CHAPTER 159

  "Isn't she gorgeous?" Nadia cooed at Mary who seemed like she was close to tears, scrutinizing me intently. She has recovered a little from her heartbreak.

  "She looks more than beautiful," She acquiesced to what Nadia asked.

  "You two step aside so I can finish up before the King comes in to cause any troubles again," the modiste said. Of course, Alonso couldn't let anything stop him from seeing me this morning, not even after Rebecca threatened him that she would report to the community council of elders that he broke the rules and came to see the bride before the wedding.

  He was strong-headed as if we didn't sleep together last night. I couldn't do anything but stand there, smiling sheepishly, in lack of what to say. He was frustrated when they opened the door and allowed him see me but couldn't come near me. That was the deal.