The Second Life's

LV - Wedding Ceremony (I)

I sat quietly in my room after dinner. A walk with Hendery is exhausting. So, I chose to go straight to the room to rest.

I held the luminous communication crystal in my right hand. I called Lucas, but he never answered my call. My feelings were mixed because I was waiting for him.

What if Lucas is going to be like Idris?

That's what I'm thinking right now. Obviously all humans are different, but there are also those whose nature is in harmony. We will never know someone's heart. I hope it's just my feeling. I hope that.

“Sweetheart? Have you slept?”

Uh. My heart is getting warm again. I smiled silently because I was happy to hear Lucas' voice. “But.”

“Thank God. I thought I missed the chance to talk to you,” Lucas said. “How are you doing?”

“I think so too. I'm fine, Lucas. How're you? Are you busy?” I lay down on my bed and covered myself with a blanket to keep warm.

“Iya, I'm good. I'm done taking care of some of the files that just came. I finally did my real job,”, Lucas replied. “I'm also very happy that you're okay. Miss you. Miss you very much.”

“Me too,” my word is short. “Besok .. I'll get married.”

Silent.

“It feels weird to tell you something like this .... But I still have to tell you. You should know this,”.

Sreth!

I turned to the shifting cupboard with my breath blocked. I saw Lucas appear with a communication crystal in his hand. He pocketed the crystal and spread out his hands. I know what that means.

I woke up and ran towards him. I hugged her body and felt the warmth I missed so much. He returned my embrace while stroking my head slowly. We were in that position for quite a while.

Lucas stretched his arms and looked at me. My lips were let out a short sniff and then she came back to hug me. I was drowning in the comfort Lucas gave me.

“Why come all the way here?” ask me while whispering.

“Because you said something that upset me,” replied Lucas to the point.

Right, Lucas must be jealous.

“Sorry. If I hadn't told you, you'd be even more upset. At least I want to tell you first before Ava,” I told her. “You remind us of the four of our plans?”

Lucas looked at me and scrunched his forehead. “Fourth?”

“Ah, sorry. I mean threesome.” I remember Isla being next to me. “Isla is still on my mind.”

“Tenace. We are one step closer to our goal,” said Lucas who gave me spirit. “Better we immediately plan some of our goals together with Ava.”

“I've been behind you.” Ava peeked out from behind Lucas' body. As usual, Ava's face was only adorned by an aura of vexation. “It's been quite friendly.”

The two of us immediately broke away and looked at Ava.

“Sit. It doesn't feel good if we stand like this,” I said later.

After that, the three of us sat down on the sofa in my room. Lucas and I sat next to Ava.

“It looks like tomorrow is my time to act,” Ava said. “The day I'm waiting for is in plain sight.”

“So, how are our current plans?” manya curious. “That time you did not say it in detail.”

Ava looked at me. “I'll come to your wedding.”

“I'm also—”

“No!” snarl Ava to Lucas. “This is no ordinary event. The king should not come carelessly to the wedding of the enemy.”

Lucas did not speak, but he pouted. Ava let it stay that way. Then .., Ava told me everything in detail. I finally just nodded and accepted everything. Ava's plan made a lot of sense to me.

Mom once said that I should be a happy child.

Right, Charlotte. What was?

Charlotte .., you're just not happy. Even though I'm gone, I'm still protecting you from here.

Over where?

In your mind and in your heart. Wake up, face the reality before your eyes.

Is this just a dream?

Is correct. Close your eyes and count backwards from five to one.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

I opened my eyes and woke up from my sleep. Chloe already came in with a cup of warm jasmine tea. He smiled when he saw me awake. I smiled back and got out of bed. My dreams felt strange again. Again, I ignored my dream. Dreams are just a sleeping flower. Not more.

At least, that's what I believe.

“Good morning, Miss Winston,” greet Chloe.

“Good morning. Has the train from the Empire arrived?”

Chloe nodded. “True, Miss. There is still plenty of time until the show starts. Miss can breakfast first.”

“Good.”

I came downstairs after getting dressed and having breakfast in the dining room. Holly prepared my breakfast today. Holly's smoked salmon and omelet are delicious.

After breakfast, I immediately left together with Chloe on the train to the Empire. There I will be dressed by Tory and her subordinates. The Imperial Servant will also help me as Tory is also helping with Idris' preparations.

The Imperial altar will be where I and Idris will make their promises. It's funny to remember that I'm going to make a sacred promise to Idris for the second time. And I can assure you our second marriage won't work.

“Nona Winston!” exclaim Tory who saw me get off the train. “I've been waiting for you daritadi. Come on, we have to be fast!”

“Isn't our time still much?” ask her while following her long steps from behind. Chloe follows me too.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince wants to hasten his wedding ceremony. Did Miss Winston not get her notice letter from Her Highness the Crown Prince?” ask Tory.

Not at all.

“Sorry, maybe I forgot about it and got it wrong,”.

“What's wrong, Miss Winston. I can conjure Miss into a goddess in no time.” Tory winkled her left eye at me. “Send it to me.”

I smile. “Alright, Tory. I trust you.”

Tory finally took me to the bride's prep place. Chloe stayed inside to get dressed as well. Before I started, the servants took off my dress. My bath water was prepared by them.

“Nona want what kind of floral scent?” ask one of the servants.

“Give me the scent of lavender,” my orders to him.

“Good.”

I sat quietly in the bath as they poured the lavender scent liquid in my water. Feels comfortable. This smell made me think of Lucas. Relax and peace.

After finishing the soak, I finally got into the dressing session. My face is polished with powder and my lips are peach colored. My hair is also up. Not to forget my hair was also worn by Idris's clasp.

Actually it would be very happy if Dad gave it to him and not him.