Chapter 11

Brandon and Yves had fallen into a tense silence as their eyes were glued to the stage. "Now for the moment we've all been waiting for—the rings and the kiss," the officiant said. The flower girl skipped forward, carrying the flowers and the ring cradled in a pillow. Frank picked up the diamond ring with steady hands and cradled Rebecca's hand as he slowly slid it onto her finger. When the cool band pressed against her skin, the weight lifted from her shoulders. No one could question their arrangement anymore because she was now his wife. She stared at his handsome face just inches away, and her heart raced. Her mind went blank, and for a moment, she couldn't even remember what she was supposed to do next. Frank smiled at Rebecca's deer-in-headlights look and gently guided her hand to put his ring on. From the guest's perspective, it looked like he was the one being swept off his feet. Suddenly, someone in the audience screamed excitedly, and the whole room erupted in cheers an