Women Owned by 5 Young Masters
Chapter 256: The Wedding Day
Irene stood in front of the mirror, wearing a beautiful wedding dress. Although she looks beautiful and graceful, but her heart feels heavy. He disliked the marriage and felt like he was stuck in a situation he did not want. Since the first time to know Hamish, Irene did not feel a strong inner bond, there is no feeling that is able to unite them as a couple who love each other. He still considers Hamish as his brother.
"Miss, why have tears been coming out since? Let me fix the makeup" said a woman in charge of dressing Irene.
Irene sat back down and let the woman wipe her tears and sweep the powder to fix the slightly damaged makeup.
"Did you not like this wedding?" ask the woman while dressing Irene.
"Ah, what are you saying." Irene smiled to cover up her heart wound.
"Some times I get female clients who don't really want a wedding. In the end they choose to run away rather than be tied to a relationship without love."
The woman's words were so deep in Irene's heart. If he could, he would also refuse the marriage. But Hamish insists he will kill his grandparents if he escapes.
The woman paired a sheet of transparent white cloth covering Irene's face. Although it was closed but did not hinder Irene's beauty in the marriage.
"Is the bride ready?" a woman came out from behind the door. He was one of the teams that arranged the wedding.
"The bride is ready. Is the time coming?" ask the woman who dressed Irene.
"Bring ahead. Everyone is waiting!"
"Come, Miss. I'll take you forward."
Irene gave her hand to the woman who had been grooming her. They walked together out of the make up room. There were already many guests sitting down to watch the wedding. Irene didn't know any of them.
Wedding music accompanied Irene's footsteps. He stepped onto the altar of the church, walking slowly with a fake smile on his lips. However, when he arrived in front of the altar, his smile faded and he could only stare blankly at the front. He never imagined himself marrying a man he didn't love. In fact, when Hamish reached out to hold her hand, Irene did not feel the vibe of love she wanted.
"You are so beautiful" praised Hamish with a smile on her lips.
The bride and groom join hands to the altar which is decorated with flowers and white red ribbons. In front of the priest Gabriel, Irene and Hamish looked at each other.
Pastor Gabriel leads the wedding procession by reciting prayers and teaching about the meaning of marriage.
"Alright, let's start this wedding ceremony with a prayer" Reverend Gabriel said.
Irene's feelings get worse when she thinks about her marriage. He felt like he had lost something very meaningful in his life, and was worried about a future he did not expect. Even the preacher's talk he didn't listen to.
Irene and Hamish looked at each other again, their hands clasped tightly together.
"Irene Abraham, are you willing to accept Hamish Abraham as your husband, to love, respect, and be faithful throughout your life?"
Irene was silent for a moment. In the middle of a wedding, he realizes how difficult it is to live without love. He longs for the love and affection that only Alan can give. He expected the man to suddenly come there and take him away.
Irene closed her eyes for a moment, trying to reach her calmness. However, when he opened his eyes, he still could not let go of his feelings. He saw Alan standing in the middle of the crowd of invited guests, looking at him with regret. Irene knew that Alan still loved her, and that made her heart even worse. Moreover, what he saw was just a pseudo-view.
Hamish codes Irene to answer the priest's questions.
"Irene, do you hear me?" ask the priest because Irene did not give the answer.
"Ah, yes, forgive me," said Irene.
"Alright, I repeat once again," said Reverend Gabriel. "Irene Abraham, are you willing to accept Hamish Abraham as your husband, to love, respect, and be faithful throughout your life?"
Hamish was relieved to hear the willingness that was sliding from Irene's mouth.
"And you, Hamish Abraham, are you willing to accept Irene Abraham as your wife, to love, respect, and be faithful all your life?" ask the Reverend Gabriel.
"Yes, I am willing," Hamish replied steadily. He smiled his big smile.
"Alright, now let us listen to the pronunciation of the pledge of the faithful promise of the two brides witnessed by the audience in this place."
Irene and Hamish looked at each other again.
"I, Irene Abraham, take you, Hamish Abraham, as my husband. I promise I will love you, respect, and be faithful all my life" Irene said in a trembling tone of voice. His eyes were so teary that he said it without sincerity from his heart. He just wanted to say it to Alan Narendra.
"I, Hamish Abraham, take you, Irene Abraham, as my wife. I promise I will love you, honor, and be faithful all my life" Hamish said.
With complete confidence, Irene and Hamish made a sacred promise to love, honor, and be faithful during their lives together. After that, the two brides were blessed by the priest Gabriel as a sign of the sanctity of their marriage.
"With this sacred promise, I declare you both lawful as husband and wife. May you always live in love and affection, and always respect each other" said Reverend Gabriel.
"Now, the groom can open his head to caress the woman and kiss" the priest said.
Hamish did. He revealed a thin cloth that had covered Irene's pretty face. Despite seeing her many times, Hamish was always amazed that Irene looked so beautiful today.
Irene clenched her hands, holding herself back from trembling. He could only close his eyes when Hamish's lips touched his. The two kissed briefly in front of everyone.
After the wedding procession of Irene and Hamish ended with the recitation of the wedding vows and the prayer of thanksgiving, the two brides then turned to face the invited guests with happy smiles and hands still holding hands.
The invited guests greeted them with congratulations and flowers thrown over them as a sign of happiness and blessing.
The marriage went smoothly, but Irene did not feel happy at all. His body felt weak and almost fainted. He is no longer strong enough to live something he never wanted.
"This marriage is not legal!"
There was a scream from the door. A group of people suddenly came to the wedding ceremony of Hamish and Irene. They were led by Alberto Miguel, Irene's adoptive father.
"Dad Lift!" exciting Irene. He immediately cried to see the arrival of people who were expected to help him. He was about to run to Alberto, but Hamish held his hand.
"Cancel this marriage! Marriage under threat is not legal!" said Alberto. She is infuriated when she learns that Irene was forced to marry Hamish.
"Hamish! How dare you take my daughter without permission. Face me first!" shout Alberto. He took his men with him to get Irene home.
"Sister, let me go! I'm going to see foster father!" Irene said pleading while crying.
"Can't, Irene. We're already married. You're my wife now" Hamish said.
Irene tries to fight back, but she ends up falling down because Hamish uses a handkerchief filled with drugs to make Irene faint.
"Have them!" hamish's orders.
Hamish's men soon stand up to be barricades to block Alberto and his men. Meanwhile, Hamish went through the back door carrying Irene who had fainted with him.
The atmosphere of the blessing place instantly became crowded. Both sides attacked each other. The priest was confused. He helped save himself so as not to get involved in the conflict between the two groups.