For Better And For Worse
Chapter 130

City hall.

A few weeks after reconciling with Hector, Séverin paid Claire’s dowry and decided to marry her the same day. Claire is 5 months pregnant when Séverin decides to marry her. He offered Claire a dream wedding just like they love. Finally they officially became husband and wife when they said yes in front of the mayor and the entire crowd. They then sealed their union with a sweet k**s. After the town hall, the reception takes place at a hotel he rented for their wedding. People had an unforgettable time.

SOME MONTHS LATER.

Hotel.

Today is a very special day for the Krist Isabelle couple. In fact, this is their seventh wedding anniversary. The hardest first seven years in the life of a housewife. They overcame so many challenges and they decided to celebrate it properly. Krist had rented a hotel reception to host his party. He hired hotel decor experts who took care of everything. The catering experts who also took care of everything on the food and drinks side. The reception takes place in the evening. Around 3 p.m., the guests start to come and the protocol settles them down. Krist’s parents and all his friends are there, Isabelle’s mother and all her friends are also there. Although Stella is not far from giving birth, she is also present with her husband. The twin pastors are also there. Ernestine and Yves are not missing there without forgetting Séraphin and his wife Clarisse. Séverin and Claire were also present. There were also the two commanders Léon with his wife and Boris. There were countless people there. It struck 4:30 p.m. when the good things began. The host speaks.

Host: ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to each of you to this occasion of celebrating the seventh anniversary of the Krist Isabelle couple. So I invite him onto the track to say a few words.

Krist takes the stage to the applause of the audience.

Krist: thank you, thank you everyone. I am very happy to see you all here, thank you for honoring me with your presence. This evening means a lot to me and my wife because it is our seventh wedding anniversary. If I am here today, it is by the grace of God. I went through so many trials during these seven years of marriage but God never abandoned me. I would like to thank all the people who supported me during these hard times, like my parents who I invited on stage…

His parents go up to the ovations of the public.

Krist: my friends, Pastor Aristide, Maître Célestin, commander,… and thank you to all those who supported me in prayer. Now, I would like to invite the one who supported me the most in these trials, the one who was always there, in the best and in the worst. She never gave up on me, she never betrayed me. She is my reason for living, her love gave me the strength and courage to face and overcome all the obstacles in life, it allowed me to overcome all challenges. She was my support, my comfort and my motivation. He is an extraordinary and exceptional person, a very special gift that I received from God. This is my rib, the love of my life, my wife!

Isabelle enters to the ovations of the public, more beautiful than beauty. She goes near her husband who holds her hand.

Krist: my love, you are an exceptional woman, you are a part of me. Every day that passes, I love you more. In the best and in the worst, you have always been there with me and today, I realize that I love you even more than the first day and I want to continue living by your side because close to you, I am invincible, near you I find the joy of living, you give meaning to my life and I would like to renew my wishes of love, fidelity and trust. Nothing will separate me from you because you are the apple of my eye. I can’t imagine a life outside of you my love so tell me Isabelle, will you marry me a second time?

Isabelle: my love, in this life as in another, I will never love anyone other than you and if I had to marry you again and again up to 1000 times, I would accept without hesitation.

She holds out her hand and Krist puts the ring on her finger to the applause of the audience.

Host: I ask everyone who is here to return to their place and we invite Pastor Aristide to bless their union.

The parents and friends return to their places and Pastor Aristide speaks.

Aristide: good evening everyone. I know many of us are thinking, how can a pastor officiate a wedding in a hotel? Well, let me tell you that God is everywhere and He is to be glorified in all times and places. When I look at these two young people, my heart rejoices because they embody true love, a love that brings honor to God. They have had very difficult times that will separate ordinary couples but they are not an ordinary couple, the hand of God is in their home and they have the fear of God. Love, trust and loyalty are their motto and they have respected it scrupulously. Glory to God, Amen!

Crowd: Amen!

Aristide: Even today, they want to express their love in the eyes of everyone here and in the eyes of God. They renewed their vows and thank you for this privilege granted to me to further strengthen their bond. So, Kristian, do you promise to continue to love your wife with a sincere and blind love, to trust her and to remain faithful to her through the best and the worst until death do you part?

Krist: Yes, I promise!

Aristide: Isabelle, do you promise to continue to love your husband with a sincere and blind love, to trust him and to remain faithful to him in the best and worst until death separates you?

Isabelle: yes, I promise!

Aristide: May the God who established marriage give you the strength and the will to keep your promise and to remain in love until the end of your days. You can k**s.

They k**s to the ovations of the audience.

Krist: Since we’re talking about challenges, this is one of them. It was only after almost seven years of marriage that God blessed us with a beautiful little girl who we called Mary. She is 07 months old today and we are very grateful to the Lord.

Odette brings the girl to them to introduce her before taking her back and returning her to Florence.

Host: Now the party can begin. Help yourself, eat and drink as best you can. Didier, send the music.

Yves rushes to get on stage and take the microphone.

Yves: excuse me, I am sincerely sorry to interrupt you but I would like to take advantage of this moment to express my love to someone who is dear to me.

He looks at Ernestine who smiles seriously.

Yves: there is nothing more wonderful than love and when you meet the right person, you are happier, you are more courageous, you are stronger and life becomes so simple. I met a special person who totally changed my life. Before I didn’t know what to do with my life but thanks to her, I know where I’m going now. She gave meaning to my life and made me a better and fulfilled person. Her name is Ernestine and she is the love of my life. Honey, please come.

She joins him on stage.

Yves: Ernestine, I looked for happiness for a long time but I didn’t find it until the day I met you. Everything changed in my life, I realized that the happiness I was looking for was you. I love you so much that if I had to weigh the weight of my love, no scale on this earth could support it. You make me happy every day of my life. I no longer have any doubt, you are the love of my life and I want to spend the rest of my days by your side and start a family with you. Ernestine, will you marry me?

She was very moved by this statement as many emotions invaded her. She sheds tears of joy.

Ernestine: yes my love, yes I want it.

The audience applauds and he puts the ring on her finger then they k**s.

Host: Didier, it’s your turn now!

Didier my love songs. Yves and Ernestine receive congratulations here and there. Hervé is very happy for his big sister.

Everyone comes by to get something to eat and drink. You can even do two or three turns depending on your stomach capacity. After the meal, it’s dancing. Even as childbirth approaches. Claire and Stella have not forbidden themselves from dancing with their husbands. It was a memorable day. The party ends at 10 p.m. and everyone leaves the hotel for their homes.

FEW WEEKS LATER.

Grace Hospital.

Stella is at full term with her pregnancy. It was around 6am this morning when her contractions started. Without delay, her husband rushed her to the hospital. He goes to Krist’s house to pick up Isabelle (having already returned to work) and they go to the hospital. Isabelle herself and her colleagues took care of her and she gave birth in good conditions to a magnificent little boy. Séverin takes his son in his arms.

Séverin: hello my prince, welcome to earth. I am your father and I am very happy to finally see you, my son, Christophe. Look, it’s your mom.

He also gives the child to his mother who holds him in her arms with a heart full of joy and k****s him. The birth occurred at 7:00 a.m. She was declared and a little later they were released from the hospital. Today, Stella is a mother and Master Célestin becomes a father.

Renaissance hospital.

A few weeks later, it was Claire’s turn. Her husband takes her to the Renaissance hospital. But the midwives are unable to give birth. They informed the doctor who made the decision to have her undergo a cesarean section. But a midwife objects.

Evelyne: doctor, there is still a chance that she can give birth naturally. We must seize it.

Doctor: what is this chance?

Evelyne: a very gifted midwife who worked here.

Doctor: Are you talking about a person, just like you?

Evelyne: yes, but she is more talented. When she was here, no woman died giving birth or had a cesarean section. It doesn’t cost anything to have her come to the doctor.

Doctor: ok, go ahead!

Evelyne calls Isabelle and explains to her the seriousness and urgency of the situation. She came as quickly as she could. As soon as the doctor saw her…

Doctor: God, what a beautiful woman!

She greets the doctor and without further ado she goes to put on her midwife’s outfit and enters the room. Séverin encouraged his wife.

Isabelle: Severin!

Séverin: Isabelle, sorry save my baby and my wife.

Isabelle: don’t worry, nothing is impossible with God, believe it!

Isabelle closes her eyes, takes a breath, says her quick little prayer and begins her work. She therefore succeeded in giving birth to Claire in good conditions.

Isabelle: congratulations, you have a beautiful little prince!

She is holding a beautiful baby boy who she is handing over to his father. The birth was declared by the other midwives while Isabelle went to see the doctor in his office.

Doctor: sit down ma’am! You are truly a gifted woman, Madam.

Isabelle: thank you doctor, I finished my work so I will have to leave.

Doctor: why don’t you work here?

Isabelle: thank you but I am already working but I can always come if you ever need me.

Doctor: Evelyne says you worked here so why did you leave?

Isabelle: because of some problems with the ex-director.

Doctor: what happened?

Isabelle: why do you want to know, it doesn’t concern you?

Doctor: It’s true, I’m sorry. I am Doctor Gabriel.

Isabelle: Mrs. Isabelle.

Gabriel: delighted ma’am, I have never seen a woman as beautiful as you!

Isabelle: have a good day, doctor.

Isabelle joins Séverin and his wife to congratulate them again. They thank her enormously. Isabelle leaves and they are released a little later after the doctor signs their birth certificate.