" Hello? Mama. "
" Grace? What wrong? How did you... " Halsey turned around and looked at her from afar.
" Yes. It's me. I am talking through Hunter's phone."
" Do you need something? What's... "
" Mama, can you go check on Lily? She didn't look okay!"
Halsey was stunned for a moment and then chuckled helplessly.
" Don't worry. I was goi" ng there only. The priest stopped me. She is feeling a bit sad about you getting married. Don't worry. She is just reluctant to let you go. Just make sure to make her feel that you are still there later on."
" Yes, Mama... " Grace said in a low voice. She didn't like her sister getting sad.
" Okay then. I will go and quickly check up on your sister before someone else stops me."
" Yeah bye."
" Bye."
Halsey went away. For a moment, Grace was lost in her thoughts before she looked up and remembered to return his phone.
" Here. Thanks for the phone."
" No problem. Shall I send someone to pick up yours?"
" No, it's okay. I'll ask my sister to bring it."
" Okay. Let me know if you need anything. And don't worry. We will go back soon. You can meet your sister. Maybe in two hours. We don't need to stay up all night."
" Yeah."
Soon after, Lily came out with her mother. Grace has been looking for them with a worried look in her eyes. As she saw them, she carefully observed her sister. She seemed alright now and gave her a reassuring smile.
Grace was still worried but relaxed a little bit. After her sister's performance, there were other performances carried out by famous singers and bands. That went on for about an hour. After they were done watching, another hour passed.
Two hours just passed like that and there was no way they could leave earlier. Hunter felt helpless as he looked at the excited crowd. They all planned to let the guests have fun and leave earlier but it seems impossible to leave now. He looked at his watch and then at Grace.
Grace saw his actions and when she felt his apologetic gaze, she told him.
" It's okay. I understand the situation." She wasn't an unreasonable person. Even though she dislikes the crowd and all, she could still stay there. After all, she has to get used to it. She can't stay like this after inheriting the company. She would have to socialise eventually.
After that, it was dance time. The first song to be played was the classic song. Perfect by Ed Sheeran. Everyone waited for the couple to dance first. In the first song, they let the bride and groom dance and then others join them.
As the music started, Hunter got up and asked for her hand like a gentleman. Grace put her hand in his and he kissed the back of her hand. Then they headed towards the stage.
When the song started, Hunter politely put his hand around her waist while he used his other hand to hold her. Grace also put her hand on his shoulder and danced with him. She was honestly not used to having such close contact with the opposite gender.
She learned dancing from a female teacher and never had a boyfriend so she never had such close contact with anyone except her father. She danced with him once on an occasion. So she felt something as she touched Hunter but she didn't know what it was.
" Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a lover, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes
Baby... I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favourite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight... "
While they danced together to this extremely romantic song, they stared at each other. Observing the person they might spend their whole life with. Both failed to understand much about the other. Hunter whispered in her ears at the last part.
" I promise you won't regret this decision of yours. So don't worry and enjoy this day, Grace... "
Then the song ended. Grace was a bit stunned but before she had time to think, she saw someone invite her to dance. She looked up and it was her father. She was surprised but then she smiled and accepted his hand.
After the dance session, for around an hour, they were busy taking photos with guests and each other. They didn't take wedding pictures separately so they had to give some time to the photographer to let them take their couple photos. They also took pictures with their family members. Everything went on perfectly.
Then they went for dinner. The close family members of the couple would eat together with them while the other guests eat at other tables. So their families sat together. On one side of grace, Hunter sat while on the other side, Lily sat.
After dinner, they would have one last toast with everyone. Usually, the speech given by the family would be at the start but they had it arranged for the last.
So as they went back, Grace and Hunter sat in their seats. The first one to give a speech was Hunter's mother.
It was short but very sweet. It perfectly showed the importance and love of Hunter to Ava. And then it was Halsey. She gave a beautiful speech too. Lastly but most importantly, it was Lily.