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Chapter 30 - Chapter 30 : Dust Beneath Feet.

There are supernaturals who hated Marraige or Holy Matrimony.

The reason behind it is the indication of a new generation. Years before, if a man is committed to one woman. The devils causes an uproar and conflict between them. Evils would break the life cord and prevent the new family to implant a godly generation. So they hath enticed the fallen angels to marry humans that destroys the true identity and image of marraige. Vitaly the east propose a tradition to seal someone's marraige and vows by undergoing this certain ritual.

They are too recite their vows and would let the flowers to witness all of their promises and it will leave a mark in their hearts. If they ever wanted to break it with unfaithfulness or impurity. The flowers will wither and turn into a dust. But if they remain faithful and would choose to remain with each others love. The flowers and stars will eclipse conceiving new vows and promises without eradicating their very first vow.

It is a table for two in a romantic setting. Curtained with flowering vines. Clothed in petals of white roses. When Kiel saw the ambiance he wished Lila was here.

Just then a portal opened behind them with Lila and Queen Gardenia.

"Pardon our tardiness, we need to examine some documents and train for Lila's gift. " Gardenia gracefully bowed her head to the people of Terifimo.

Her humble figure made the people of Terifimo feel demeaned.

"We understand your Highness, We are thankful of your time and presence. " Asno assured and with that Gardenia transported to El Oathniel.

Thanks to the Queen's experience of the tradition she is able to cloth Lila manifested a blooming rose matching Kiel's garment. Lila received the briefing from Gardenia which made it easy for both of them.

Asno warned them uncomically and earnestly

" Whatever questions you asked with each other you have to answer purely and wholeheartedly. Once you lie even a small detial, your incarnating flower will lose all of it's petal. Showing you a glimpse of your marraige life. "

Kiel with Lila and Ophir with Lehi entered within the cocoon designed romantically.

The table hath a single rose in a vase. The only light was the lantern.

The first instruction on appeared on the table.

"Describe your spouse."

Kiel took the lead and announced.

"I like how Lila finally have my last name. I appreciate her effort in taking lesson with my mother.

I like how she pursue me when I boil in jealousy and I love it whenever she would kiss me. "

Lila smiled at him and shyly enumerated.

" I would always blush whenever Kiel shower me with sweet nothings.

I honestly want to roast him whenever he gets jealous, it flatters me.

I hate it when Kiel is gone for too long away from my side. "

The second question made the two uncomfortable . It scribed on the paper

"Anything that you dislike about your partner... "

After a long silence Lila volunteered to go first.

"When he leaves his carrots on the plate.

When he put his arms on other girls.

I truthfully dislike or fear rather his title as the royal prince. " Lila wrapped up looking at Kiels eyes.

Kiel tried to held back but still voiced it out and came clean.

" I don't like how her eyes react whenever Ophir is in front of her.

I don't like it when he questions my parents decision when I never did.

I hated the curse that made me hurt her and is obliging her to marry me. "

Lastly Kiel and Lila sealed it with there vows.

Kiel : "When I first met you, I really thougth that you are the answered prayer sent by God to rescue me. And yes indeed you were the one. I want all your kisses, gaze, smile and focus alone to me. I love you even if we hath our own shortcomings I will always choose you. Even if my tank of love get drains, I will do everything in God's love to fall in love with you all over again. "

Kiel finished holding Lila's hand.

Lila wiped her tears and maintaim her gaze toward Kiel. Her eyes conveyed love, gentleness and faith.

"Thank you for accepting me for who I am now and not judging me by my past. When I kept running for refuge you became my comfort. Always remember that I am here for you. I will support and help you. I will not spoil you or pamper you, least you get rotten. I cannot thank you enough for invading my messy life.

I love you Kiel Gaze Vine El Oathniel."

The single flower of rose formed an infinite cord and invisibly bind them.

A single lotus is put on a ornament designed for holding aquatic flowers.

Before the sat down Ophir hugged Lehi from behind and whispered a prayer.

"Lord God who choose us and authored our encounter, love and destiny. Give us the transparency we needed not to please each other but to honour you. Thank you for your sweet guidance, Amen. "

Lehi warmly smiled at him when he continues to pull the chair for him wherever they are.

A scroll revealed a direction to start the first question made Lehi sweat.

"Have ever been in love before finally getting married? "

Ophir just uttered a big No. Lehi tried to deny it when the lotus in front of them was likely to lose a single petal and just admitted it. She regain her stance and directly said Yes.

Ophir clench the edge of the table cloth from Lehi's answer and just averted his eyes from her.

The second quiry popped out when the first direction dissolved.

" Have you ever felt betrayed by your partner, If so when?"

Lehi wanted to smack her face by uttering first and just went to the flow.

"When he got home with lots of kiss mark on his neck an chest.

When he was complemented other women in front of me.

When he won't tell me what was wrong when there are obvious glitches. "

Ophir loosened his fist and realised that it was betreyal what she felt back then and not jealousy. Ophir sighed and said

"Yes, when she allows other guys to take in a certain space that should only cater me, her husband. When she won't voice out what she honestly felt and would just dismiss it with a kiss. "

Ophir's straightforward answer made Lehi's eyes moisten.

Ophir reach for her eyes and caress it with his thumb gently.

Lastly restate your wedding vows.

Ophir pulled Lehi unto his lap and secure her frame close to him.

" I Ophir Glockenspiel will love you eternally Lehi Lorelei. Our first encounter was fate but our wedding day became our destiny. No matter what happens I will sincerely love you. Pray for you and respect you. If ever i would lose you on sight, I will come and find you no matter what era you are in my now wife. "

Ophir finished as he twirl Lehi's hair.

Lehi bit her lips and established a visual contact toward Ophir.

" I am scared for both of us. We are so different from each other. I won't promise to be the perfect wife but I will be here for you. I will go through this with you. You are what the Lord have allotted for me. I commit my life with you with God's grace and love. "

Lehi recited. Ophir scooped her nape and pulled her into a passionate and gentle kiss. The lotus flower became a petal shower and a string that pleached and link them together.