" My Lady you have to wake up because today is your wedding day". Anna my handmaid nagged me early in the morning at 6pm.
I was getting married to a man l did not know in place of my step sister. My step mother Ellena would not stop crying to my father about her daughter getting married to the famous duke of Creston.
Everyone knew the duke was heartless and inhuman, atleast that's what the rumors said .All l knew was that he was the second prince of Beville kingdom .
He was given the title of duke of Creston due to his achievements on the battlefield. An order was issued by the king for a marriage alliance between the royal family and Davids household due to my father's support to the royal family .
My Lady what are you thinking about let's get you ready for the wedding before your mother comes here .
Mother__ _ahh . The woman who had created havoc in her life ever since her mother died 8 years ago. And now the same woman was getting her married off to a stranger rumoured to be a devil.
My Lady, the bath is ready .
My hand maids scrubbed me clean with different kinds of soaps and rose petals to make me appear beautiful as the bride . I was definitely not enjoying this moment.
I was annoyed by everything happening right now , my step sister Merceline was probably enjoying her self in her room while l sulk over marrying a strange man.
You look beautiful my Lady . Anna commented.
I was dressed beautifully in a green satin grown tight at the waist and loose from down complementing my green eyes which was the only thing l inherited from my mother. My red hair was tied in a perfect band . My neck was adorned with a green emerald diamond necklace with matching ear rings .
The image that appeared in the mirror was pleasing to the eye but no one knew the turmoil in my mind .
How could my father just sell me off to a strange prince instead of my sister Merceline.
Ever since my mother died , father pays less attention to me but before l was his favourite child .
But l didn't mind , this house was already hell for me now l have to get married to a strange man .
Anna saw the look in my eyes and said .
"My Lady don't worry maybe he is not as bad as people say."
I hope Anna , I really hope .
My Lady l know you are a strong woman and you can melt the Duke's heart with your good nature .
I smiled at Anna's words trying to ease my fears .
I will surely miss you Anna .
I will miss you too my Lady. This house will be lonely without you here.
The bride has arrived.
I entered the well decorated hall filled with familiar and unfamiliar faces gathered to witness my marriage . Ohh God give me the courage to face all this.
My father came and walked me down the aisle while l kept my eyes down trying to avoid the pitful looks of the nobel ladies in the room .
I knew all of them pitied me for marrying the devil prince, but that was what my future held for me.
I reached the last steps and my father placed my hands in the hands of the devil prince .
I raised my head to look at the groom and l met the most beautiful green eyes . I saw my image refleced in his eyes .
Wow , he has the same eye color as me. He was definitely not what the rumors said .
He had a sharp jawline and thin pink lips . He was the most handsome man l had ever seen in my life.
We are gathered here today to unite two people together. The priest said.
Do you Damon Ivanov take Selene Davids as your .....________-------
I do. His manly voice reached my ears .
Do you Selene Davids take Damon Ivanov as your ....---____________
I do . I said in a small voice. I felt my soon to be husband's stares towards me but l pretended not to notice it. I wonder what kind of life awaited me .
By the power betrothed upon me, l now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride .