Tears Of Cinderella

Chapter 19 - The Royal Wedding

Today marked a special day for the whole Kingdom of Pendragon. Today will be the wedding of His Highness, Prince Gareth Pendragon and Her Grace, Sofia York, Duchess of York. Everybody was talking about this event. Everybody was looking forward for this event. Everybody was just simply excited. Ngayong araw kasi ang koronasyon ng bagong prinsesa. Today, everybody will have a glimpse of the Kingdom's future. They will now meet the successor of the throne, the future King and Queen of the kingdom.

And while everyone was in the mood of celebration, si Steffanie naman ay abala sa pag-aayos sa kaibigan. Kasama niya ang mga court ladies habang ginagayak si Sofia para sa kasal nito.

"This is it, girl. Your wedding day."

"Tigilan mo nga ako Steff. 'Wag mo akong simulan. I don't want to cry," saway nito sa kanya.

Tumulong siya sa pag-aayos ng buhok nito. She braided it loose, taliwas sa traditional na chignon bun.

"Kumpleto na ang araw na ito. I just wished mom is here with me," Sofia silently uttered.

"Akala ko ba ayaw mong umiyak?" she gently twisted her hair in an inside hook, forming a beautiful braid with loose talons.

"I just can't help thinking, Steff. Alam mo naman ako."

Pinatayo ito ng mga court ladies. They were putting some fragrant lotion on her skin.

"Huwag kang mag-alala. I know that your mom is watching you right now."

Humarap ito sa kanya. "Thank you, Steff. Thank you for always being there for me."

Ngumiti siya rito, "Were best friends, right? So walang kaso iyon sa akin."

Valerie then entered the room. Dala-dala na nito ang isusuot niya at ni Sofia.

"Sorry, may mga finishing touches pa akong inilagay," wika nito habang isinasalansan ang dalang mga gowns sa malawak na kama ng silid.

"O siya, isuot nyo na ito nang makita natin kung kailangan pa ng final adjustments," Valerie commanded.

In no time at all, both she and Sofia were already inside their beautiful gowns. Napakaganda ng pagkakagawa sa gown ni Sofia, It was a simple tube top with a train that spans almost half of the room. The silk fabric gave a finer look to the bride.

"Ayusan niyo na rin si Steff at si Valerie," Sofia commanded to the court ladies.

Agad namang tumalima ang mga ito. Nais niyang tumanggi sa mga ito, but she saw Sofia gave her the don't-you-dare-reject-my-offer look. Ilang minuto pa ang lumipas bago sila natapos ayusan. Her blonde hair was given large curls. It was set on one side to give her a sophisticated look.

Nagulat pa siya nang makita ang sarili sa salamin. She saw a woman of beauty, elegance and simplicity. Isinuot naman niya kwintas na bigay ni Gareth. It looked perfect on her white halter top.

"You look lovely girls," it was Valerie. Pinanindigan nito ang pagiging isang designer. She looked like a bombshell in her off-shoulder dress.

"You too, Val," si Sofia na ang sumagot dito. Kasalukuyan na itong nilalagyan ng belo.

"Maghanda sa pagdating ng mahal na Reyna at mahal na Inang Reyna!" isang sigaw ang umalingawngaw sa loob ng silid. Agad namang naging listo ang ibang mga tagapaglingkod na naroroon. Binuksan ng mga ito ang dahon ng pinto sa silid.

Dalawang tagapaglingkod ang unang pumasok. May mga dala itong mga kahon. And with all of their innate grace and majesty, Queen Dowager Clarisse and Queen Marriane entered the room. She was amazed by the ardour that they were emanating. No words will be enough to describe the appearance of the elderly women. They might be older than them but their beauty stood the test of time. They were both looking fad and gorgeous in their traditional clothing; ball gowns topped with a chic blazer.