THE KISS

Devastation filled me at the sight. The entire hall had gone silent, as they watched Ethan settle Jennifer gently in the chair at the front of the altar. When Jennifer was properly seated, he laid a gentle kiss on her head. The cameras and lights from the press flickered tirelessly, wanting to capture such a beautiful moment. My hands tightened together on the flower I held. My chest twisted in pain as I forced myself to look away. Ethan finally claimed the altar. His lips curved in a smirk when he took me in. Then he opened his mouth to speak. “I’m sorry for the delay everyone,” he said. My head snapped up at his words, and hope fluttered in my chest. But then his next words killed me. “I had more important matters to attend to. It’s a shame, I even had to be here,” he said darkly, eyeing me with disgust. Snickers filled the hall at his words, as cameras flashed tirelessly. Shame choked up in my chest, as my face reddened in embarrassment. It was a good thing I had the veil to cover m