WEDDING BELLS

At The Church

Chattering, happiness, all in one room. David is standing by the priest, waiting for Annabelle. Susan and is seated at the front where mother-in-laws always sit. The door opens, friends and family members walk in, Clarissa and Eline walk in, and lastly Margaret walks in with the bride. Everyone rises in order to welcome the bride. Margaret and Annabelle approach Susan and she gives Annabelle a hug.

Susan: (Smiles) You're beautiful. (Annabelle awkwardly smiles and Susan hands her over to David. To David) Take care of her (returns to her seat).

Priest: (In a loud voice) Let the wedding ceremony begin!. We are gathered here today to witness and bless the union of this beautiful couple. Now, if anyone has a reason why these two should not be together, speak now or forever hold your peace. (There is awkward silence in the room and the Priest continues. To David) David Jones, do you take Annabelle Carter to be your lawfully wedded wife?, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, until death do you part?.

David: (Silent for a few seconds and then he finally speaks) I do.

Priest: (To Annabelle) Annabelle Carter, do you take David Jones to be your lawfully wedded husband?, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, until death do you part?.

Annabelle: (This is it!. The part where I say.. suddenly breaks the silence) I do!.

Priest: (To David and Annabelle) You have now declared your consent before the church. You may now exchange your wedding rings. (Eline approaches them with their rings. David slowly puts the ring on Annabelle's finger and Annabelle does the same) You may now kiss the bride (Impatiently, everyone starts chanting).

All: Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss!!!!!!.

David: (Opens Annabelle's veil, slowly, he moves a step closer and he kisses her. Annabelle's heart starts beating fast and he notices because of her constant loud breathing. He suddenly whispers to her ear) It's okay. Just relax and we'll be done before you know it. Smile (he starts smiling and Annabelle copies whatever he does. The whole church cheers for them. Robert who had been quietly watching, quickly walks away).

At Annabelle's and David's Wedding Reception

There are a lot of people crowding the newly wedded couple, giving them gifts and shaking hands with them. 30 minutes later, a slow romantic music starts to play.

David: (Whispers to Annabelle) Let's dance.

Annabelle: What?, no!.

David: We won't leave here if we don't at least do something.

Annabelle: I am doing something.

David: What?.

Annabelle: (Suddenly exclaims) Sitting!. Sitting is doing something.

David: (Smirks and rises to his feet, slowly extending his hand) Hurry!.

Annabelle: (Feels embarrassed when the crowd suddenly turn their attention to them) Why do you have to be so mean?.

David: That's what makes us the perfect couple (grabs her hand and they both walk to the dance floor. David slowly puts his hand around her waist, placing her both hands forcefully on his shoulder). If we have to act like the perfect couple, we have to do it right.

Annabelle: Don't talk to me (they start dancing slowly, mostly David doing the lead).

David: (Mockingly) Honey, we live under one roof. We can't avoid each other.

Annabelle: Don't you dare try to flirt with me.

David: (Laughs) Actually I'm trying to keep our conversation going, so they don't think we're a useless couple.

Annabelle: I want to use the restroom.

David: (Getting irritated) The music isn't over yet.

Annabelle: Look, I really need to go, now!. (The music suddenly stops and David let's go of her. Everyone starts cheering for them and they're both forced to smile. Annabelle walks to Susan) I'll go use the restroom really quick.

Susan: Sure honey, go ahead (Annabelle walks to the restroom when Stephanie who had been stalking them suddenly follows her).

At The Restroom

Annabelle walks in to wash her hands and to redo her makeup when she suddenly sees Stephanie walk in behind her through the mirror.

Annabelle: (Washing her hands when she notices Stephanie's mocking glare) Excuse me?. What was that about?. Do we know each other?.

Stephanie: No!, but I feel it's just right if I tell you a little bit about myself.

Annabelle: (Confused) What?.

Stephanie: I used to be David's girlfriend you see. The only woman in his life, for 10 good years. (Glances at her from head to toe) Though, I can't tell where he picked you from, but you sure look happy.

Annabelle: Are you done?.

Stephanie: (Feels insulted, in a loud voice) Am I done?. Am I done?.

Annabelle: (In a loud tone) Hey, hey, hey. Chill!. I don't know you. Whatever you had with my husband, that was all in the past. Now if you have any issues with me being the new woman in his life, then I suggest you go see a therapist. I know a good one that deals with maniacs like you.

Stephanie: (In an angry tone) You hoe!.

Annabelle: (Laughs and tries to leave when Stephanie blocks the door) Move!.

Stephanie: He's mine, only mine. I don't care if you're his wife. I might as well be his mistress until I gradually make him leave you.

Annabelle: (Mockingly) Well have fun. (Pushes her away from the door) Move (gives her a disgusting look before leaving).

Stephanie: (Screams in anger) Stupid bitch!.

At David's House

Annabelle and David arrive home.

Maid: Welcome home sir, welcome home madame.

Annabelle: Thank you Beatrice. Could you please help me take off my dress upstairs?. It's really uncomfortable to breath in.

Maid: Of course Mam (David immediately heads to his study room and Annabelle walks upstairs to her room, along side Beatrice).

30 Minutes Later,

In Annabelle's Bedroom.

Annabelle: (Sits by the window, dressed in her pajamas. She suddenly remembers Harry and she immediately begins to cry. Her head is clouded with thoughts of the past. Meanwhile, David is in his room drinking a bottle of wine) It's been 4 long years and I still can't get over you. Are you even still alive?. (Suddenly hears a knock on the door. Quickly dries her cheeks) Beatrice?. Is that you Beatrice?. (No one answers. She immediately rises to go open the door) Why isn't anyone answering?. (Opens the door and suddenly sees David. Notices he's a bit drunk) Are you drunk?.

David: (Laughs while denying it) Drunk?, no way. (Forcefully makes his way into Annabelle's room. He starts talking to himself) So beautiful. (Pointing everywhere around the room) I should decorate here, here, and here...

Annabelle: Stop it!. Just go to your room.

David: This is my room.

Annabelle: No it's not.

David: (Confused) But..(Annabelle suddenly interrupts him).

Annabelle: You're drunk (trying to push him out of her room). Get out, out!. Why would you even come here when you're drunk?.

David: (Laughs and suddenly starts moving towards Annabelle. Stutters) You...you're so stubborn.

Annabelle: (Moves back) What are you doing?.

David: What newly weds do.

Annabelle: What?. You've got to be kidding me (grabs her shoe behind her). If you don't leave, I'm going to use this on you. (Points her shoe at him) You better don't come any closer. (David starts taking off his belt when Annabelle hits him on the head) You asshole!.

David: (Screams in pain while holding his head) Ahh!!.

Annabelle: (Continuously hitting him everywhere) Get out of my room!. Get out, get out!!.