~ While we were still talking off to the side from the dance floor. The music suddenly softened and the couples began to gather for a slow dance. Coming forth, I saw John, Maria's husband come through the crowd. He sneakingly wrapped his arms from behind her waist.
Maria giggles at him as he kissed the side of her head and said to us. "Don't mind me, ladies. I'm just here to steal my beautiful wife away for a slow dance."
We all giggled as Linda said, "Have fun you two!"
John guided Maria away disappearing into the ballroom. I then realized Linda, the pregnant lady, and Maria's remaining friends were taken away by their husbands to dance.
Before I knew it, I was standing here alone. Being a bit on the isolated side, so I felt out of place. And stood here feeling somewhat awkward to watch the couples dance together.
Within a matter of minutes, so much love filled the ballroom from this romantic atmosphere that lifted.
Things felt pretty weird for me right now, I'd say. When I looked to my left. My eyes catch Jay, coming towards me within the crowd.
"Come with me, Sally," He said with a smile. I was a little apprehensive if I wanted to follow him. Until he gives me that expression to say. I didn't have much choice about it.
Jay calmly smiled again saying, "You'll be alright."
He even gestured gently for me to do so. Sure, I knew I wasn't going to be given much say on this one.
So I walked with Jay through the crowd that wasn't dancing. Where he led me to the third curved grand staircase alongside this wall.
Once I reached the stairs, I carefully lifted my gown and took each step with Jay beside me. Since my dress was so long with the way it flowed out from behind me on all sides. I knew, I could easily trip over it or possibly rip it by mistake.
When we made it to the third floor. I saw it was still huge but slightly smaller compared to the first and second floor. Even from up here had tons of people chatting. Then I noticed the third floor wasn't like a ballroom. Instead, the floor was filled with beautiful round table settings and seats.
Everyone was mostly just standing around while talking or they sat at a table. It was packed with more hybrid-men compared to hybrid-women, in a mixture of any generation.
"Who are these people?" I asked Jay wandering my eyes about.
"They are mostly Çory's Royal family but not everyone is here. Then some are just Highest Rankers." Jay replied and walked forward some, "Come this way, Cory is waiting for you."
I sorta gulped following Jay to find Cory. The smiling crowd spreads aside to allow us through. I saw the previous Primary Queen Fiona had a big smile on her face. When she looked at me with the other ladies. Then I saw some more Royals and Highest Ranker begin to take their eyes on me. With a smile or even with a unusual smirk from the men. It was kinda uncomforting to me, that I felt my stomach tighten into a knot. I didn't like this one bit.
Real soon, I noticed Cory standing near the baloney rail, looking directly at me with a face, I couldn't read. Going to him with Jay, he instantly places his hand around my waist. Cory grasp me to his side with one arm firmly. I tried to pull free but couldn't get away from his stronghold.
He gently pushed me forward to a far older youthful-looking hybrid-man in a black suit. Only he had long black hair pulled back neatly in a ponytail. That trailed down his muscular-looking back. At first, he smiled at me then the young-looking older man approach the railing. Now my gut was twisting! As Cory made me walk up closer to the rail. The music was cut as many whistling sounds grabbed the crowd's attention from below. Now things were getting nerve-wracking!
"What is going on," I whispered to Cory locking me by him. With well over a zillion eyes staring up at us.
"Shh," Cory whispers when pressing his lips against my right ear, "You'll see."
The first elder spoke further grabbing everyone's attention. "It is a great honor to announce our Primary Head King! The leader of our Kingdom has chosen himself a lovely bride. I introduce to you, Sally! Our future Primary Queen for the Kingdom!
As the crowds blasted in a cheer to hear this announcement. Now it felt like a four-eyed frog was stuck in my throat! As this man with the long ponytail faces me.
With a gentle tough, he cupped my face smiling, and said. "We give you our warm blessing and welcome you with open arms to officially be a part of our Royal family. As it was always meant to be."
I found myself voiceless as he released my face to show his sorrow. Then Amelia came forward and hugged me tight and said. "I am so happy to have you as my daughter! Grandmother Fiona and I will help guide you with being a Primary queen." She pulled away as happy tears filled her eyes. "I know you will be a magnificent Primary Queen, Sally."
Everyone cheered louder, while I had to hold my jaw tightly close or else it would fall to the second floor.
The First Elder said more happily to the crowd, "This is our celebration to welcome our new coming Primary Queen into the kingdom!"
Now, this is when Cory turned himself and me facing each other for his kingdom to see us. He gently lifted my left hand without comprehending what was going on.
Suddenly, he slipped on a wedding band over my ring finger and said loudly. "With this engagement ring, I officially claim you as my bride, Sally!"
My mouth partially opened while the cheering crowd continued to applaud.
My eyes glanced at the ring... It was white gold with two blue diamond gemstones perfectly cut on the upper part of the band. With a space between the gems. Around the whole side of the ring band. Was cycled in more tiny white gems cut into seven-pointed-diamond-star, that sparkled and shined going around the band.
I was lost for words as a voice spoke over the cheery crowd. "On the day we wed. The ring will have another band to fit into this one as a whole set. The main big gemstone will be revealed to you on that day." Cory said as I realized he was talking to me.
Then he shocked me again by pulling me into his arms. To place this rather tender kiss on my cheek for everyone to see. Making everyone cheer and whistle louder. After a few moments of cheerful applause, Cory released me from his hug.
Cory said turning to everyone below us, "Thank you all! Be sure to welcome and respect your new coming Primary Queen! With her chosen as my Primary Queen. There will be many changes but for now. Enjoy our engagement announcement celebration for tonight's dim light!"
The crowds cheered, whistled, and clasped with such excitement around the entire floors. Until it gradually decreased and the music filled the room in some party tunes.