Chapter 152: Celebrations

Desella [...]

"What happened? I knocked on your door, but it was closed. Later I heard some noise coming from this direction, so I came to check but I never thought I would see you being dragged away by a pretty girl" As she said this her eyebrows rose in a questioning look.

"So?"

"So?" Severus questioned back.

UH!

Severus saw that Desella was standing there with a resolute stance. "Seriously?" He cursed under his breath. In a quick tug, Desella came close to him only to be dragged away later.

"Hey? Hey? What do you think you are doing? Stop dragging me, Severus"

Severus just turned a blind eye towards her appeals.

"Keep quiet. The ceremony is going to start anytime, and it will look rude if we don't reach there in time" Severus slowly answered.

"But"

"No ifs and buts" He did not give her anyway.

Within a few minutes, Severus was standing outside the door of the spiritual chamber. 

Wow

Desella was stunned by the glamorous decoration. It was far too extravagant and beautiful. Hui Island palace decoration seems to pale in comparison to Rivera palace. "It's beautiful."

"Not more than you," Severus complimented her.

"..."

[....]

"Huh?"

Severus noticed how flustered Desella went after hearing his compliment, so he tried smoothing it out. "Save some face for me. Will you?" 

"What do you mean?"

Desella breath hitched when he came close to her. Like a gentleman, he used his fingers to comb her messy hair, as well as straightening her wrinkled clothes. "Everyone coming here will be in pairs. Of course, it is not restricted for the same genders to come in pairs, but I surely do not want to get paired up with some smelly, old-fat royal. His hairy body with a sickening smile will ruin my appetite. So, will you be my partner?"

Bells started ringing inside her mind. She started imagining a scene in which Severus was playing violin for her, wearing the same dress as he was wearing now. With his one knee bent, he was going to propose to her but before she could live her imagination to the fullest, a flick on her forehead awakened her.

"Dreaming?" Severus said coyly.

Cough cough.

"Shut up."

"How rude" He smiled happily. He did not wait for Desella to say anything. Simply he held her hand, lightly tugging her to follow his leads.

Creak!

The wide door opened revealing the beautiful stage, set up in the middle of the room. White curtains were hung to match the golden decorations of the room. There was an entry specially made for the groom and bride that was decorated with a flower pathway. Vases, carnations even dresses of helpers were color-coordinated. 

[So corny and cheesy]

Severus had no interest in the decorations. He casually sauntered inside the room, looking for his seat. To his surprise, his name was written on one of the tables. It was a VVIP seat. He could clearly see the ceremonies of the wedding happening while sitting at this table.

"Such cheap tricks" He snickered.

Desella was a bit jealous now. She still was not able to recover from the bitterness of Melanie dragging Severus in her room and here she was, in a royal wedding. Every decoration inside the chamber was nothing but a sign of their true love. 

[I cannot believe how double-faced you humans are.] As usual, Noworry was picking on humans again. 

I guess you are not wrong, but you are not correct either. The rich have the right to do what they want. I mean if they want to show off, they can and if they do not want to then no one can force them. A person only shows when he has something. Have you ever seen a beggar bragging about his wealth? It is sad but it is reality, I guess. Severus went into deep thoughts. 

Severus made a quiet uproar even when he was just sitting there quietly. People from far off lands were present today, to commemorate the Royal Couple wedding. His stunning looks charmed everyone out there. The girls were ogling on his beauty while the men were getting angry. They wished nothing but to rip Severus apart in millions of pieces.

Desella noticed everything around her. She noticed how people did not show their faces but since they had stepped inside the room, they all were keeping eyes on them. Their every moment was captured by them, and this sure did not feel good. It was as if they were hostages, but she tried pushing this thought out of her mind. 

Time passed slowly. People started lowering their guards down. Since everyone was now at ease with no potential threat, Desella started munching on her food. "Whatever you say. The royal chefs sure cook tasty food. U can never have enough of them" With nothing else to do Desella started munching on starters.

"..."

"Were you a pig in your previous life?" 

".."

"Hey, that's rude."

Sure sure...

[HAHAHAHA…. Silly girl]

Noworry flew away after laughing.

"Where is he going?" Desella asked after she noticed Noworry leaving the room.

"Well, he is feeling suffocated here, so he is going outside to have some fresh air."

OWO

Ding- Dong

Merry chatters started springing as the groom finally showed up on the stage. Dressed in rose color gown, a golden intricate crown complimenting his fair beauty, Maverick stood there. With a perfect smile on his face, looking all regal, he looked like a plush rose. He looks handsome and beautiful at the same time. Since he was dressed up today, no one could see his frail health today. Even his under-eye bags were concealed. Even with makeup, he did not lose his originality. As he was greeting everyone, he suddenly looked at Severus. Both of them gazed at each other for a second as Maverick quickly turned away. 

LALALALALALALALA.

A beautiful song started playing to indicate the arrival of the bride. When the song started playing everyone around the stage cleared the way instantly for the bride. 

Bang!

The door was opened softly as a petite girl was revealed. In her red gown which had a subtle shade of rose pink, matching with Maverick was walking on the flowering pathway. Men present there, sucked a cold breath when they saw how beautiful Melanie was looking as a bride. Needless to say, it was as if a fairy descended on earth. Even Maverick's pupil dilated for an instance which later returned to normal. When Melanie finally reached the stage, Maverick slid off her veil only to be shocked by her ethereal beauty. Soon the wedding ceremony started as they both started to exchange their vows.

Maverick gently held Melanie'ss hand as he stared deeply into her eyes while speaking.

"May this be a day of new beginnings.

the sun, like a fragrant apple; the summer air,

soft on your hands as the kiss of a child.

May berries melt like honey on your tongue.

May your heart rise in wonder?

at the clouds drifting across the sky.

May the trails under your boots?

be covered in pine quills,

let the leaves rain down.

like memories

in the autumn of your heart.

May the snow beneath your skis?

run as fast as watered silk,

may the cold air kiss your cheeks,

turn them red as summer's roses.

May the rivers always flow?

with their unexpected beauty,

the first freshets of snowmelt,

the rush of early spring. 

May you always walk-in gladness?

through whatever path or highway.

may you always walk within the golden circle of your love."

As he finished with his vow, a huge round of applause exploded inside the room.

Desella also wanted to clap but on second thought, she stopped herself from doing it. With a quick glance, she noticed that Severus was sitting there with no expressions on his face. Was he angry, hurt, or sad? No one could read him at this moment. Not even her. It was at these moments Desella felt unworthy of Severus. 

Tears welled up inside her eyes. Shyly she too grabbed Maverick hands to complete her vows.

"We, unaccustomed to courage

exiles from delight

live coiled in shells of loneliness

until love leaves its high holy temple

and comes into our sight.

to liberate us into life.

Love arrives.

and in its train come ecstasies

old memories of pleasure

ancient histories of pain.

Yet if we are bold,

love strikes away the chains of fear.

from our souls.

We are weaned from our timidity.

In the flush of love's light

we dare be brave.

And suddenly we see.

that love costs all we are.

and will ever be.

Yet it is only love.

which sets us free."

After exchanging vows, they exchanged rings and the ceremony finished and just like this, they both got married. From now on Melanie went from Miss Song to Mrs Maverick, the official wife of the crown prince, future empress of Rivera. It was a moment of celebration. Everyone cheered for the newly married couple and exchanged complementaries.

Soon it was time for Severus and Desella to exchange pleasantries. Out of nowhere, Severus came holding a small gift box in his hands.