Chapter 270 - A Very Special Day (1/2)

Mother led me into a small room to prepare. I was already wearing my simple wedding dress. My hair only needs some re-touch and my face needs some blush.

”Please sit here your highness.” Tricia said.

I take my sit in front of a mirror and saw my reflection. My eyes looked puffy because of crying, but at least it was not swollen. Tricia started to apply some make up on me.

While sitting and letting Tricia do her job, I saw my mother and father's reflection in the mirror. I saw them close to one another, with my father's arms around my mother's waist. The sight made my heart feel warm.

”When did you arrive father?” I asked. My father's gaze that was focused on my mother shifted towards me.

”I got your fiancé message five days ago by carrier pigeon.” Father said. ”I rode in haste on the same day, taking just a small team of guards with me.”

I giggled thinking that my father just up and left after getting the message that my mother was alive and well with me.

”I am sure the Richard is in his wits end with your sudden departure father.” I teased.

”Ahem… well I am confident that your brother can do a good job while I am away.” Father said while blushing with embarrassment. ”He had been working with me for some time now. I can see how hard working he is and dependable. I am planning to step down after he comes of age.”

I was surprised with father's words. I never realized that my father would step down as king because he was still in his prime. If my memory serves me correct, Richard will come of age two years from now. Is my father's decision based on my mother miraculously being alive?

”I am happy to see that you two are close to each other.” I teased them.

After hearing my words mother had a surprised look and quickly stepped away from my father.

”T-That… that's because his majesty always sticks around me.” Mother said with a blush.

”I feel sad that you call me that way.” Father pouted and quickly came to my mother's side. ”My life was meaningless when I thought you were dead. So please don't push me away like that.”

”I-I am not pushing you away.” Mother said with a high tone.” It is just… your daughter is here watching us.” My mother was blushing even redder.

”That is okay, right Alicia?” Father asked permission from me.

”Of course, you have my permission father.” I smiled. ”It is just that, I think you still need to woe mother even more. You have many things to ask forgiveness and many years to catch up.” I giggled.

”That is correct.” My mother said with a furious face. ”You still have to gain my forgiveness after everything that has happened.” Mother said with a humph and crossed her arms.

”Yes, yes of course my Leticia.” Father said with a sad face. ”I will do everything to gain your forgiveness.”

I giggled looking at my parents. Father looked like a dejected puppy vying for mother's favor. Mother on the other hand was resisting father's advances but I am sure that it only needs a little time until she gives in my father's advances.

”It is done your highness.” Tricia said with a confident smile.

That was when I realized that Tricia was done re-touching my hair and make-up for me. I looked in the mirror and I was looking at my own reflection. I had light make-up on, and my hair was styled normally. I looked like a normal bride.

”Oh my. Our baby looks beautiful.” Mother started to shed some tears.

”Yes, she is beautiful like you.” Father added.

Both of my parents walked towards me. I got up from my seat and looked at them.

”We wish you happiness my baby girl.” Mother said with tears.

”I still have some bad feelings towards your groom… but I know he will love you and make you his most special person.” Father said. ”I wish the two of you, happiness.”

”Mother, father… thank you.” I hugged them both.

”We love you Alicia.” Mother and father said.”Here is the last touch.” She put on the veil on top of me.

**

I walked towards the end of the aisle feeling nervous and saw William walk towards me.

”Will…” I called out to him with a smile. William gave a smile back.

”You look beautiful Alicia.” William said to me. ”Here, for you.”

William gave me a bouquet of blue roses, the symbol of Grandcrest's royal family.

”His majesty had these specifically sent here from Grandcrest.” William said with a low voice.