My wedding was today. I wish it had never come. Funny, it ought to be a joyous occasion. I suppose I should let you know that my fiancé, well, now wife, is not the woman I love. My wife is Rosaura, but my love is her sister, Tita. I realize this sounds terrible, but I had no other choice. Tita's mother will not allow her to marry me, nor anyone. When I asked Tita's mother for Tita's hand, she offered Rosaura instead. By then I knew a marriage to Tita was impossible, so the only way I could be close to the woman I love was to marry her sister. Because of this, I feared I had lost Tita, until today. The brightest part of today was the moment after the ceremony when all of the guests come up to congratulate the bride and groom. When it was Tita's turn, I was finally able to explain to her why I was marrying Rosaura. I could tell that Tita forgave me for it and that she still loves me. That was all I needed to know. It enabled me to get through the rest of the wedding.
The reception was strange. It started like any other wedding reception, but something odd happened. Everybody there started crying, toward the end, about the time when the cake was brought out. I have no idea what caused it, but I saw not one person in attendance who did not show some sadness. I never cry, but even I found it exceptionally difficult not to burst into tears. After that, what can only be described as food poisoning started to take effect. Within minutes, everyone in the room began vomiting, whether they had made it to a bathroom or outside or not. I lost track of Tita in the chaos, but I did not miss my bride throwing up right in front of me, something I could have lived without seeing. Rosaura was still considerably ill by night, and I used it as an excuse to postpone our wedding night. I think I will delay it as long as possible, although I know I will have to get it over with eventually. For now I will just attempt to see Tita as much as possible.
Pedro,
ReplyDeleteI understand that you married Rosaura to get closer to your true love, Tita but then again do you think it may be causing even more trouble to Tita? Imagine seeing the one you truly love with one of your family members, would that not bother you? Especially because you would not be able to go against it since it is happening within your family. You and Rosaura 's marriage is also causing great conflict with Tita and her mother's relationship. However, I can also see that your marriage with Rosaura is in fact bringing you and Tita closer even though Mama Elena makes sure you two keep your distance. So in all it seems that your plan is working, however how do you expect to get rid of Rosaura so you and Tita can finally be together?
Pedro,
ReplyDeleteWhen you took Rosaura's hand in marriage it should have been for the right reason and not to get closer to Tita. I told you that it was not okay to be marry Tita and you disobeyed me. You should have married Rosaura to show her that you love her. You are making her feel uncomfortable because everyone can see that you still love Tita. Take control of your emotions instead of your emotions controlling you. I will do whatever i can to make sure that you and Tita can stay away from each other to make everyone happy.
-Mama Elena
I'm so happy to hear that you and I feel the same way about one another, Pedro! I can't stop thinking about you and what you said to me about only marrying my sister to stay close to me since my mother didn't allow me to marry me. I know that you will be the one man I will love in my life and I hope to see you as much as I can. The fact that you will be living in my home will make things difficult and we will have to be careful but I will do anything to see you and to be with you.
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