Chapter 4

The wedding day was a clear early summer. I sent my mother to the doctor's house early in the morning, accompanied by the doctor's wife and the lady.

Then I returned to the town, confirmed the wedding process first, learned the wedding etiquette, and came to the worship hall of the chapel and waited quietly.

Wedding time is set at 5 pm

The small church seemed empty and quiet, the sunlight poured into the flower window, I watched the sunlight move slowly

Why do I feel nervous?

Why am I suddenly afraid of the wedding?

I have been looking forward to this day for ten years, but today I feel like I want to escape?

Is our marriage really reasonable?

After all, she is my mother!

Although no one knows it, we know it ourselves

My mother has always been so nervous, so nervous that she is a little exaggerated... Marry her own son...

Am I a little cruel? No, no, we are truly in love.

A straight suit and tie wrapped around my body, a little irritable

Anyway, this has come to this point

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid

I try my best to tell myself no matter what the outcome will happen in the future, I will never regret it

Looking up at the ceiling, there were murals on the dome of the chapel

The holy angels fly in the light, and under the white wings are all the living beings

The solemnity of religion has made me calm for the time being. Through the colorful flower windows, I can see that the sun has begun to sink.

Soon, the old pastor walked in and smiled at me

I quickly stood up and was about to speak, the old pastor smiled and said: It's time to start

At five o'clock, the sound of cars sounded outside the door on time

The sound stopped at the door, and first, the Michaels and his wife walked into the worship hall in formal wear

I went forward, Michael was still so enthusiastic: You are waiting there

Michael and I stood on the left side of the pastor, Miss Stevenson stood on the right side of the pastor, and two people were freed between us and the pastor.

Then the doctor and two colleagues walked in and sat in the front row of the bench in front of the pulpit stand

Then, it is the beautiful scenery I will never forget in my life

The warm sunset shines outside the door, and two figures appear

The Doctor's Lady was wearing an elegant dress and a small hat, holding my mother in her hand, and walked slowly towards us

The white low-cut wedding dress sets off the mother's graceful figure pure and noble. The shiny shoulders and a small deep cleavage cannot make people feel any erotic association at this time, but it will only make people suffocate.

Under the white arms are slender hands wearing white gauze gloves, holding the Doctor's wife's arms with one hand and holding a bunch of white lilies with the other hand, making the whole person look bright and holy

Black hair is wearing a tall bun and a small silver crown

My mother kept lowering her head slightly, unable to see her beautiful appearance very clearly, but the two pearl pendants hanging on her ears were shining brightly in the warm sunshine.

In silence, my mother walked slowly to us with her Doctor's wife in her arms.

My mother pulled out a white rose from the bouquet in her hand, lowered her head and inserted it into my chest

I held my breath, my mother was so beautiful

A little bit of makeup outlines a completely different feeling, but the familiar warmth today made me feel a little awe

Mom returned to the old pastor’s right hand and we stood side by side

The old pastor's peaceful voice sounded: Two loving newcomers, today we are in this holy and solemn church, in front of the Lord and before the congregation, and we will hold a sacred wedding for you: Brother Feng Lei and Sister Wang Hui. Marriage is extremely precious and established by the Lord. Therefore, we should not be careless and respectful, and devoutly respect the Lord's will, and accomplish this great event.

I feel a little suffocated

Is this the beginning?

Are God and man our testimony?

Witness my mother’s wedding?

I don't know where the wedding march sounds

The voice of the old pastor continues: ...My Lord, for this happy wedding, we thank you, for this important day, for this important moment, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for you, for your presence, for you, for your presence in the name of Christ, Amen

Everyone drew a cross on their chest: Amen

Involuntarily, under this solemn and solemn infection, I also drew a cross on my chest.

Sing

The old pastor smiles

So everyone present started singing happily, and later I realized that this was "The Song of Wedding"

Look at her mother, she kept quietly hanging her eyes, her beautiful face was like the calm river in her hometown

The chorus ended, and the old pastor continued to say calmly: … Standing before the Lord, I exhort you both to remember that love and loyalty are the cornerstones of building joy and eternal homes. If you always keep your solemn oath, if you unswervingly seek and obey the will of the Lord, you will always be harmonious and happy, and your family will be enough to withstand any change.

There is only the voice of the old pastor in the synagogue. Although it is right beside me, the sound seems to be coming from the sky.

Everyone's eyes fell on the old pastor's face, only my mother, who kept hanging her head

Maybe mom doesn't understand it very much, right?

…Remember that you are not entering the journey of life alone. If you are facing difficulties, don’t be afraid to ask others for help and receive assistance. It is not shame, but sincere behavior at all times. The Lord extends a helping hand to us. The most important thing is: we have witnessed the union of this new couple, Amen

Amen

Everyone drew another cross

The old pastor turned to me with a smile, his deep eyes revealing incomparable purity: Feng Lei, do you want Wang Hui to be your wife and live with your partner as a friend? Do you love her and respect her? Are you willing to share happiness with her on the same level, whether in pain, success or confusion?

I already know the answer to this question

I took a deep breath, but my voice still couldn't suppress it tremble: I am willing to Feng Lei, choose you, Wang Hui, as my wife, from today, have you, stick to you, whether good or bad, rich or poor, health or illness, and love you, cherish you, until death separates you and me, obeys the will of the Lord, I promise you my love and loyalty to you

The old pastor nodded and turned to ask his mother: Wang Hui, do you want Feng Lei to be your husband and live with his partner as a friend? Do you love him and respect him? Are you willing to share happiness with him on the same level, whether in pain, success or confusion?

Mom was still hanging her head and turned to the pastor. She didn't speak for a long time. Her long eyelashes were shaking violently, and her towering chest was rising and falling under the bouquet.

I'm a little anxious, will my mother not understand?

After all, I just came to the United States not long ago... I was about to speak out for an interpreter, but my mother's voice was nervous but firm: I'm willing

The old pastor smiled and turned to me: Wedding rings symbolize eternity, symbolize the eternal union of two hearts and spirits with endless love. Now, give her your love and your desire to unite forever with her as a gift, and put your wedding ring on your bride

After saying that, the old pastor took a step back and let my mother and I stand face to face.

I was stunned, the ring was already given to my mother... Oh no

At this time, the marriage registrant came out from somewhere, holding a silver plate, a marriage certificate and two diamond rings in his hand lying quietly in the plate.

I picked up the ring I bought for my mother, took a deep breath, and walked forward to my mother.

Extend your hand and gently pull up your mother's left hand and kiss it, then put the ring on her ring finger with trembling

Immediately afterwards, I saw a tear drop on the bouquet on my mother's chest, like a crystal dew bead

Mom cried again...

The old pastor's words still have the power to calm the heart: Likewise, give it to him with your love and your eager desire to unite your soul as your gift, and put a wedding ring on your groom

Mom gave the bouquet to the one around her, right? Now it's Mrs. Michael. Did you buy another ring from the silver plate for me today?

I bought it for my mother

I smiled and stretched out my left hand to my mother, watched her nervously try three times before putting the ring on my ring finger

For some reason, a sudden burst of tears flowed from the bottom of my heart to my eyes, breaking through all my defenses and crossing my cheeks.

The old pastor's voice suddenly seemed distant: Since the Feng Lei brothers and Wang Hui sisters have sworn in front of the Lord and the congregation, and they join hands with each other, I declare these two husband and wife in the name of the Holy Father and Son and the Holy Spirit.

The silver plate held by the marriage registrant handed it to me. I picked up the marriage certificate and saw through my blurry eyes that he had a smile on his face. I no longer had any doubts.

I grabbed the certificate tightly and turned around to look at my mother, my mother and I, Xiaohui and I... I am finally a real couple?

From law to religion?

My mom and I...Mom... Finally... got married...

The old pastor continued: Please give the witness a blessing to them

Dr. Stevenson stood up and looked at me with a smile: I looked at you and your wife, I have been in love since many years ago. Today, under the testimony of the Lord, you have finally become husband and wife. I want to congratulate you in Chinese.

As he said that, the doctor said in Chinese: To grow old together, to have a baby soon

My mother and I said together: Thank you

Then, everyone expressed their blessings to us, and finally the old pastor: I wish you, be with you, may the Lord be blessed to you, and will protect you peace, Amen

Everyone said together: Amen

I heard my mother's soft voice, and turned my head slightly. My mother's hand wearing white gauze gloves was drawing a cross on her chest.

Now, you can kiss your bride

The old pastor looked at me with a smile, the purity in his eyes had turned into joy

Mrs. Stevenson took her mother's hand and handed it to me, looking at me encouragedly

I'm crying again

My mother's head, which had been hanging from the door, finally raised her head, and the tears on her face seemed to wash her pretty face so pure.

The cherry lips with a light lipstick were slightly opened, and I buried my head devoutly and pressed my lips against the soft warmth.

In the past, our kiss was sweet and passionate, but now this kiss is piety and vows, purity and loyalty, trust and dependence...

My tears kept flowing, and they merged with my mother's tears into one.

Suddenly, some envy those believers. Such a kiss under the testimony of the God they believe in must represent a richer meaning.

Applause sounded, although there were few people, the small synagogue seemed lively

The pastor smiled and said: Now, I am honored to introduce to you that this is Mr. Feng, and this is Mrs. Feng.

My two colleagues cheered first, I walked out of the hall with my mother's arm tightly in my arms, accompanied by Michael and his wife

Michael drove into my broken car, my mother and I sat in the back seat, snuggled tightly, and went back to the restaurant in town, and we were about to start the wedding banquet.