I Do

"What?!". The startled servants flinched at my sudden exclamation but recovered quickly.

" Master Henry asked us to get you ready for your wedding madam". When he said he would make arrangements for the wedding, did he mean we would be getting married right away?.

"Madam..." The brown haired servant gently called. I shook my head to snap out of my thoughts, the date doesn't really matter, it's better to be done and over with sooner than later.

"Thank you,you can drop the dress and leave". The servants exchanged looks and faced me again

" Madam, Mr. Henry ordered us to help you get ready". I really need to talk to Mr. Gorgeous about the servant issue,but for the meantime I'll have to listen to this shaky servants to save them from the Master's wrath.

"OK,can I at least put on the dress by myself?". They quickly turned around, embarrassed. I took the gown from where it was. How can they even get me a gown when they don't know my size?. I went into the closet to change. Checking out myself in the full length mirror, I felt warmth,sadness, regret and all sorts of conflicting emotions all at once. I always imagined my wedding as the grandest wedding there is,considering my mother who loves attending parties and always bragged about her daughter's wedding being the wedding of the century. I only understood then that she was referring to Lizzy.

The long sleeved gown was butter coloured, full like a princess's gown, full and fluffy with tiny Pearl's here and there,it was surprisingly a perfect fit, holding tightly on to my figure and full from my waist downwards. I walked out and heard surprised gasps from the servants, they immediately rushed to help me lift the edges off the ground and accompanied me to the dresser.

Surprisingly, both of them styled my shoulder length hair in a classic low chignon and crowned it with a sliver hairpin that'll later hold the veil in place, they also applied very light makeup. Then the adorned me with a slim diamond necklace and tiny Pearl earrings. I was amazed at my very own look when I stood again in the full view mirror. I blinked my tears away as I didn't want to ruin these darlings' hard work.

"Ma'am you look very pretty". I wasn't the only surprised one in the room.

" Thank you, and call me Vee Vee" I said happily and I went over to wear a Badgley Mischka Laraine Embellished Ankle Strap Sandal as I couldn't wear heels.

I walked down the stairs with my bouquet in hand and two beautiful girls by my side. Joe's eyes widened with awe. He gently ushered me to the SUV and drove off, the servants got into the other car and trailed behind.

"Where are we going?", I asked out of curiosity

" To the garden ma'am, the officiating minister is already there". OK I really haven't made out time to tour the estate yet.

"And master?"

"He's there". I wanted to ask about his family too, but I couldn't bring myself to. I was kinda agitated. Would they inquire about my family too?, what would I do then?.

" We're here Madam ". The car came to a halt when we got to the entrance of the garden. He got out in a jiffy and helped me out. The other servants arrived at that period and rushed over help with my dress. Another episode of anxiety washed over me, am I going to walk down the aisle on my own?.

The servants covered my face with the veil and Joe stretched his hand forward.

" Shall we ma'am? ". I took his and with mixed feelings

" Thank you ".

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" Mr Henry Brown______, wilt thou have this woman to be thy lawfully wedded wife to live together after God's ordinance in the Holy Estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love her? Comfort her, honor and keep her/him, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others keep thee only unto her as long as you both shall live?". The officiating minister's voice rang out piercingly through the tiny crowd that consisted of servants and few friends of Mr. Gorgeous

Looking at me intently he said "I do".

" Miss Vivian Benson______, wilt thou have this man to be thy lawfully wedded husband to live together after God's ordinance in the Holy Estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love him? Comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others keep thee only unto him as long as you both shall live?"

"I do".

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" Having going through all the marriage vows,rituals and ceremonies, you are now officially man and wife,You may now kiss the bride". Henry slowly raised the veil and slowly brought his lips closer to mine, holding my waist,he gently turned me around to an angle whereby the crowd wouldn't be able to see our lips touch and placed a kiss on my cheek. it was only then I could comprehend what just happened.

Applause, confetti and wishes filled the air as we walked hand in hand down the aisle. Mr. Gorgeous slightly bent and whispered to me.

"I'm sorry it wasn't everything like your dream wedding, I hope you don't mind". I turned to see a teasing smile plastered on his face. oh his sense of humor is back. Well two can play the game

" Well, I would have loved a white dress instead of a conservative ball gown and a six inch stiletto " I smiled as his face fell, I'm already getting good at this.

"White is inauspicious for pregnant women and you really want to wear heels,what if something happens to the baby?". He was already taking it too far.

" Heh, I was only kidding, OK?.....and that was really thoughtful of you, even if I couldn't get my dream wedding, I am assured that I'll get a happy married life ". my eyes was glistening with tears as we approached the car. Joe had already opened the car door.

" Thank you for trusting me" He said and squeezed my hands tightly before letting go and helping me into the car. I was expecting him to walk to the other side and climb in, but instead he instructed Joe to take care of me properly before striding off to his car.