The time was drawing closer to mine and Gabriel's wedding day. I couldn't believe that I was really getting married. The only thing that bothered me was that unlike most brides; I would have no family present. I would only have my mother's jewels and what few happy memories with my father.
Gabriel and I kept plenty busy with the occasional problem and finishing all plans for the wedding. It was a quiet afternoon and I was heading into town to pick up my dress. I took a coach down and made it to the seamstress' shop. She already had my dress in the front and I commented "It's perfect." I paid the rest of what I owed, took the dress, and left.
'Still so much to do' I thought, thinking through everything that was left. I had put the dress in the carriage and was heading to the shoemakers. I saw a gentleman standing outside the baker's and he was watching me. I kept walking to the shoemaker when he finally approached me and I asked "Can I help you?" "Eva" he said, looking at me before asking "Do you remember me?"
"Can't say that I do" I replied. "You were friends with my little sister, Veronica. I am Demetri" the stranger replied. I looked at him again and finally replied "Yes; I remember now. I am sorry about Veronica's horse accident." "It's alright Eva. So, why are you here" he asked in reply.
"I left my father after he committed an unspeakable deed and I did not want to be shamed. I will not let my father's deed define me anymore. I am to be married and will soon begin a new happiness" I replied. "You might have one little problem with that Eva. You see; I did some digging and as it turns out; not only had your father sold you to Count Dracula by 16 but with the town matchmaker to have you married to me. I am the one that is supposed to be taking you to the altar:" he replied.
"I no longer reside in Romania and therefore am no longer subject to the matchmaker. Now; I suggest you back off before I drive a sword through you" I told Demetri, finally reaching the shoemaker. I got my shoes and hurried back to the carriage and headed back to the Vatican. "I will have what is rightfully mine" I heard him shout. I knew then that I would have to tell Gabriel everything but I first had to find out Demetri was even telling the truth.