It was all a blur. All i remember was looking into his eyes and reciting words i had prepared beforehand for. We were pronounced husband and wife and future king and queen to the French and Persian throne, then we made out way back down the aisle, accompanied by cheering nobles and loud but soft music in the background.
"I cant believe it's finally happened. We are finally wed." Charles said happily, as i heard people making their way to the wedding reception.
"Me neither, Charles. It feels as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I do hope you feel the same." I said, returning his wide grin.
"Of course, my dear. We must make our way to the reception now, our guests are waiting." Charles said and ushered me to the grand doors of the reception hall.
We were announced, once again and made our way to the middle of the room.
Charles grabbed my hand and held his other around my waist and we began to dance. The other guests joined in one by one after a while and i felt more comfortable knowing that their eyes weren't just focused on Charles and i now.
After hours and hours of drinking and dancing, the guests began to leave and one of my ladies, Naya, approached me.
"Its nearly time for the consummation ceremony, Delara. How are you feeling?" Naya said.
In truth, i was petrified. I had never had any contact with a man until i met Charles and we shared a few brief kisses, but that was all we had ever done.
But that day was my last day of innocence, as i was to consummate my marriage in less than half an hour.
"I am quite nervous, but I'm sure I'll be fine. The witnesses will only be there for a short while. The rest of the night we will be left alone in our new shared chambers." I said as i began to feel uneasy towards the end of my sentence.
Charles caught my eye across the room and saw that i was anxious, so he made his way to where Naya and i were standing.
"I'll leave you two alone, you will be absolutely fine tonight. And if you're worried about being alone with him- don't be. He's a darling." Naya said with a soft smile and elegantly walked away, engaging in conversation with some lingering noblemen.
"Feeling alright?" Charles asked.
"Yes, im just nervous about the...consummation, thats all." I replied uneasily with a smile.
"Oh... well, don't be. I'm happy that i finally get to hold you in my arms and share my bed with you tonight, Delara. I promise i will treat you right. You are a precious gem, and I don't wish to loose you." Charles said and kissed my hand.
My heart fluttered at his words and i looked into his eyes and smiled, the deepest smile i have given to anyone in a long time, since before my father fell ill.
"I look forward to tonight then, Charles." I said and kissed his rosy cheek.
Catherine approached us after a few minutes of chatter and told us it was time to head to our old chambers and prepare for the consummation, then meet in our new chambers.
With the help of my ladies, I had changed into a long lavender coloured nightgown with a white silk dressing gown thrown over my shoulders. My long, raven hair was let down and flowed against my back.
"Are you ready?" Cindy said, excitedly.
"Yes, lets go ladies." I said and left the room, with them following suit.
I was led down dark halls and began to feel the knot rise in my stomach again as I realized we were taking our last turn and approaching the doors to my new shared chambers with Charles.
Catherine was waiting outside, along with King Francis and Queen Mary. I realized that they would also be witnessing Charles and i consummate and i began to feel embarrassed.
"Hello, darling. Please enter your new chambers, there are already nobles in there, some of which are members of the privy council, along with a minister sent by the Pope from Rome." Catherine said and motioned me towards the door.
The guards opened it for me and i stepped inside. The room was dimly lit, with candles sitting on the windowsill and in the corners of the room.
People were gathered around a considerably large bed, which was covered in red-velvety covers. I went in and was greeted by the nobles and sat on the edge of the right side of the bed.
Soon after we entered, i heard motion on the other side of the door and quiet muttering. The guards, once again, opened the doors to reveal Charles, in a white unlaced top with a pair of brown trousers, accompanied by a couple of other nobles. Everyone in the room gave a short bow towards him as he approached me.
I stood up and greeted him.
"Hello" i said.
"Hello" he chuckled.
He raised the palm of his right hand to my cheek and pushed my hair behind my ears with his left and leant in to kiss me. I wrapped my hands around the back of his head and we both slowly lay on the bed, still with our mouths attatched.
His hand crept up my leg, nearing my thigh and i got nervous. I looked at the people around me and got uncomfortable.
"Pretend that it's just us. It will be over soon." Charles whispered, while caressing my inner thigh.
I looked into his eyes once again and he knew i was ready.
That was it. I never realized how powerful an act of love could be until that very moment, when every inch of me was feeling both pain and pleasure. The whole time Charles was so close and so gentle, making sure that i was alright. However, our clothing was getting in the way. I couldn't wait until i could be alone with him.
We must have been in that position for what felt like 10 minutes before the people around us decided it was time to leave. I saw Francis and Mary leave, looking satisfied, followed by Catherine with the minister and the rest of the nobles.
When we heard the door shut, Charles and i both giggled.
"Finally, i have you to myself." He said.
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