All princes and princeses, kings and queens from different kingdoms were present today. Each of them dressed in there own royal attires. I am so nervous. Is this how women feel on their wedding day.?
I can see my father sitting with other royalties. Grinning from ear to ear. This is what he wanted. His wish has come true.
I held unto the upper part of my gown as the other maids helps me to hold unto the lower part, to help me walk properly.
The wedding hall is designed with different colors, and different flowers.
I can see prince Dorian in his own purple attire too. And a woman by his side. His wife?. He is married?. She looks beautiful and majestic.
Then I gently search for prince Derrick too. He is also dressed in a bright red attire. A woman by his side too. She looked graceful and majestic too.
Then a young boy sitting in their middle. Dressed in the same dress as theirs. Their son. He looks exactly like prince Derrick. He only has his mother's hair color.
Suddenly,the boy runs straight to me. His mother quickly ran after him. But he was too fast, because he was hugging my legs. "I am so happy to see uncle Ares wife. I can't believe I will have another mother". He said, his voice so soft. It warms my heart. I am going to be his another mother?. And did he just call him uncle Ares?. He gets to call him by his name.
I lower my self to his height, telling the maids to retreat and leave the boy alone. "And you are?" I asked smiling at him.
"Lilac. I know who you are. Uncle Ares already said it. So it is true, you are indeed beautiful,my lady" he compliments, but before I could speak. His mother dragged him away. "I told you to sit down. Do you want to embarrass the bride?". The woman said. Scolding Lilac. The young boy only shook his head.
"I am sorry, your highness" he inclined his head coyly.
"It is alright, Lilac". I assure him and rise back up. Meeting his mother's eyes.
"I am princess Samia. The first wife." She said with superiority.
And I incline my head. "I am Avalon, the crown prince's wife" I replied, matter of factly.
"You are welcome to the palace" she finally inclines her head too. What was wrong with her?.
"Thank you." She leaves with Lilac turning to steal a glance at me. I threw him a sweet smile.
"We have to go your highness. His highness is waiting". Penelope urges me.
It was then I remembered that I haven't seen Ares since I woke. And looking straight into his eyes, while his gaze affectionately Into mine, he stretch his hand to have mine.
I was busy studying him, when he finally place his hand on my waist and ushers me out.
So quick?. I thought within.
"You zonned out totally" Ares corrected. He really has no shame. He was invading my thoughts once again.
I and Ares left before anyone in our carriage. I was told my maids were waiting for me, they said I needed to prepare for tonight. The thought sent chills down my spine.
Tonight we consumate our marriage.
There was being something I had wanted to ask him. In the wedding hall, there were other women, everyone was present, except his mother. KI am aware that his father the king had died but what about his mother?. In weddings, the woman is to bow her head to her husband's parent, for their blessings.
Literally, no one knew about her that much because she was always silent. Infact I have never seen her.
To satisfy my curiosity I decided to ask Ares.
"Your highness?" "What is it my woman?" He asks, his attention fully on me.
"Um_ how about your mother?. She was not in the grand hall".
"My mother is dead" he replied simply. This time his eyes scrutinizing me like he wanted to continue speaking. Instead he took my hand and kisses it. "Avalon, I promise i will always be by your side" his burning gaze not leaving mine.
If I had knots in my stomach before then they are replaced with butterflies.
I clear my throat then drop my hand gently, "How about tonight, I don't think I am ready your highness". I said looking down at nothing.
"Do not worry. I am ready whenever you are" he responded grinning at me.
Those dimples!.
I quickly look away.
"Do not worry, I will satisfy my needs with my other mistresses".
Now that hurts.
"You do not seem satisfied, my lady. If you do not want me to go then I would not."
"I do not want you to go. Never!. You are mine and I am yours" I screamed. Okay,that was not expected. But I had to let him know. I can never share him with some women.
Am I being too greedy?.
The carriage came to an halt. I didn't get a reply from him. Ares took my arm walking me to the castle. He was angry?.
"Slow down your highness please. My gown" I protest. "Sorry love" he said. Love? He called me that?.
And suddenly I am swiped up in a bridal style.
"Then I am all yours. Love" he replied as he opens the door to the room.
Placing me right on the queen sized bed, I stare as he slowly pull his attire. And then begins to walk towards me. Right now I thought I was the prey. And he is the predator. I begin to feel nervous. Are we really going to do it?.
No I am not ready. I never thought about this when I said I wanted to avenge my sister's sister's death.
"Wh_what are you doing your highness?"
I asked,in a monotone.
"What do think?. I am undressing. We are going to sleep ofcourse. Wait do not tell me you really want it?."
Oh so that was not it. He was just undressing.