To Find and to Keep by Serena Yates

Author:Serena Yates [Yates, Serena]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: 2009 Daily Dose - To Have and To Hold
ISBN: 9781453698440
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2011-07-21T02:01:48+00:00

As they passed the first pew Mr. and Mrs. Johnston got up. They were smiling as they embraced first the bridal pair, then Ryan. They didn’t say anything, and their eyes were pinched, their glares anything but friendly.

Daniel’s parents were next, embracing first Peter, then Nicole. When they turned to Ryan there was true happiness in their eyes.

“It’s good to have you back, son.” Daniel’s father grinned and slapped Ryan on the back. He winked at Daniel again, making him wonder how much he suspected.

“Welcome home, Ryan.” Daniel’s mother was no less welcoming.

“Thank you Mrs. Mil er, Mr. Mil er.” Ryan’s eyes were big and suspiciously misty looking. Daniel squeezed his hand and received a dazzling smile from the younger man.

After this short interruption the procession got going again. Daniel didn’t much like the fact that Ryan’s parents were behind them instead of his own, but there was nothing to be done now. Seconds later his worst fears became reality.

“How dare you show up here!” Mr. Johnston’s voice coming from right behind them was low enough that only Ryan would hear. “You have no right to stand up there and pretend to be someone important.”

Ryan flinched and gripped Daniel’s hand more strongly.

“I wasn’t pretending to be anything, father.” Ryan spoke slowly, clearly trying to keep it together. “I am here for my twin sister Nicole.”

“Tsss.” The hiss coming from Mrs. Johnston sounded like a snake’s. “Nicole has no brother; you know that.

”

Ryan’s steps faltered at so much hatred coming from his own parents, but he pul ed himself together and kept walking toward the exit. Daniel wanted to turn around and tel these people to shut up, but interfering probably wouldn’t help.

“Maybe you think that Nicole has no brother,” Ryan took a deep calming breath. “She has a different opinion, and you can no longer make her do what you want.”

They had reached the exit. Peter and Nicole turned at the top of the church steps so people could pass them easily. Sarah stood behind Nicole. Daniel pul ed Ryan behind Peter, putting himself between the pale young man and his horrible parents.

“This isn’t over! Not by a long shot.” Mr. Johnston glared at Ryan and then at their clasped hands and final y at Daniel. “You can’t just walk in here and flaunt your disgusting lifestyle in front of everyone. We wil not al ow this sort of abomination in our lives.”

VI I

Ryan sat in the limo on the way to the Community Centre on Lakeside Drive where the reception was going to be held. Daniel sat next to him, stil holding his hand. It felt so good to have this physical connection. Sarah was on his other side, and Nicole and Peter sat opposite them.

He shook with suppressed anger. He’d barely held it together during the seemingly endless congratulations while everybody filed out of the church. His father’s last words stil rang in his ears. He’d known that his parents had disowned him, told him they no longer had a son four years ago.

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