25 Standing up for Herself

The annual sports ceremony day came. Everyone was excited including Marty. It was finally the day of reckoning. Everyone was going to know about his relationship with Emmy. The thought of it made him smile to himself every once in a while. “I have been waiting for this!” He whispered to Emmy's ears. “I know, however, I feel like I should just stay here as you go and join the rest in the other carriage,’ she suggested. “I already told you that I am not leaving your side. There is no other place I would rather be than here with you. We are going to ride on this one together like the couple we are,” he said and they both laughed. There was something about how he said it and true to his words, he remained there with her! They got there on time and alighted the carriages. Marty asked Emmy to hold onto his hand and they walked in. People turned to see them as they attracted attention from far and wide. “Just smile and keep holding my hand,” Marty muttered. “Okay,” Emmy mu