Title: New Year, New Beginning
Part: 7/7
Author: Wendy
Category: Others
Rating: PG-13
Copyright: 1999
"Do you, Megan Cummings, take Benjamin Evans to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do."
"And do you, Benjamin Evans, take Megan Cummings to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do."
"By the power rested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."
Meg and Ben kissed one another passionately. The entire church started to stand and clap. Some were even whistling at their kiss.
Before the happy couple walked out of the church, Maria left.
At the reception, Ben and Meg had their first dance as husband and wife.
Those days of love are gone
Our time is through
Still I burn on and on
All of my life
Only for you
From now
Until forever
And ever, my darling
Forever
You will always be the only one…
You will always be the only one…
As long as I shall live
I'll hold you dear
And I will reminisce
Of our love all through the years
From now
Until forever
And ever, my darling
Forever
You will always be the only one…yes
You will always be the only one…
If you should every need me
Unfailingly I will return to your arms
And unburden your heart
And if you should remember
That we belong together
Never be ashamed
Call my name
Tell me I'm the one you treasure
Forever
And ever, my darling
Forever
You will always be the only one…
You will always be the only one…
~Mariah Carey's "Forever"
Outside of the reception, Maria wandered aimlessly around.
"Are you okay?" Tim asked.
"No, not really," Maria answered.
"You want to talk about it?"
Maria let out a sigh as the two of them walk down the beach towards the sunset.
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"Thanks for coming," Ben said as the lasts of the guests left.
Joan and Hank walked over.
"You two can leave and we'll just finish cleaning up," Joan said.
"We can help, Mom," Meg replied.
"No, we insist," Joan smiled.
"Well, in that case, Mrs. Evans," Ben said, "I think we should go."
Meg and Ben kissed passionately as they got to their front door. Ben picked her up and brought her inside and then upstairs. He opened the bedroom door into a room with white candles and white roses.
"This is beautiful!" Meg exclaimed. "I love you, Ben Evans."
"I love you too, Meg Evans."
Ben and Meg kissed as they got into their bed.
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