Wendy answered the call, and Halsey’s cheerful voice came through. “Are you still in the Capital? Let’s hang out!”
“I don’t have time today. I’m at the courthouse.”
There was a pause on the other end, then Halsey gasped. “The courthouse?”
“Yes,” Wendy said quietly. “Stanley and I are getting our marriage license.”
What?!
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Halsey practically exploded with excitement. “Why didn’t you tell me you were marrying Stanley again? You’ll be my cousin–in- law now! This is amazing. I always knew you and Stanley belonged together!”
Wendy smiled softly. “Let’s get together another day.”
After Wendy hung up, the courthouse staff called out, “Number 18 Number 18, please come forward to register!”
Wendy glanced down at the number slip in her hand–number 18. It was her turn to marry Stanley.
She looked outside but saw no sign of Stanley’s tall, strong figure.
He said he was on his way, so why wasn’t he here yet?
“Number 18! Is number 18 here?”
Wendy stepped forward quickly. “Hello, I’m number 18.”
The clerk frowned. “Why are you alone? Where’s your fiancé?”
“Sorry, he got held up. You can let the couple behind me go first.”
The clerk raised an eyebrow. “Getting a marriage license is a big deal in life. How could he be late for something like this?”
Wendy felt a chill run through her. She didn’t know why Stanley was late, either.
“He’s probably busy with work. It’s okay. I’ll wait for him.”
The clerk nodded. “Alright. Take a seat. Number 19, please come forward.”
Wendy stepped outside the courthouse and dialed Stanley’s number. The phone rang again and again, but no one answered.
He wasn’t picking up!
She called a few more times, still no answer. What on earth was he doing?
Suddenly, a notification popped up regarding messages in their WhatsApp group.
Cecelia asked in the group, [Wendy, are you really remarrying Mr. Hawk?]
Halsey replied, [Yes, she’s at the courthouse now. She must have already gotten the license with Stanley!]
Cecelia grumbled about Stanley. [That guy sure is lucky to have Wendy willing to give him another chance. But this is the last time–if he messes it up again, he won’t be so lucky next time!]
Halsey added firmly, [Of course. If Stanley lets Wendy down again, I’ll be the first to disapprove.]
Cecelia continued. [Hey, why isn’t Wendy replying?]
Halsey replied, [She’s probably with Stanley now. Let’s not disturb the newlyweds today.]
Cecelia relented. [Alright. Wendy, congratulations on getting hitched!]
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Halsey chimed in, [Wishing you both happiness!)
Wendy read the messages, but didn’t reply. She didn’t know what to say since Stanley still hadn’t shown up.
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Back inside the courthouse, Wendy sat down, determined. Since she had promised to marry him, she would wait here until he
arrived.
Hours passed–one hour, two, three, four…
Finally, a staff member approached her gently.
“Is your fiancé showing up? We’re about to close for the day.”
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