Early Bride [TAMAT]

#9 My Wedding Day

" Tonight meet me in this garden, in that chair over there." whispered Arthur as I was having a good meal.

" want what?? Why do we have to be out at night??" 😒

" at 8. If it's too late I'll kill you."

" isshh!!" 😤

That day we went through a warm togetherness. As if forgetting the disaster that was waiting, the royal family so enjoyed family time. Of course moments like this are rarely known to ordinary people like me. I don't feel alienated or ostracized as a commoner. I even forgot that this one with me is the ruler of this country. No need to wait long, night time came. I fulfilled Arthur's wish and diam2 met him in the back garden. Using a super thick coat doesn't seem to keep me warm.

" what's up??" I said when I arrived and saw Arthur just standing there.

" you.. Are you really2 ready for this??"

" what?? Wedding??" 😑

" yes, that."

" what did you see?? Isn't it even if I'm not ready you're gonna drag me??" 😒

" so until now, you're still.."

" yes, I still hate you. Even though we're friends. You took everything, my childhood and my school days."

" yes, you're right."

Oh my God, I forgot!! Why am I speaking so carelessly!! 😫 It's clear who his childhood was taken away, who his school days were lost. I'm just a little speck that he raised his degree, the childhood and school days that I sacrificed were not his apa2. Compared to what he's been through. 😨

" sorry.. I didn't mean to.." 😰

" it's okay. That time will not come back either. What happened let it. I also want myself to be what I am now."

" may I ask you something.." 😨

" hmm.."

" why do you want to do that?? Leaving behind everything that other people usually do at his age, and even wanting to be who you are now??" 😟

" because I failed.."

" failed??"

" yes, I failed to protect my family. I failed to protect my grandfather, because I'm just a kid who can't do anything."

" you're a kid, a kid shouldn't do anything, right?? We're just acting what we think."

" no, we can be more than just kids. We can surpass them, adults. So they don't step on us, don't feel they're the truest of us. To kill my own father, he thought it was true."

" are you talking about your uncle??" 😟

" i've never had an uncle like that.."

" yes, forget it.. It's important your mission this time to protect your father, isn't it??" 😊 said I tried to cheer him up.

" not mission, but duty. My mission isn't that.."

" to reclaim what should have been mine, my grandfather's. And I won't be satisfied until all he has is gone. If I kill him, it's a bonus of my mission."

" kill?? You you?? Ever killed??" 😳

" you already know everything from the queen, don't you?? Killing him would probably be a bit difficult.. But if my sword hasn't been covered in blood, I assume my grandfather's spirit isn't still there."

" Arthur, are you sure this is what your grandfather wanted??" my word. Arthur was silent.

" someone said.. As wild as a lion, he will never eat his own son. No matter how bad your uncle is, your grandfather must still consider him his own son. Which he loved and raised with great affection. What would your grandfather feel there if he knew his own grandson killed his son??"

" then what do you think I should do??"

" finish your mission, without having to dirty your hands by killing others." 😊

Arthur fell silent again, not knowing what he was thinking until he was bowed for so long. This 12-year-old boy bears such a heavy burden and dilemma. His small shoulders began to limp in and grind in order to be as sharp and as strong as they were at the moment. But, what can I do right now??

" i'll always be there for you, if you want a story. Whatever it is, I'll listen to it." I said.

" you lied, you just said you hated me. You don't want to marry me." 😒

" did I ever say I didn't want to marry you?? I'm just saying I'm not ready, maybe next week I'll be ready. 😅 After all, marriage is only a condition, right?? Do I have to be your wife to be next to you??"

" no.." 😅

" married or not, we're still friends, right??" 😊

" yes.." ☺

We chatted late into the night, and decided to go back because the temperature started freezing. I feel like I know him even more. Arthur was different from the first time I saw him. When I was in the bully just because I was carried by him, it was ridiculous!! 😄 What will Silvanna do after she knows I will be her legal wife Arthur.. 😆

Second by second, changing minutes and hours. Time rotates as the sun continues to roll with the moon. The sky is wide blue, adorned with clear white clouds. Marked a good day, a sunny day. In the days that followed, the day I was getting married. Today, with the white dress on my tiny body. Bridal makeup on my innocent face. I will walk on the red carpet with flowers. Meeting him who was waiting at the end there with the priest, who would unite us into a couple.

I saw my mother and father crying on my side. The smiling queen mother was full of meaning, and the warm gaze of a king and queen on her future son-in-law. I slowly walked, dragging my dress too big for me to wear. But yes this is the name of the wedding dress, which I will wear only once for the rest of my life. Might as well.. 😞

" brother Arthur, are you ready??" the priest said to Arthur. Be honest.. Nervous of seeing Arthur in his bridal suit, I only heard that sentence.

" yes, I'm willing." he said steadily.

" miss Naya, are you ready??"

" me.." 😰 why do I suddenly feel a dilemma?? Come on, this is not the time!! 😫 I can't embarrass the royal family here. Arthur, he suddenly clasped my hand. So strong.. I looked at him, he was just smiling. His smile was so painful, his gaze told him that he could not be alone. Alright.. 😔

" yes, I am willing.." 😊 I replied amid the tension of everyone behind me.

" all right, now you're a legitimate couple. You can kiss your partner." said the priest later.

Ehh, kissing?? What allowed?? 😳 isn't that for adults? kids can't, right?? Arthur, why isn't he surprised in the least!!😫 Did he know this was going to happen?? Ehh!! Ehh!! Ehh!! Why is he approaching? 😳 Is he sure he'll kiss me in front of everyone?? 😫 No!! No!! I can't kiss her, I swear. My first kiss was only when I was 20!! Ahhhh!! Arthur is getting closer!! 😫Arthur, jangaaan!! 😖😖

" don't think I'm gonna kiss your lips this time, it's a best friend's kiss." she whispered after she peeked at me. After that everyone cheered and gave a big applause.

To Be Continue's..