****The church doors opened an hour later, and the bridesmaids, one by one, glided down the aisle toward the pulpit. The place was filled with family, friends, well-wishers, and majorly paparazzi. It was set to be the wedding of the year.Faces blurred. Whispers blended. The music swelled as Sarah moved down the aisle. She gave Kristen, who sat on one of the pews towards the back, a watery smile of appreciation for a job well done with the dresses. It was returned with a thumbs-up.At the front of the church, she locked on her aunt's, Mrs. Rodriguez's, reassuring smile and let it steady her as she floated towards one of the two spaces beside her. When she took her place, she could finally relax and return her smile too.Then the traditional wedding march began to play and the doors at the back of the sanctuary opened again.Amelia filled the opening, looking radiant in her lacy white gown and matching veil. She was escorted by her father, who look
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