Parrot for a daughter

Avery's POV

I heard a knock on the door and opened the door to see five maidens and three were carrying a dress and some ornaments .

"We're here to dress you for the wedding, my princess " one of the maidens said and they entered the room .

One entered the bathroom and prepared the water .

"The water is ready my princess" She said and I entered the bathroom then they followed me .

"I can take care of myself "I said to them with a smile.

"We were ordered to take care of you , my princess" One of them said and I let them take care of the bath. Am not new to this but it just feels new here and it's my first time of staying without Mary. After some time , the bath was over and they dressed me up in my wedding dress which had a veil .

"You're beautiful, princess " One of them said and I nearly scoffed . If my sister is here you guys would have been captivated by her beauty.

"You're ready to go , princess" They said and accompanied me to where the wedding's taking place. I got there and they helped me sit by the groom. His long cloak had a hoodie which covered his face .He's not letting anyone see his face cause of his ugly features. The priest commenced the ritual and we took our oath.

"You can unveil the bride " The priest said and I began feeling uneasy. He can unveil my veil but I can't pull that hoodie covering his face huh? He pulled my veil but all thanks to the hoodie I couldn't see his facial expression. I know they aren't good anyway, his bride is supposed to be prettier than this . After some time the wedding was over and the maids came and helped me leave the wedding venue .

"So, am going to his room ?"I asked and they nodded. I got into the room and they left but I didn't miss that look of pity on their faces. Is marrying him that bad ? Am not ready to consummate this wedding . I'll plead with him to give me some time . What am I even thinking , he's cruel so he won't listen. I saw a small dagger on the table and put it in my dress. If he tries forcing himself on me, I will stab him with this .No , I can't kill my husband on my wedding night , I'll simply scare him off with this . The door opened and he came in .

"You're still dressed ?"He asked.

"Obviously. I mean yes, my clothes are still on my body " I replied.

"The dresses should be on the floor " He said and I swallowed my saliva.

"Am not ready for this" I said.

"You should have thought of that before impersonating your step sister" He said fear arose in the pit of my stomach .

"What are you talking about, my king?"I asked.

"Enough chit chat. The dresses should be out by now" He said and I took some steps back then he walked closer to me .

"Where are you running to, Avery?"He whispered into my ears and I gently brought out the dagger I hid in my dress .

"For impersonating your steo sister and going against me , your kingdom is in trouble already, I wonder what will happen if the tip of that dagger touches my garment" He said and I slightly pushed him to create some space between us .

"You win" I said and threw away the dagger.

"Please spare my kingdom. Am already married to you, you can do whatever you please with me but spare my people" I said.

"I have better things to do than torture that tiny kingdom" He said and I sighed in relief.

"Thanks for sparing us "I said.

"I have one request, please "I said but he said nothing .

"Can I see your face?"I asked.

"Why ?"He asked.

"We're married. I should at least see the face of the man am married to" I said.

"Is my face the reason your sister refused to marry me instead?"He asked and I shook my head.

"Not at all . I willingly came here, I don't even think a good to do man is gonna come for me anyway . My sister is prettier and more skilled than I "I said.

"In other words, your king sent the ugly and unskilled daughter to me" He said.

"You've misunderstood. Am not ugly neither am I unskilled. My sister just happens to have more of it and my father isn't aware am here in place of my sister. I wonder how you found out "I said with a raised eyebrow.

"Go to sleep, Avery. it's late already "He said and I sighed in relief .

"Your face?"I asked.

"Its up to me to show you my face "He said and I nodded. I removed my bangles and ornaments and dropped them on the table then turned to see a handsome man with blue coloured eyes. How long did it take the gods to sculpt his face, his face looked so smooth and without a single boil.

"Can I touch your face?"I asked.

"You didn't let me touch you "He said and I chuckled .

"How about we just touch our faces"I said and he scoffed.

"I can't spare you after touching your face alone" He said and I nodded.

"How come you're handsome?"I asked and he raised an eye brow .

"I mean. You're supposed to be ugly" I said.

"Is that what you were expecting?"He asked.

"No. I meant everyone said you were ugly and your face is filled with boils and you're crippled too "I said.

"So?"He asked.

"You don't have any of that "I replied.

"So what lesson did you just learn now?"He asked.

"Don't believe what people say without seeing for yourself "I replied.

"You didn't even state it right but that's by the way. Go to bed now" He said.

"Are we going to sleep on the same bed ?"I asked.

"Aren't we married?"He asked.

"Yeah . We are but sleeping on the same bed this night? I think we're rushing things "I said.

"No one told me king Lazarus has a parrot for a daughter "He said and I frowned .

"I don't talk much. Am just surprised by the turn of events. If anyone told me last week that am gonna be married this week I would have called the person a joker "I said.

"I see. So what were you intending to do with that dagger ?stab me to death?"I asked.

"Nah. I just wanted to scare you off but I don't know how you found out "I said and he chuckled. Even his chuckle is handsome as well. His black hair complements his handsome face.

"I found out my dagger was missing the moment I came into the room . Who else will have it but a girl scared her husband will force himself on her "He asked and I smiled .

"I love your vibe "I said shamelessly.

"I let you see myself for a night and it got you drooling and loving my vibe. If I let you see it for a week then you'll wish I was your baby sitter " He said.

"Your face ain't that handsome. I have a male friend that is way more handsome than you. You're gonna drool if you see him and wish he will be your bride" I said and the door suddenly opened.

"That's enough talking for the night. Sleep" He said, my eye lid turned heavy and I lost consciousness.