Chapter 4
A few days later Angelique was spending quite a long time with Miss Abby in the kitchen. She have been teaching Angelique how to cook and baked and it has been a hobby of Angelique growing up. She loved experimenting and how much fun seeing the final product in place which gives her a satisfaction and she actually feel proud of herself .She only wished that she could actually cook something delicious for her future husband later like in her romance novel and in this case, it was Alec.
The thought of getting married and to be Alec's mate makes her scared. She knows she was the exact opposite of Alec. He tortured and kills human and vampires but Angelique, she have the gift of bringing the dead to life. How these two separate beings can survive with each other? She never knew that Alec had planning to marry her. What's so special about her? She knows her flaws and it was in her own blood. Alec is a turned vampire who is similar to pure blood but her? She's part wolf which equals her to part animal. A beast. That's what the members of Volturi have named her ever since she was born.
She felt a hand was waving in front of her and realize that Miss Abby was staring at her with concern in her eyes. "What is wrong chéri?" Angelique smiled weakly and said, "Nothing Miss Abby. I'm fine. I'm just nervous about marrying, Alec. That's all." Miss Abby grin at her and put her hands at each of her waist, "Awh...I see. You have butterflies in your stomach. You must be very excited don't you ma chéri." Angelique bit her bottom lips and laughed weakly, "Ye..ah. Excited? Maybe but nervous? Definitely, Miss Abby. I just don't know if I'm going to be a great wife to Alec. We rarely communicate .We.. I mean me...I always get awkward every time I spoke to him and now, I will be spending the rest of my life with him. Like, forever and ever and I don't know what to do."
Miss Abby smiled sweetly and held Angelique hands, "Angelique, dear. It's normal for you to be nervous. You are getting married. Starting a family. I wish you happiness. You deserve it, ma chéri . You are kind, gentle and beautiful. Alec is very lucky to have you as her wife. Anyone will." She brushes the hair that falls on Angelique cheeks. There were tears in her eyes and Angelique appreciates what Miss Abby said. It was a dream of hers to be married to someone that will love her as she would do the same but she doubt that will happened if she were to be Alec's wife.
Miss Abby wiped her own tears and said, "Now, chéri. You have to get clean up. Tonight is your engagement dinner. You have to rest and get ready to be all dolled up, alright." Angelique wished she didn't remind her of tonight. Angelique nodded and washed her hand before she leaves the kitchen. On her way to her room, she passed the receptionist when two vampires were chatting and stop when they realized Angelique was there. They smirked to each other and spoke to her, "My, my. Isn't it our little Angelique? You're looking beautiful today. Can't wait for the engagement party I see?" Said, the one with the brown hair vampire while her friend giggle. Angelique knew they were making fun of her since it's obvious her yellow dress have food stained on kept a calm smile and answered, "Why, thank you, Gwen but it's a little dirty so I'm on my way to my room. Getting clean-up. I'll see you later." The one with the black hair answered back, "Okay. See you this evening, Angelique… Beast" She said with a whispered at the last word.
Angelique felt a torn in her chest every time she hears that word. They purposely said that knowing she can hear very well. When Angelique was leaving the hallway, she stopped and continued listening to what they were saying." Uh, I can't believe Alec is actually marrying that beast. Seriously, I've been pouring myself out for him and he picked her? I bet she's a virgin. What kind of man wants to marry a beast?" The brunette laughed and said, "I know, right. I bet I can make him feel even better than that animal. It's disgusting if one were to nail an animal." And both of them laughed hysterically.
She can't hold her tears any longer so Angelique ran as fast as she could using her vampire strength and slammed the door shut before she cried on her beds. It's always hurt when living with vampires that don't even know who you are and to say those awful things was too much for her. She pours out all her pain in her pillow and the tears keep falling. Then, she hears a flutter next to her and saw a white dove that flew right in front of her. It kept looking at her as if it was saying, Don't cry, Angelique.
She remembered 12 years ago when she saw the bird was hit by a car while feeding of the grains on the road. She was watched the whole incident from her bedroom window and sneaked out as fast as she could and brought the bird to her room but the bird was already dead. At first, Angelique was sad but when she holds the bird to her chest, she prayed so hard and suddenly, she realized that the bird starts chirping and she was happy. She thought that her prayers have come true but it turns out, she felt warmness in her hands and right there she knew she had a special gift.
She held the dove in her hands and wanted to show her father but when she opened the door, Aro was standing right in front of her. She was petrified. Her hearts beat so fast that she felt it was going to burst. She stuttered, "He..hello master." She gulped nervously. There was a wide grin in his face and his bright red eyes were staring at her murderously. "What do you have there, love?" She's trying her best to answer his question even though she was scared as hell, "I um.. found a bird. I was playing in my room" Then, he said again, "Really, well. Have a nice day, alright?" She nodded nervously and run as fast as she could.
She shook her head and wiped her tears and focused on the bird in front of her. She was amazed at how long the white bird could survive that long but she thought to herself, maybe it was a part of her power. She look at the dove and said, "Nobody love me here, Gerry" She named the bird after the character in her favorite novel, 'P. S I love you'. "At least father, Miss Abby and you love me right? How about Alec? He wanted to marry me so that's mean he also cared about me right? Why won't he if he wants to marry me? This is too much!" Gerry rubs his head on her palms and she smiled, "Thank you, Gerry." She laid her head on the pillow and slept peacefully.
The girls were busy prepping up Angelique for her engagement dinner. They were putting her red, glossy lipstick with a light tap of pink blusher on her cheeks and put mascara on her eyelashes. They said that it will highlight her eyes more .They also said her eyes was the bluest and beautiful eyes they ever seen .It makes her blushed. The final preparation was making her wear the red strapless satin dress that reached above her knees.
It was a beautiful gown. It had flowers design on her chest and it flows romantically. Later, she wore her pearl earrings when suddenly, one of the girls put on the most beautiful white diamonds necklace decorated with flowers design on her neck but Angelique gently pushes her away. "Lydia, that's not mine. I don't think I should wear that." She chuckled and said, "Angelique, it's yours. Alec gave this to you. It was a gift and he wants you to wear it for your engagement later." She was surprised but later she allowed Lydia to put it on her and exhaled tiredly. She can't believe he would actually do that. She felt rather awkward wearing it.
When they were done, she stood up, staring herself at the mirror and she was amazed how beautiful the girls had make her look. She felt quite embarrassed though with her small cleavage showing. She took a deep breath and walk out of her room to the hall. When she was standing in front of the door, it opens slowly and as she entered and everyone was amazed with how she looks. She was so nervous but she walks calmly towards her father.
She was the most beautiful and stunning girl in the hall. Even, Alec who was talking to his brother in law was amazed with her beauty. Angelique stood in front of her father who was sitting on his throne. He stood up and went to hug his daughter, not caring if everyone was staring at them. Aro smirked and he also stood, "Finally, the bride has arrived. Well, ladies and gentleman. It is a great honour for me to lead the engagement of this beautiful ."Aro looked at Alec and he left his sister and his brother in law to take Angelique's hand gently and stands in front of Aro.
Alec was very handsome standing next to her. He was wearing a black tuxedo, a black shirt and a red tie. His hair was brushed back and he stared at her with a smile. Angelique smiled politely. Aro continued, "Without further a due, the ring, Afton." Afton holds a small red cushion with a pair of rings on top and brought it in front of them. Alec took one of the rings and slid it into Angelique's finger. It was a white crested diamonds with rose and petals design. Then, she took the ring with shaky hands and slid it into his finger. She was so nervous and afraid that she would mess it up. Suddenly, Alec took her hands and kiss her on the back of her palm. His lips were soft and he grinned at her.
"Alright then, it is sealed. I wished the best for you Alec and also to you Angelique. Everyone, do enjoy yourself." Aro sound so excited and left to sit on his throne. Everyone clapped and later, continued to their chats while holding a chalice filled with blood. Some of the vampires danced in the middle of the room which Alec decided to bring her to. He put his hand on her waist and held her right hand to his. Angelique nervously put her hands on his shoulder and they start dancing slowly with their body keep getting closer and closer. "Your heart always beat that fast?" Alec said looking down at her.
"N..no. I'm just a little nervous actually." Angelique answered. He smiled, "Don't be. We are getting married soon and you won't have to be nervous anymore. You are mine." He whispered the last word to her ears that gave her chills. She looked up to him and said, "Why? Why do you want to marry me? You hardly know me, Alec." He spins her gently and when they were together again, "On the contrary, I know you very much. "He whispered to her ears again. "What you do, where do you go and your beautiful lips, eyes, nose, your body. All of you, sweetheart. "He kissed her neck unexpectedly. "She backed away and released her grip from him. She quickly went to the balcony and tried to calm herself. She was so scared and she felt like she was going to passed out. She inhaled many times and heard someone spoke behind her.
"I guess even beast can look at their best." She turned and saw Caius staring proudly at her. Her blonde hair falls freely to his side and he looked at her with a smug. She can practically taste his hatred towards her. "Good evening, master .I hope you are enjoying yourself quite well." He smirked and step closer, "Me? Enjoy myself? You got to be out of your bloody mind. Why would I enjoy the reunion of my people to a bloody beast?" He sounds pissed. Angelique was nervous and she noticed the balcony door was closed. No one knew what was going on. She was about to leave when he hold her hand roughly and brought her closer to face him. "You filthy animal! If Marcus had not protect you, I would have kill you myself." He spit it out angrily.
Angelique was terrified and her hand started to hurt. Tears were welling in her eyes , "P..please let go, master. It hurts." She cried. Still, he held her hand tighter and said, "Do you think you are worthy to be a part of this coven? You might have fooled Marcus but you are not fooling me." His voice starts to soften eerily, "You are indeed a beautiful creature. I don't doubt that since you have bewitched everyone including Marcus. Your wolf that you kept in you will show itself and do you think you can control it?" Angelique seized up. "You don't even know what you really are. Your wolf will come out and when it does, you will hurt everyone that you love. Including your own father!" She cried, "No.. You're wrong. I won't hurt him." Caius smirked and said again, "You will, dear. You'll turn into a hideous creature and shred your father to pieces. Do you know that?"
She screamed and pushed him away, "NO!" her back hits a table .Marcus and Alec step inside and everyone was watching when they saw Angelique crying and holing her hand protectively. Marcus came up to her and hugs her. He stared murderously towards Caius who said, "I've done nothing. I was just reminding this, mutt the creature of what she will become and try to kill us all. Understand this Marcus that when it happens, their blood will be in your hands." And then, Caius left. Alec holds her shoulders as Angelique cried her heart out to his father. Marcus rubs her back gently and tried to hush her but she kept on crying. She was scared. At the same time, Aro was standing afar and watching the whole scene with a grinned.