Chapter 11

Upon arriving at the wedding venue, the waiting makeup artist immediately ushered him into the dressing room. He usually refused to let anyone apply makeup to his face, but today was different. He wanted their most important day to be perfect, a memory he and Thea would cherish forever. At two minutes to noon, the groom took his position at the center of the stage, holding a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley. Thea's favorite pink roses lined both sides of the aisle, stretching from the entrance to where he stood. The gathered guests waited with bated breath as media crews, positioned at key vantage points, started their global live broadcast. Over a million viewers now watched the live feed, their enthusiastic comments flooding the screen. "Holy smokes! This is next-level wedding goals for the rich and famous!" "You can tell Mr. Hatcher planned every detail. I heard each flower is the bride's favorite variety, and even the reception menu features all her top choices." "They're broa