Eikko and Me- A Selection Story

Chapter 2

I watched my family release their embrace, and they all smiled at me. I looked over, and I saw Marlee and Neena had left the room. I wanted to stay a little longer until I remembered what today was. I sat there and stared at Ahren. I knew that I would need to talk to my other half before I went out there.

"Do you guys mind if I speak to Ahren really quick?"

"Of course Eady. I will be waiting for you by the door when you are ready. We are going to start in fifteen minutes," Dad said. Then, they all walked out of the doors leaving me and my brother on the couch next to each other.

" What do you want to talk about Eady?"

"I am just so scared Ahren! What if I fall, or mess up! What if he says no instead of 'I do!'" I was really starting to panic. My brother and I had not seen each other since I announced my engagement to Eikko. I was scared he would not care about me and my problems anymore. We had not talked that much anymore since he moved to France, surprising the whole family. (which gave Mom a heart attack, LITERALLY) I was scared he would just ignore the comment. 

"Eady! You know that will not happen! Just because I moved to France, it does not mean I do not care about you!" He could always read my mind. " You are just worrying over nothing! I have talked to your fiance, and I know he is in love with you! He would never hurt you! Also, you will be the most beautiful girl in the world for a day. Well, I would not say the most beautiful, I think Camille-" 

I slapped him in the face because he was not helping anything. He jerked back and glared me.

"Ow! What was that for?"

"Insulting me on my wedding day. I could have you kicked out because I am queen you know." He hated it when I used the queen card on him. I technically am seven minutes older, so I have age bragging rights as well. 

"I'm sorry okay? I just want you to know that I have got your back if you need me."

I nodded, and with that, he smiled at me and left the room. I then walked over to the vanity.  I sat there, looking at myself in the mirror. I then checked the clock and realized that I had five minutes. I sat there with my eyes closed. It felt like only thirty seconds had passed by when I heard the door creak back. It was Neena.

"Your Majesty," she curtsied. "Your father is waiting for you. As soon as you are ready, they will start the ceremony." I checked back at the clock, and I realized that it had been four minutes since I last checked. I took a deep breath.

"Tell them to start. Tell Dad I will meet him out there as soon as Eikko walks out." Shortly after, Josie came in to get me, telling me that Dad was waiting for me. I picked Josie as my bridesmaid because I did not have any other friends that aren't royalty. She looked perfect in the light purple dress I helped her pick out. I knew her brother, Kile, would love it. She just thought maybe she would be seen on television and become taken in a matter of days.  I followed her out.

Dad watched me walk out, and I saw tears in his eyes. The last time I really saw him cry, was when Mom had a heart attack. I knew what I needed to do for him, and I walked up and wiped the tears out of his eyes. He looked at me and then hugged me.

"I love you, Eady. I am so proud of you, and can not wait to watch you take on so many adventures in your marriage. Today, you have turned me into the happiest and proudest father in the world, and I-" I just hugged him. He had no desire or need to finish. Then, I realized that we were next. He offered his arm, and I took it, lovingly.

People stood up, and I saw hundreds of eyes staring at me. I knew there would be a lot more than that though. It was broadcasted live for all of Illea, and the world to see. I looked at Dad, and he smiled at me. I looked at my people, friends, and my family. They all stared at me in aw. I looked down the aisle to find Eikko, but I was not close enough to see him. I looked up at Dad, and he mouthed the words, "Are you nervous?" I just giggled a little and mouthed back, "Not anymore." Dad smiled at me, and I looked around to see the past selected. I invited some of them back and was excited to see them here. I saw Henri, which reminded me to look back towards the alter. I still could not see him. 

As we got closer, I noticed my family, along with Eikko's. I had met them the other day, and I could see why Eikko loved them so much. Mom was crying, and that was when I realized I was at the front. All of a sudden, I saw him. He had tears in his eyes and was smiling so big.

I started to tear up. I looked into his eyes and realized Dad was smiling at me. I got up to the altar, and Dad handed me away. I looked into Eikko's eyes and was trying to pull myself together. He whispered to me, "You look so beautiful today." I just smiled and quietly said, "Thank you." I stared into his eyes and was in shock when I realized that the pastor was talking. I looked up at him.

"Do you, Eikko Petteri Koskinen take Eadlyn Helena Margarete Schreave to be your wife..." He continued the statement, and when he finished all eyes were on Eikko.

"I Do." He smiled, and he squeezed my hands tighter.

"Do you, Eadlyn Helena Margarete Schreave take Eikko Petteri Koskinen to be your husband..." I just stared into Eikko's eyes.

"Ummm... Queen Eadlyn? Did you hear me?" I looked over at the paster, and I realized he finished. Eikko just chuckled, along with everybody else there.

"Oh sorry! I Do!" Laughter filled the room again. I looked back at my family and saw Mom and Dad holding each other. They both smiled at me, and I could tell they both were crying. I was not sure if it was laughter, pride, love, sadness, or a mix that made them cry though. I looked back at Eikko.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife!" He looked at Eikko. "You may kiss your bride."

He moved his hands from mine to my waist and pulled me to him. I put my hands on his neck, and he planted a soft kiss on my lips. Immediate applause occurred. He pulled away to look into my eyes. I smiled at him, and he just laughed at me.

"I hoped that it was a good impression for the country of ours, my beautiful queen." I looked at him and realized he said it was our country. It kicked in that I now have a king, (even though he is Prince Consort, he is my king) who I and hopefully others can trust, and I truly love. I kissed him back, and we walked back down the aisle. I now had more than one title. I was a Queen and a Wife.

I went back to my room with Eikko to change into my reception dress. It was a white mermaid style dress, with a rhinestone design on the top. I was ready to go dance the night away, with my husband by my side.