I felt that there’s someone tapping my cheeks. I opened my eyes slowly only to see. Amelia doing my make-up.
“Pardon for not asking permission. It’s just that its already nine and we aren’t done yet”
“It’s okay” and gestured her to continue
I glanced her back, the girls were panicking. Some of them forgot where they put their dress, some of them interchange and now, finding their sizes.
“Hurry up! The priest is already here”
I saw the bride standing in front of the mirror. She looks pretty in lighter make up. Her skin is more radiant today. She’s smiling from ear to ear. It’s visible in her eyes that she’s happy.
Her hair was styled into a romantic updo, the braid and clip flowers are pleasant to see. It’s match with her wedding dress. Her bouffant ball gown skirt sways as she walks while her upper is an off-shoulder balloon sleeve.
“You’re done, milady. Now, I will leave you here, scarlet will do the make up for me and I too, for her”
I nodded. I wore the dress that they give to us yesterday. It was an elegant sky-blue Gatsby dress while my hair is tied with clip pearls in a low bun style.
“Big sister? You’re beautiful”
“Thank you”
I smiled at Dairy who now pop up to the crowd approaching me. She’s wearing a European evening sky blue dress with a long skirt vest lace mesh. Her hair was braided sideways and there’s a flower crown on her head. She’s holding a basket with flowers.
“Mother told me that I’m the first to walk to the aisle and I’ll throw this flower away”
“Are you excited?”
“Yes, I can’t wait”
She giggled beside me. When nanny entered the house, that’s the cue that we will be going now. The groom and priest are already there. I approach nanny who’ll be my partner now?
“Oh? They are already there. You know who is it when we arrive”
The bride enters the carriage with her family while we were on the low-poly carriage painted with white and designed the borders with flowers and ribbons. It’s a good weather, the weather is not too hot and cold. The breeze is very good to feel. The weather is also, celebraring this day.
The bride is farther on the back. She will be the last one to walk the aisle. I saw a crowd of boys there, and saw the glimpse of the priest.
The wedding march started. It’s a classical music named Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel. The pianist smoothly points and tap his finger to the keys. I am confused of why did I know this music when I never heard of it before. It is because I have the body of Chantiria? And only, my soul was here?
I felt goosebumps. Is the true Chantria is here with me all along in this body? When, I was in deep thought. Amelia tapped my shoulders.
“Yes?"
“You’re spacing, milady”
“I’m sorry”
I changed my attention to other things because if I keep thinking Chantria's with me all along in this body then I have snatched her life away and I think the possibility that's a fact.
I look around to see who’s my partner. There are a five people in front of me. I noticed Sebastian and his friends approaching us. I have the hunch that Fox will be my partner and I was right.
He stood next to me and offered his arms. I gladly take it. I smiled at him and look in front. I should calm myself. This isn’t the time to mesmerized the handsome man beside me. His two-block groom hair made my heart beats so fast. It’s not his everyday style, after all. Last time I saw him, it’s a simple hair cut or he just comb it simply. But, right now he styles his hair or is it for this type of event?
It’s my turn to walk on the aisle. I don’t know why but I’m getting nervous. I slowly walked staring at the priest in front of me, wishing it will be my turn. I envy the bride; she had found the man who’ll stay beside him through thick and thin.
I put my attention to the music. It’s like my sad, painful and happy memories keep crossing my mind. it feels like it’s telling me that it’s alright because I am here now, living the best that I could and my child is with me.
After reminiscing my old past, the wedding is done. I saw how the bride and groom exchange their vows and kissed. It was a beautiful scene of the two lovers who loved each other. I admire those people who keep looking to each other love in their eyes, it’s pure and rare.
I stood up and meet with everyone. I saw Nanny congratulating her son and the bride together with the family. I guess as the guests I should walk away. In the first place, I’m not part of their family. I’m a stranger who came from Earth and now, I’m here living the life of someone’s identity.
I go back to the low-poly carriage and sit. I spaced out again.
• Scarlet’s POV
I keep counting how many sheep are there. My partner is no other than Sebastian. My heart is thumping so fast while I’m holding his arms. I keep moving my toes to not feel numb. I may not be able to walk down the aisle if this keeps up.
“Someday, I’ll wait for you on the altar”
He muttered. You don’t know how much Id love that but, I stare at the Lady. I want her to be happy first. I saw how she fights her battles. I saw her crying in silent. I treated her as my little sister from the day I pledge my loyalty and she treated me one too.
She protected me from the nobles who insults me. She didn’t think twice on protecting me and saving me when I’m poisoned. And, I want to repay all of that. I’m lucky for having her as my milady. Now, I want to protect her as long as I can and when the day that I’ll leave, she’s already found her happiness that’s give me an assurance.
I didn’t savor the moment we walked the down the aisle. I am confused as to what happened to the Lady. She keeps spacing out, she’s in a deep thought.
When the wedding was done, I congratulate my brother and my sister-in-law. I noticed the Lady glanced at us and sadly smile. And, then she walks away.
I want to run to her but, I can’t excuse myself. I glanced at Amelia who was pestered by Grog. I think she’s not in the state to mind her surrounding especially the lady.
“Mother, may I excuse myself?”
“Why?”
“The Lady”
“What happened?”
I pointed her direction. She may be far away but we can still see her. She’s currently sitting on the low-poly carriage.
“Do you want to go?”
“Yes, is that okay/”
“Yes but, you will stay with us later”
“Yes, and I’m sorry”
“It’s okay”
I hurriedly walked towards her. I know there’s something was wrong.