The King's Bride

Kings Arrival

Chapter One
The King’s Arrival

She straightened her dress out and looked at herself in the mirror. The dress clung to each of her curves perfectly, made of a smooth, silky fabric. The dress was red like the wine she will soon have with every meal. Her stomach dropped as her father clasped the diamond necklace that belonged to her mother around her neck. It was a gift from her mother when she turned 16. Tears welled in her eyes and she wiped at them angrily. The king had returned and had offered a heavy sum of money to take her as his bride and she had finally had to relent, for there was no reason not to. The king was due any minute now as she waited patiently, standing stick straight, her small bag of necessities and her bow over her shoulder.

“Don’t wanna forget this now do we?” Her father held out her sword, shining from a good polish and a new harness to hold it at her hip.

Her eyes widened at the sight “Wow father, it’s-It’s beautiful!” She harnessed it snuggly around her waist and threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. “I love you” She whispered, her voice choked in tears.

He held her close and stroked her hair “I love you too my dear. It’ll be okay. I know you’ll be okay my dear” He kissed her temple and pulled back to look at her. “Such a  gorgeous women, just like your mother”

She tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear and looked down. Her mother’s hair was red like the setting sun and her father’s was fair like wheat. Her mother’s eyes were green like fresh cut grass, while her father’s were pale blue like an icy pond. They were a sight to behold together. Each with a stunning smile and goofy behavior when they were around each other.