93 The Oath (2/2)
There was silence. As always, only Giselle's sobs was heard. Then,the music played again.
Their eyesthen fellon the little boy who marched down the aisle in the rythm of the music with his cute outfit. He looked too handsome as in his little arms was a red pillow and above it, were his
parents'wedding rings.
When he reached the front before his parents,the judge picked his mic again.
”You have exchanged your vows and it's time to put the rings on each other's finger as the symbol of your love. It is to be worn on the leftbecause it is where a vein directly connected to the heart is located...”
”Take this ring as a symbol... ” Jia and Jim took turns in placing the rings which were personally brought to them by their son.
Soon afterwards,the judge recited the marriage oath...
”Jia,do you take Jim to be your husband; to live together in the covenant of marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?”
”I do.” Jia answered,a mist was in her eyes.
”Jim,do you take Jia to be your wife; to live together in the covenant of marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?”
” I sincerely do.” Jim's eyes became gentle as ever as he looked into his bride.
The judge proceeded. ”Witnesses please come forward for the signing of the contract. ”
The judge's assistant laid out the paper in the table as kuya Nap and Giselle came forward. Jia and Jim placed their signatures afterwards and the judge finally sealed and signed them with his name.
After the signing was completed, the judge stood up straight and narrated his most important statement.
”With the power and authority vested upon me,I now pronounced you as husband and wife...” He paused and then turned to Jim. ”You may now kiss your bride.”
The stunning groom,who was not in his best wedding costume that he wished,reached out his arm around the nape of his most beautiful bride in a very simple dress. Their first and longest kiss now took place...
After that million - dollar kiss,Jim then hugged his bride as tears fell upon his eyes. She was now legally his...all his...
The judge then took his final role.
”It is my honor and great privilege to be the first to introduce you as ”Dr.and Mrs.Jim Wayne.”
A melancholic sound of applause was then heard. All of them who were present,including the assistants,usherrettes and musicians took turns in congratulating the newly-wed.
Giselle then ran to Jia and hugged her while crying. Jim walked away then to give them the moment as he also sawAnthon who followed behind.