Unveiling Truths: The Church Interruption That Echoed Silence

Man Storms Church after Priest’s Words, ‘Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace’ & Yells, ‘Stop It!’

As Noah and Alice get ready for their impending nuptials, Noah begins to have doubts about Alice’s recent extravagant purchases—items that are beyond their means. Later, their wedding is interrupted by an enigmatic stranger. What does he desire, and who is he?

Alice and I were going to be married after three years of dating. We simply wanted the day to be the climax of our love story, a day where we’d stand before our family and friends, and we didn’t care at first about having a large wedding.

Even so, even if everything was going according to plan, I was feeling uneasy about something that had nothing to do with the weather and everything to do with Alice’s recent changes that I had observed.

While having breakfast one morning, Alice exclaimed, “I just can’t wait for our big day.” “I have a few surprises, but nothing set in stone yet.”

Alice always tried to make things unique in her own way, so even though I had no idea what she was talking about, I reasoned that it would be worthwhile.

However, Alice purchased a number of pricey accessories in the weeks preceding our wedding, including a branded purse, high-end shoes, and a massive set of diamond earrings. Everything appeared unattainable for us.

We had always been realistic about our financial situation and aware of our constraints. I therefore couldn’t help but wonder how Alice could afford these high-end products when I saw them.

I questioned her about it since I didn’t want to start a new life with Alice in the dark.

“Are you sure we can afford this?” With a subtle accusation, I held up the shopping bag and asked.

Alice had left her phone on quiet and was gone for the most of the day. My mind flew wild, and I had no idea where she’d disappeared to. For a split second, I thought Alice was seeing someone else, someone who had overspent on opulent things.

She said, “I got a bonus at work, Noah.” “All I want is to look flawless during our wedding. For this one day in my life, I want to give everything I have.

Alice gave me a comforting, gentle grin.

I gave her credit. Naturally, I did.

Her explanation calmed me down and silenced the annoying voice in my thoughts for a while. And for that I was thankful, for I would not gladly marry Alice while harbouring such perilous ideas.

Alice looked gorgeous, the epitome of happiness, as the ceremony got underway, but every now and again her gaze wandered to the door of the hall.

As the priest talked about love and commitment both inside and outside of marriage, we stood there listening to him. As he spoke, Alice’s hand, which was inside mine, began to perspire more.

All the while, her eyes were fixed on the entryway.

“Are you okay?” I whispered in her ear. “What’s wrong?”

Alice gave the priest a small shake of her head and grinned ahead.

As we exchanged vows, Alice’s eyes continued to dart towards the door.

Who was she expecting to arrive? I pondered.

Once again, the sound of the priest’s voice reverberated throughout the hall, calling for any objections to our marriage.

“If anyone here has any objection, speak now or forever hold your peace.”

There was silence, and it made me grin.

But it was destroyed in the space of a few seconds by the dramatic entry of a man, whose presence made Alice’s countenance brighten in a way I hadn’t noticed during the whole ceremony.

My body seized, every muscle in it.

“Stop it!” exclaimed the man. “Stop the ceremony!”

With a gasp, Alice pressed her hands to her chest.

“I really apologise for interfering with the ceremony! Father, I know I’m late,” he murmured. But just allow me to lead my little girl down the aisle, please. I’ve let her down on every promise I’ve made, but not this one.”

Our visitors muttered, clearly shocked. Alice’s mother stood up, her hands firmly gripping Alice’s bouquet.

“Alice, is that…?” I started, but as I realised how serious the issue was, my voice trailed off.

Naturally. Alice possessed the man’s chin and eyes. It was evident.

She muttered, “Yes,” “That’s my dad.”

Her father, a man who had been less often than not in her life, had decided to keep his word and support his daughter in her hour of greatest need.

“Should I continue?” the priest inquired.

“No, let’s go for a walk once more,” I grinned.

I had a new perspective on Alice when her father took her by the arm and led her towards me. At last, she appeared like the bride who had been waiting for this moment.

She smiled.

We restarted the ceremony. Alice wept through my vows and laughed through hers this time.

Her father then gave me a strong hug.

“I’m grateful,” he said. “Thank you for looking after my girl.”

Alice told me everything later, as we were being driven to the airport for our honeymoon in our rental car.

It transpired that many weeks prior to the nuptials, Alice had contacted her father. Despite their intermittent communication over the years, she only wanted him to accompany her down the aisle at our wedding.

She said, “My dad bought me the handbag.” “But the shoes and earrings were from my bonus.”