Beneath the Vampire King's Desire

Chapter 29

As the handmaidens worked around her, adjusting her dress and arranging her hair, she could feel her heart racing faster and faster.

This is it! This is the day.

Everyone in Elderglen is busy with the preparation. She can feel her hands trembling with the mix of emotions she's feeling right now. Kagabi ay hindi siya nakatulog nang maayos. Kahit kulang ang tulog niya ay hindi man lang siya nakaramdam nang antok ngayon.

"Sprinkle! Sprinkle!" Natatawa naman siya dahil kay Liwayway.

Liwayway floated around her, gently sprinkling magic from her hands. Each wave of her hand sent shimmering sparkles through the air, settling on the gown and making it glow with a soft, enchanting light. As Liwayway continued, the gown began to sparkle and glitter, transforming into a beautiful sparkly dress. She gazed at her reflection in the mirror, taking in the sight of her long brown hair elegantly styled in a waterfall braid. The braid cascaded down her back, enhancing the beauty of her white traditional elf wedding dress. The dress, with its intricate embroidery and flowing fabric, perfectly complemented her delicate features.

While look at her reflection, she heard a knock and saw her mother entering her room. Everyone bow their head to show respect to her mother. Tapos na din siyang ayusan nang mga ito kaya lumabas na din ang mga handmaidens. Her mother smile at her while looking at her. She's almost teary-eyed.

"You're so beautiful, Elara." Hinaplos nito ang kanyang mahabang buhok habang nakangiting tumitingin sa kanya.

"Salamat, Inang." She smiled tightly at her mother.

"May ibibigay pala ako sayo." Tiningnan niya ang hawak ng ina.

Her mother held an emerald necklace gently in her hands. The necklace sparkled with its deep green stones, reflecting the light beautifully. Its elegant design showed off intricate craftsmanship, and the rich color made it look very special. As her mother offered it, the necklace seemed to carry the importance of family traditions and the love shared through generations.

"This is a family heirloom." Sabi nito habang nilalagay sa kanyang leeg. "Our ancestors said this necklace was blessed by Bathala. It will bring you happiness, Elara."

Nakatingin lamang siya sa kwintas na suot kung saan nakikita niya ang sarili sa salamin. Bahagyang hinawakan niya ang kwintas at hinaplos. Ngumiti siya sa ina nang magtama ang mata nila.

"I hope you will be happy with him, Elara." Muli ay parang naiiyak naman ang kanyang ina. "Pasensiya ka na at ginawa namin ito ng iyong Amang." Parang humihingi ng tawad ang tingin nito kaya mabilis na umiling siya.

"It's also my choice, Inang. Not just your or Amang." Hinawakan niya ang kamay nito.

"Your father might not express or show his true feelings but he cares for you more than you know." Her mother said.

"I know, Inang. Naiintindihan ko." Ngumiti ito sa kanya at hinalikan siya sa noo.

Nagpaalam naman ang ina niya na lumabas dahil titingnan daw nito kung okay na ba ang lahat. Siya naman ay naupo sa kanyang silya habang nakaharap sa salamin. Hindi niya maiwasang isipin si Lucius. Saan na kaya ito? Ang sabi kanina sa kanya ay wala pa daw ito at hindi pa dumadating. She sighed.

"Elara." Lumingon siya kay Liwayway na umuupo sa kanyang unan. Nakita niya ang lungkot sa mata nito.

"Bakit ang lungkot mo, Liwayway?" Nag-aalalang tanong niya.

"Syempre, ikakasal ka na." Nakangusong sabi nito. Natawa naman siya sa sinabi nito.

"Ikaw naman! Kahit naman ikasal ako ay magkasama naman tayo pagkatapos." Natatawang sabi niya dito. Mas lalong ngumuso pa ito.