The morning sun shone bright through the tall glass windows of the grand cathedral.
White roses covered every corner of the vast room while guests filled the mahogany pews.
Marcus adjusted his black bowtie while looking at his handsome face in the mirror.
He was a successful businessman who believed he had finally found his true happiness.
His bride Victoria was the daughter of a wealthy local property developer named Charles.
They had dated for two years before planning this lavish million dollar wedding celebration.
Marcus believed Victoria was a kind woman who cared deeply about traditional family values.
Yet deep down inside his heart a small voice had always warned him about her temper.
She often shouted at service workers whenever small things did not go her way.
Marcus always excused her behavior because she claimed she was merely feeling stressed out.
His best friend David walked into the dressing room with a serious look on his face.
David: Are you completely sure you want to go through with this today?
Marcus: Of course I am sure because Victoria is the woman of my dreams.
David: I just hope she treats you with the respect you truly deserve brother.
Marcus: She loves me and we are going to build a wonderful life together.
David patted Marcus on the shoulder before stepping out into the sunlit main hallway.
Marcus looked up at the large American flag mounted high above the grand altar space.
He felt proud of his honest hard work and his quiet life in this town.
The music started playing loudly as the church doors opened wide for the ceremony.
Victoria began walking slowly down the polished white runway in her diamond lace dress.
She smiled at the cameras while holding a bouquet of expensive rare white orchids.
Marcus felt his heart beat fast as he waited for her near the grand altar.
Everything seemed completely picture perfect as the minister raised his hands to speak to everyone.
The guests turned their attention toward the front of the bright daylight filled hall.
No one suspected that a massive secret was about to shatter the entire wedding atmosphere.