Wedding

Three days passed like it was minutes and Ardis glanced at bandaged Irene through the mirror who was busy taking deep breaths every now and then , causing Ardis to wallow in self pity not because of what she was going to go through but because of the problems she was going to put Irene through . After all it was because of her that Irene had sustain an injury In the head which she was sure must be very painful even if Irene was not trying to show it

She watched helplessly as the other maids caked up her pale face in such a way that she was far paler than ghosts... Her hair was packed into a neat bun with pearls and hairpins adorning it beautifully.. She sighed as they placed a jewellery that was so heavy that she was sure it surpassed her entire weight causing her to sink back onto the chair as she twisted her slender neck in displeasure .....

She had never thought that she would even have the chance to get married and at that to the king of the enemies of humans . She had always heard that a wedding was supposed to be of one's accord but she couldn't believe that she was going to be marrying out of her will...

Finally it was time for her to wear the burden called a wedding gown... It was an off_shoulder shimmering silver gown that matched the color of her hair and tiara placed on her head .... It was long and over flowing that Ardis wondered if she would be able to walk without tripping on it . With pearls embroidered round the rim and edges of the dress adding to the sparkling and jaw dropping beauty of the gown ,it was the definition of every woman's wedding dress

Balling her hands into tight fists ,Ardis got into the gown with the help of her maids ...

She glanced over at Irene who was looking at her with teary eyes and shaking hands ...

It took every strength in Ardis for her not to burst into tears ... Her mouth pursed as Irene walked towards her with a smile on her face

"My princess don't cry ,it is not as if I am going to leave you all alone with those bastards, I will follow you whether it means death or liveliness ,And remember what Ylvia always said __ 'A good heart always prevails ' Irene said holding her lady by the shoulder stunning the other maids in the process

Ardis jolted as she heard the creaking sound of the door ... Irene and the other maids quickly bowed their head as soon as they saw the king ..

"Nervous "Ardis heard him say as he held her shoulders putting more burden on it in the process

"Yes your highness"Ardis stared looking down

"Call me Claudius "The king said making Ardis stare at him wide eyed

"I know I have done a lot of mistakes in the past and I want you to forgive me and I want you to know that I will get you out as soon as I can " Claudius said staring at the maids as if signalling them it was their cue to leave them and they did so

"Forgive me your highness ,but is the death of my mother a mistake " Ardis said trying as much as she could to sound polite

"Or those years where I was left alone to wallow in pain without you even acting like you care was it a mistake ? "Ardis asked her father

"All those times where you acquired concubines just for an heir well which you finally got ,but tell me your highness were they able to save our kingdom from all this ,or is it the daughters of your concubines that could do so "Ardis said bitterly as a lone tear rolled down her cheeks which she immediately wiped off

"Your highness ,it is time " Ardis heard a servant say ..

Immediately Ardis tucked her hand into his arm and walked out of the room with Irene and the other maids accompanying her and the king

"We announce the arrival of the soon to be bride , Princess Ardis Barletby_Everson as she graced the Walk way with the Noble and honourable King Claudius of the Fyn kingdom " The guard announced immediately Ardis and the king were at a sight to be seen