UNFIT Royal (Short Story)

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Ebonie's POV

My heart was beating quite rapidly. I didn't really plan on choosing him but when I walked in the room I saw the way Gaia looked at King Liam.

It was a look of undeniable love. A look I had worn for some time since I have known Daniel. I just hope I won't come to regret my decision.

I cleared my throat and everyone who stood sat while others took the opportunity to leave although there weren't many who left.

I lifted my hand towards Daniel for him to come and stand before me.

He walked slowly yet deliberately towards me. It was like my world was moving in slow motion.

He looked so handsome yet worn. His physical appearance didn't look like he got much sleep last night either, but the look in his eye made him seem like he was a man who could battle for days.

But it was also the way he was staring at me right now.

It was like there was no one else in the room but us. My heart fluttered a bit from him being so close.

He bowed before me and came up with one of the biggest smiles. I couldn't help but have a goofy grin on my face as well.

I am marrying the man I love tomorrow I couldn't help but think. Which made me smile even wider and Athena cleared her throat from beside me.

I looked down then back up at him and waved him to the seat next to me.

The room was still quiet watching our every move.

He quietly walked around and took a seat next to me while Athena was on the other side of me. And in that very moment, something in me knew I was making the right choice, but I would regret it later.

"Let us eat then." I commanded the room and then conversations started again amongst the clattering of utensils.

I sat down and turned to look at Daniel who was already staring at me. My heart was in my throat because I had every intention of not choosing him, yet I did anyways.

"My love," he grabbed my hand and squeezed it. I smiled at him for him to continue, "You will not regret this from this moment," he vowed me, kissing my hand and beginning to eat with the other hand.

For whatever reason, I believe him with my heart that he will not do anything from this moment. I began to eat with the other hand, and I couldn't believe that he would be my husband in a mere few hours.

* A mere few hours later *

I looked into the mirror and couldn't believe my reflection. I normally could appreciate my own beauty within a modest fashion, but I couldn't help but stare at myself. I look astonishing in this dress.

I continued to look at myself for a couple more moments before my lady in waiting, Amari, who was helping me get dressed cleared her throat. She smiled at me, "You look absolutely breath taking, my queen," Amari bowed.

I smiled slyly at her, "Thank you, Amari. You may go now."

Amari bow to me and swiftly left the room.

When she left the room, I walked back toward the mirror to look at myself once more. I thought to myself, today is the day I get married to the man who owns my heart, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Daniel's POV

I want to cry with joy. I can't believe it's me not anyone else. I am so thankful for this moment as I get to marry the absolute love of my life. I feel like I'm on top of the world right now, and there's no better feeling.

There was knock at the door, and the door swung open. It was Malcolm.

He cleared his throat, "It's time."

He left as soon as he came, and I understood why.

Once Ebonie rejected him, he took a month to come back to France where we laid all our cards on the table where it came to Ebonie. He admitted that Ebonie was the greatest love and biggest regret of his life. He would pine for her from a far for eternity as he realized her heart is no longer with him and possibly will never be again.

Of course, I understood the feeling as I would feel the same as he does if she no longer wanted to be with me. As to be loved by Ebonie is know the feeling of sun, as her light touches everything and transforms the ugliest of flowers into something to behold. I didn't realize how much I missed her presence until we locked eyes on each other on that dance floor. It was like my heart yearned out to touch hers, and be engulfed in all the light only she could offer me.

Ebonie was my entire sun, and I would happily spend the rest of my days orbiting around her warmth. She is everything, I have ever dreamt of and more.

I straightened my tux jacket and walked toward the door eager to wait at the end of the aisle for my beloved. After this day I shall be fully dedicated to the woman, who is truly beyond measure.

Ebonie's POV

The grand doors opened, alas I was greeted with many familiar faces of royal status.

I scanned the room, trying to calm my nerves choosing to talk it all in before I began my descent down the aisle.

It was more beautiful beyond my wildest imagination, as my mother really captured what my reluctant heart gave her. I simply stated that I wished for the theme to be floral and to contain emerald green. This room was all that and more. I couldn't help but lock eyes with my mother and express my gratitude with a smile, that she humbly accepted.

Then I finally looked at the man, whom I would marry at the end of the aisle who stared back at me with a fiery passion. If I were a lesser woman I would've broken the stare down but it continued all the way down my descent of the aisle. It was so intense that when we reached each other there was absolutely no one else in the world.

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Apologies galore! I have been taking writing classes and really perfecting my craft. I want these last chapters to fully encapsulate what's going on my mind. The image is what the room looks like. There are no pews like in a church but rather long tables that fit everyone.

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