By the Potomac

Chapter Twenty-One

"Liesel! Hurry up! You're going to be late for the wedding!" Aunt Susan called.

"Coming!" I twirled around in my beautiful plum dress before rushing downstairs. I couldn't be late, after all I was the bridesmaid.

"Liesel, you look gorgeous!" Annalise said. I looked up at her and gasped. Her wedding dress was stunning with pearls dotting the rim and lace flowers patterned throughout. Whitish-gold strands fell beautifully out of her bun.

"You're the gorgeous one! I love your dress so much!"

"Thanks." She blushed.

"Jack won't know what to say when he sees you! I bet he'll forget how to say 'I do'," I blurted out.

"Liesel!" We both exploded into laughter.

"Come on girls, it's time to go!" Margaret squealed. We hurried into the car. I couldn't wait to see Annalise and Jack finally wed. Through months of agony and bitterness, I finally saw the joy in their wedding.

The ceremony lasted for a few hours. Everyone was talking about how Jack and Annalise kissed. I rolled my eyes and went over to chat with Annalise, though that failed since she was being crowded by literally everyone.

"Margaret, can I get some cake now, please?" I begged. She finally gave in. Annalise and Jack had chosen a lemon cake with pearl white frosting. It was delicious, too. I smiled as I chewed a piece of the tasty confection. Finally, it seemed, everyone had found their place. Though Aunt Susan was moving out in a few months, I was to inherit our precious mansion. All the maids and our butler were to stay with me. I was overjoyed when Aunt Susan told me that. Only to be disappointed to find out I would have to marry. Oh well, I would have to find one anyway. In fact it might even be nice to have a husband.

Write. That is the only advice that I can give you. Write.

~Liesel Mckormic