Expect the Unexpected

Hayden closed his eyes and sighed as he wondered for the countless time if this was the right thing to do. He didn’t know but he was about to find out very soon.

“Please be in your position, the bride will arrive soon as scheduled…” a staff member instructed.

Hayden turned and nodded his head slightly in acknowledgement. By that time all the guests, which consisted mostly of gang managers and senior members, had already taken their seat in an orderly fashion. The boss was seated right in front, and he had the biggest smile on his face as he roared with laughter at one of the member’s jokes.

Hayden turned towards the podium where an elderly priest stood stiffly. It was clear that the old man was scared out of his dear mind and couldn’t wait to get this ordeal over and done with. Hayden chuckled as he thought that he felt the same way. The decoration in the church turned out much better than he had expected. The real thing matched the simulation photos almost exactly and he was sure t