YOU MAY KISS THE BRIDE (E01)

“I, Sarah Adams, take you Lawson Lawrence as my lawful wedded husband, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.” She smiled at him through her veil.

“You may now kiss your bride Mr. Lawrence.” The Pastor beckoned. Lawson’s heart raced as he gently unveiled his bride’s face. She looked so beautiful. He gently bent over and placed a soft kiss on her lips. Sarah in turn embraced him tightly with tears of joy streaming down her face.

“Never leave me, Sarah.” He whispered in her ear. “I will never leave you.” She whispered and they slowly released themselves from the embrace.

“I present to you the latest couple!” The Pastor exclaimed excitedly. The church cheered and Sarah cried more in her husband’s arms.

Five Years Later …

Sarah silently tip-toed behind her husband. He was in his study, engrossed in reading. She smiled to herself and gently covered his eyes with both hands. “It’s just you and I in this house Sarah. Plus, I smelled you the moment you walked in.” He said. Sarah released her hold, sighed and sat on the study table, “Why do you figure me out so easily? I can’t even surprise you! That sucks.” She curled her arms around his neck.

“You are my wife; nothing you do is supposed to surprise me.” He playfully pecked her nose. “But you’ve been in the study all day and I’m bored!” She rolled her eyes. “So what kind of fun do you suggest we have then?” He swooped her off the table in his arms. “No! Not that kind of fun!” She hit him playfully until he put her down. “Ok.” He folded his arms on his chest, looking into her eyes, “So what do you

want us to do?” “Not us. Actually, all I want is to play with your play station and you’ve hidden it again! Just give it and you can continue your reading. Pleaaaseee.” She blinked her eyes playfully.

“No way.” He went back toward his study chair and sat, “Not my play station.” “Why! You never let me touch it…like it’s your baby.” She sulked. “Well,” he rolled his eyes, “Not like you’ve given me a baby yet.”

Sarah paused for a moment. Did he just say that to her? The words struck her deep down. “You shouldn’t have said that Lawson…” She managed to say, her countenance changing. “But it’s true…I’m only saying the truth Sarah.” He turned to face her, still sitting on the chair. “The truth? You think I don’t want us to have kids?” “Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that…” He stood to face her now. “Then what are you saying Lawson? Tell me, what is the truth?” “Let’s not do this today…please. You can have the play station and play all you want. It’s in my footwear locker and the key is in my Bible.” “You always do this…hurting me with your words.” Her voice began to shake. “Don’t start Sarah, please.” “Tell me why you said those words to me! I want to know!” “Because I’m tired! I want to be a father! I want to have my own kids Sarah…” ”And you think I don’t?!” Sarah flared, trying not to let the tears pour. “Then why can’t you get pregnant Sarah? This is the fifth year we are trying.” He clenched his teeth and walked out of the study. Sarah was in shock. She sat on the chair for some seconds, stood up again and sat on the chair again…this time she held on to her blouse and burst into tears.

Two Weeks Later …
“Lawson, wake up please.” Sarah tapped him Lawson gently opened his eyes and looked at the alarm clock by his bedside, “It’s 2:00am Sarah…” “It’s urgent.” “I’m listening.” He said drowsily. “Mother says we should come for tests. She says she’s spoken to her doctor and he said we should come.” “What?” Lawson opened his eyes now, “Your mother is in the UK for Christ’s sake!” “Let’s just do it. We can go for the weekend; let’s just give it a shot, please.” “No. That would be rather expensive and…” “It’s my birthday today and the only thing I want from you is this trip.” Lawson felt quiet now. For the past two years now, his wife’s birthday has been skipping his mind…totally. “I’m…I’m sorry Sarah…It skipped my mind…”

“It always does.” She lay down back on the bed, backing him. Lawson wrapped his arms around her waist, “I said I’m sorry…” No response. Lawson sighed, “Fine, we go this weekend.” “Really?” She turned sharply, excited. “If it will make you happy today.” “Thank you baby.” She hugged him.

A Week After …

Sarah jerked at the vibration of the phone in her pocket. “Hi mom!” she pressed the phone to her ear with her shoulders, wiping the washed dishes with her hands. “Honey…” “What is it mom?” she pressed it harder. “The result…the result of the tests…” her mother cried. Sarah gently dropped the plate and the wiper, heart racing… ”Just say it mom…” What was the result?
Stay tune for the next episode.

God bless!