The Wedding Day (part 1)

When they came home at night Jack's mother called him and he informed Azalea that Romina is going to pick her up in the morning. She wants to be accompanied to her designer's friend's little show called 'The Wedding Day' and she wants Azalea to know that this is also an opportunity for her to choose a wedding gown that she can use for their future wedding celebration. Azalea agreed to it.

"Aren't you going to come with us?". Azalea asked her husband while she's brushing her hair. She can see him reading some documents in their bed.

"Mom told me not to come, besides I still have some meetings that I need to attend to". He puts down his paperworks and walks to his wife's side. "Don't worry Mom will take care of you". And he gave her a kissed on the top of her head.

"I know she'll take care of me but I want to see your reaction when you see me in a wedding dress". She hugs his waist and looks up to him.

"Don't worry I will surely see you in a wedding dress soon and I know you will be the most beautiful woman on that day". He carries his wife and put her gently to the side of her bed. "It's time for you and for our baby to sleep. You'll be waking up early tomorrow, okay. Don't throw tantrums". Jack talks to his wife as if she is a child.

"I won't.... I promise!". She even draw a halo on top of her head then smiled sweetly at him.

Morning.

Romina came very early than expected. She thought that her daughter in law is still sleeping but she was surprised when Butler Chan told her that the couple is already eating breakfast at the dining room.

"Mom, you're early!". Azalea was surprised when she saw Romina entered the dining area.

"Yes I did came early because I thought I'm going to have a hard time waking you up". She sat down opposite to Azalea.

"She's very excited that she wakes me up three times just to ask for the time". Jack coldly told his mother.

"Well I'm glad you're that excited. I thought I need to drag you all the way there myself". Romina was looking at her daughter in law and she was delighted to see a nice glow on her aura. It means she is well today.

After breakfast Romina helped Azalea to prepare herself. Jack already left the house he told them that he needs to hurry for his business meeting. He keeps on reminding his wife not to drive their car and don't even try to bribe their people to do her bidding. Azalea just keeps on nodding and she giggles everytime she sees her husband's forehead wrinkled. Jack sighs deeply he can't actually tell if his wife is listening to a word he said. He just turned to his mother and almost repeat to her everything that he told his wife. Romina just laugh at him she thinks he looks like a broken record repeating every words he said. Jack don't want to argue with them he just left them both while shaking his head in disbelief.

The two woman end up in a secluded place and Romina told Azalea to wait in the entrance of the venue and she ends up studying the place. The entrance from where she stands has two big tree trunks on the side and decorated with leaves, vines and flowers. The pathway are like broken pieces of flat rocks carefully place for the people to walk by while the sideways are decorated with shrub, colourful flowers and vines. From the entrance she can tell that the team is like garden wedding infuse with a fairy tale touch.

"My dear come. Erik said we can look around. He wants to know if his venue needs some adjustments". Romina gently holds her arms and help her walk inside.

Their next stop is the reception area. Azalea noticed that every piece of the materials from decors and linens are screaming wealthy. The utensils and plates looks very expensive. She took a glanced at the carved name on the plates and she can tell each piece worth a thousand. She whistle in surprise. Romina heard what she did and she laughed at her. She understands what that whistle for because she's been watching her ever since they came in the reception hall.

"So what do you think.... Do you like something like this on your wedding day". Romina waits for her reply and she was hoping that Azalea liked it.

"I think it looks cute". She said honestly. She can't think of another word. She is already dreaming of having something like this too.

Romina took her to the altar that they are going to use to shoot the model in a wedding gown. They saw Erik the designer talking to the people. He asked the workers to test the lights and he was checking all the decorations. Azalea was surprised to see the style of the altar, it's like a field of white flowers sorrounded with woods. From her imagination the place was set for a princess and a prince of fairies wedding. A wedding along with mother nature. She always wanted to have this kind of wedding since she was a child and she even told Lindy about it. She was more amazed when the man standing from a ladder throws white petals and slowly glides down to the ground. It looks like a white rain and she tried to catch the petals that's falling to her side.

"Did you like it my dear?". Romina can see how her daughter in law was enchanted by the falling petals. She looks like a child catching a snow gently to her palm so it won't break easily.

Azalea happily nods at her. She was busy catching some petals and she giggles everytime she can catch one.

"Oh no!... Romina I have a problem". Erik who just puts down his phone face them with worries in his eyes.

"What's wrong?". Romina calmly asked him.

"My model she suddenly felt sick". He suddenly bites his fingernail showing that he is really worried.

"You have a lot of model why worry for one. Don't tell me she's your top model?".

"Yes I have a lot of model coming and no she's not the top model but she's special".

"How special?". Romina's brows knitted. She can't seem to understand him.

"She's pregnant". Erik sigh.

"Erik just use a pillow in one of your models stomach. It won't make a difference if it's real or not".

"No I can't do that. The baby bump can be replaced but the natural glow of a mother to be, can never be deceived and I want that glow to be captured in lens... Oh, what should I do?". Erik starts to panic and he starts walking back and forth in front of them.

"Don't worry... My daughter in law is pregnant". Romina looks at Azalea with a pleasing smile.

Azalea's gaze shifted automatically to Romina. She was just listening to their conversation and don't want to butt inn but when she heard her name being drag to their conversation she was stunned.

"Oh my god.... You're right she is so beautiful. Please my dear kindly help me and be my pregnant model". He gave her a pleading look with his hands clasp like he was praying.

"I'd love to help you but I don't do modeling". She never been in any limelight before that's why she thinks she is not qualified for his show.

"Oh don't worry. I know the camera will love you..... Come!". Erik and Romina gently drags her to a booth a little bit faraway from the venue.

A team of make up artist came and began to work on her face. There are also nail artists who works on her hands and feet and a hair dresser who takes care of her hair. It took them almost two hours to finished working for her because she had a lot of time out. Azalea was nervous that she made a lot of trip to the bathroom. She keeps apologizing but none of them complained. The final thing she needs to do is to put on the wedding dress.

Azalea wears the white chiffon wedding dress that beaded with pearls and rocks on her chest part. It's a sleeveless type of dress that's why her whole shoulders is showing along with her beautiful collarbone. Her hair is in a messy bun and the trail that they put in it is quite long. The lower part of her dress is a flowing soft fabric with embroidery and beads and its touching the ground. Azalea looks at the big mirror and she was surprised with her looks.

"Did you like it". Erik asked her.

"Yes I did.... This is so beautiful". She looks around and tried to find her mother in law but she didn't see her anywhere.

"Don't worry the Madam is just outside. The show is going to start soon. I hope you're ready". Erik is giving her a satisfying smile while looking at her from head to toe.

"I feel nervous". She feel so uneasy but she tried to calm herself. "I hope I won't mess up with your show". Even though she feels like throwing up she tried to calm herself. She wants to experience walking in the altar wearing a wedding dress. She thinks this is an opportunity for her to practice the wedding march.

"Just calm yourself and breathe". Erik tried to relax her. He understands her situation. He know this is her first time and he can't blame her for being uneasy. "We will start our program with you. You will slowly going to walk down the aisle and a man will wait for you there, okay?". He even showed her how to take a step while walking in the aisle.

"Okay!". She tried to remember his words and the way he walk.

"Well then let's begin!".