The reception of their evening wedding had already started and the Queen was quite nervous. The venue of their wedding was the Palace of Adkins.
The married royal couples are already inside the grand royal gold carriage with two white horses. There's a postillion and he looks a bit middle-aged man with long hair, a red uniform, and a black top hat riding on one of riding horses. The young men who looked identical as they had the same blonde curly hair and sea green orbs were riding behind them, assuming that they were footmen for their riding carriage and that their uniform looked the same as postillion.
She doesn't know if Alexander is a cruel and heartless king is all true cause Yukie saw the audience from outside and witnessed the varieties of their facial expressions but most of them are beaming.
Going to his palace is not so far from church but the king wants his wedding to be more look like regal and first-class both their wedding, her coronation, and the parade.
"Is there something wrong, my wife?"
Alexander asks her sweetly and very caring to her which Yukie gets back on her track. She just shook her head saying no while trying to reassure her spouse. Alexander, on the other hand, is utterly surprised at first but he didn't force Yukie and trust her.
"Yukie Mae"
Alexander said in a dominant tone as his voice sounded serious. Yukie instantly froze as it was her first time to hear her spouse in this kind of voice.
The words 'there are times he is scary but he is not a bad person' from Angelica rang in her brain and wouldn't forget that fact about him.
Yukie is stiffened because she is scared a little, it reminds her of her father's cold attitude and distant behavior that their relationship is chilly.
"Y-yes, y-your m-majesty?"
she stuttered and she realized her words, making her mouth cover and keep apologizing to him. Alexander saw Yukie's reaction and he didn't mean to send shivers down her spine as he instantly aware of his careless behavior. When he tried to send contacts in her hands, it was as cold as ice and held her gently.
"Yukie, I am sorry for scaring you and I did not mean that. I truly apologize if I am making you startle, my wife." Alexander caresses her soft hands with his callous palms.
"I would like to inform you, that please, if you want and need something from me, I'll give everything to you as you're my queen and my spouse.
Do not keep it from yourself but share it with me. If there are things that you're comfortable with and not, likes and dislikes, love and hate, persons, objects, places, events, and anything, please speak to me, okay? I am your husband after all"
Alexander said while his black orbs are filled with care and affection. The man thought this was all an act for being caring and nice to his spouse, not realizing that all his good actions and treatment of Yukie slowly developed a romantic feeling and emotional attachment to her the moment they met at the Peony Flower Farm.
Yukie's eyes are all focused on him and his eyes that'll give her a hypnotizing magnetism and fall into an endless void but she knows that being with Alexander is like a safe haven, a human version. She slowly nods her head in agreement.
"You said that to me, right? Well, I want to do this with you right now."
Yukie said with passion as her gaze glued on her spouse while admiring and adoring his handsome features. Alexander was curious while his heart sprinted at her, how come she was clueless about her natural personality and beauty? She is completely different compared to all the girls he ever met in his whole life existence.
"Already? That's it, my Yukie, what is it, my queen? I am the King of your life after all."
Alexander said with a flirtatious tone but deep inside, seeing her makes him lose his sanity and float up above in the sky like a feather.
Yukie just tilts her head at first then rests her head on his broad shoulder on the left side. This simple gesture makes his heart beats faster as if it'll get out of his ribcage soon.
"I am sorry Alex but I want to do this, my head is kind of hurt by a little headache, does it make you feel uncomfortable?"
"N-no, no, m-my w-wife, I am actually concerned for you and your well-being, feel free to use my shoulder as your pillow and rest as much as you while we're still on journey."
"Thank you, my husband."
Yukie said with a smile and she looked gorgeous in Alexander's eyes.
Her beauty is ethereal, her chubby cheeks glowing her natural pinkish color even though there's a soft pink blush sticking. Ocean azure orbs alone are a lovely sight to him even her double-eyelids applied champagne gold shade with little glitters that could bring beauty with her soft curl lashes on her eyes. Her plump lips look so soft and sweet wearing a petal pink shade that gives her delicate beauty. Her natural and soft looks are enough to describe her as a goddess since her visuals are ethereal and breathtaking.
Eyelids are closed and eyes are heavy Yukie is taking a quick nap while their travel going to his palace might take them a while to reach the said destination. Seeing his beautiful spouse in a sleeping state, Alexander's choice and decision to Yukie is all firm and final. He will do anything and everything, to protect her and give her a proper home and life.
"Yukie, I have secrets and reasons why this happened to you and I am sorry if you are forced by King Harry to marry me but I promise I'll protect you no matter what, my oath for you as your husband."
The young king of Adkins pressed his lips on her forehead to plant a gentle kiss and lightly caress her soft curls of semi-wavy black hair admiring her so much.
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"Yukie, my wife, we're already here."
Alexander said while gently shaking Yukie as they were outside of Arison's palace. Her eyes are slowly open and a faint figure of her spouse is all she can see. Her eyelids fluttered open and slowly straightened herself and yawned a little.
"Did I sleep too long? I am sorry, Alex."
Yukie fixed her hair and Alexander leaned a bit closer then helped her black locks and placed them on her ears.
"No, you are not, and let's go and celebrate our wedding, my wife."
He gets off the carriage and then offers her a hand. Yukie reached for his hand and held him as she slowly got off the carriage while clutching the silhouette of her wedding gown.
The guests were already inside their palace, chitchatting while sipping wine, champagne, and light cocktails. The dinner buffet and fruit, chocolate, meat, and fish canapes parade on the table with a five-tier wedding fruit cake. Yukie controls herself as she is a huge fan of sweets, desserts, and confectionaries.
Her inner child is screaming and restraining herself as she badly wants to devour all the cake but she realizes she is already a queen and the wife of a powerful king. Alexander saw his spouse's intent gaze and followed the direction of her eyes, he was puzzled as to why would she not break her stare on the cake.
"You dislike it, my wife? I am sorry and I wasn't informed that well, shall we throw this and demand to make another one?"
Her eyes widened in horror and shock at his words.
"No, please don't throw the cake! Don't waste foods please!"
She slightly raised her voice, unintentionally making a scene but not everyone heard her exclamation. Meanwhile, Alexander was surprised at her response and he was amused by her, cause she felt sympathy for not wasting foods, unlike other princesses that they'll throw a fit if they disliked and didn't meet their expectations.
"I truly apologize for my rude behavior, Alex, I did not mean that but it's just."
She avert her gaze as she is too shy to admit things while Alexander tilts his head in confusion.
"Yes, my wife? What is it? Tell me and do not be shy about it."
"I am a huge fan of sweets, and my inner child wants to devour the cake in whole."
Yukie blushed in crimson red as she was embarrassed to admit things in front of her spouse while Alexander slightly chuckled in his deep husky voice that gave her a soothing sensation to her hearing.
"Do you want me to make you another one? If that's my queen's desire, I'll accept it. Your wish is my command."
Her eyes widened in surprise and she couldn't help but cover her mouth.
"Wait, wait, we need to feed our guests too. I did not mean to eat it all by myself today."
"But that's my queen's want, why restrain yourself?"
"My husband, I can take a bite when we're slicing a cake, and yes I want to eat the whole but I badly want to feed our guest, all of our guests."
Alexander just curls his lips into a smile as he finds her adorable. Yukie remembered his words when she had an idea popped into her mind.
"Alex, you said if I need and want something, I tell it to you, right? And you said about the cake, you'll seriously do it for me?"
Yukie asks her spouse first thus he instantly replies.
"Yes, Your Majesty, whatever my wife's wish will be my command, and I'll give it all to you, you are my priority and responsibility, after all."
Yukie wanted to say this to Alexander, but what are his reactions when this is her request and wish. She held his hand and pulled him outside of the sight of their guests. Yukie takes Alexander to the corner of the party hall as she needs privacy.
"Uhm, Alex, about the cake, that can wait, and rather, I want to make one and serve me tomorrow. Even if it's not a five-tier or a two-tier, just a single one is enough for me. And…"
"And?" Alexander asked her, waiting for her reply as she took a deep breath and then exhaled. He said to her that he'd follow her orders as she was already his husband.
"Alex, I want to feed the outside of the guests, like I mean the audience there who witness our wedding. Even just a small bite of cake after we're done slicing it."
Yukie slowly said her request as he was just staring at her. Now she is nervous about what kind of royal queen she is, she almost explains things but Alexander puts his hands on her shoulder.
"I am glad I marry the right woman who'll be my wife and a queen. Your heart and personality are the same as your mother, Queen Kateleryn. A pure golden heart indeed and I respect her Highness a lot."
Alexander said genuinely as he snapped his fingers, heard the swift steps, and some of his servants showed up, then saluted to the king.
"When we're done doing a cutting cake ceremony, call some maids and serve the guests and also outside of the invited guests here in our wedding reception. This is our order."
The servants were quite shocked at the order commanded by Alexander however they obediently followed their orders and left the place. The host speaks in front of the stage for their party, and it happens to be one of the princesses in Adkins.
"A warm and pleasant evening, ladies and gentlemen, I am Princess Victoria Jane Beckett, a princess from the kingdom of Adkins, and will be your host for this lovely wedding reception night.
Dear friends and family of the Bride and Groom, we welcome and thank you for being part of this important occasion. We are gathered together on this day to witness and celebrate the marriage of Queen Yukie Mae and King Alexander.
Every one of us has a deep desire to love and to be loved. Your marriage today is a public and legal affirmation of the bonding that you had already begun. Marriage is a commitment to live that will allow you to share your lives together.
Marriage will stretch you as individuals, deepen your love for one another, and bring out the best in each other. So, enjoy your marriage, and let it be a time of waking each morning and falling in love with each other all over again.
Now help me to celebrate the lovely newlywed couples of Queen Yukie Mae and King Alexander Spencer."
The loud claps and soft cheers echo the main hall of the palace. Alexander did a bow to Yukie and invited her as he held her hand.
"Our wedding did break some of the traditions of royalty, and I am sorry about that."
Yukie just giggles as they slowly show up at the entrance before walking down the aisle and showing themselves in public.
"Fear not, my husband, I did love our wedding and I am not upset if we break some protocols here. For me, this is more than the best thing that ever happened to me."
They march as they're walking down the aisle and they're raining petals of roses scattered at the red carpet. Now they're standing in front of the crowd and saw their reactions. Yukie is very happy even if it's an arranged marriage, at least she is marrying the one that she feels secure and safe standing beside him. Alexander was grateful that his spouse was a kind and gold-hearted person. Not materialistic and only cares about his fame, looks, status, title, and wealth but a real definition of ANGEL and HUMANITARIAN.
"Your dreams will come true, my wife." He mutters to himself while looking at her dearly and Yukie is smiling at a guest, it's been a while since she smiled genuinely in public aside from him, her late mother, and the children she taught when she was a teacher to her learning center.