“…thank you. That will be all for today,” Bruce said before taking his leave into the mansion. At the gate of the mansion, a group of reporters gathered to try to get as much information as possible about the highly anticipated royal wedding. Few days after choosing Aisha to be his bride, Dario had officially announced to the public about his plans on getting married. The announcement had generated the public’s interest over the past few days.And since the announcement, Bruce had to attend to the flock of reporters that paraded the front of the mansion, hungry for information.Dario and Aisha sat at the grand table in the mansion, side by side as they discussed their wedding plans. “The preparation for our wedding so far has been going very well. You need to see the decorations at the palace. It is breathtaking,” Dario said to her. “But, I don’t want you to see it yet.”Aisha chuckled, “it’s fine. I will wait till then, it’s only a few days away and I can’t wait!” She let out a ha
The day of the highly anticipated royal wedding was finally here!The palace had already been transformed into a veritable fairy tale setting for the royal wedding. Well crafted decorative chains of fresh flowers in colors of red, gold and white cascaded down the palace walls and draped elegantly over the archways. Visitors gushed at how elegant the palace looked, as they all arrived. The air was filled with the sweet fragrance of roses, lilies and jasmine, creating an intoxicating blend that increased the sense of celebration.Guests filled the palace, and as they arrived from all corners of the world, the palace grounds were filled with a fleet luxurious cars owned by the guests.The Guests were made of men of high and unmatched influence, wealthy men, and powerful men holding great positions around the world. They all stepped out in their finest attire, their presence lending an air of splendor and elegance to the occasion. There was a live orchestra that played discreetly with
Even if her bridesmaids wished to be her and had hushed conversations about Aisha, it wasn’t from a place of envy. They were all her friends from childhood and they truly admired her and were genuinely happy for her. The room was filled with hums of excitement and affectionate chatter. “You guys! Have you realized that after today, if we see Aisha, we can’t call her by her name anymore?” Anna shouted the moment she realized.“We will have to bow to her and call her ‘My Grace’,” another chimed in. She then walked close to Aisha and mimicked the greeting making everyone laugh including Aisha.“You know you guys don’t have to do that,” Aisha said, her words barely escaping her laughter. Anna walked close and bowed deeply, “Good day, your grace,” she teased, mimicking the accent of the people of Persian. “Stop it!” Aisha couldn’t stop laughing. “You sound funny, don’t even try that again. Hahaha.”“Who would have thought that a daughter of an artisan back home would be here, in this
“How do I look?” “You look absolutely imperial, Your Majesty,” Blake, his best man, said to Dario. Dario was dressed in his regal wedding attire, standing by the window and looking out at the preparations below. Lord Wilson who was also in the room with them adjusted his own formal wear and walked over to join Dario by the window. “Nervous, Your Majesty?”Dario laughed softly and said, “A bit. She makes me nervous. Plus it’s not everyday you get married in front of the most important people in the world.”Lord Wilson chuckled and said, “You have faced battles and led an entire empire with unwavering strength. This will be a breeze compared to that.”“I know,” Dario took a deep breath. “This just feels different.”“I understand you. I remember my big day with the absolute love of my life too, may her soul rest in peace. I was nervous as hell. It’s okay to be nervous about this day. Even the strongest man in the world would be nervous on his big day.”“You know, I’m glad you could ma
It had been more than three years and none of them reached out to the other. Though Amelia kept tabs on Brian. She was well aware that Brian had somehow bounced back into wealth and was now a man of influence, without his family. She regretted what she did to him on that fateful day and hoped that one day, she would be able to express her regrets to him and apologize.“Apologize to me,” he replied. “For what?” “You know what I am talking about, Brian,” she said, her voice laced with sadness. “I hurt you and I’m sincerely sorry for my past mistakes.”Brian let out a short dismissive laugh. “I really hope it’s not too late, and I hope you can find a place in your heart to forgive me,” she said, looking down. She was so ashamed that she couldn’t maintain eye contact.“I have forgiven you a long time ago.” Brian claimed that he had forgiven Amelia a long time ago, but he was yet to heal from the hurt Amelia caused him. Since Amelia, Brian locked his heart from love. He knew he wasn’
The grand doors slowly opened and with every passing second, everyone’s heart raced in anticipation.Aisha stepped into the grand hall with her hand linked with her father’s, who was accompanying her on the aisle. Everyone immediately stood up in respect for their future empress. And as she slowly walked down the aisle, the music in the background started again, but this time, soft and slow. The moment their eyes caught the sight of Aisha, eyes widened, mouths fell agape, and whispers of admiration followed in her wake. Studying every feature of her dress became the preoccupation of every young noble woman in the room. Aisha’s gown was a masterpiece of ivory silk adorned with intricate lace and shimmering with glitters that revealed a different color when it caught rays of light. The train of her dress followed behind her like a cloud of elegance, trailing elegantly along the marble floor. “What is that dress?!” Bethany, the daughter of King Aram whispered, her eyes widened in t
As Aisha reached Dario, she turned to her father who placed a kiss softly on her cheek before giving her hand to her waiting groom. He then bowed in reverence to Dario and left. The grand hall erupted into a loud applause, a chorus of admiration for the bride who had captivated them all with her outstanding elegance and effortless charm. Everyone took their seats. It was time to join the couple! The priest began, “Good day everyone, we are gathered here today for the joining of His Majesty, Lord Dario Reynolds and his bride, Aisha Sadeghi…” As Delilah heard the words of the priest, her mind was drawn to when she and Dario got married. Though it was not elaborate nor was it royal, it was simple and small instead. The memories that played in her mind made her heart ache. Her face fell and she felt a wave of sadness wash over her. “I wish I could go back in time,” she thought. Now, she regretted her past actions most. “Do you, Aisha, take His Majesty to be your lawful
Dario then reached out to help Aisha to her feet. They both looked over at the guests who all had the widest smile on their faces, and had not stopped clapping. The moment they stood upright with their hands locked together, the hall began to echo with the cries of “Long live the Empress!” Aisha glanced at Dario who squeezed her hand reassuringly, his eyes reflecting the same strength and resolve she felt within herself. They then walked down the altar together, arms linked, and slowly made their way out of the grand hall. The echoes of applause and cheers lingered as they reached the end of the hall. As Dario and his bride stepped out, they were greeted by a gleaming Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible, with its top down. The classic car awaited to take them through the streets in a royal procession.A royal servant went ahead to open the door while bowing, for Dario and Aisha to get in. Maya helped carry the train of Aisha’s dress so she could enter the car properly and placed it