Chapter 32 The Big Day
The Big Day
Rose
The powers that be choreographed every movement on my wedding day.
Between Mum and Sanne, things were planned down to the minute.
Even the most reliable tram system in the world couldn’t match their dedication and momentum.
The cake was sorted. People were fed and prepped. But some things remained outstanding.
“And there we are,” Queen Kiersten’s stylist declared. “Placed and ready.”
Staring in a mirror, I realized it was all coming together. With my family’s tiara atop my head, I couldn’t be missed. Generations of Ferguson women before me had worn this diadem and now it was my turn.
“I love it. Thank you,” I turned to my mother who was already crying.
“Get it together, woman!” Queen Natalie declared. “She’s beautiful, but this is a bit much.”
I smiled and hugged her, Iona, and Frankie. I realized this was the last day I would see them for a long while. I fought back tears and reminded myself it wasn’t forever. I would see them soon. I wasn’t leaving Earth. I was marrying the love of my life. It would be fine.
The room faced me, assessing the completion level of my makeup. Betty dabbed tears about to fall as I took deep breaths.
“Are you ready for the next step?” Betty asked.
“Uh… I just need like five minutes for a breather,” I said.
Mum kissed my cheek. “Okay, take the time you need. We’re ahead of schedule. But only by about ten so—”
“Luce! Everyone must wait on the bride! She’s fine!”
Mum and Queen Natalie continued their familiar bicker-and-banter as I ducked down the hall to the room I shared with Lars up until last night.
He moved to the other side to avoid me and follow the tradition my mother insisted mattered despite Daddy pointing out she hadn’t even done that when they eloped.
I walked to the ensuite past where my dress hung over a wardrobe—beautiful ivory lace. Of all the gowns of my generation, Frankie declared it was the biggest. I didn’t care. Yes, it weighed ten tons, but if you couldn’t live it up on the day you became a princess, when could you?
Shutting door behind me, I gazed at my reflection, took one last deep breath, and dedicated myself to whatever else happened on this big day.