Living Happily After

29: True Congratulations

"Who would've guessed that these two individuals, Violet Evergarden and Gilbert Bougainvillea, would get married. 'Cause I know, that surely wouldn't be me." Hodgins said.

The people who attended were few, but many people who didn't attend knew about the event and gradually accepted it.

Hodgins continued, "I am very honored to be the first to announce the newlywed couple for their first dance together. Let's give a round of applause to Mr. and Mrs. Bougainvillea!"

Clear claps of hands were heard all around, but what Gilbert and Violet focused on was their very first ballroom dance together.

Iris, 'Congratulations Vi.'

Benedict, 'Congrats you two.'

Erica and Cattleya, 'Congratulations Violet.'

Oscar, 'True Congratulations Gilbert, Violet.'

James, 'Congratulations Violet, Sir. Gilbert.'

Jewel and her parents, 'Congratulations Sir Gilbert and Miss Violet.'

Gilbert would be lying if he told everyone he didn't know how to dance, he took a couple lessons as a child, but that didn't mean he wasn't nervous to dance with Violet, that dance lesson was years ago.

And don't forget Violet, what did Violet know about dancing? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

The newlywed couple on the dance floor was very nervous, but the music started, their feet moved and on they went.

(1, 2 &- 1, 2 &- 1, 2 &- 1, 2 &- 1, 2 &- 1, 2 &-)
The sequence went on.

Gilbert's childhood skills have slowly returned, but Violet still felt uneasy. Gilbert noticed that.

"Violet." Gilbert called out.

Violet, who was looking down at their feet, looked up at Gilbert.

"Follow my lead, okay? Relax." Gilbert said, looking at her eyes.

Violet nodded, taking a deep breath in, then slowly following Gilbert's steps.

Slowly but surely, the pair danced smoothly, enjoying each company while in the company of others.

'Congratulations, Violet, Gilbert, I wish you a strong married and a happy life.'