Married
Chapter forty four
It was the latest news in town that Alexander Blake will be getting married but the people are really curious who the lucky girl will be,even his parents are not exceptional. The only people who know are Valerie, Jasmine, and Charlotte.
The day of the wedding was set and preparations are being made. Valerie brought a different stylish wedding gown for Charlotte to try on.
"You don't have to worry this much Val,it's just a contract marriage" Charlotte grumbled operating her phone.
"Whatever dummy! Who says a contract marriage can't turn into a real one?" Jasmine teased and she threw a pillow at her which she dulged. Jasmine and Val chuckled.
"I think the off white looks better on you than the others or what do you think?" Val said, showing her the gown.
"I want pure white..it's kind of ..part of my tradition to wear a white gown if one is still a virgin. It means purity" she said, still pressing her phone.
"Alright ma'am" Val said, bowing slightly and she rolled her eyes. Andrew entered afterwards and greeted them.
"So how is our bride gonna find someone who will act as a mom?" He asked, sitting beside her. She thought for a while.
"Jaz,your parents can do that for me right?" She enquired.
"She should if I explain things to her but it's gonna be a lot of work cause I will have to say the history of everything" she joked and they laughed.
"This will look really beautiful on you," Andrew said, pointing to a white gown.
"I will go with that then" she said, choosing it and Val packed the rest of the gowns. It was time to choose shoes.
"Mehn..these shoes will be damn expensive and beautiful for..." Val quickly cuts her off.
"Not too expensive for two celebrities getting married and please can you stop saying contract marriage?" Val warned, knowing Charlotte's next word. She chucked and looked at everything then admired them.
"They are so beautiful" she commented, not knowing which to choose and they chuckled.
"You can have everything and wear each every one hour on the wedding day or what do you think girls?" Andrew said sarcastically and they laughed .
"Jerk" she mumbled.
"Turtle neck" he said and ran out of the room.
Better!
"Who will be the little bride?" Jasmine asked.
"Valerie's boyfriend's younger sis..you remember that little young girl i told you we met in Paris" Jasmine thought for a while then nodded yes.
"Wait what! No! He is not my boyfriend yet" Valerie shouted.
"You're blushing Val" Jasmine said and she screamed covering her face and they laughed.
"I was only pulling your leg by saying that but guess what...you're really blushing hard now" Jasmine said and they laughed.
"Whatever I hate you guysss" she screamed and left the room.
Valerie got home late and tired. She entered the sitting room and greeted her parents. Her dad just answered grudgingly but who cares anyway. She rolled her eyes inwardly and was about climbing the staircase when his dad called her back.
"So you have refused to tell us the bride right?" She looked at her dad innocently.
"Dad I told you already..I don't know the bride" she said, rubbing her eyes and yawning.
"So you're saying Alex also kept the secret bride from you?" He said doubting val.
"Yeah...he has his own privacy and I don't blame him for that" she said and he nodded.
It's the day of the wedding and everyone is busy with one thing or the other in the magnanimous hall. The hall was designed with green and whine colour. The cake was baked by one of the best baking companies in New York and it was baked as one of the most special birthdays of the year.
The interior decoration screams wealth!
Charlotte wowed when she saw her reflection in the mirror. She is so sure her dad will be damn handsome for her to be this cute just that he is a jerk. She wore the wedding gown which was to follow her because of the length.
"And we're done," the makeup artist said, putting on her necklace.
"You're a really beautiful honey bunny" Jasmine praised immediately as she got to the living room.
They lodge in a prestigious hotel but until that morning, no one knew she was the bride. Looking for corvettes wasn't hard because Alicia, Rose,Esther and Aria agreed to it joyfully while Jasmine was the chief bridesmaid.
"Where is Emma?" Charlotte demanded when it dawned on her she hadn't seen her that morning.
"Bryan said she will be here in a few minutes" Jasmine said, wearing her heels and she nodded.
"Jasmine..to be sincere...I'm really nervous right now. I didn't even tell my mum I will be getting married" Jasmine Pats her back.
"It will be fine..,call her now and let's explain things to her" Jasmine said bringing Charlotte phone.
"No..I know my mom so well. She will never agree to that" Charlotte half yelled and Jasmine frowned.
"Enlighten me why she wouldn't accept," Jasmine said, folding her arms.
"Nigerian mothers can be very dramatic when their children are getting married, especially the first born. It is something very important and one of the happiest events ever in their lives. Even if I explain to her..she will not understand and will not allow for the wedding to take place" Charlotte said and sighed.
"Okay send her a message instead and switch off your phone but I hope it works" Jasmine advised and she nodded.
"Congratulations sister Charlotte" Emma said softly,entering the hotel room and she smiled.
"Aww...thank you" she replied smiling.
"This is my little gift for you," she said, giving her a box wrapped in a red wrapping sheet.
"Aww..come here" she said feeling emotional and hugged her.
Charlotte came out of the black Lamborghini with Jasmine's parents and Emma. The hall was filled to the brim. She can swear that's the handiwork of Alexander's parents because most of them dressed expensively.
The wedding started already and Alex was there on the podium waiting for his beautiful bride. Mr. Martins held Charlotte's hands and walked her to the podium and everybody looked at her but couldn't see her face because it was covered with a veil.
"Maybe she is from Jasmine's family" Mrs. Blake thought but frowned again when she realised she is not a full white. She looked at the bride again "I hope it's not what I'm thinking" she thought realising it might be Charlotte.
Jasmine was with Charlotte all the while helping her with her clothes. Mr. Martins walked to the podium. He took her hand and joined it with that of Alexander. Alex looked at her bride and smiled. He hasn't gotten her full view but he is so sure she is extremely beautiful. He smiled.
The media's paparazzi are there snapping millions of pictures.
The priest looked at them and smiled.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here to witness the holy matrimony between Charlotte Ray and Alexander Blake..do you Charlotte Ray take Alexander Blake as your beloved husband, to be true to join in good and bad times,for better for worse,in sickness and in wealth,to love and to honour him all the days of your life?" The priest demanded. Charlotte thought for a while. Is this right? They had just wanted a court wedding in which they can divorce easily but Mr. Blake is just too cocky.
"Yes I do" she said smiling and Alex released the breath he didn't know he had been holding. She slid the ring in his fourth finger smiling.
All through the taking of vow,Courtney and her husband just looked confused. Her fear came to reality. She is so sure both of them have something up their sleeves. She wandered back when the priest said.
"In the absence of none, I pronounce them husband and wife. Dearly beloved, meet the latest couple in town Mr. and Mrs. Blake. You may kiss your bride" Josh was the groom's man. He winked at Alexander who kept on smiling at Charlotte .
"Seems Alexander is shy to kiss his bride" the crowd murmured. He looked at the crowd and their cameras were set just waiting for him to kiss Charlotte.
Slowly,he removed the veil covering her face, his soft hands caressing her cheeks. He was worried if he should kiss her or not. This is definitely not part of the deal. They never even gave it a thought.
"This is my only chance" Charlotte thought and in a swift,she raised her head up all thanks to her heel that made it easier because Alex is inches taller than her. She kissed him,devouring his mouth like a hungry bride who had longed to see her groom. Alexander was too stunned but recovered from the shock quickly. He pulled Charlotte to him and kissed her like his life depended on it. The crowd clapped and cheered the couple. The kiss was getting hot and intense until Josh whispered to him.
"Paparazzi are taking pictures bro..you can continue the rest later in the day" Josh gave him a naughty wink and he pulled away.
They posed for different pictures and it was time for Charlotte to throw her lofty.
Jasmine's eyes were focused and determined to get the lofty. Charlotte fumbled pretending to jump up and the people jumped also laughing hard.
Charlotte turned back swiftly and gave Jasmine the lofty. She just smiled and hugged Charlotte. She looked beside her and saw Josh kneeling on one leg.
"Jasmine, I found the reason for my smile the day I found you. Words can't explain how madly I am in love with you...I want to spend the rest of my life with you...I want you as the mother of my kids' ' Josh said and everyone cheered. Jasmine was trying hard not to cry so as not to ruin her makeup. Josh smiled and brought out the golden ring.
"Will you marry me Jasmine?" He said and her heart was almost exploding. People cheered her to say yes. This is definitely a surprise and she will forever remember this day. Charlotte, Esther and Alicia winked at her smiling.
"Yes yes..I will" she said smiling.
T.B.C.