Mom’s tears
I saw Mom using a handkerchief to wipe at her eyes across the room. With so many emotions circulating, it was difficult to concentrate on just one thing. The visitors gradually started interacting once more, and it was evident that they were trying to feel happier. The atmosphere seemed to be beginning to improve once more, but I was positive that no one in this room could have forgotten Dad’s interruption by now.
Mom’s Tears
A bit of distraction
In an attempt to divert the kids’ attention and lighten the atmosphere, someone proposed to start a game on the lawn. The idea was well received, and one of the children ran outside and ran into the cake table. The layers of the wedding cake fell apart at the slightest prod. “Oh no! The air was filled with gasps and then laughter. Unexpectedly, the tension was reduced by the laughter that broke out—a minor but necessary respite.
A Bit Of Distraction
