The hall was decorated beautifully today. The flowers arranged in an orderly manner. As soon as Lily got to the door , the announcer shouted.
" The bride enters " and all music stopped. Everyone gasped, this was the second time she had blown them away with her beauty . There was no doubt, her present look was better than the former. With every step she took, her gown sparkled. She even shone brighter than the lights in the hall. She was ethereally beautiful.
Lily paid no mind to the people who were staring at her , she wasn't even worried about fainting . Instead, she was worried about the dream . She wasn't even sure if it was a dream. As she lifted her head up, Lily saw something that made her smile. Her parents were there sitting close to the king. Lily could hardly stop herself from smiling especially as she saw her mother's smiling face. They were here, they were really here. Lily proceeded to sit next to Rian who was also wearing white. He was looking handsome today, his long black hair was permed backwards and his ocean blue eyes stared back at her curiously .
" The dress suits you perfectly " he said as she sat down " I really do have a keen eye for things "
" I really don't think it's best to praise yourself, your highness " Lily corrected. She was still mad at him for choosing and talking to that Zia lady
" If I don't recognize my own abilities, who will? "
" Others will, your highness "
" I'm proud of you though, for not losing consciousness this time around " Rian teased and watched how Lily creased her forehead at his statement " Do you like my present? "
" What present? " she asked in return
" Your parents. It was hard to convince my father to do this as it has never been done before. It was also hard to convince your father , he was quite adamant to leave his kingdom "
" How did you get him then? " Lily asked intrigued . She knew her father, that man would not leave the kingdom until he was given a better offer
" He asked for some men, it's an honour to have a kingdom like Ashty as an ally. So , he mainly asked for power . I also threatened him that I would send him your dead body if he refuses to comply " Rian added the last part to see her reaction and as expected she shouted
" What? " Lily asked, her voice was super loud, it drew the attention of some people who were around them
" Ssssh wifey, it was the only way to get him, I really did not intend to do that. Did you really think I would do that? "
" I don't know, I really don't know you " Lily said and her statement made him really angry. For some reason, he had expected her to think that he was joking. But, her reactions and words said otherwise. He had gone through all the trouble to get her parents . He was sure his brother, Royce would hate him more now, for his father had organized a wedding for him twice and done what he had never allowed for his last son . And here she was, not appreciating his kind gesture. He knew she loved her mother and that's why he wanted her to see her again, even if it would be the last time .