The Pain of Marrying You

Chapters 14. Authorised.

"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

I am Hendrik Arsenio, accepting you Kirana Adara Caroline be my wife. I will truly love you as Christ loves His people. I will be faithful to you, cherish you, honor you, and take care of you from this day forward forever. Whether happy or difficult, healthy or sick, rich or poor, until death do us part.

In accordance with the strictness of God I promise."

"Amin," said the Pastor who was followed by a voice from the invitees. They both feel relieved because finally Hendrik can continue his marriage promise. Same with Kirana.

"Now we will hear the wedding vows that Kirana's sister Adara Caroline will say to her husband, brother Hendrik Arsenio. Please!"

"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

I am Kirana Adara Caroline, accepting you Hendrik Arsenio to be my husband. I will bow down to you and honor you as the church submits and honors Christ. I will be faithful to you, be your helper, serve you, and nurture you with sincere love. From this day to forever.Whether in a state of pleasure or difficulty, in a state of illness or health, in a state of rich or poor, until death separates us.

In accordance with God's decree, I promise." said Kirana very smoothly and calmly.

"Alleluia! Now I invite all the invited guests and the parents of the bride and groom to stand.

For they both have made promises before the Lord, before His angels, and before all of us.

On this day Hendrik Arsenio and Kirana Adara Caroline, have promised to establish a sacred relationship before God and the witnesses present.

Starting today Tuesday, March 21, 2023. I am Pastor Jonathan, as the pastor of the congregation, representing God, representing the GBI church.

In the name of your Father, Son, and Holy Spirit I declare to be lawful husband and wife!"

A round of applause rumbled among the invited guests.

"It is united by God in a holy marital relationship, and that which God has joined together must not be divorced or separated by man."

"Please open the veil, then give one kiss as a husband, your friend" said the Pastor to Hendrik.

When the veil opened, Hendrik gave a kiss on Kirana's forehead. All the guests returned happy applause.

"Before the event continues, did you guys bring a wedding ring?" ask the Pastor.

Hendrik nodded his head, but when he reached into the pocket of the suit he was wearing, it turned out that the ring box was not in the bag. Then he immediately asked his sister Judika to look for him on the dashboard of the car.

Johan who saw it, finally followed Judika out to help him find the ring box.

After a few minutes, Judika finally went back inside with a little run. Unfortunately, he did not pay much attention to the streets. Until he stumbled over the red carpet and caused the ring in the box to fall and come out of the box.

The ring was rolling somewhere, one has been found. But one more is still missing. But because all the invited guests helped, finally the other one can be found as well.

"Please Kirana, there's a little problem at your wedding today. Hopefully this is not a sign yes" whispered one of Kirana's friends.

Those words were able to make Kirana pensive. "Is it true that all this is a sign? Even from the beginning of coming to the salon there were all kinds of problems," Kirana murmured inwardly.

For that first thing I asked brother Hendrik to put a ring to his wife's ring finger while saying one romantic sentence for the first time you as a married couple."

"I love you so much, I love you with all my heart and all my soul. Before the Lord and before the Holy Church. Thank you for accepting me with all my shortcomings. In the future, no matter what happens we face together. Nor will I leave you until death do us part" Hendrik said in a slightly trembling tone.

Then the ring was pinned on Kirana's ring finger.

"Now please sister Kirana who pinned the ring to her husband's ring finger. Of course with romantic sentences as well." said the Reverend.

"Thank you, you finally chose me to be the wife and mother of your children. May our marriage last until death do us part."

Kirana also pinned the ring to Hendrik's ring finger. Then the happy applause also grew more and more thunderous.

"Next we'll sign the marriage papers of the two of them."

Hendrik, Kirana, and the two witnesses immediately signed the marriage certificate.

"We cannot give you gold or diamonds as your wedding gifts. We will give you a Bible. Where this Bible is as a customer for the two of you while sailing the household ark," said the Pastor while handing over a large envelope containing a marriage certificate and a Bible.

"Okay, Father, Mothers now we will pray for them together. But first I asked both parents to stand beside them."

"Put both your hands on this Bible. Because we will both bless your marriage," the Reverend asked Hendrik and Kirana.

After finishing the blessing, now is the time for them to change their standing position. Because they have officially become husband and wife. Kirana's position is now to the left of Hendrik.

"Next, I will serve you for the first time as a married couple. That is with the Holy Communion" said the Pastor.

Then Kirana and Hendrik were asked to give the first offering. Then it ends with a thank you to both parents of the bride.

Now Hendrik and Kirana are both approaching Johan. Because right now only Johan is the oldest among them.

On the other side looks Judika, and the two ponakan Hendrik has walked out first. The show is not finished either.

"Last, let's close this event with intercession" the host said.

Finally now entered into the last session that was very much awaited by some friends Kirana and Hendrik, namely throwing flowers. Where many believe that if they can get flowers from the bride will be able to follow soon also to the guarantee.

"Let's get everything ready yeah, we'll count together from now on. One ... two .. three ...," the flower has been thrown back.

The one who got the flowers was Johan. Kirana was very happy to see him. Until he unconsciously ran to hug Johan.

The next session was taken with the bride. But only a few times to take pictures, Judika suddenly called Hendrik to come out with her.

"Where are you going, Mom?" asked Kirana who was ignored by Hendrik.