The walk up the aisle seemed to take forever...

The Wedding

By Susan Brown

The walk up the aisle seemed to take forever.

All the time I wondered why I was doing this and what a mad idea it was that I should hide the truth that although I considered myself a woman, I was still not.

Why oh why did I say yes when he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him?

We finally reached Gary and the vicar and Michael went off to the side.

Gary looked wonderful and smart in his suit and I could see his love for me shining in his eyes, although he looked a bit worried; nerves like me, I supposed.

He smiled at me and then the vicar started…

‘Dearly beloved…’

‘Do you Gary Phillip Raymond take…’

After a slight pause, Gary said, ‘I do.’

‘Do you Charlotte Anne take…’

I looked at him.

I would explain later; I loved him so much, I couldn’t let him go.

I must be mad.

‘I…I…I do.’

‘Is there anyone here present who knows of any lawful impediment…’

I held my breath. No one here knew, they couldn’t know…

‘I now pronounce you husband and wife.’

I lifted my veil and looked at his smiling face.

‘You may kiss the bride.’

We kissed briefly, aware of those who were watching us.

Next would be the photos and wedding breakfast.

I would live for the moment and not worry about the future.

I just hoped in my heart that Gary would forgive me, accept me and above all else; that love would conquer all.

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