The wedding

Audrey sat in the living room while she waited for Lucien to speak with his father. It was a grand room. As grand as she remembered when she first saw it so long ago. That day she believed she would never see Lucien again.

How much simpler her life would have been if that was the case. A life without Lucien Reynolds.

She stared at the striking ring, marveling at its beauty. Could she ever be worthy of something so priceless? Was there a man out there that would love her so much to think she was suitable enough for such splendor?

There was only one man she wanted.The though came unbidden and she quickly dismissed it. Those feelings had no place in their agreement.

She fantasized about a life where that could happen. Had Lucien and her met under different circumstances, could he have loved her?

Shouts came from the study and Audrey stood up,alarmed.

Had Gary fainted again? She moved towards the study, but the doors flew open and Lucien marched