The next wedding

Alana was very excited to be the maid of honor in Tzipora’s wedding. She had a beautiful black gown. The rest bridesmaids were in pink. Alana decided she wanted to stand out for her friend.

She and Marc arrived in Safed about a week before the wedding. They settled there and then jumped on their buses to spend time where they needed.  Marc spent most of his time in the Old City talking to his rabbi. Alana spent her time on Jordan River. She canoed down the same path that helped lead her to her powers. She felt like a Sith visiting the old temples. She saw visions of her younger self.

The two got back to Safed about a day or two before the big day. All was calm. The night before the wedding Alana threw a dinner for Tzipora. Her family and closest friends were invited. At the end of the dinner, the two had what could be their last tryst. Doubtful.

Eran got up and went to morning services in the old Abuhav Sephardi shul. Marc was right next to him. The two got to know each other over the last year and became friends. They knew about their ladies activities.

Marc went back to his room to shower. Alana was in the bathroom putting on her makeup. Her black eyeliner and lipstick looked perfect. She was excited. Yet jealous. Every now and then she wished she’d get married. But she knows that’s not in the plan for her.

Tzipora was sweating like crazy. Her mom was with her. She was so nervous. She looked so pretty. Her mom was calming her. Her nervous dad was pacing in the hotel’s lobby.

Eran was pretty calm. He knew who he wanted. And was overjoyed to be getting her. They had about an hour to go.

The bridesmaids were out at Kikar HaMeginim (Defenders Square). Friends and family were gathering, too. The rabbi was talking to Tzipora’s nervous dad. The rabbi had been the family rabbi for many years. Dad calmed down and was ready.

Tzipora and her mom went to meet the ladies. She was ready. She knew she was getting someone great. Alana was not far behind. He eyes were wide open. No, she wasn’t looking to meet a guy. She was providing her usual security. To the best of her knowledge, Tzipora never did anything to Anat. They never met. The Jen-Anat war was established in summer camp.   And will probably never end. Wasn’t all of life established in camp?

“Kiss them for me” was played as Tzipora walked down the aisle with her dad. Alana was with her the whole way. The other bridesmaids and bridegrooms looked great. All were smiling. The rabbi married them. The newlywed coupled kissed and spent their 7 minutes alone.

The wine was poured and the food was served. The cocktail hour went beautifully. People sat down for dinner.

Anat was hiding in the background watching all. She knew she had no beef with Tzipora and Eran. She was confused. She wanted to destroy this affair. She knew Marc and Alana would do their best to keep it going and provide safety.

She wasn’t sure if she should cause a scene just to cause one. Or let it rest.