"My lady, don't be sad on your special day" Maya pointed out but that didn't make me feel any better. Maya was one of my two handmaids who was helping me prepare as it is my wedding day.
I was getting married to the 3rd prince of Decren kingdom which was a bigger kingdom than my father's kingdom. I knew my father King Julian of cyran was a very greedy man and always thirsty for power but i never imagined him to marry me off to someone I've never seen before.
"My lady its time for the ceremony" Maya said
I descended down the stairs carefully so as not to trip and fall down but it was quite difficult with the long wedding dress and heavy jewelry, as soon as i got off the stairs completely, I made my way to the hall while thinking about how my life would turn out once i got married. Most princes had several wives and mistresses, what if my husband-to-be had many other wives as well. what if sometimes he would leave me alone in the room while having fun with his mistresses, what if...
"My lady?"
I turned my head to where the voice came from and found Ella staring at me confused
"Yes"
"My lady you're headed the wrong way" she said
what? I looked around confused then realized i was heading to the dining hall. I was so lost in thoughts i didn't know i was headed the wrong way.
" My lady is everything alright?" Ella said when i didn't reply her.
Ella was my 2nd handmaid who has been watching me since when i was a baby.
"Yes I'm fine" I replied her.
"My lady, allow me to escort you to the hall"
"Okay sure" I smiled at her
I strode into the hall slowly and Immediately all heads turned to look at me. I walked with my head high but kept my gaze low until i reached the throne where my Father and Mother were sitting at.
I greeted them and and father gestured for me to sit at a table nearby. He didn't even care that he was marrying me off to a total stranger.
My Mother smiled at me as i went to my seat.
After a while, the guard informed the groom's presence and all turned their gazes to the door.
The hall went quiet as the guests waited for the groom to enter. I, on the other hand, looked down at my hands nervously.
What if the groom was cruel like most princes. Slowly, i glanced at the door with my heart beating wildly inside my chest.
The groom entered and he was not what i imagined him to be, this man, if he was one and not an angel was very good looking.
His ocean blue eyes, his raven blue-black long hair and pale pink lips could make both men and women lose track of their thoughts.
The guests stared at him surprised and fascinated about how good looking this man was.
He walked in gracefully towards my father, taking each step charmingly.
"Your Majesty" he said, bowing slightly
God! even his voice was pleasant to the ears.
My Father greeted him and gestured towards me. As i saw him turn to me, my gaze shifted to his and our eyes locked, I averted my gaze quickly and he came to sit beside me.
He didn't utter a word.
Wasn't he supposed to greet me or at least tell me his name since i knew nothing about him.
"Today i welcome you all to celebrate my daughters marriage to the prince of Decren" Father said once everyone was seated.
"Let the ceremony begin"
Everyone clapped and several dancers and singers walked in to entertain the guests.
"Are you enjoying yourself?" he asked breaking the silence.
I gazed at him shyly.
"I am, Your highness" i replied
He just smiled at me, even his smile was charming.