David stood frozen between his bride and his wealthy aunt Evelyn.
The afternoon heat grew stronger over the open Dallas wedding venue.
Guests were standing up from their white chairs in curiosity and confusion.
Clara's mother rushed down the aisle toward the private garden area.
Mother: What is going on back here Clara my sweetheart?
Clara: Evelyn is accusing me of stealing David's inheritance money Mom!
Mother: That is completely absurd and untrue Evelyn!
Evelyn straightened her shoulders and held her designer handbag tightly.
Evelyn: I have proof of the mortgage modification papers right here.
Mother: Clara's father helped fund this entire wedding ceremony today!
Clara: She just wants to stop the marriage before the trust transfers!
David looked down at the grass while wiping sweat from his forehead.
David: Is it true about the mortgage papers Aunt Evelyn?
Evelyn: Of course it is true my dear nephew David!
Clara: She altered those papers herself to make me look bad!
The wedding coordinator walked quickly toward the tense group of family.
Coordinator: Excuse me but the guests are getting very restless outside.
David: Give us ten more minutes to resolve this family issue.
Clara: We cannot resolve anything until the real truth comes out.
Clara looked down at her phone screen as a notification popped up.
A text message from her father appeared on the black screen.
Clara: My father is driving here with the original lawyer files!
Evelyn's eyes widened slightly in surprise at those sudden words.
Evelyn: Your father has no right to bring outside legal papers here!
Clara: He has every right to protect his daughter's reputation!
David looked at Evelyn with a growing sense of deep suspicion.
David: Why are you suddenly nervous about her father coming Aunt Evelyn?
Evelyn: I am not nervous about anything from that family David!
Clara: Your face is turning pale because your lie is collapsing!
The bright American flag flapped loudly in a sudden gust of wind.
Clara felt a wave of determination replace her earlier fear and tears.
Clara: I am going back out to the altar right now.
David: Clara wait for your father to arrive first please!
Clara: No everyone will hear the truth out in the open daylight!