Marriage.
Commitment.
Love.
Faithfulness.
Forever.
Words Luca had heard once before. He had never given a fuck about that but with Veronica's hand in his, the words sounded different.
He intended to take them as seriously as he could. Her fingers trembled lightly in his, though her chin stayed lifted. She was trying very hard not to cry. It was a useless effort.
The priest proceeded to their vows. He gestured first to Veronica.
Vee inhaled, looked down for a bit, then lifted her eyes to Luca's. "Luca," she began softly, "wherever you are is my home."
His throat tightened.
Cruel woman.
Starting with that.
"Thank you for always loving me," she continued, her eyes shining now, "for being patient with me. I promise to always love you....I feel so lucky and proud to become your wife today."
The priest turned to him.
