Flamingo Paradise

Chapter 7

     It's been a few months after agreeing to set up their marriage. In the middle month of March to be exact, they have already decided their wedding theme and where it will be held at.

Spring is a perfect season to get married especially when you're going to have your wedding in Russell Square Park. Invitation cards and their bridesmaids dress in light pink in colours because their theme were about flamingo, which is ironic. The idea of it comes from Amirah when they were having one of those night where they cuddle up in a couch and watch some random movies.

Amirah was deep in thought about their wedding, the before and aftermath. This is it, she supposed. Once in a lifetime moment, I guess? Her thoughts of becoming Mrs. Flamingo one day brings a smile on her face.

"Why are you smiley all of a sudden?" Her thoughts were interrupted by Alexander as he look at her in confusion.

"Oh nothing. Just thinking about the wedding, that's all."

     "Don't think about it to much. Just relax." He smiled, brushing his thumb against her shoulder.

Amirah already set an appointment the following day to get their cake. They trust The Hummingbird Bakery for their cake because Alexander recommend her to try it out since the public opinion really matter, he told her. This makes her rethink her decision of her marriage for a moment. 'Not everyone opinion really matter' she convinces herself that many times.

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Invitation were given out and it is already the big day. The day they will tie a knot and bond they family over their love for each other.

     Their bridesmaids were consist of 5 people; 3 of them are Amirah's best friends and 2 of them are Alexander's cousins. After discovering that Alexander has a 6 year old cousin Amirah decided to have a flower girl as well.

     Everyone has already arrived at the Russell Square Park and had taken their seats for the ceremony, there were not much civilians coming to the park on that day since it's a work day. Luckily Alexander has the day off from his boss.

     Looking at the mirror stand, Amirah was a little nervous (and by that means really nervous). All the bridesmaids and flower girl were waiting at her parents house. The bridesmaids were all looking very lovely wearing similar pink gown, same goes for the flower girl with her flower petals in the basket.

     Azizah was putting her finishing touches on Amirah's make-up while Zeta assists herself on putting on jewellery for Amirah. Filipa already settled on a perfect hairdo for Amirah and had done it a few minutes ago. After what seems like forever, Amirah was complete. As she open her eyes to look at herself, she was struck with 'awe' and sparks in her eyes.

     She looks beautiful and felt like a princess as she twirl around her wedding gown.

     "I wish one day I will be in that same position as you." Zeta beamed.

     Amirah stop twirling to look at her mother who was sitting on her bed, nearly in the edge of tears. Her mother stood up and spread her arm out to give her daughter an embraces. She hugged back and mumble a soft 'thank you'. They let go, smiling to each other and resume as the day moved on.

     Shortly afterwards, they have arrived at the Russell Square Park. They have spotted where they had set up the ceremony beforehand. Chair were arranged in rows, tents were standing up to provide shelter for their food and guests, and followed by a small stage for the band to play some music later.

Seeing as the groom has not arrived yet, it gives time to hide the brides under the tents surrounded by the bridesmaids because her mother believe it's bad luck if the groom observe their bride. Except for Filipa, she doesn't believe in those things but she respects her decision.

Within a brief moment every guests has already sat facing where the groom and brides will stand with the officiant. Amirah has gotten more nervous than before, Zeta saw her tenses up and decided to put her left hand on Amirah's shoulder to calm her a little bit. "Relax, everyone wants to see you smile on your own wedding. Put that smile on that face."

Amirah gave her a small smile. "Thanks, I appreciate that."

The wedding was about to begin. Since Amirah's view are blocked by the bridesmaids she struggles to get on her toes for a better view. She spotted Alexander standing with the officiant, they shake hands and mouth somethings that seems like a 'thank you'. A tear had already left stray trail on her cheeks because of how everything is happening so fast.

     Azizah look back at Amirah then sigh. A soft kind of sigh. She grab a tissue from a nearby table then handed it over to Amirah.

     "I'm sorry." Amirah apologies for her tears.

     "It's alright. People need to let go of their tears, you have achieve a lot lately." Azizah said softly, smiling at her friend for assurances.

     One by one, the bridesmaids walk their way down the white long carpet they had put earlier that day. Alexander's youngest cousin (flower girl) was the last person to walk before it was Amirah's turn. As she walk, Alexander's eyes were fill with lust and the attention were all on her now. The prettiest woman they had ever seen.

     Getting very close to the officiant with Alexander standing there makes her heart goes wild. Once she stood at her spot and handed her bouquet to one of the bridesmaids, she now stand face to face with Alexander.

     "You look beautiful." Alexander said, looking deep into her eyes. Amirah look away to hide her blush and gave him a small smile.

     After a long reading, it was finally the declaration.

     "As an expression of your total willingness to commit yourself to one another, I invite you to face each other and join hands." And so they did, hold hands while looking into each other's eyes. This was it. It's finally happening. The officiant face Alexander then he spoke.

      "Alexander Flamingo, will you have this woman to be your wife, to live together in the covenant of marriage? Will you love her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others to be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?"

     "I do." He smiled. Now the officiant is facing her.

     "Amirah, will you have this man to be your husband, to live together in the covenant of marriage? Will you love him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others to be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?"

     Here it goes, "I-I..." Everyone seems to be leaning forward from their chairs like they were about to turn deaf in any second. I wish.

     "I do."