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Natasha got into her lace wedding dress and Megan applied so make up for her. When Megan finished applying her make up, Natasha turned to look at the mirror. She got shocked at her looks. Megan has applied light make up for her but has highlighted her cheekbones. The pink lipstick completed her look. She did look like a princess.

"So, do you want to show your look to everyone?" Megan asked her.

"I need some time alone." Natasha replied.

"I understand, Natasha. I have clients who say the same thing. I'll leave now. Come out when you're ready." After saying that, Megan left the room. Natasha looked into the mirror and sighed heavily. Megan did not understand her. She wasn't any other bride. She was not happy for her wedding. She said all those words to her mother and Sallie to calm them down. She didn't want them to be upset. She was desperate to stop the wedding fro. taking place. She wanted to say 'I don't ' but she was afraid of the consequences. How would her father react to this? Would the Watsons have mutual respect with the Giroux like usual? She did not want all of that to happen. It was okay for her to suffer any consequences. She would be able to manage it. But she did not know if others could take the pain and move on.

"Okay, Natasha. You're doing this for your family." Natasha stared at the mirror and pointed at the reflection. "Don't you ever be selfish. You don't want to be the wife of Damien Watson but your Dad's business is important. He has a great reputation. What if the Watsons tarnish the reputation of the Giroux because of your doings? It's okay to sacrifice yourself for the sake of your family. " Natasha took a deep breath and walked out of the room.

"Oh my God. My daughter looks just like a princess. She's so grown up!" Natasha's mother exclaimed and wiped the tears forming at her eyes.

"Oh, Mom." Natasha walked forward to hug her mother. It was quite understandable why her mother was crying. "I'm always your princess. And don't worry that I have to move with the Watsons because you are in my heart."

"Hey, does that mean that I'm not in your heart? I'm really offended, Natasha. How could you?" Sallie who was wearing an ocean blue dress crossed her arms and stared at Natasha dead into her eyes.

"Sallie, how can you not be in my heart. You've been my best friend for 10 years."

Sallie started laughing. "Relax, sweetheart. I was just joking earlier. Now, let's go and see your Prince Charming."

Natasha, Sallie and Mrs Giroux walked out of the house and got into a limo owned by Natasha's father. The chauffeur drove the car to the church. Natasha did nothing but stare out the window. She was wondering how her married life would be.

"Natasha, what are you thinking of?" her mother asked. She got shocked because she was too absorbed in her worries. She was about to answer but Sallie began to speak.

"Mrs Giroux, it's Natasha's wedding today. She would be thinking of Damien, of course. Lots of fantasies running in your mind, bestie?" Sallie winked at her. Oh my God. Why would her friend say something like that? Natasha felt her cheeks getting warm? Of course she would blush. What Sallie had just said was really embarrassing. She quickly turned to the window and replied, "It's nothing of that sort." She heard Sallie and her mother laughing. Even the chauffeur was laughing. Natasha really wanted to hide under her bed.

After a few minutes, they arrived at the church. Natasha got out of the limo and saw her father and future mother in law talking to each other. Her dad was wearing a tuxedo and Mrs Watson was wearing one of her designer dresses. They were rich, of cause they could afford their clothing.

"My god, Natasha. Is that you? You're almost not recognisable." Her father said.

"Is that a compliment or did you forget your own daughter, Dad?"

"You don't really dress up so I couldn't recognise you. You look beautiful, dear." Mr Giroux replied as he leaning closer to kiss his daughter's forehead.

"My beautiful daughter in law, wait till Damien sees you. He'll fall head over heels for you." Mrs Watson spoke as she hugged Natasha. Natasha could only smile. Why couldn't they see that the bride was too young?

"I almost forgot. The ceremony is going to start soon. Andrea and Sallie, come in with me." Mrs Watson, her mother and Sallie walked into the church. Natasha took a few deep breaths. "This is really going to happen." She said to herself.

"Are you ready, Natasha?" Her father asked. "I am now, Dad." Marsha said as she took her father's hand, ready to walk down the aisle.

"I'm really proud of you. You were willing to marry Damien for my business." Her father smiled at her. Natasha was sad to see that smile. She did not know how would her married life be, why must he be proud of her?

Father and daughter walked into the church and down the aisle. Natasha saw Damien standing at the altar, his eyes staring directly at her. He was really good looking in his tuxedo. Natasha looked down because his gaze was so intense that she felt she was staring right into her soul. She walked up to the altar alone and stood in front of Damien.

The marriage officiant began talking. But Natasha was not listening by to those words. She could only think of the possibilities of her own life after the marriage. Was she going to be controlled by the Watsons? Or would she be able to live her life as usual?

"Now Damien and Natasha, please join hands and face each other." Natasha and Damien held each other hands immediately. Damien's skin was a little rough by his grip was safe yet firm.

"Damien, do you take Natasha to be your wife?" The marriage officiant asked. "I do." Damien said immediately. Natasha was shocked. Was he really interested in marrying her?

"Natasha, do you take Damien to be your husband?" Natasha felt a little hesitant. But she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I do." She said.

Then, they exchanged rings and vowed that they will always be with each other.

"Having pledged your love and promise to one another today in front of all of your friends and family and by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Congratulations! Friends and family, it is my honor to introduce to you: Mr. and Mrs. Watson." Everyone clapped at the newly weds. Now, Natasha had to go through her married life.