The strains of the Wedding March drifted in the air. With the tulle veil on her head obscuring her face, Natalie held a bouquet of fresh flowers in her hands and slowly walked toward Samuel at the other end of the aisle, accompanied by Kenneth.
There was no red carpet under her feet, but every step she took was exceedingly solemn. Despite the lack of grand fanfare with trumpets and heralds, the sight of the children tossing flower petals on Natalie’s and Samuel’s heads was still riveting to the point that everyone couldn’t take their eyes off it.
Five adorable children lifted their tiny hands while giggling, wishing to throw even more rose petals into the air. When the guests present saw that, genuine smiles bloomed on their faces..
While the distance Natalie needed to travel to reach Samuel right then was merely tens of meters and took only the duration of the Wedding March, everyone knew that the couple’s journey hadn’t been easy.
They both loved one another so much that they were willing to risk their lives for the other. Most likely, that was the most beautiful love in the world. There were no misunderstandings or suspicions but only sincerity toward each other. Natalie’s and Samuel’s gazes were fixed on one another.
Samuel watched as Natalie walked toward him in a pure white wedding gown, step by step. The hem swayed alongside her movements, lending her an alluring air that rendered her as beautiful as a princess. Her beauty struck him. squarely in the chest.
He had seen her countless times, but it felt different this time. I’ll forever engrave this moment in my heart! Meanwhile, Natalie beamed from ear to ear. Her smile was incredibly sweet and exuberant since it was her dream come true to marry Samuel.
Finally, the Wedding March drew to an end. Leading Natalie to Samuel, Kenneth took her hand and placed it onto the man’s palm. Then, he uttered solemnly, “Although you’re my biological grandson, Samuel, I’ve got to warn you. Natalie is a nice girl, good-natured beyond words. Not only must you never betray her, but you also need to always remember your vow to her, loving and cherishing her while taking on the responsibilities of a husband.”
Natalie turned her gaze to the older man, his concern for her suffusing her with a wealth of warmth. Tightening his grip around Natalie’s hand, Samuel inclined his head a fraction and promised, “I’ll definitely do so, Grandpa. I’ll do my best to keep her safe and happy for the rest of my life.”
With red-rimmed eyes, Kenneth patted him on the shoulder. “Great! Wonderful, in fact!” The wedding procedures were simple. First, it was the exchange of vows between the bride and groom, with the guests standing witness.
Next, the exchange of rings took place. Last but not least, there was a wedding kiss between the bride and groom. When it was time for that, Samuel flipped the veil up and embraced Natalie as he kissed her.
The five children squealed and urged their parents to kiss, putting on a show of clapping. their hands over their eyes. However, they peeked through their fingers. At the sight of the couple’s sweet display of affection, they were all so excited that their faces flushed bright red.
With such a daddy and mommy, we’re probably… the most blissful kids in the whole world! The lively event only wrapped up at night. When all the guests had dispersed, the beach. was calm and serene once more.
Initially, Franklin, Sophia, Xavian, Clayton, and Yumi wanted to stay. However, Kenneth was well-acquainted with his great-grandchildren’s mischievousness and didn’t want to disrupt Samuel and Natalie’s wedding night, so he took the five children with him when he left.
Right then, Natalie and Samuel were the only ones in the grand house with an ocean view by the beach.
The house was constructed on a cliff, affording the occupants a panoramic view. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, one could see the infinitely vast ocean below. That aside, the sounds of the waves hitting the cliff walls were audible, the repetitive sounds the most beautiful white noise by nature.
Natalie had her eyes closed as she listened to the sounds of the sea. Without warning, a pair of powerful and searing arms encircled her waist from behind before yanking her back.
As she was wholly relaxed earlier, she inexorably stumbled back a few steps from the force. Her entire body was plastered against the man, the distance between them so negligible that she could feel his lower body pulsating. Unbidden, her face flushed bright red. “It’s our wedding night at long last, Nat.”
Samuel enunciated every word in a low voice, leaning close to her ear. There was nothing special about his remark, but it set her heart. and body on fire.
