At that moment when Tiel saw Celeste walk down the aisle towards him, wearing the dress he knew would look stunning on her, her hair done like a crown of black obsidian, lips red, and veil swaying behind her like that of a butterfly's wings; Tiel remembered conversations he had with Sarafina Asalt.
Those nights when he stood by his car, looking out at the darkened water of the river, a cigarette between his fingers, and evening wind blowing his hair. Listening to Sara's rant about love and how much it hurts. Her tears and sobs as she yelled at the darkness as if Augustus could hear it.
He had judged her then. Told her that she could just find a replacement, someone to take his place if he didn't appreciate her efforts. But Sara had turned and told him, "You don't know what it's like to be in love! So just shut up and listen!"
