Chapter 6 : The big day

A warm pleasant breeze rustled in the white rose petals which were in the huge garden ,and that were beautifully arranged for the wedding. The musicians played some soothing classical music ,which may entice anyone hearing it,to settle down also.

The beautiful table settings were full of fine foods and champagne. There were only ten or eleven guests ; most of them were only family members.

Larry wore a black, single-breasted, satin tuxedo with a white-wing collar shirt. Though he was trying to hide it ; a little hint of nervosity and sadness could be percieved into Larry's ocean blue eyes.

"It's getting late ,dad! Do you think that your friend's daughter will still come ?" , he whispered in his father's ears.

"Don't worry my son...That's how normal brides do! "

"What dad?"

"Being late for their own wedding! It happened for your mom also! Women love playing hard to get! "

Meanwhile ,Lydia was in the limousine with her father ; driving to the Larsons' mansion for the wedding. She was looking through the window , being lost in her mind  ,and thinking about where she went wrong in her life ,to deserve such punishment.

She was holding a magnificent white rose bouquet which perfectly matched her white strapless wedding gown ,sewn with shiny rhinestones and pearl beads.

"Lydia ,my love , we're not far from the Larson's mansion. You'll see how huuuuuuuge it is! You know what? You are very lucky indeed! I would give everything to live in such house! " , Mister Spells said, while placing Lydia's hand in his, but Lydia rejected him.

"You would give anything, like your unique child . Right? Yes i get it! "

"Driver! Stop and go smoke a cigarette outside! " , he ordered.

"But i...."

"I said , GO! "

"Yes Mister Spells..."

The driver hurriedly got out of the limousine ,and waited till Mister Spells calls him in again.

" Why do you have to be rude to that poor man ,huh? Not only you want to ruin my life ,but you want to ruin others ' also. What's wrong with you? What do you want? " ,Lydia shouted.

"POWER!" , her father answered proudly.

"You're so..."

"Shhhhhhhuuut! I don't want to ruin your face for your wedding day , so don't you dare provoke me! The reason why i asked the driver to get out is because i needed to talk to you before we reach the mansion . Listen to me ,child. Listen to me carefully  .... When the Priest is going to ask you wether you accept Larry as your husband , your answer should be "Yes" ,do you hear me ? "

"What if i.."

"Hahaha! What if you don't? Do you really want to know what i'll do ,if you don't? "

He took out a gun from his pocket and shoved it in front of Lydia's petrified face.

"D...dad...please...you'll not do that to your own daughter , right? Dad..please...no..."

"Look at me straight in the eyes ,and tell me if you think that i'm joking?!?"

"Dad please ...."

"So now you know what's waiting for you if you dare disobey me . So ,now my dear child Lydia , tell me , what should you answer to the priest?"

"Y..yes....i...i do..."

"Say it louder! "

"YES I DO!"

"Very good my darling ( putting the gun back in his pocket) . If you do as we said , then nothing wrong will happen to you, okay? (He then called the driver ) Driver! Let's go!"

Lydia was still trembling like a leaf,but she managed to fix her crystal head-piece , and her white veil. Mister Spells held her left arm ,with a hypocritical smile.

As soon as father and daughter started to walk ; the music stops, and all heads turned around ,to watch their entrance .

Then , the opening to the bridal chorus started to play.

Lydia felt her heartbeat starting to speed up everytime that she took a step.

She knew that at the end of the day ,she won't be the the same Lydia who came there earlier!

Almost half-way , and her father's grip around her arm, tightened a little bit.

" Don't forget our deal ,my beloved daughter!" , he hissed.

"You're disgusting!" ,she replied in a low tone.

Mister Spells only drew a smile of satisfaction ,when he finally gave Lydia's hand to Larry.

This latter seemed numb, and didn't even dare to try to look at her.

"You're late ! ," he muttered,while still fixing in what was in front of him rather than his wife-to-be , " And i HATE latecomers! "

Lydia was about to speak ,when the priest started the ceremony.

Lydia's thoughts were far away until she heard the Priest calling her name .

"Miss Lydia Spells , i'm asking you for the second time ; do you take Mister Larry Larson  to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage?  Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health and forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?"

"Yes..yes i do! " ,she replied, while looking at Larry. She didn't noticed how Larry was such a handsome young man ,with that flawless baby-skin ,tiny nose, dark hair ,yummy pink lips and deep blue eyes.

They then exchanged their rings.

"Larry and Lydia, we have heard the sincerity in your promise to share your lives in marriage. We recognize your love and support your decision to build a home together. By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Larry, you may kiss your bride!" , the priest said .

Lydia felt embarassed for a moment, when he took off her veil , and stared at her.

Larry also ,was stunned by Lydia's beauty. She looked innocent with her emerald green eyes ,her red lips ,and her beautiful dove eyelash... Though she looked like an angel, he didn't care , as for him, this marriage is a sacrifice for him!

His moist lips then touched hers. It was a short kiss , but Lydia could feel the electricity in her body as it was her very first kiss!

"Listen up, Cinderella, i hope that you enjoy that kiss ,because believe me, it's the first and last kiss that you'll have from me ! ", Larry mumbled ,as he left her ,to go greeting his family members!