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Ethan beams. "Ido."

The officiant hands me the ring. Somehow, I manage to hold it. Somehow, I manage to slide it onto Ethan's ringfinger.

"Violet, please take Ethan's hand and repeatafterme."

Ido.

"I, Violet, take you Ethan, to be my husband. I wish to share my life with you, to rejoice in times of happiness, and console you through times of trouble. I promise to love, respect, and honor you, through all of the trials and triumphs we'll go throughtogether."

I stare into Ethan's eyes as I repeatthevow.

"Ethan, please repeat after me." The officiant recites the vow forEthan.

And Ethan stares back at me as he repeats it. His smile spreads evenwider.

Minedoestoo.

The officiant claps. "I now pronounce you manandwife."

Ethan doesn't wait for theannouncement.

He slides his arms around my waist, and he pulls me into a deep,slowkiss.

And I feel iteverywhere.

I'm kissing myhusband.

He's really myhusband.

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