The long road to Novigrad (Part 3)

I think I was just tricked into marriage. I can say for sure this is the first time I have seen or heard of this happening before. I shouldn't have underestimated her, and now I am trapped. Well played Ciri, I shouldn't have made a joke like that. I wont back out now, kind of scummy to propose and she says yes just to tell her it was a joke. It would have been different if she had a panicked reaction, but she played me good. I guess that means I have a fiancé, go figure I get tricked into marrying my childhood sweetheart a couple days after I just met up with her again. Sounds like something Jaskier would write to get laid.

I stay silent as I hear her speak again. "I also want to have our wedding at Kaer Morhen with all our friends and family. You will also need to find clothes that are appropriate for getting wed to me." She is really into this. She sounds serious to, I think she may have lost some time in thinking that I am worthy of her. The more I think about it the more appealing it gets though. I cant really see why I shouldn't marry Ciri, I love her.

I hear her list more and more things off as I listen within content silence. Soon I hear her say something rather strange. "The wedding will have to be secret though. We don't want undesirable people or hidden enemies just showing up. I want it to be the best day ever." I should throw her a curve ball to slow her down. I have just the question too.

I give a light chuckle as she finally finishes. "How are you going to find a wedding dress that will fit you? If you are pregnant, wont it be hard to find one that will be right for that special day?" I listen to the sweet silence as she thinks for a long time. I haven't heard her say anything in a few minutes. I guess that really did stump her. I cant help laughing inwardly, typical Ciri. Runs on high till someone presses slow.

I look at her as she is still laying on top of me. "Well.....Bollocks.....Oh wait I have an idea!!" Well now, I wonder if its any good. "Why not just get married in Novigrad!! We can have a secret romantic wedding!!" I don't think Geralt or Yen would ever forgive us if we did this without them. Is that even possible in Novigrad. You need a person that can perform the marriage and a witness to testify that it was truly performed. You also have to pay for the service.

I don't want to burst her bubble, but I have to ask. "I don't think Geralt or Yen would be too happy with us if we did this without them. Besides we need money to have the service. I think the best thing to do is just get each other rings." I see her smile disappear and look a little sad. Ahh man, I guess we can find some way to do it for free. "However, I don't think it would be too hard...." Her smile brightens up and it brings me some joy too. She sure does have my heart.

I can tell she wants to say something. I rub her shoulder in encouragement to continue. "I see your point about Geralt and Yen though....Do you really think they will be mad?" I haven't seen them in a long time. She would know that answer better than me.

I guess she wants my personal opinion on that. "You would know better than me Ciri. It's been a long time since I have seen them. I don't know how they would react." Geralt might be a little grumpy and grumbly, but that's about it. Yen on the other hand.....I don't want to know. She was always overprotective of me, I don't think she would like to miss out on our wedding.

I can feel her wrap her legs around mine in an attempt for more warmth. "I really don't want to wait Cera....If that means we have to endure their wrath so be it." We sound like reckless teenagers looking to escape our parents never ending opinions. I am not opposed to the secret wedding, I am just worried about what Yen will say. I don't like to be on the receiving end of her anger, she would probably light my ass on fire.

I am convinced by her and the sudden idea, quite romantic if I say so, the fact that it's Ciri helps too. Talk about life hitting you head on. "When we get to Novigrad and settle in I will look into it. I think we can find someone who can do a secret wedding." I can feel her squeeze me in a tight hug and feel full of ambition for this to work.

She looks at me while rubbing circles around my chest. "I love you Cera.....Can I cash in now?" I didn't see that coming. As wonderful as that sounds, I don't think doing it on the grass and the dirt is a good idea. I can promise her that the next time we have a bed we can. I bring my left hand up and brush it through her hair. "Is that a yes?~~~" I feel her hand make her way further down.

I stop her hand and regain myself, it is easy to lose my common sense with her touch. "I don't like the idea of doing it out here. However, the next time we have a bed in front of us, I wont deny your request." She gives a knowing sigh. Not one of anger and frustration, but one of understanding.

I guess she can resist to. Last time we had no control over ourselves. That means we are getting better right? "I get that too, I will hold you to that promise. After all, you never lie to me." I am glad that we have this time to ourselves. It seems we have a lot of it now that I think about it, I hope we don't get any less in the future.

~~~(POV Ciri)~~~

I hope that you can forgive me Yen. I don't have the patience to wait for you to give your blessings and plan the wedding like you might have wanted. "Do you think nice rings are too expensive?" I know he has coin, but we can only use it for things we need. I know he can make it with the way the bag looks. I will admit, I want a beautiful ring. For him and me, that would be lovely.

I hear him laugh a little bit. It makes me smile too. "Yeah, they can run high, but they aren't as much as a sword. I will get you a good one, I promise. You also have to get me one too you know, I wont pay for that one." Damn, I didn't think of that. I agree I should pay for it, but I have nothing at the moment. I guess I'll have to earn money too, maybe we should take a contract before we get to Novigrad.

I should ask him. It won't be much of a detour, and it's for a good cause. "Can we do a contract or two, I don't have money for a ring." He gives a laugh then a sigh.

He stay's silent for a second and ponders. I then hear him answer me. "As long as it's doable with the two of us I don't see a problem. Shouldn't take more than a couple day's either." I'm glad he is giving room in the schedule for this. I don't want to be a bad wife and not get Cera a nice ring like he is for me.

I guess we have a plan in this messed up world. I honestly cant wait for the secret wedding. If Jaskier is in Novigrad we can have him witness for us. He isn't a stickler like Yen or Geralt. The fire is keeping us warm in the night and I find myself falling asleep in Cera's arms. Soon I am off to dreamland having dreams of the future with Cera.

~~~(POV Cera)~~~

I can tell Ciri is asleep now, she holds me a certain way when she is. I find myself drifting off now, I can sleep peacefully knowing that the horses will alarm us if we have uninvited guests. I stay in the position I am in so Ciri can use my body to sleep on. I'll admit, her softness helps me relax and I fall asleep quickly.