Then the celebrant turns to me. “Eloise, can you read out your vows to Gio?” I take a deep breath, trying really hard to hold the tears at bay. “Gio, you are everything I’m not supposed to want in life. And, at the same time, you are exactly what I’m meant to want. You have shown me what it’s like to be loved unconditionally, to be accepted for who I am. I promise to always be by your side, to be your cheerleader through life. To be your confidant. I promise to love you despite the red flags, and because of them. I will be forever grateful that you chose me.” I slide the gold band that matches
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