For Better And For Worse
Chapter 125

Home of Ernestine.

Ernestine was sitting on the couch that night looking at her photos with Yves. Hervé comes discreetly to stand behind her to see too.

Hervé: I admit it’s not bad!

Ernestine: hey Hervé, that’s not good!

Hervé: sorry! This boy really drives you crazy han!

Ernestine: oh yes, I love him so much that it surprises me myself. The thing is… you never get bored with him.

His phone rings, Yves is calling.

Ernestine: Yves!

Yves: something tells me that my princess was thinking of me.

Ernestine: hum, you wouldn’t be a magician by chance, I was just looking at our photos.

Yves: you know, my heart is so connected to yours that as soon as your voice reaches my ears, it tells me everything about you.

Ernestine: hum, it must be extraordinary.

Yves: Exactly, you are an extraordinary girl so it’s only normal.

Ernestine: what makes you think I’m extraordinary?

Yves: tell me how many girls there are in this town?

Ernestine: how do you want me to know, there are so many?

Yves: exactly, there are a lot of them but why didn’t any of them attract me apart from you? If my heart chose you, it’s because you are extraordinary, unlike the others.

Ernestine: It’s good to hear that.

Yves: I just want you to be happy and if you accept, I want you to accompany me tomorrow to my best friend’s dowry and wedding ceremony.

Ernestine: I would like to but you know that tomorrow I have to go to work.

Yves: I know, but ask your boss to give you just this day to attend this important moment in your best friend’s life, even if he doesn’t have to pay you. And don’t worry, I will pray and he will give you this day. You just need to accept.

Ernestine: okay, I accept my love.

Yves: thank you my baby. I hug you strongly.

Ernestine: me too darling, k****s!

He hung up and Ernestine smiled and felt joy in her heart, peace and inner tranquility. This is what we call happiness, original happiness. Is she happy because she was admitted to a competition, won the lottery, got a promotion, received a gift…? No. True happiness, true peace… it is that of the heart, the fruit of sincere love.

Krist’s home.

That night, Krist and Isabelle give Stella several tips on how to manage her home and live happily there. Tips you will read at the end of the story if you stay until the end.

Krist:…and what’s more, you witnessed everything Isabelle and I endured, but even in the worst, we remained united, faithful and infallible. It’s enough to serve as an example for you…

Isabelle: in the home, there are better days as well as dark days but in any case, you must not let your love falter. As long as your love remains strong and sincere, you will be able to overcome all obstacles and be happy even in misfortune because the happiness that results from love does not depend on external circumstances… Stella: thank you for all your advice,

I I will take it into account.

Séverin’s company.

Ernestine was at work before her boss as usual. Séverin arrives and greets her before entering his office. Ernestine waits a few minutes and knocks on the door. Séverin tells him to come in.

Ernestine: hello sir.

Séverin: Ernestine, what can I do for you?

Ernestine: Sir, I would like to ask you a favor.

Séverin: go ahead, I’m listening.

Ernestine: my best friend will receive her dowry today and will get married at the same time. She invited me so I would like to be there for her. I would like you to give me my day today.

Séverin: and who will work in your place?

Ernestine: I don’t know but please don’t refuse me this favor.

Ernestine: I don’t know but please don’t refuse me this favor.

Séverin: very good, I’ll give you your day and enjoy.

Ernestine: thank you very much sir. I would hug you but that would be inappropriate. Thanks again.

She leaves her office happily and puts her things away. When she returns, she immediately calls Yves to inform him.

Home of Ernestine.

As soon as she arrives home, she calls her brother.

Ernestine: Hervé, Hervé…

Hervé: what’s wrong, why are you shouting my name like that?

Ernestine: the boss gave me the day off, I could go to the ceremony with Yves.

Hervé: hum, I’m very happy for you. And besides, I really appreciate your choice you know…

Ernestine: oh yes, you haven’t even seen it yet?

Hervé: yes, we had met and he’s a nice guy!

Ernestine: When did you meet him?

Hervé: just a few minutes ago.

Yves enters the living room.

Yves: surprise!

Ernestine: oh my God!

She runs into his arms and he hugs her tightly.

Ernestine: were you here when I called you?

Yves: yes, I came to get you ready so we can go to the ceremony.

Ernestine: how do you know the boss would accept?

Yves: because I prayed. Go get ready, it’s by 9am. Hervé, please give him his present!

Hervé: oh yes!

He quickly runs to bring a gift that Yves had brought for his sweetheart.

Yves: it’s for you darling. You can open it in your room, in front of your mirror.

Ernestine: what is it?

Yves: you will know.

She goes to the bedroom. Very impatient, she opens the gift and discovers a magnificent blue dress accompanied by the right shoes without forgetting the earrings, a chain for her neck and a magnificent bracelet. She was going to explode. She quickly gets into this pretty dress and wears all the other stuff then she gets dressed up and goes back to the living room. Hervé and Yves were talking.

Ernestine: so, how do you find me?

They both get up.

Hervé: name of God!

Yves: oh Lord, how wonderful you are!

With that smile, she looks absolutely stunning. Yves approaches her.

Yves: oh Lord forgive me if one day I doubted your existence because today I have living proof that you exist because it is only you who can create such a magnificent being! You are truly splendid my love.

Ernestine: thank you, thank you for this gift and thank you especially for this inestimable happiness that you give me.

Yves: I am the winner, my love, because he who has found a woman has found happiness.

Ernestine: I bless this day when I met you because since that day, my life has become rosier, thank you Yves.

Yves: Please, princess. How beautiful you are!

He gives her a tender k**s.

Hervé: by the powers conferred on me by the author, I declare you husband and wife, above all, don’t be embarrassed!

Ernestine (smile): Hervé…!

Yves: so, what are you waiting for to get dressed, the time won’t wait for us forever.

Hervé: oh, sorry! You can now k**s the bride while I get dressed.

Yves (smile): he’s so funny!

Ernestine: oh yes!

Hervé finished dressing and joined them. They go to Krist’s house.

Meanwhile, Commander Léon begins carrying out his business on land that he had purchased a long time ago.

Krist’s home.

This morning, Isabelle and Stella swept the courtyard of their compound for the big ceremony that is being prepared. Krist bought something to drink. Stella and her friends with Isabelle went shopping yesterday and are coming today to prepare. Krist’s parents also arrived at his request. Stella’s friends dressed her for the ceremony. The guests arrive and protocol gives them space. Yves and Ernestine arrive and she was surprised to see that the ceremony is taking place at Krist’s house. Again to his great surprise, Séverin and Claire also arrive… A few moments later, Séverin’s family arrives in two vehicles with everything necessary for the dowry ceremony. Krist and Isabelle represent Stella’s parents and everything went well. Both sides were satisfied. This day was only a day of love, joy and peace. After the dowry ceremony, they all go to the town hall for the wedding. Séraphin and Clarisse as well. After Célestin and Stella’s wedding, his brother and his fiancée followed them. Everything went well and they continued to the church for the religious wedding. He had a lot of people. Séraphin and Clarisse came before the Célestin couple. After the foreplay, it was time to exchange vows.

Plaguester: if you have wishes, go for them, make them!

Célestin: my love, my most precious treasure, look around you, in this saddle and even everywhere you are; you see that there are many girls, but it is you that my heart has chosen because you are my half, my real side. You are that part that makes me a complete man. Near you, I find reason and the joy of living. You bring me joy and happiness every day. You are the most beautiful cedeeu that has been given to me and I feel that with you by my side, no problem, no obstacle in life, will be difficult to overcome; With you, I can face anything. What a joy to find such a woman! This is why, all my life, I love you not only with my heart and mind, but I love you with all my soul and it is a part of me that only you and God have access to it. I promise you love and loyalty and I promise to make you happy. Through the best and through the worst, my love for you will always remain untouched and nothing can make it weaken. I love you Stelle, thank you for making me the happiest man ever. This stutter is the symbol of all the love I have for you.

He puts the stutter on his finger to the cries of joy of the faithful.

Stelle: I’m so moved that I don’t know what to say. For me, you are the most beautiful wonder that has ever happened to me. I never thought I would find love one day, but today God blessed me with the most wonderful of men. You are my source of life Célestin, because it is from you that I came out. I can’t find enough words to tell you everything I feel, but I promise to express my love to you every day of my life, through the best and through the worst, I will be with you, and I will express my love for you don’t bother. I promise you submission, respect, love and loyalty. This stutter that I put on your finger symbolizes all this immense love that I feel for you. You make me the happiest woman and for that, I love you and will love you all my life..

Pastor: If you have wishes, go ahead and do them!

Célestin: my love, my most precious treasure, look around you, in this room and even wherever you are; you will see that there are many girls, but it is you that my heart has chosen because you are my other half, my true side. You are that part that makes me a complete man. Near you, I find a reason and the joy of living. You make my joy and my happiness every day. You are the most beautiful gift that has been given to me and I feel that with you by my side, no problem, no obstacle in life, will be difficult to overcome; with you, I can face anything. What a joy to find such a woman! This is why, all my life, I will love you not only with the heart and the mind but I will love you with all my soul and it is a part of me that only you and God have access to. I promise you love and loyalty and I promise to make you happy. In the best or the worst, my love for you will always remain intact and nothing can make it waver. I love you Stella, thank you for making me the happiest man on the planet. This ring is the symbol of all the love I have for you.

He puts the ring on her finger to the cries of joy of the faithful.

Stella: I’m so moved that I don’t know what to say. For me, you are the most beautiful wonder that has happened to me. I never believed that I would find love one day but today God blessed me with the most wonderful man. You are my source of life Célestin, because it is from you that I came out. I can’t find enough words to tell you everything I feel but I promise to express my love to you every day of my life, in the best and in the worst, I will be with you, and never my love for you will not waver. I promise you submission, respect, love and loyalty. This ring that I put on your finger symbolizes all this immense love that I feel for you. You make me the happiest woman and for that, I love you and I will love you all my life.

Pastor: nothing more to add. By the powers given to me by God, I pronounce you husband and wife. Therefore let not man separate what God has joined together. You can k**s.

They therefore k**s each other to the cries of joy of the faithful and to the tears of joy of some. Others envied them. Claire would also like to get married at this moment. After the wedding, the bride and groom receive congratulations and gifts in large quantities. Money as well as other gifts in kind. They are then escorted to their marital home where they prepare for the reception which takes place from 4 p.m. It was an extraordinary wedding. Stella and Clarisse had the dream wedding. People were eating and drinking like in Noah’s time. At a fairly late hour, the party ends and the bride and groom return to their home to spend their wedding night. Krist and Isabelle were very happy with their wedding. It was a successful marriage. They wished them lots of happiness and lots of children.