Soul by Audrey Carlan

Author:Audrey Carlan
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9780990505662
Publisher: Waterhouse Press
Published: 2015-10-27T00:00:00+00:00

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Today’s the day. Gillian is arriving an hour after me in a separate limo to the Gougane Barra Church in the city of Macroom. It’s about a thirty-minute drive from our home in Bantry. The church is remote, and sits alongside a lake. The chapel is small, planted out in the open greenery with the backdrop of a pristine sky and lovely lake. Swans swim in the waters peacefully and the trees sway in the breeze. The church is made up of multicolored greyish blocks that prove its age around the 1700’s. The entire building goes up and into a point, making it seem very much like a triangle. Two large red doors sit at the mouth of the building. A priest exits down the small stairs and holds out a hand.

“You must be Mr. Davis.”

“I am.”

“I wanted to thank you myself for the considerable donation we’ve received. The town will do much good work with such a sizable contribution.”

I smile at the older gentleman. “I’m pleased that I could help. Obviously, it wasn’t entirely selfless as you are presiding over my wedding today.”

“Indeed. And how many should we expect in attendance. I have several parishioners and townsfolk at the touch of a button to assist in the activities.”

Putting my hands in the pocket of my tux I look out over the lake thinking how picturesque this will be, wishing I could see Gillian’s face when she sees the location. “It will just be me, my bride, and our three bodyguards. Two of them can serve as our witnesses, one will walk the premises.”

The man of God looks nonplussed. “I assure you, Mr. Davis, the town of Macroom and our church is very safe. You won’t need guards.”

“I’m sure you’re correct, Father. However, I’ve learned recently one can never be too careful. You see, my bride, was kidnapped at our wedding almost four weeks ago. Today is our second chance, which is why there will be no friends or family attending the nuptials. Just she and I. Though, I would appreciate your assistance with one thing if possible.”

The father places a hand on my shoulder. “Anything, my son.”

“If you happen to know a photographer who could come out, I’d be happy to pay him or her handsomely to capture our ceremony and take some photos of us by the church and this stunning lake. I believe my bride and our future children would love a memento of this day.”

The priest puffs out his chest. “My brother is such a man. He will take fine images of this day. I shall call him now.”

“Thank you,” I nod to him as he turns on a heel and enters the church. Mentally, I go over the vows I want to say to her when I take her forever. In my pocket, I rub my thumb over the velvet box then take it out. I open the small square and within lays a diamond band. The sun glints off the many diamonds that make an entire circle.

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