Proposals or Contracts

"Do you, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward for better or for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health till death do you apart?"

My heart was banging against it's cage to be let out. My palms were sweaty, and I was getting more dizzy. I should say yes. I am meant to say yes, but somehow, my tongue seemed to gain a thousand pounds when I try to move my mouth.

Everyone was waiting in anticipation. But I couldn't do it. I scrunched my eyes shut and gave my answer.

My low whisper was heard clearly across the very large hall.

"No."