BXBX NOVEL Chapter 136 - Wedding Day!
A few minutes later, the wedding decorator and his entourage arrived in five carriages armed with tools and flowers of different sizes and colors... they will decorate the whole clearing and transformed it into a beautiful garden. The tables and chairs were already delivered one day ahead.
They set to work.
The sun was already shining brightly in the sky.
Hours went by.
The Helman family finally woke up at 7:30.
A few minutes later, they gathered in the dining room to eat breakfast. The atmosphere around the dining room is lively, notably filled with Sofia's merry chatter, getting excited to wear her dress for the event.
By 1:00, the wedding decorator and his entourage finished transforming the clearing into a breathtaking garden to the satisfaction of the bride and groom and the entire Helman family.
At around 1:30 afternoon, the restaurant manager arrived with three carriages together with the workers who will serve the food and make sure there'll be endless food and drink supply for the guests to enjoy beginning from afternoon to evening until the party ended.
The restaurant manager and the workers arranged the delicious dishes into the buffet table, while the drinks into the other table along with the wines and the glasses.
By 2:00 in the afternoon, the guests and their families began arriving in their carriages and were escorted by the servants to their seats.
The farm's festivity level went a notch higher as children began playing and running around the area. Guests mingled with each other, talking, chatting, and laughing.
Drinks were already served early to those who need to quench their thirst.
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the farmhouse.
The women and the bride were already putting up the finishing touches on their makeup and inspected their appearances in front of the mirrors.
A few minutes later.
Simon and Graven were already in their wedding suit, they exited the house to mingle with the guests and put everyone at ease.
It's already 3:30 in the afternoon and the sun was already retreating south, the temperature began to cool down. The trees provide the guests a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere to enjoy the whole afternoon.
Upstairs, on the second floor, inside the bride's room.
Rosa was busy applying light makeup to her daughter's already flawless face. "Do you like the result, daughter?" she asked after some time.
Laura smiled. "It's enough, Mother. I don't like putting much makeup on my face," she said.
"Okay, I'm done with you. I'll put some powder on my face," Rosa said and faced the mirror.
Laura stood up and went to the window, watching the flurry of activities outside. She saw Graven beside her father talking to the guests, children were having fun running around the garden as their mothers and nannies busy running after the little rascals, her lips erupted into a smile of amusement.
She waved her hand at Graven, he waved back. She turned around and went back to the bed, ditched her slippers, and slid her feet into the white shoes.
Sofia barged into the room. "Mother, I can't put my make-up right! Please help me!" she begged.
Laura's mouth erupted into soft laughter watching her sister's panicking face, she found it amusing.
Rosa set to work and redo the makeup on Sofia's face.
Laura closed her eyes. Today is her wedding day, a very special day for the two of them. She won't let anything destroy her happiness. With those pleasant thoughts running in her mind, she plastered a beautiful smile on her face. It's her wedding day! It will only happen once in her lifetime, she wants to capture these beautiful moments in her heart and mind forever.
Rosa looked at the bride. "Laura, we're finally done! Let's go down now and wait in the living room for the judge's arrival," she said.
"Okay, Mother," Laura replied.
The women exited the room, went downstairs, and settled in the living room.
A few minutes later, the servant came into the room to inform them that the judge finally arrived.
The women looked at each other's faces excitedly.
Outside the house, in the wedding venue, near the altar. The judge, the groom, and Simon were having a short conversation on the chairs.
Simon gives the judge a few minutes to rest after the long journey before starting the wedding ceremony. He motioned the servant nearby to give the judge a glass of water.
The people already seated properly in their seats getting ready for the wedding ceremony.
Fifteen minutes later.
The judge finally stood up. "Let's start the ceremony!" he said.
Simon motioned the servant to inform the bride to get ready for her entrance.
The judge walked to the makeshift podium and announce to everyone. "Ladies and Gentlemen, let's begin the wedding ceremony!" he announced.
The radiant bride exited the house and walked on the path adorned with flowers on both sides, she's heading to the podium where the judge and the groom were waiting.
Everyone's eyes were glued to the dazzlingly beautiful bride walking on the aisle. She wore a happy smile on her lips, her exceptional beauty shines through, illuminating the whole garden.
The guests were in awe of the bride's stunning beauty.
Simon and Rosa's hearts were filled with pride and happiness while watching their beautiful daughter walking on the path decorated with white and pink flowers.
The bride's mesmerizing walk finally ended beside her groom as they faced the judge together.
The judge started the wedding ceremony that lasted for half an hour, cracking jokes now and then that sends the guest laughing hard on their seats.
The judge finally said. "You may kiss the bride!"
Graven kissed Laura's lips briefly and the crowd erupted in a loud cheer and applause.
The wedding ceremony is finally over and the guests were treated to a sumptuous feast, endless drinks, and festivity.
The bride and groom talk to each of the guests making sure they were enjoying the wedding.
The Helman family members, the bride, and the groom gathered at the table on the front and eat together.
"The wedding is amazing, sister! You blow me away when you walk on the aisle earlier! Your beauty shines like diamonds!" Sofia gushes.
Rosa agreed. "Your gown is lovely and you walked like a goddess, daughter! I'm so proud of you!" she said teary-eyed.
"Thank you, sister, Mother!" Laura beamed.
Simon has no more words left to say to Laura, his love for his daughter shone in his eyes.
Laura and Graven smiled at each other, their eyes spoke volumes.
A moment later, the magnificent 5-tier cake was brought into the front. The bride and groom rose to the table and slice the wedding cake, then shared the cake to everyone's delight.
Everyone resumed eating and enjoying the sweet deserts.
Darkness slowly starts to envelop the surroundings as the night was progressing quickly.
The servants switched on the lanterns and lights alive, brightness exploded in the wedding venue area, turning into an enchanted garden.
The guests continue talking, chattering, and laughing at each other's jokes.
The children ran around the area, squealing and having fun.
The time was already 6:30 in the evening.
There are no stars and moon in the sky, it's a black sky. In contrast, the farm and the wedding venue were glittering with lights.
The festivity continued as food and drink flowed endlessly.
The groom and bride were having some alone time in the corner watching the guest while eating their wedding cake.
"What a beautiful day to get married! The ceremony went smoothly and everyone was having a good time!" Laura commented jovially. Satisfaction and happiness glittered in her eyes.
"Yeah, but you are more beautiful than the day," Graven said.
"You look dashing in your suit too!" she commented.
"And you look gorgeous in your wedding dress! Your mother is right, you're like a goddess that fell from the sky and marry an ordinary man like me," he chuckled.
"That's a lie!" Laura grinned. "This day is very special! I will never forget this moment ever!"
"It's very memorable to me because I finally married my beloved woman," Graven murmured and pinched her nose.
"I'm so lucky to meet somebody like you and marry you!" Laura gushes, she gazed at his face adoringly.
"I love you so much, wife!" he whispered in her ear lovingly, his voice thick with emotion.
"I love you too, husband!" Laura replied with overwhelming happiness.
After whispering sweet nothings in their ears they resumed eating the remaining cake on the plate.
Meanwhile...
A figure in a black hooded cape was watching the newlywed couple behind the large trunk of a tree, a furious look was etched on his face, his hand-formed into a fist on his sides. "Laura, brother... you plunged my heart into darkness and pain!" he gritted his teeth furiously. He closed his eyes and murmured. "Let darkness fall in this area!"
Suddenly...all the lights went off and the whole farm was plunged into pitch darkness... collective gasped can be heard from everyone's lips.
The crowd began to panic...
"Somebody...bring back the lights on!" Simon's panicking voice rang in the air calling for the servants to act and remedy the situation quickly.
Laura grabbed Graven's arms. "What's going on, husband!? Why all the lights suddenly went off?" she asked nervously, her body trembled in fear. She's terrified that Luke might appear anytime in their midst and create havoc in the party, wanting revenge.
Graven hugged his wife tightly. "Calm down...nothing bad will happen tonight..." he assured her.