Wedding Ceremony

The girl was all set with her look for today. A long-sleeved white dress, with a fairly low V-collar, made her absolutely charming. Her hair was tied up in a high ponytail, revealing her sexy neckline. Plus a simple crown, adorning her head.

Once again, Nivea looked at herself in the mirror before leaving her room.

"Come on, dad!", she said as she grabbed duke Eduardo's arm. And Seri, following behind him.

"You're amazing, Nivea!"

"Really? You're overdoing it, Dad."

Very carefully, the two boarded their horse-drawn carriage. But this time, their carriage was driven by another coachman. While Mr. Willy and Seri set off in their usual carriage.

"Have you arrived yet, Father?"

"Hmm... Of course! Your mom left while you were still in the bathroom."

"Ah, right! She must have been busy welcoming the guests."

Duke Eduardo accidentally turned his head when Nivea was covering her mouth with her palm.

"What? You yawned, Nivea? How can you be sleepy on your wedding day?"

"I couldn't sleep all night, Father. I was... very restless thinking about today."

"Then, what time did you go to bed?"

"I didn't sleep."

"You're joking!", he shook his head in surprise at the response.

Finally they had arrived in front of a magnificent church building.

Their arrival was greeted with the curiosity of the guests, who had filled the area in front of the building. They couldn't wait to see the bride.

Faint voices were heard commenting on Nivea's appearance, as she walked hand in hand with her father. Nivea smiled shyly, trying to recognize the faces of each guest who had neatly lined up on her left and right.

And there he was, waiting for her at the front. With his black tuxedo, and well-done hair, he looked completely different today.

Matias extended his hand to Nivea. The girl accepted her lover's hand, then moved from her father's side closer to Matias. And there the lifelong vows were exchanged, in front of everyone.

Their wedding ceremony and party were over.

Nivea didn't decorate her room, even though she knew it would be the bridal suite. Now they had changed their clothes into nightwear. And were already on the bed.

Matias was still leaning his back against the back of the bed, while Nivea was curled up beside him.

"What are you doing, Nivea?", he asked in a surprised tone.

"I'm very sleepy.", Nivea yawned this time. "I told you that I didn't sleep all night."

"Don't sleep yet, please Nivea!"

Nivea moved, trying to sit up. "What do you want, Matias?"

"Come on! Are you that innocent?"

"What do you mean...?"

"It's our wedding night. And it should be..."

"Ah, okay!", Nivea patted her own pillow as she said, "Lay down!"

"What?"

"Come on! Just lie down!"

Matias obeyed Nivea's words. He moved, resting his head on his own pillow. So did Nivea, who also lay down beside him.

"Come on now... Let's close our eyes!"

Matias looked over in surprise, as Nivea seemed to really not want to move anymore. Within seconds, Nivea had fallen asleep. Leaving the man to sigh and shake his head in wonder.

***

The sound of the waves chasing, behind the charming evening has scratched a deep wound in a girl's heart. It was on the seashore that she was seen.

"Isabel! Wait Isabel!", the girl in the white dress broke into a small run in her anguished cries. Her steps halted, she turned to someone who was trying to chase her.

"What else do you want? Aren't you satisfied with breaking my heart?"

"I'm sorry, Isabel. Even though I know that saying sorry won't heal your wounds. But at least, please understand!"

"It's fine if you don't like me. But why, are you hurting me even more with your words?"

"I'm sorry, Isabel!"

The girl ran back, she didn't want to hear what the man said anymore.

The man continued to chase her, "Isabel... Don't go, Isabel! I'm sorry!"

Until finally the man could not run anymore, his breath was panting. And stopped in place. He could only shed tears of regret.

Isabel was still running, getting closer to the girl who had the same face as her. She also stopped running, with her remaining strength she looked up to see the face of the girl in the black dress in front of her.

"Ah, you! You... beautiful lady!"

"Hey... Are you Miss Isabel?"

Isabel nodded.

"What's wrong with you, miss? Why are you running around like that?"

"He keeps chasing me. I don't want to hear anything more from him."

"Him? Who is he, miss?"

Isabel didn't answer, instead she took a breath and let it out. To find comfort again after running so far.

"Lovely lady! In this new life, he has paid for all my wounds, he has erased the pain in my heart. It's just that I can't feel it happening to me directly. You have lived to be me, you have won his love. Don't ever let him go, miss! Or you yourself will suffer for the rest of your life like me."

Isabel formed a curved corner on her lips, she waved with a wistful gaze. And slowly vanished, replaced by a thin puff of smoke.

"Miss Isabel! Aah, why did you just leave, miss?"

Morning sunlight streams in from behind the gray curtains. Nivea opened her eyes, looking up at the ceiling of her room. She smiled as she looked to her left. Truly, the sight she saw today was more beautiful than any sight she had ever seen in her life.

There was a handsome man, with his eyes still closed, curled up towards here. Nivea had never imagined that she would be presented with this beautiful sight in the morning. The man in blue pajamas was too adorable to wake up from his sleep.

Nivea kept looking at Matias' face. And she stroked his front hair, which fell over his forehead. Her eyes continued to observe her husband's face, his sharp nose and thin lips slightly reddish. Absolutely beautiful, she thought.

"What did you do to me, Nivea?", he asked still with his eyes closed.

"Nothing! I was just... looking at you.", she replied while continuing to stroke Matias' hair.

"Can I... open my eyes?"

"Hmm! Just open your eyes!"

"Good morning my wife...", his eyes looked back at Nivea's face after he opened his eyes.

"Good morning, my new friend..."

"What? New friend?"

"Hmm! Every morning, it's usually Seri who comes to this room to help me get ready. But now... I have a new friend here."

"Ah, I see. Well then... do you prefer your old friend... or your new friend?"

"Of course I like them both!"

"But which one do you like better? You have to pick one!"

"Hmm... Of course, I like my new friend more!"

"Really? Why do you like me more?"

"Because... I can do this to you!", Nivea's body moved up Matias' body, she showered the man's face with kisses.