Chapter 93 Chapter 92

Chapter 93 Chapter 92
Just as Maya had feared, it took her almost the whole day for her to get ready. After a long careful bath, they prepped her body, rubbing scented oils and massaging her muscles till she felt as soft as butter. Next, she had to try on multiple dresses with matching accessories. The maids couldn't decide on one since they all looked better than other.

Eventually they settled on a purple gradient ball gown, that glowed freely around her legs and was studded with diamonds around her neck. Her hair was meticulously arranged over head, with expensive pins and jewels used. Professional hands applied make up on her face and by the time Maya would stare at her reflection, she could barely recognize herself.

Though she had eaten before they began, she has already began to feel hungry. They brought her a slice of cake that she munched on while they added their finishing touches. By sundown, Maya was finally ready to go for the banquet. Draping a cape around her shoulders, Each maid stepped back to admire their creation.

"You look amazing, My Queen!" Olivia squealed clapping her hands together. Maya smiled warmly at her. " That's because you helped." Maya checked her reflection in the mirror, softly touching her dress, she indeed looked beautiful. The smile on her lips grew wider.

A knock came on the door and Dexter walked into her chambers, with a guard accompanying him. Just like her, he was also dressed up. She watched as his eyes lit up while he stared at her. It took everything in her to not run up to him, wanting him to wrap his hands around her.

"You're all dismissed." He said to the surrounding maids and they bowed exiting the chambers, leaving the two of them alone. That's when he walked up to her. "Beautiful doesn't even begin to describe how you look like right now." He murmured softly as he caressed his face. Maya caught his hands, planting a kiss on his palm.
"I'm glad you like it." She whispered. Glancing back at his face.

"Here, I brought you something." He said as he beckoned to the guard. The latter brought out a box from his cloak, stretching it towards the king. Dexter collected it from him, opening it. Inside was a shiny necklace with strange ornaments encrusted on it.

"I know it's nothing compared to the accessories you have on, but it was my mom's. She had gifted me this on my 14th birthday, asking me to give it to the woman I loved, if I ever found her. To her, love was the most powerful thing in the world." He said as he placed it around her neck.

Tears filled Maya's eyes as she stared at the gift, her lips trembling. Could her heart get any bigger? She wondered as she touched the necklace that was on her neck. Right now it was swelling of love for this man. "Thanks, it's beautiful." She whispered.

"Do you mind if I wore it?" He asked. Maya immediately removed the necklace she had worn earlier, accepting the one Dexter had around her neck. Brushing her hair aside, he helped her wear it, staring at her reflection through the mirror.

"Thank you so much. This fits even more." Maya said, cleaning off the tears that had trickled down.

"It's almost time for the banquet. Are you ready?" He asked.

"As ready as I'll ever be." She replied, grinning at him.

"Whatever the future holds, I hope we'll be facing it together." He said as he picked up her crown, placing it on her head. They walked out of the chambers together, Maya's hand in his. Though he had a neutral expression on, whenever he glanced down at her, his eyes would light up. Maya would always smile at him.

Her heart racing, they reached the huge doors of the banquet halls. The soldiers guarding it bowed at their arrival, with one of them walking in to announce their presence. The loud chatter that was heard earlier soon died down and they stepped into the banquet hall.

One by one, everybody present in the banquet knelt down at the presence of royalty. Music briket out from the orchestra, wafting through the huge hall. Dexter led her to the throne room, his steps in alignment with hers. When they finally arrived at the raised pavement, everyone greeted out in unison. "Long live the King! Long live the queen!"

Dexter turned to her then. Kissing her fingers, he stared into her eyes. "You do the honors." He offered, his lips still lingering on them. Maya nodded before facing the crowd. Her hands fisted into Dexter's own, she called out with an authoritarive voice.

"Rise."

THE END.

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