Filed to story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
After the cleansing, Judy was installed as the king and Emily as the queen after their traditional marriage – which we were absent. Other than that, things have been pretty good in Lincolnshire until now.
Lincolnshire was alive once again compared to the past months because of the wedding. But unlike before, the security was so tight that Allen, Neon, Ailee wouldn’t be able to pull any stunt – courtesy of my step-grandfather, Sakuzi. The man wasn’t taking any chances with his daughter, Reina present. But then for good measures, I locked Mr. Smuff junior away. That mouse tends to cause unnecessary problems.
Ahh, lest I forget, there is Niles.
He’s seated at the front row of the pew with my mother, Reina. Although he walked with an exquisitely crafted walking cane at the moment, doctors predict he should be able to walk perfectly before the end of the year. That fits him anyway – in this condition, he wouldn’t be able to do it carelessly.
At the altar stands Judy and Emily, and their counterparts, Emerald and Cecil. Truthfully speaking, Cecil looks ridiculous in her wedding gown, not that anyone agreed with me anyway.
She was heavy with child, already in her sixth month, and instead of designing a loose wedding gown to provide enough space for movement, she chose to wear a bodycon wedding dress that reached her knee. It fit her snug and highlighted her pregnancy curves as she wanted – Cecil claimed she had to show off her wonderful curves one last time.
But then, I saw the way she held her breath and occasionally took long breaths. I couldn’t help but shake my head nor could I understand women at all. Why would one subject thyself to such torture in the name of fashion or beauty? It seems I might go and have the medical team on standby for the time she faints.
However, contrary to my thoughts, all of the women here were awed by Cecil’s boldness and fashion, which wasn’t all that surprising since she was an influential person. If she could make Emerald become famous overnight with that ridiculous swan costume, this wouldn’t be any different. My heart went out to all the pregnant women all over the world who would willingly put themselves through such torture just to follow the trend. Women were indeed strange creatures.
Emily was more the star of the occasion, she looked stunning in her princess wedding gown that Anabelle loved so much, she convinced aunty to hand them over to her. There was no need to guess what Anabelle would do with the gown, probably doll herself up and post it all over the internet. She was so easy to read.
And there was Pedro as usual, looking dashing in his midnight summer suit and part of the Groomsmen alongside Julie. From time to time, I caught a few of these Lincolnshire ugly ladies staring at him and blushing, feeding me with the urge to throttle them. They have no right to stare at him that way. Pedro belonged to me and I alone had the right to blush at him. Why are they blushing at someone else’s boyfriend?
Anabelle and I were part of the bridesmaids hence I was close enough to witness the lovey-dovey admiration in their eyes when they stared at Pedro. They wanted to take what was mine. Haa! Mission impossible!
Fine, I controlled my anger and instead committed their faces to memory. After this is over, I’ll teach them never to blush at someone that doesn’t belong to them.
“What are you thinking?” Anabelle asked, startling me from my thoughts.
“Nothing,” I answered immediately.
“I don’t believe you,” Anabelle said, “Usually when I see that creepy smirk on your face, you’re due to ruin someone’s life,”
“Really? Did I?” I didn’t know my smile looked evil. Hopefully, I haven’t scared Pedro with that.
“This is a wedding celebration, don’t do anything to spoil the mood,” She nagged me.
I looked away, Anabelle was becoming more of a mother than a cousin and it was beginning to bother me. I don’t need another mother in my life, Reina would be the last of them.
My attention was roused back to the scene of the ring exchange.
“I give you this ring as a gift that lasts forever. Know that I’m always with you, behind you, and by your side.” Aunt Emily said, sliding the finger into Judy’s finger just as reverberating applause rang across the chapel.
The applause died down not long later so Cecil could exchange her ring as well.
“You are the love of my life. With this ring, I’m making it official.” Cecil said, and everyone burst into laughter while applauding the new husband and wife.
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Bless this shameless author with your golden ticket ????
The third point of view:
There had been lots of dancing at the reception with so many people that Emily couldn’t feel her feet anymore. She guessed it was because she was now the queen and everyone wanted to make acquaintances with the queen of Lincolnshire.
Thankfully, the orchestra heard her woe and the dancing finally came to an end. Perhaps, if she knew, she would have forsaken these pairs of heels for sneakers – just like the current Cecil – but then, she was the queen and most look the part – that included observing all protocols and etiquette – and pains. Damn, pretty hurts.
The queen dowager, her majesty, Roselle, was the one to speak after everyone had settled down.
“First of all, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all of you for being here. To the diplomats who returned to my kingdom for this wedding even after the previous incident…”
At the mention of “incident” the whole arena went silent. No one had forgotten the rebellion and the lives lost.
The queen went on, “To friends and acquaintances who made it possible that we wed my son, his majesty, Kai Revatio, and my lovely daughter in law, the queen, Emily Revatio, I highly regard your presence here today.
“Truthfully, no one thought this day would be possible, not after that ugly event. We had all lost hope, lost track of the future. But then, it is said in the time of despair bravery is honed and that is seen today. Because of your immense support, courage, and cooperation, we are alive to celebrate such an auspicious day, and for that I’m grateful.
“I’m most pleased to know that I’m leaving the legacy of this kingdom in the hands of my daughter-in-law who by no doubt would make great achievements. And to her brother…” she hinted at Niles, “for raising such a wonderful woman I thank you. I bless your marriage and pray for wisdom and understanding to guide your married life,” she blessed them.
There came applause from the crowd.
“However,” the queen dowager said, “Before I hand over the microphone to the couples of the day, I would like to reward a?set of heroes for their great contributions to the rebellion. Without them, we wouldn’t have stood a chance against the enemy,”
There was a sudden discussion amongst the crowd. They had not expected the sudden announcement and certainly did wonder who was about to be rewarded – although a few people had their suspicions.
The queen smiled as she called out, “Neon…”
The little boy didn’t even wait for his name to be fully announced when he screamed and jumped in excitement. The queen called him a hero?! He was a hero.
There was a roar of applause as Neon made it to the center of the dance floor where the queen stood.
“Ailee Sparks,”
Another applause followed as the girl happily joined her brother.
“Allen Sparks”
“Isabella Sparks”
“Pedro Vincent”
“Anabelle Sparks”
“Julie Montenegro”