Eventually the ceremony took more time than expected.It was almost evening,when the bride had to go to his husband's house .
Everyone expecting that they will departure tomorrow as it had been quite late. But Maximilian asked for leave as he wanted Merry to be welcomed to his mansion as soon as possible.
And more importantly, his soldiers told him that Cedric was trying to get inside the marriage hall to cause some drama but thank God they halted him on time.
All luggages packed and carriage was ready.
"Take care my child,I know I couldn't fulfill all your wishes.Please forgive me if I ever hurted your feelings.And I know I should have given you more time before marriage." King Masin said it with tears in his eyes while they Merry was about to get out of her room.He rarely cried ,but now his emotions were coming out as he saw his only dear daughter about to leave his father's side.
" Th-Thank you Papa,you gave me every happiness.I do-don't know If I would be able to feel mo-more safe around anyone than you.And I know who-whoever you have chosen for me must be nice."Merry hugged her father while comforting him with her words.
Knock! knock!
" Come in ."
"It's me Master." Max entered the room .
"The carriage is ready.We gotta leave now."
"Maximilian,I hope you will keep my daughter happy."king Masin demanded while looking at Max.
"I assure you, I will never hurt her Master and try my best to keep her happy." Max assured him.
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" Princess! take care my princess!" Elle hugged Merry and cried .
"Y-You too take care dear Elle." Merry sobbed.
Then Max and Merry got inside the carriage and Everyone said their farewell .
Everyone gathered on the road to catch a glance of them but there were more than forty horses and one carriage surrounded by them .
It looked so cool to see so many soldiers who looked like heroes.
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"Are you okay Merry?"Max offered her his handkerchief to wipe her tears.It was first time Max said her name without any prefix.
"I-I am okay.Th-Thank you."Merry took the handkerchief with a slight smile and eyes filled with tears.Merry tried to stop her stuttering and tears but couldn't.
Max suddenly got up and set beside her which made Merry startled.But then he offered his shoulder and put her head on it.
" You can cry,but not this much that you get sick my dear wife."Max said it while petting her head with his one hand.Marry nodded her head.
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After a while, Merry fall asleep on his shoulder.Max noticed her sniffling has been stopped and then seen her sleeping peacefully.
'Its good she fell asleep.I guess It's a second time that she fell asleep like this.'Max thought to himself and chuckled.
'What it's happening,I have no idea if I will be able to make her happy.Was I being greedy that I just didn't want to delay this marriage.But what if she doesn't feel happy around me.Hmmmm.... I guess I have to try my best then.I don't understand why Master chose me someone who is nothing but a killer for Merry who has never caused a single pain to anyone.'Max thought as he doubted himself.
When we see the people's perspectives about ourselves then it's natural to ultimately we start thinking of ourselves that way.Max was facing same fears.He has started thinking of himself as a monster as others do.
It was almost midnight when they reached Max's mansion.Seeing merry sleeping peacefully Max decided not disturb her and carried her in his arms carefully.
Doors opened every servents ,soldiers and workers eyes were on them.
They were waiting to see the bride but couldn't as Max covered Merry face with her veil.
Being over possessive Max didn't want so many people to see her.
"Sir, Is princess Merry sleeping?" head servent asked Max .
"Yes,ask them to lower their voices."
"Yes my lord ."
"Then,it will be better to introduce everyone to the bride tomorrow."
"Yeah." Max confirmed.
"We have prepared the room ."
Max climbed the stairs and walked in his bedroom which was now has been changed a little as he wanted.Light colour curtains and flower fragrance to suit with Merry's tastes.But the servents also decorated the bed with flowers as newly wed's bed.
"I didn't ask for these flowers.ha. anyways.." Max complaint while watching the bed.
Max put Merry gently on the bed.Max moved his hand over his hairs to adjust them.
knock knock
"Sir would you like to have dinner now?."the servent asked .
"Prepare a light meal after half an hour ."Max ordered.
" Yes sir ."
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Max looked at Merry.
'I guess I have to wake her up then.Till then I should let her sleep,she must be tired.'Max thought to himself.
"Sleep a little more my lovely wife" Max said with a slight smile and a look which was undefined but he looked relaxed.He petted her forehead then went for a bath.
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