everyone we know in town, and some friends from the Seventy-Three,
even show up, including a best friend of mine, Timeo Severe, who was also
recently married and had kids of his own. I daydream about the future children I
have, especially since my mom has been pressuring Deborah to have five kids
since she couldn’t have children of her own, but for now, I concentrate on the
ceremony.
After taking our vows, the priest says,
“By the grace of God, I now pronounce you husband and wife.”
Before the priest says I can kiss
Deborah, I do, and embarrass myself a bit, but no one seems to mind, Deborah
least of all, since we are both living the happiest moment of our lives. I’ll
do everything in my power to protect her and her happiness. Thank you, God, for
allowing me to bring her soul back from the depths and into your safe embrace.
Please strengthen us both to be worthy of one another’s love, especially yours,
and be with us in all our present and future struggles and challenges.
The End
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