Chapter 5
It is now ten days to the wedding, not much preparations were happening on my side but over there at the Eddington's palace. The wedding would take place there.
The only preparations which occurred were the arrangements for me to move over to Eddington's palace.
According to tradition, I am supposed to be already at Jude's place ten days before the wedding and it was expected that the ten days would be to learn my new family and their culture.
I sat on my bed and watched as my clothes were folded into a huge box. My jewelry, shoes, everything. Almost like the maids were excited that I was leaving.
A sigh escaped my lips, I could not believe that it was happening. It all dawned on me that I would no longer be with my family but a new one.
Do I really want to do this? Will I be happy? Will Jude be a perfect gentleman as he had painted himself?
My door opened and Edward stepped in, holding Loraine's hand.
"Ria, happy married life" he smiled and it only deepened my frown.
"I'm not married yet " I said with an eye roll
"Ria, do you really have to go?" Loraine came closer to me, leaning into me with sad eyes.
"Awwn... My baby" I gathered the sweet little girl in my arms and kissed her dearly on her cheek. Though she was four years old already, I still treated her like a baby.
"Unfortunately I have to go"
"Can... Can I come with you?"
" My love, you can't come with me but you can come and visit me. I'll always come and visit you " I leaned in and placed a feather kiss on her lips.
Loraine hugged me tighter and honestly it made me feel so loved. Never knew she loved me so much, I never really spent time with her.
"Honey, you remember all I have taught you right?" Mother asked
"Yes, mother"
" Good, I do not want to hear any bad report now, be your best self though I trust you, you will be good " mother smiled at me and I smiled back.
"Oh look at you, just yesterday I gave birth to you"
" Oh ... Mother " I chuckled while she drew nigh and hugged me.
" I'll miss you so much my darling "
" Mother.... " I was getting emotional about the whole thing and this got me rethinking.
Should I do this?
"Ria" the strong male voice rang through the hall, it was father who was approaching from a distance.
"Father"
He appeared so happy that I could not even think of messing up the whole plan.
"I'm so happy, you don't know what this marriage means to me. Please, accept your new family "
"I will, father" I smiled and he gave me a hug.
Time was not on my side at all, a few hours went by quickly and I was already packed in, on my way to the southern kingdom, the kingdom of Heronsvile where the old king Eddington ruled.
Though the journey was quite long, I wondered how Jude managed to visit frequently.
Close to four hours on the road and still we had not arrived. I totally forgot that I had asked the coachmen to ride slowly because I was so nervous. I wasn't ready at all.
Sooner or later, we arrived at the huge palace and I was warmly received by everyone. I met the maids and servants who welcomed me warmly and showed me to my room.
I settled in and placed my things in order, the room was large and beautiful. Truly the place was beautiful but I still wasn't cheerful, maybe because I was expecting a grand welcome ceremony...
And I didn't even see Jude or the king or queen...
I sat down on the soft bed and exhaled.
My door was opened and a train of maids came in and limed up, then a woman came in. I immediately stood up on my feet after sensing that she should be the queen.
I had never seen her before and Jude never mentioned her to me.
"Princess Moriah" she called with a clear tone, her face was held high with elegance and some form of pride.
Her dress, oh my goodness. It was very beautiful and adorned with silver and diamond studs.
Her face did not hold a cheerful expression though, it was almost as if she wasn't pleased to see me or perhaps I did not meet up to her expectations.
"Greetings my queen" I greeted.
"You have arrived"
"Yes, my queen "
"Get yourself comfortable. I believe you have not had dinner. Dinner will be sent to you. "
"Thank you, My queen"
She gave the room a look over before turning around and walking out with her train.
The tension lessened as she left, gosh... She was very unaccommodating. I expected her to be very friendly just like mother but she isn't even close.
I exhaled once again. Since I arrived it has been one exhaled to another, I was very tired and where was Jude? I had not seen him since I came.
Where was he? Was he not around? Or did he not care that I had arrived from a far distance? I don't know where the sadness came from but I was sad, my mood swings kicked in and I began to overthink more.
Maybe I'm making a mistake by doing this
I went ahead to freshen up and when I came out, dinner had been set already on a small dining table.
I sat down and started to eat and when I had gone half way with my meal, I heard a knock on my door and the door opened.
It was Jude.
"My princess" he flashed me a charming smile as he approached and took a seat opposite me
"I am sorry I wasn't around when you arrived, I was out hiking"
"It's okay" I said but inwardly I thought he should have known that I was on my way, why then did he go out hiking? Perhaps because he didn't care?
"How was your trip?"
"It was fine" I managed a smile.
"Alright, why don't you get settled in, you have a long day tomorrow " he said and leaned further, placing a sudden kiss on my lips and giving me a smirk before walking out.
I was caught off guard, what just happened? I sweàr I was not expecting that at all. My cheeks became hot with a blush
**
Jude went to his room and washed up himself. After all the hiking, he was all sweaty and needed a bath.
He had dinner and then when everyone had retired, he sent out words to a certain maiden who came immediately
"My prince, you called for me"
"Come here" his voice was deep and firm as he commanded her and she came in with a naughty smile.
"I have missed you my prince" she approached him on his bed and gradually went down on her knees, her hands playing with the strings of trouser
"I heard your bride arrived, I haven't seen her yet"
"I hope you do not forget me after you get married"
"Make your mouth more useful and suck my côck" he groaned before the lady quickly took out his huge cøck and stroked it a bit before gently taking it in her mouth while Jude's head fell backwards as the pleasurable sensation kicked in.
**
Later that night, I could not get some sleep, I just kept turning from side to side on the bed. Perhaps it was because of the new environment.
I decided to get up and stroll around, besides it would be best to have a little tour at this hour when everyone would have retired.
I grabbed a coat and put on my slippers before silently heading out into the quiet hallway.
The palace was very beautiful both in and out. The decorations and little artworks around made the place so historical and priceless.
I strolled down the hallway and admired everything my eyes landed on. Sooner, I began to hear some noises coming from ahead.
Sounds of pleasure and moans, my goodness, how . My curiosity made me go further as I wanted to know more. I wanted to see who dared to have sèx in the castle.
The sounds got clearer as I stood behind a particular door, whose door was this?
I placed my hand on the door handle to open the door a little to take a peak, someone suddenly called out, scaring the hell out of me.
"My lady, are you lost?" I turned around and saw a man dressed like a butler.
"I couldn't sleep, I decided to take a little walk"
"Is there an issue with the door?" He motioned at the door before me.
"Oh, I heard noises"
"Please, this way my lady" the butler led me to another direction while the moans got louder and I was getting more curious.
I hope it's not what I think it is though. My mind told me that it might be Jude but I doubt it. How could it be Jude when I am supposed to marry him in ten days
It couldn't be him, right?
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TO BE CONTINUED