{"seoTitle":"Confession Before Marriage — A Short Story by Pemba Umoja","seoDescription":"A tender and witty micro-story about a young man's unexpected confession to his bride-to-be and the beautiful discovery that follows.","keywords":"short story, love, marriage, confession, weird, acceptance, humor, parable, wedding","content":{"p1":"\"I have a confession to make.\"","p2":"\"What?\"","p3":"He peers into her eyes.","p4":"\"What is it?\" she asks.","p5":"\"It's just that. I think you should know—know before you marry me, I mean.\"","p6":"\"What are you talking about? What is it?\"","p7":"\"It's just that.\"","p8":"It is as if the words are too big for his lips.","p9":"\"It's just that. I'm weird.\"","p10":"She stares at him, perplexed. This seemingly run-of-the-mill boy. Her boy. Weird?","p11":"Shaking it off, she replies, \"That's okay. I'm weird too.\"","p12":"This time he stares at her, perplexed. This seemingly run-of-the-mill girl. His girl. Weird?","p13":"How could it be?","p14":"After a pregnant pause, they burst into giggles.","p15":"It will be the weirdest of all weddings, they muse."}}