The Corpse Groom's Lovely Lady [Corpse Groom X Reader]

𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤𝕒𝕝 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕒𝕘𝕖

Your Pov,

The carriage stopped back in front of the (L/n)'s manor and I thanked the driver as I started walking my way back into the manor, deep in my thoughts.

Granny's right. We never found Edward afterwards so, maybe. Just maybe, there's still a little chance that Edward is still out there...somewhere. "Oh, (Y/n)? You're back," I heard Loen's voice and I looked up to see him standing there at the top of the stairs, already well-dressed in a fine black suit. For a second, I imagined how Edward would look like in a suit as well before I shook my head and greeted my brother, "My, my, look who's all dressed up for his wedding."

Loen shrugged his shoulders lightly with a sheepish smile, "Have to dress the part, right? Did you have a good ti-" he abruptly stopped talking in mid-sentence and stared at my face intensely, making me confuse. "Hey...are you okay? Your eyes look a little bit puffy," he said and my eyes widened when I realized that it must have become like that because I cried so much not too long ago.

Ah, I really didn't want Loen to see me like that, especially not on this day.  "Ah, don't worry. It must have been become like that because I didn't sleep well very much these days. Don't worry, I'll just cover it with a little makeup and it will go away," I said, quickly making up an excuse as I quickly slipped away to my room though I know Loen knew me better and that he didn't really buy my excuse.

Once I reached to my room, I quickly grabbed my bathrobe and dived right into the bath, cleaning myself quickly to prepare myself so, I could welcome Lyra and her family. I stepped out of the bathroom and headed towards my wardrobe to pick and outfit. "Mm hm, I'll just wear this," I hummed to myself and took out a gown just as Madame Carlotta came rushing into my room, panting heavily.

"My lady! Welcome back and I am sorry I was late. I didn't realize you were back yet. Blimey, you've already even taken a bath. How quick you are!" she rambled on through heavy pants which told me that she must've run all the way to my room.

"Breathe, Carlotta. You're not late and I know you're busy preparing everything for the ceremony and checking on Chef Louis in the kitchen from time to time. Plus, you know I can take care of myself and also, don't push yourself too hard, alright?" I said and Carlotta just chuckled, taking out a corset for me from my wardrobe. "I know. I know, dear. I'll help you get dressed anyway, alright? I can help you tighten your corset," she offered, making me laugh dryly.

"That thing is literally going to kill me with suffocating hours for two days, but it's my brother's wedding so, I won't complain this time," I jokingly said, making Carlotta laugh. She started helping me with the corset and after gasping harshly for the dear fresh air, the corset was finally tightened enough for my own liking, but I decided to not to think about it since everything must go perfect until Loen's wedding is over. I put on my gown and started combing my hair, doing as quickly as I can to be ready.

[This is how your dress looks like, but you can just imagine with other dresses if you don't like it]