Chapter 5: The wedding

Christopher broke out in a nervous sweat. Most of those present did not know the princess and were undoubtedly speechless.

All her attention was on her, she was really beautiful. And even the prince silenced her mind at that time.

She was wearing a beautiful white dress, although somewhat revealing on her legs, her long black hair was loose and a little tulle covered her face.

The prince began to get restless, his father the king was signaling him to behave. He was very worried about not having the rings in his possession.

This is a disaster... he told himself.

King Roberts handed over the princess and then stepped aside.

"Leave the face of tragedy." Commented Princess Isabella showing the rings.

The prince smiled and took them, then the priest began the ceremony.

“Dear brothers, we are here next to the altar, so that God guarantees with his grace your will to contract Marriage.

  Therefore, before this assembly, I ask you about your intention.

Christopher Wright. Do you receive this woman to be her wife, to live together in marriage, to love her, honor her, console her, and take care of her, in sickness and in health, being faithful to her for as long as her Lives last?

"Yes I accept!"

 “Isabella Herbert. Do you receive this man to be your husband, to live together in marriage, to love, honor and care for him, in sickness and in health, faithfully, for the duration of your lives?"

"Yes I accept!."

The prince placed the ring, which was untimely too big... She couldn't help but laugh.

She then took the other ring and placed it on him.

"By virtue of the authority vested in me, I declare you, husband and wife."

"You can kiss the bride."

"Yes, it's easy for you to say that..." (Thought the prince)...

"Oh… God, You and I will have to talk about this"... (Isabella thought)...

The prince leaned in and kissed her, leaving the princess hard as stone.

After the congratulations, the couple left without saying a word, neither even daring to look at the other.

They were already legally married in the eyes of God, but there was no relationship between them. Isabella felt embarrassed and uncomfortable in her presence.

They arrived at the castle and a great celebration awaited them, the prince wanted the earth to swallow him at that moment, all his family and friends were there.

"Congratulations prince!." Kindly greeted by Emily, Christopher's aunt.

"My dear Christopher!!. Congratulations!!. For you too Isabella, you look beautiful!!..." Queen Loren greeted very excitedly.

"Thank you mother!." "you know that this is a farce"

"Hi Christopher… Congratulations! I guess now you'll stop harassing all the women in the kingdom. Although I see that your wife will have no competition, no one will be to her "measure".

"Hello cousin, thanks for coming. The prince said, he could not deny that he felt very uncomfortable, this was undoubtedly like his punishment." He knew very well that his cousins rejoiced at what was happening.

“I can't take this dress another minute, I feel like I'm short of breath, plus those stockings that my husband has in the family are bothering me."

If he better go to my room, without anyone noticing? I won't survive another minute with this, I have to take it off."

"Princess!."

"Come Clara, help me with this dress I can't stand it anymore!"

"Of course, although her mother doesn't want her to take off her corset, she said you would have to wear it every day."

"I don't care what he says, I'm tired! Look how far her contempt has come, she hands me over to the wolves to kill me. What do you think will happen when they leave for their kingdom? No one will be able to protect me, even I don't have enough strength. Said the princess and then began to cry."

"Princess... Please don't cry! No one is going to hurt her, her father will destroy them if that is the case."

The princess kept crying and even more so when she paid attention to Clara's words.

"That would be a good excuse. She said standing up quickly."

"Leave me alone, Clara!..."

I got goosebumps at that moment, I felt a black cloud over me. My father's strategy would never have occurred to me.

I knew the prince would try to get rid of me after the wedding. It would be a perfect excuse to declare war on King Joseph without damaging his image as a traitor.

The princess left the engagement ring on the table, it was too big for her.

The ring had an inscription that read, "I love you, Emma."

When the princess saw him, she was silently thinking trying to decide what to do. It was obvious that the prince loved someone else, she never regretted it. The only thing that came to her mind was to negotiate with him.

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-"What happened Frankie?. Haven't you found the ring?"

"No prince, I rented it to a man, we have to return it tomorrow."

"What?. What do you have to return? Why didn't you buy it?"

"Because they weren't for sale! If you want me to save you from this, I'll have to go to the outskirts of the city to get you some wedding rings and without your father suspecting."

"That's absurd!... I'll talk to the princess and then I'll look for the ring in my room. Does she know about all this?"

"I haven't had the opportunity to tell her, she was with her father, King Roberts who looks like a serial killer."

"It is!... And unfortunately he is coming towards this direction."

" Get ready for the sermon, or rather, death threat. Frankie commented."

" Majesty... The prince greeted."

-"Christopher, welcome to the family."

" Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

" I hope you behave like a true gentleman, this alliance will close when there is an heir. He whispered in her ear with a threatening tone. Then he left giving her a smile."

The prince felt a lump in his throat, the king's comment had affected him so much that he could not hide the helplessness he felt.

A strong headache settled on him, just with the simple fact of thinking that he had to get Isabella pregnant.

He saw his mother approaching him, Queen Loren seemed to enjoy the event more than anyone.

" What happens mother?. he asked."

- Son, you must start the dance with your wife, we are waiting for you.

" Is it necessary mother?. He asked very annoyed."

" Yes, it's tradition, my son."

-"Where is Isabella?"

"I don't know… Maybe she is enjoying the big banquet".

" Go look for her Christopher."

The prince reneged and then began to search for her. He didn't see her anywhere… he approached Queen Margareth to ask about her.

"Where is my daughter guards?."

"Excuse me, Majesty, the princess marched with her maid in the direction of her chambers."

"Do you want me to look for it?"

"She is my wife, I will go. The prince said and marched towards Princess Isabella's room."