The Life and Times Of Ralf Wylde! Part 36


"Ben and Abra have come before God and this congregation to be joined together in holy wedlock", said the priest.


"I will love, honor and care for you in sickness and in health as long as we both shall live", said Ben.
"I will love, honor, obey and care for you in sickness and in health as long as we both shall live", said Abra.


"For as much as Ben and Abra have consented together and by the joining of hands, I pronounce that they are man and wife in the name of God, our Bishop and our King who is the protector of the Holy Spirit and our people."


Ben kissed his bride.



Ben cut the first slice of wedding cake and fed it to Abra with a fork.


Abra and Ben went to join their families and friends.


"Rachael, can I talk to you about what happened with me and Beatrix?", asked Ralf.


"You don't need to explain Ralf. I know how persuasive my daughter is. I don't blame you", she said.
"It won't Beatrix's fault neither. It just happened", he said.


"She wants to ask for your forgiveness and we both want you to be part of our son's life. You're the only grandparent he has", said Ralf.
"Alright, tell Beatrix I'll listen to what she has to say", said Rachael.


"Your mama says she'll listen to what you have to say. Go on over there", he told Beatrix.


"Mother, I'm sorry for everything that happened. I shouldn't have come between you and Vincent. I know now that he never loved me and I was wrong to tell you he did", said Beatrix.


"I really don't think he loved either one of us Beatrix. Vincent loves himself above anything or anyone else", said Rachael, "I think we're both better off without him. It might take me awhile to forget but I do forgive you. And I would love to meet my grandson. I heard you named him Aaron after your father."

The next day in the village Rachael went to Ralf's house to visit her grandson . . .


"He's beautiful. Your father had a head full of red curls, said Rachael."


Rachael fell in love with the toddler and played with him all that afternoon.

To be continued . . .