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Blushing Bride
Once the shopping was done, I was exhausted. Shopping wasn't particularly hard, but being dragged around by Katarina and showed off to her friends and chasing after her when she darted into another boutique was. "Why don't you go take a shower? Dinner should be ready soon, and we have lots to discuss!" she giggles. I nod and walk off into the guest room. The walls are painted blue, lighter than Katarina and Seneca's eyes and very calming. There was a large plushy canopy bed in the center, with a large armoire, and vanity in the corner. I wander into the magnificent bathroom, all marble, white and gold, all so elegant. I hop into the shower and think about how in two days, I'll be a wife. How I'll have officially left my old life behind. Tears run down my cheek, gloominess enter my heart.. The one good thing about this was Katarina. She genuinely made me feel welcome and accepted, like a friend. Once I got out and dried my hair, I slid into my new silk nightgown. It was a baby blue with black lace and a plunging neckline. I had to assume this was for my wedding night, but I had many like it now, so Katarina just must enjoy frills and silk. I scurry down the steps and enter into a gorgeous kitchen that connected to the dining room. White carpeting and deep red furniture made the room look stunning, especially with the gray walls. "Come, Ari!" I smirk Ari was her new nickname for me. I trot over and take my seat, she serves me some wine and a heavenly vegetable stew. "Ari, aren't you excited? Tomorrow you'll be trying on your gowns! Plus your family will arrive and can go with you," Katarina states. "Yes," I mutter, "Katarina, is this done often? Someone important, picking a victor to marry?" I question. Katarina looks solemn now, "Not often, no. But you were special he had eyes for you since he saw you at the reaping. I know this seems unpleasant now, but I think you can truly be happy with him. Seneca is the sweetest man," she comforts as she dabs her mouth with her napkin, taking a sip of wine. She looks at me and gives me a sweet smile that reminds me of mother, calming me to the heart and assuring me things will be okay. I feel the need to ask her a question, something I haven't been able to get out of my mind, something that scared me. "Kat, do I need to…" I trail off, knowing this isn't dinner conversation to be had with your future sister in law. Katarina looks at me concerned and curious to what I was about to ask "Yes?" she asks, I sigh. "Do I need to have sex with him on our wedding night?" I stutter. She looks flustered, clearly uncomfortable with the idea of speaking about her brother's relationships. "Well, that's generally what most do on their wedding nights. But don't worry Arabella, Seneca won't hurt you or make you do anything your uncomfortable with," she replies. I feel comforted, but still very nervous. We soon finish our meal and I walk to bed. The fear of losing my virginity this way, was probably the reality I'd be faced with.
"ARABELLA! WAKE UP!" I'm greeted to in the morning my sisters bouncing on my bed. Drezza, who is right in my face whispers "Guess What," "What?" I ask groggily. Drezza then cups my face and leans in and screams "WE'RE IN THE CAPITOL! GET DRESSED SISSY! WE GET TO GO SHOPPING!" Whilst this nonsense is going on, Asa seems to be preoccupied at snooping through all my clothes. I shoo them off and then get dressed. I walked out to find my mother chatting with Katarina and Seneca chatting over coffee. Seneca smiled at me, I managed a smile back for a moment, but then was engulfed in mother's hug. She broke from me, smiling at me as she brushed back her thick brown hair and sighed, "Well, we have a big day today don't we girls? And tomorrow an even bigger one!" The girls were excited to be here, already dressed in clothing of the Capitol children . Asa was in a pale green dress with black ruffles and a big bow in the back, her curly black hair in two little pigtails with white ribbons tying them at the end. Drezza was in a light pink silk shirt with black pants, her hair was combed and shiny. "Well, brother dear, we must be off! So much to do before tomorrow, people to see, things to buy!" Kat says and with that, everyone is out the door, except for Seneca who had to go see to a few things, he kissed me gently before saying "Tomorrow will be amazing, I promise."
"Ouch!" I shout as Katarina try's to shove my breasts into the top of a dress they clearly will not fit into. "Well, if you'd hold still!" she counters. "Kat, it does not fit on my chest! Move on!" I exclaim. I can hear my mother and sisters giggling in the waiting room. After shuffling through the racks looking with the saleswoman to find a suitable dress, I left with three to try on. One was a long silk pure white v-neck dress with a five foot train and diamonds studded through the dress. Another dress is made from a thicker material and has a large puffy bottom to it and a frilly top, this one was Katarina's favorite, hence, I had to try it on. Lastly, a satin dress that was laced on the top and flowing at the bottom . Looking at these dresses, I'm actually quite surprised that none of them have any ridiculous color or design to them as most Capitol women would wear. In the end, I chose the diamond v-neck dress. They gasped when they all saw me. "It shows off your best features! It makes your face look so framed and extra lovely and your boobs look amazing!" Katarina sighs. My mother crying, hugs me, "You look like a princess, my darling." My sisters sighed and hugged their new dolls, who they wanted to get little dresses for. I had my wedding dress. With that, the diamond dress, along with a veil and tiara and some very high heels, were mine for my big day. My wedding. The girl who was the Diamond among coal, would be covered in diamonds.
