Romance

The Day The Groom Finally Ran

by August 6

Rachel Winters and I have held 99 weddings, and all 99 times, she played the runaway bride. She always makes a run for it right before the vows, leaving me alone in the awkward silence of the venue."Felix Hampton, you have to forgive me for my impulsiveness. I promise that I won't run away again on our 100th wedding," she says."I will hold your hand and grow old with you. I will be yours forever!"To prove her sincerity, she decides to hold our 100th wedding on a cruise ship in international waters."We'll hold the wedding at sea. That way, even if I wanted to run, I wouldn't be able to."Yet, just as we are about to exchange our rings before the vows, Rachel strips off her wedding gown, revealing a wetsuit underneath."I'm sorry, Felix. I still can't bring myself to marry you."With that, she plunges into the open sea.Someone is waiting for her at the side of the cruise ship. They embrace tightly, their lips meeting in a passionate, lingering kiss.Some time later, she gets tired of her own games and holds a 101st wedding with me. This time, she voluntarily handcuffs her own wrists together."Honey, I won't run away anymore now that I've handcuffed myself like this. I'm giving you the key. I'm willing to give up all my freedom for your sake!"However, I take the key from her and toss it straight into the trash can."I don't want your love or freedom anymore."I've already played the foolish groom a hundred times, waiting for a bride who would never arrive.And now, it's finally my turn to run at our 101st wedding.

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