Jack and Gwen

Jack forced himself not to shout out.He loved her.Yet,she was here standing beside another man, saying words he didn't want to hear,vowing to forsake all others,forsake him.
Rhys was a nice enough guy.Jack knew that Gwen was too good for him but he could give her all the things Jack couldn't,stability,a home,children.
"Gwen,will you take Rhys to be your husband
Will you love him,comfort him,honour and protect him
and forsaking all others
be faithful to him as long as you both shall live.?"
Gwen looked at Jack suddenly,surprising him with the quick twist of her head so that their eyes met-and held,trapping the air inside his lungs,because he knew that,just as her eyes were revealing her feelings ,so were his own.
He loved her,she loved him.Would it ever be otherwise,while they both persisted in denying it.It would only take a small gesture from her and he would end this charade.
But then as if a shutter had come down, her eyes and face became expressionless.He had his answer.
Gwen turned back to face the vicar
"I will"
Jack stood,turned and walked towards the exit,tears blurring his vision as he stepped into the sunlight.
"Be happy Gwen"he thought"happy enough for both of us"