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“Dear family and friends, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union of ALONZO and TESSA………..” The reverend priest began. Reverend!   Alfred snorted as he remembered the donation his father offered, to the parish for the special wedding ceremony for the ‘special groom and bride’.   Ha ! ‘special’ – he mused, it was special indeed. When it comes to celebrations and family functions, his father was splendid in all means. Some would say that he is extravagant. But who cares?  Certainly not dad.  Dad believed in giving the best for children, whether he could afford it or not. And when mama says so, he simply glares and merely states – “it is for kids”.             As if she knew, what I am thinking mama looked at me, with a teary eyed expression, she need assurance, and I nodded that – “everything is fine”. She smiled and turned towards altar, not before looking at Alyssa. Alyssa ...