Chapter 60: Chapter 60

• • • Adams and Eve's POV • • •

It's early in the morning and the sun is bright, the compoouund of the palace is filled with royalties, noble families, a few citizens, from all over the four comers of the kingdom, etc... As time passes the crowd increases and my heart rate increases as well.

Adam decided to celebrate in the open air. I have no problem with this. Instead, I loved the idea. I'm pained because Elgin, couldn't make it. I was expecting her last night, unfortunately, till now she's not still here.

For a few days, Rebecca and Matilda have been of great support. We are all of the same age so it was easy for us to vibe although Rebecca is the baby among us. She's so close to Adams that I have no choice but to cope with her, - and she's lovely.

OMG! Everything went on so fast. I can't believe I'm about to do this. Is this really what I want?... I turned 18yrs just a few weeks ago. Oh, Moon god, is this my Destiny?... A lot of questions are rushing into my mind is right.

I wish my Father was here to witness my wedding, to see me marrying the son of his worse enemies. I pray he sees me wherever he is and I hope he's furiously rolling inside his tomb. He always said no one will love me and marry me.

I might never understand why Uncle Edmonton so much wanted this marriage but I'm happy to take my revenge on my father.

I have mixed feeling. I have this weird butterfly feeling in my belly, not the one I usually feel whenever I get close to Adam. This one is stronger and makes me weak. It urges me to lay in bed and do nothing. It makes me anxious.

Through the window, I see how filled the compound is. Weirdly, I feel their eagerness to catch a glimpse of me. I see Adams all in black, greeting a few guesses as if nothing is about to happen. He looks so relaxed and I wish I could be like him.

My heart is pounding like never before. I can't stop asking myself if I made the right. Regardless, it's not like I had a choice, uncle Edmonton practically forced me into this marriage.

Sincerely, Eve, this isn't the right time to be think of such?. I warn myself deep down.

I'm standing in the middle of my room with the tailor fixing my gown when this familiar voice brutally snatches me out of my deepest thoughts "Wow, Eve!... You are gorgeous!" she barges into the room.

"Elgin,,," I want to run to her but the gown is heavy and if I move I might spoil all that that she has been walking on for some time now. "I'm so happy..." a drop of tears run down my cheeks, I couldn't help it.

"Matilda, come!" I call eagerly and she rushes to me without even looking around.

"Eve, you're crying, you will spoil the beautiful Powder on your face, no." Matilda worries like an old woman. She starts wiping my face carefully with her handkerchief.

"Haha, I'm not crying. I didn't call you for this, don't bother about me. I have these kind ladies here to take care of me." I flinch.

"Sorry, I'm so anxious today. How are you coping with all this stress, I can't bear it anymore. Marylin is waiting for me in the kitchen, I have to be here, - there, etc" she cries.

"Haha, you can't even imagine how I feel right now... But enough of that. Matilda this is Elgin. Elgin This is Matilda my best friend." I say.

"Unfortunately for me, I thought I was your best friend" Elgin teases. "Hahaha, it's never too late," I say. "Don't you dare!" Matilda says sarcastically and we all laugh.

"Sorry for you ladies but I was sent by a very high authority to send you out of this room. Maryline says, Eve, needs space." Rebecca barges from nowhere.

"No! instead Eve, needs to be borrowed by the people she loves and who loves her." Matilda rectifies.

"Okay, you will tell that to Maryline yourself. For now, get out of this room." Rebecca pulls her... She finally gives up and they all move out. That is Elgin, Rebecca and Eve herself.

On their way out they meet with a nice-looking gentleman. Rebecca and Matilda blush like fools. Elgin can help but chorale at their silly reaction. They would have loved to stop and chat with him.

"Finally, you made your choice and you didn't find it necessary to inform me on time. Fortunately for you, I don't give up easily and it's not too late to change your mind." he teases as he enters the room.

"Don't be silly, Kidron. For your information, I've always and I will always choose Adam." I retort.

"Come here" he gives me a tight hug "I'm happy to see you here, especially Elgin. She's the best wedding gift you could offer me."

"Don't speak too fast, what of me?" he teases. Anyway, that is how I see it so I laugh.

"Sorry, sir you have to leave the room. You're a distraction and we're getting late with preparations." ladies A taking care of me says. "Sorry.." I pout sadly.

"It's fine. I wish you all the best." with this said he leaves.

"What the hell is going on here?. Why are people moving in and out of this room like it's a random parliament?. And why is Eve not ready when the ceremony has started." Maryline bothers.

While Kidron was leaving, she was entering.

"Calm down, Maryline. No ceremony will start without me." anxiety is written all over her face and I feel pity for her. She's been so busy these last days that she has had no proper sleep.

She organised everything...

"I know, I'm sorry but I'm restless. And you, how are?. I can't even imagine how you're feeling right now?. Do you want to eat or drink something before we step out? OMG, It's not easy for a mother to let her child go." she speaks nonstop without like a parrot.

"Hey, hey, hey..." I hold her cheeks with my hands, "Ain't going nowhere. I will forever be your little girl" I kiss her forehead.

"How I wish but I don't think Adams will let me..." she whimpers in a low tone and I overhear her. "He dares not, or is there something between you and Adams that I don't know?" I glower.

"Never mind. Keep in mind that I love you like my biological daughter. No matter where you go, you will always be in my heart." she declares with tears fueled in her eyes ready to erupt.

"Maryline, I'm just getting married. Ain't going nowhere and If that happens I will take you along. You're all I have in this world and no one not even Adams will separate you from me. So don't be dramatic." I battle not to burst tears in tears. She's scaring me with her assumptions. I can't even imagine my life without her.

"You are so lovely don't mind me I'm overwhelmed. I didn't anticipate this moment. Oh, my girl, I wish your father could see the beautiful woman you have become." she wipes her theirs.

She always speaks of my father with so much admiration that I always wonder if we are talking about the same man. She always tried to justify his actions.

She helps me seat in bed because the the gown is heavy. Then Lady B helps me put on my shoes.

"Everything is set and there are only waiting for you Eve" Edmonton come into the room and announce then she leaves.

"She's done!" Maryline smiles as she helps me stand to take me out. "It's fine I will do" Uncle grabs my hand and takes me out.

"You are very gorgeous my little girl. I always hoped this day will never come, now I have to watch you go with another man..."

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• • • Adam's POV • • •

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I interact with people like everything is okay but the truth is I'm dying of anxiety inside. When the fuck will this ceremony begin. And why the fuck is this tie so irritating?. I ask myself while fixing the tie on my neck. Then I take a deep breath.

"I can't wait for this mascara to be over, -- it sucks!" Dad slurs with disdain and it makes me sicker.

"Are you for real dad?" I smirk with that I leave "Da...d!" Lilith Exclaims then she follows me.

"What have I done?" he explains with his huge voice