Chapter 10

Just then, the wedding car's door was thrown open. "What are you doing, James?" Penelope hissed. "The bride isn't supposed to get out of the car by herself. Get over here and carry me!" Penelope's upset voice snapped James back to his senses. An internal battle raged within him as he curled his hands into tight fists. What was he doing? He had made so many plans over the years just for this day. Penelope was waiting for him behind him, but he had allowed Rebecca to mess with his head. James squeezed his eyes shut and ignored the strange ache in his chest. He slipped the glass bottle into the pocket of his blazer. Once he had suppressed his turbulent emotions, he turned around and said, "I'm sorry, Penny. I'll carry you in now." He had waited and yearned for this wedding for three years. James and Penelope held hands as they entered the venue. Then, they exchanged rings and vows. Everything was unfolding perfectly as he imagined, but he felt like he was watching the ceremony proc