Chapter 21
Kuvira and Bataar couldn't believe it, they were finally getting out of prison. They finished packing yesterday and Lin had finalized their release papers that morning, they were free. Their new penthouse was finished two weeks ago, and while Bataar was working, Asami and Korra took Kuvira shopping. They hardly spent any time in the office and Asami put Bataar in charge of everything so she could concentrate on helping Kuvira plan the wedding. Kuvira was getting her final fitting for her wedding dress. It wasn't something she would pick out on her own. Both Asami and Korra pushed her to try on dress after dress until she the one. The bodice was satin with crystals sewn in that made it sparkle when the light hit it and hugged her waist. The floor length dress flares out at the lower waist and reminds her of a ball gown. The entire surface of the dress was had little crystals stitched into the fabric and the back of the dress extended into a six-foot train. The beaded white satin and lace off the shoulder straps accentuated her already muscular arms and shoulders. Her lace veil ran along the back of the dress and it too had crystals stitched into it. She wore diamond and emerald teardrop earrings and thick collar like diamond and emerald necklace that hugged her neck. The finishing touch was the diamond tiara.
Kuvira looked at herself in the mirror and she couldn't believe it was her. "You look gorgeous!" Asami complemented her. "I think the tiara and jewelry match the dress perfectly, the emeralds match your eyes." Korra commented. "Bataar's not going to be able to take his eyes off you."
"Kuvira can I ask you something?" Korra asked. "Sure," Kuvira replied. "Please don't get upset about what I am going to ask you. I know how much you love Bataar. I know how much you despise Suyin, but she is still his mother. The fact that he is more than willing to not invite her, is all the more reason for you to not tell him to make her leave. I am not saying to invite her, merely if she shows up, just don't acknowledge her, but just send the invitation to the entire family." Korra suggested.
Kuvira thought it over and Korra was right, as much as she despised Suyin, a part of Bataar wanted his mother there. If he was willing to sacrifice that to make her happy, shouldn't she be willing to accept it for one day. "You're right. He is willing to get married without his family there to make me happy. If he loves me enough to sacrifice that, I should at least not tell his mother to leave as long as she stays far away from me." Kuvira conceded.
"I think that will make Bataar very happy." Asami agreed. "I made the guest list. It's a little longer than I thought it would be, but don't forget even though you technically are already considered a Beifong, this will make it extra official." Asami noted.
"At this point, I don't really care who's going to be there or how many people there will be. The only thing I want are for you guys to be there with me the entire time. In the end, I will only see Bataar and my best friends and Wu and Lin of course. I am really beginning to love Lin and think of her as my aunt. I can't believe I'm getting married in two weeks." Kuvira commented.
The dress and everything else was ready. Asami and Korra had helped her plan the entire wedding, though Kuvira let Asami plan most of it because she is so good at organizing events. The invitations were being sent out and that even included one addressed to the Beifong family. The wedding was in two weeks and there was still so much to do.
"OK Kuvira get changed because we're going shopping." Asami demanded.
"Again! What are we shopping for this time?" Kuvira sighed.
"Your penthouse isn't going to furnish and decorate itself." Korra teased. "As the woman of the house, it is your job to pick out all the furniture and decorations. Besides, Bataar tasked me in making sure you comply. You don't want to let Bataar down do you?"
"Fine, I give up." Kuvira moaned. "Let's go before I change my mind."
"Oh and I almost forgot to tell you, Wu ordered you and Bataar to stay in Presidential Suite for your honeymoon."
"What?" Kuvira asked. "Wu already arranged everything, he will stay in the Executive Suite while you and Bataar enjoy your honeymoon. Now get changed already, it's getting late." Korra joked.