Chapter 96 - Surprise at the party (1) (2/2)

Aldebar smiled and thanked him. He then continued the announcement.

”This year's party, in addition to celebrating my second century anniversary, welcomes the 2019 Gregorian new year, tonight we also welcome a new member in our family. My brother Caspar is now a married man.”

Instantly the whole room became noisy. They were all talking to each other and everyone's views was immediately addressed to Finland who was sitting next to Caspar. The man immediately grabbed her hand and invited her to walk on the stage where Aldebar was standing.

He took the microphone and greeted all the guests.

”Good evening everyone. My wife and I got married yesterday evening here. We don't want to steal the spotlight from Aldebar because this is his birthday party, but I have to introduce my wife to all of you.” He pulled Finland gently to his side and pointed the microphone at her. ”Her name is Finland von Schneider. In ten years we will hold another meeting here, and then we will also celebrate our wedding. We kindly ask for your blessings so that our marriage will last and ten years from now we can bring children - our children to meet you. ”

Caspar laughed when Finland pinched his waist. Her face looked red when she finally spoke and greeted the guests.

”Ah, Caspar is just joking. Good evening everyone. My name is Finland, and I'm very happy to finally meet you all.”

Flora brought two glasses of wine and handed them to Caspar and Finland. She then took her glass from Louis, and in a loud voice she raised her glass and called out to the guests.

”Let's toast for Caspar and Finland, who have become husband and wife, may they be blessed with happiness now and forever.”

”Now and forever,” replied everyone while raising their glasses and then drinking them.