82: Ghosts of the past

Demian

Rachel's health and pregnancy improved, and she was insistent on resuming the wedding plans. We were already married, but she dreamed of having a big wedding full of guests. I wasn’t thrilled with the idea. The confusion in my mind and heart left me restless. Planning a wedding didn’t excite me. But she was so excited about the idea that I couldn’t refuse. I had promised Rachel that we would have our wedding, so it was time to keep my word.

Rachel asked me to invite Dana’s mother to our wedding. I told her it didn’t make sense, but she insisted. However, I knew the woman wouldn’t come, especially if her ex-husband was present. Besides, I was her daughter’s ex-husband.

Rachel and I walked towards the altar. Dana’s father walked her down the aisle and gave her to me. I couldn’t help but think of the pain Dana would feel if she found out that her biological father did that with Rachel. Her father never walked her down the aisle when we got married. He didn’t even attend the weddin