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Chapter 8
"Well, we did it…we're husband and wife…wow…I can't believe this…" he said, sitting down on a bench in my dressing room. "Yea…we are…no offense but I hate this." I murmured, sitting next to him. He sighed, laying his head in his hands.
"Well, it isn't my cup of tea either, but it's done now…and we can't take it back. We may as well try and get along." He suggested. I nodded and sighed, not really knowing what else to say. "Do we at least get a honeymoon?" I asked, chuckling slightly. I heard him laugh along with me, and I smiled…maybe we could get along after all.
"Will you two hurry up? The people are waiting at the reception!" Mina said, knocking on the door. I giggled and fixed my dress, noticing a hand in front of me, "You ready?" he asked softly. I nodded and took his awaiting hand, standing up, coming face to face with him, wanting to kiss him…badly. Ugh...what was wrong with me? What was i thinking?
"Everything ok?" he asked me, breaking my concentration. I nodded and released his hand, feeling the tingles start to surface. What was going on? I couldn't be feeling things for him…that was giving in…and I wasn't going to.
"Let's go…" I said roughly, walking out to find Mina and Malachite waiting for us, a nervous look in both of their eyes.
"You all right?" she asked me. I nodded and grabbed her arm, dragging her with me. "We'll talk about it later…" I said quietly, seeing her nod. I was just feeling the affects of a natural wedding day…it's every girls dream…and I was just feeling that.
Yes...just the usual wedding day feelings...yea...
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Once we arrived at the reception, the girls and I, along with Darien and his friends sat down and prepared for the long speeches we knew were to come, but when my mother took the microphone, I felt like fainting…she would simply ruin my day…even if it wasn't going exactly how I wanted.
"Hello everyone! I'm so glad all of you could make it to Serena and Darien's union. We are all blessed that we could find a peaceful way to unite our two strongest kingdoms. I promise that our families will try to prosper together." She said sweetly, everyone raising his or her glasses. I cringed and raised mine, looking over to see Darien's amused look. I chuckled and shook my head, trying not to throw up from hearing my mother's stupid speech.
"I also want to wish Darien and Serena much love and happiness in the future. You are a beautiful couple and I have seen wonderful things in your future. Good luck you two!" she said, taking a sip of her wine. I sighed and took a sip, noticing Mina stand up beside me.
"Well, I guess it's my turn." She started, setting her glass down. "I've known you for a long time Serena…you are my family…and I love you. I have learned from you that there are so many opportunities in life to experience new feelings, and I just want you to know that I know that this is a blessing. To be honest, i couldn't think of a better match, Darien, you better take care of her! I wish you much joy and happiness…I love you both." She finished. I stood up and hugged her, feeling the tears rolling down my cheeks. Maybe this was a blessing that neither of us had taken time to notice.
When she handed my father the microphone, I thought it was going to be a usual speech…but I was greatly mistaken…
"My family and friends, Selenity and I had originally chosen to spring this on the couple when they got back from their honeymoon, but she was so excited, that we thought we'd do it now. Serena…Darien, Selenity and I will be crowning the both of you when you get back. We have decided that it is time for us to step down." He said. When our eyes met, I could tell that he was as frightened as I was. Neither of us had been trained, and neither of us was ready to accept this responsibility. We had JUST gotten married.
The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, but Darien and I did nothing but stare at one another. The sooner we took the throne…the sooner I was going to have to produce an heir…
"Oh god…" was all I could say before my world went black.
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(Darien pov)
As the crowd erupted in cheering for him, I turned my head to look into the frightened eyes of my wife. I could see the terror in her eyes, her face paling faster and faster. I knew she was going to pass out…so before she fell, I caught her…feeling her breathing become labored.
"SERENA!" Selenity screamed, coming up to the table…trying to shake her awake. "Mina, how could you let this happen? I'm so embarrassed!" she fussed, my anger boiling. How could she think of this now? How could she be mad? Now I understood why Serena was like this…her mother only cared for her popularity with the people.
"How can you think like that? If you hadn't been constantly pressuring her, then maybe she wouldn't be so stressed out." I said, seeing her feign innocence.
"Well, she needs to grow up. She's going to have to produce us an heir soon. I expect her to be able to handle more than just a little news about her taking the throne." She said. I chuckled, this woman was useless.
"Get off of me…" Serena said, stirring slightly. I helped her to sit up quickly, trying to keep her from passing out again. "Are you ok?" I asked her, seeing her blush from my arms being around her. She nodded and looked away, trying to hide the emotions that I was sure her eyes held. I handed her a glass of water, making her take a sip. She whispered a small thank you and gave me a small smile.
"Serena…how could you embarrass me like that?" Her mother fussed. "What?" "Get up…act like a woman…" she said, making Serena's esteem drop. Serena nodded though without another word and went to stand, still leaning on me for support…a support that I definitely wouldn't ever leave her without.
"Mom…I wasn't trying to…" "Hush up now…and just get up ok? Hurry." She fussed, pulling her all the way up. She brushed herself off and looked to the crowd's worried eyes, laughing a bit, "Sorry about that everyone. The excitements of my wedding day got to me…forgive me…" she said, laughing it off. The crowd joined her in laughing, not seeing the glare her mother and I were sharing. She was disrespectful, and as of right now, I had no respect for her.
"Next time boy, mind your business." She said quietly, smiling. "Now that I'm married to her, she is my business and I intend to take good care of her and let her know that she isn't a screw-up, a bother, and that she is definitely something special to be loved and cherished; which I'm sure she hasn't known for…I'm going to say…her whole life." I finished, hearing her gasp. I was tired of her attitude about the whole situation. Had I known coming into this marriage that her mother was like this, I wouldn't have been so hard on Serena.
"You have no right…" She started, but I wasn't about to let her interrupt, "I have every right my queen. I adore my wife and all the qualities that she has. I intend to make sure she knows that every day." I said, lacing my fingers with hers, seeing her surprised look. I squeezed her hand a little, feeling her squeeze it back, a new sort of understanding forming between us.
Things would be different now…I knew what she was dealing with…and I wanted to make it better. I didn't want her to have to hear her mothers voice in the back of her mind every time she made a little mistake. I wanted her to know that it would be ok…and could always be forgotten…if not fixed.
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Later that night, Serena and I were on the way to our room, both of us nervous from wondering what was going to happen once we got there. I didn't expect anything from her…granted it was my wedding night…but she was a virgin…and not in love with me. Something told me that she was one of those girls who wanted it to be special and with someone who she was completely head over heels for.
"I just want you to know that I don't expect anything from you." I said, hearing her footsteps halt. I turned to see her eyes wide with fear.
"I um, I…I mean," She stuttered, "Serena…" "No Darien, um, wow…I hadn't even thought about that since the whole fainting thing. I was actually just sitting here thinking about what it was going to feel like to be in my room alone with a man, that is if we're actually going to stay in the same room. I've never…um…had a man in my room. And today…it was my first kiss…and I…oh crap" she said, quickly covering her mouth with her hand. Her first kiss…was mine? This girl WAS a virgin…in every way.
"Really?" I asked, still not believing. She nodded and even though the hallway was dark, I could see her reddened cheeks. "Well, you did pretty good to me." I told her, seeing her smile. "Thanks…I'm naturally good with everything…" she joked, trying to hide her embarrassment. I chuckled and let her get away with it, only because I knew how she was.
"And thank you…" she started, looking around, avoiding my gaze. "My mother has always been overbearing…and no one, save the girls have ever taken up for me." She said, her gaze lowering to the ground. "Well, it was nothing…you're my wife, and you will be respected." I told her, seeing her nod.
"I just wanted you to know though that I'll be a good boy and keep my hands to myself. I would have slept in another room had your mother not moved my stuff." I said, hearing her giggle. "Well, we are married, and I'm curious." she said strongly, surprising me. I gasped and stopped dead in my tracks…not really being able to grasp what she said. "huh?" I asked, hearing her giggle.
"Well, I'm not saying…sex…but I've heard from Mina that there is other stuff too…right?" she asked innocently. I smiled and nodded as we approached her room…feeling excited. I was going to get to teach her…and that made me more excited than any girl ever had.
"Yes…yes there is…" I replied, smirking. I picked her up bridal style, hearing her delightful squeal and carried her inside, the night being lost in pleasure.
We didn't make love that night…but I showed her that I could love her…if only she'd let me…
