Don't Get Caught by Your Husband!

Episode 4 : Wedding ceremony

Wedding preparations proceeded smoothly and quickly.

Bella, who sat still anyway and didn’t give much of an opinion other than nodding her head and smiling, didn’t have much of a difference of opinion about the wedding either.

‘I don’t know much about this stuff…’

Belladonna sat on a chair in the bridal room, fiddling with her wedding dress, which was made of soft, smooth fabric.

She lifted her head and looked at the mirror hanging on her wall, and before she knew it, she took a close look at herself, now transformed into that of a perfect bride.

A sparkling wedding dress that reveals her strengths, including a long, straight neckline, dark collarbones, slender arms, and slender waist.

The brilliant silver hair that spilled behind her back and was hidden behind a veil, and the blue eyes that perfectly contrasted with the white wedding dress were so beautiful that anyone who saw them would be spellbound.

‘It looks really beautiful to me…’

Belladonna once again admired the attention and skill of the papal maids, and ran her fingers down the lace veil flowing down her back.

“Saint, it is time to move to the chapel.”

At that time, the maid standing in front of the door of the bride’s waiting room bowed her head and said.

Bella also smiled at her and nodded her head. Her maid, who was looking at her Belladonna with her momentarily entranced face, walked up to her, lifted her lace veil that flowed down her back, and covered her face.

As my vision became obscured, it felt like this theatrical wedding was becoming real.

Belladonna stood up from her seat, clutching her heart, which was beginning to beat little by little from her unknown nervousness.

The solemn chapel was transformed into a wedding hall with a lovely atmosphere in just one day. The luxurious veil hanging naturally below the ceiling looked elegant.

Belladonna was once again impressed by the Pope’s drive and looked into the interior filled with guests. Most of her guests were expected to be high-ranking nobles, and several of them seemed to be her regular guests who often visited her.

Will they be sorry that I am getting married and leaving for that man’s estate?

I think they should feel sad that their emotional trash can is gone….

“Bella.”

At that time, a heavy voice fell into her ear.

Bella? Whoever calls me by that name…

When I turned my head at the unfamiliar voice, I saw Escalion Diete with dark hair neatly slicked back and wearing black robes.

Ugh…

“Why are you so surprised? Oh, Was I too hasty when I called you by a friendly nickname?”

Escalion asked, striding towards her with a dangerous smile on his lips.

As he came closer to her, his unique heat and her strong scent enveloped her.

Belladonna was unable to move her body due to his sudden onset of tension, nervousness, and slight fear.

“But does this allow you to see clearly in front of you?”

Escalion, who was looking down at her, reached out without hesitation and touched the lace veil that blocked her view.

Belladonna was startled and took a step back from her.

Ah…..You shouldn’t lift the veil before the wedding, man…!

Escalion Who was looking at Belladonna who took a step back smiled.

“You know how to express dislike.”

“……..”

“Should I say I’m fortunate?”

Belladonna gave strength to her hand holding her bouquet.

Uncomfortable…..

Escalion was uncomfortable.

This could be said to be due to its much larger size and intimidating appearance than others, but it was especially true of its golden eyes filled with inexplicable curiosity.

‘It’s hard to see because of the veil, but I can’t tell what he’s thinking….’

Unlike Belladonna, who was somewhat VERY anxious , Escalion, who stood next to her, still had a VERY relaxed attitude.

He fiddled with his tie for a moment, as if it were uncomfortably tight around his thick neck, and then he stretched out his arms towards her.

“It looks like the ceremony will start soon.”

Belladonna looked down at the thick forearm he held out, then carefully raised her hand and crossed his arms.

Wow, it’s solid…..

She placed her hand on Escalion’s forearm and admired it in her heart. It looks like I put my hand on a hard log, not a person.

“Why are you fiddling with me like that?”

Belladonna turned her head in surprise. Who, who does what?

Escalion was looking down at her with his signature mischievous smile.

“Don’t be too hasty. It’s not too late to grope your husband in our bedroom after the ceremony.”

What are you talking about, you pervert!

Belladonna hurriedly removed her hand from his arm.

At her brilliant response, Escalion chuckled lowly.

Belladonna glared at him, feeling the heat rising to her face beneath her veil.

“Now, let’s start the wedding service.”

Inside the chapel, the Pope’s voice was heard.

Bella also swallowed her saliva once and placed her hand on his forearm again.

She concentrated on not moving as much as possible.

“Before the wedding service, we would like to announce that it is the wedding of Sir Escalion diete, the first knight of the Eleanor Empire, and his first wife, Miss Belladonna Brielle.”

After the Pope’s solemn declaration, soft exclamations from the guests were heard.

Belladonna, looking at the back of their heads, gave a cold sneer in her heart.

“Today, we promise that the precious shrouds that our guests and believers sent to our wedding will later be delivered to the Vatican and used for those in need.”

Haha.

It sounds good that he will deliver it to the Vatican, but in reality, isn’t he saying that he will keep all the congratulatory money he will receive today for himself and not use it for the wedding?

Belladonna let out a very small laugh and quickly covered her mouth.

At that time, Escalion, who was standing side by side, bent down and whispered softly into her ear.

“It seems the Pope is very greedy.”

huh? Belladonna looked up at him.

But Escalion straightened her back again and stared into the chapel as if nothing had happened.

“Then, let me invite the protagonists of today’s wedding service, Sir Escalion Diete and Saint Belladonna Brielle.”

As soon as the Pope’s voice ended, the half-open door of the chapel opened wide.

At the same time, the beautiful melody of instruments played by the Vatican’s performance troupe filled the chapel.

Belladonna unknowingly took steps down the straight wedding road, relying on Escalion who stood by her side.

It felt as if everyone filling the chapel was looking at her.

Feeling an unknown feeling, she walked down her wedding road and stopped in front of the Pope on a podium at the end of it.

“Our Almighty God has spoken.”

The Pope opened his mouth.

Wow, I’m already bored.

“The bond between a couple is a very thick and strong bond that cannot be broken by anything.”

You will break it after several months.

“God willingly made the groom Sir Escalion Diette and the bride Miss Belladonna Diete husband and wife. Today, let us pray for this newlywed couple who stands before us.”

“Let’s pray.”

After the Pope spoke, the guests sang in unison.

After that, the Pope recited a few more formal prayers, and the guests followed his prayers by saying things like ‘Please hear me.’

Just as I was slowly losing focus, the Pope declared in a slightly louder voice.

“Finally, the groom removes the bride’s veil, examines her face, and shares a kiss of oath. By looking into each other’s sincere eyes, they declare that we have become a true couple.”

“I declare.”

Escalion, who was standing facing the Pope, turned towards Belladonna.

He grasped the lace veil that fell in front of Belladonna’s face with both hands and slowly lifted it upward.

Belladonna blinked her downcast eyes, finally feeling that her stuffy vision was opening up.

“……..”

Underneath the veil that was slowly lifted, splendidly shining golden eyes were revealed.

For some reason, I thought he was making a playful expression again, but he had a more serious and calm expression than expected.

Belladonna took a breath without realizing it. I couldn’t take my eyes off his sunken golden eyes.

Escalion also stood still and looked into her, as if he was lost in Belladonna’s deep blue eyes.

His thick neck ridges fluttered loudly.

“Share a kiss of vows.”

As the newlyweds did nothing and just looked at each other blankly, the Pope, who could not wait, urged them once more.

Escalion then lightly cupped her cheeks and lowered her head towards her.

Unable to look at him as he got closer, Belladonna pursed her lips and closed her eyes.

For a split second, her warm, soft lips landed on hers.

“With this, we declare that you have become a true couple.”

“Wahh….”

At the end of the solemn service, loud cheers hit her ears.

But rather than the people’s voices ringing in her ears and the sound of her playing the instrument, the sound of her own heartbeat pounding through her body felt louder.

Belladonna unconsciously bit her lower lip.

He quickly removed his lips, but the warmth and touch seemed to linger for a long time.

***

“Congratulations on your wedding, Captain!”

After his wedding, Escalion, who had gone to her groom’s room and was changing his clothes, turned his head in the direction from which he heard the sound.

Hazel, the driver who entered without hesitation, was smiling and talking to him.

Escalion, without even giving him a proper reply, took off the robes that were so tight around his body.

“When are you leaving for the duchy?”

“I think it will be tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow? That early? It’s not possible! The saint…So please think about your wife!”

Hazel shouted in a loud voice.

Escalion raised her eyebrows and opened his mouth.

“Why? The wedding was already over.”

“Think about it! Madam, She is now leaving Astanya, where she has lived for most of her life, and going to Griblata, where she has no one in common, so you should give her time to say goodbye to the people she is attached to and look around the Vatican!”

Hearing Hazel’s words, Escalion quietly thought of Belladonna.

The woman he had met for the first time at the Vatican, and the second time he had seen her today at the wedding, she still looked pale and helpless.

It didn’t seem like she particularly liked remaining in the Vatican.

“Then go the day after tomorrow.”

“Wow, you really have a big heart. You’re giving her just one more day.”

At Hazel’s sarcastic remark, Escalion frowned and turned his body around.

“bothered. How much more do I have to think? I just want to leave this hot city as soon as possible.”

Escalion, who had already changed into his comfortable clothes, let out a dissatisfied expression as he left his groom’s waiting room. Hazel quickly followed behind him.

“Still……!”

“But why does the Pope make such a person his son-in-law?”

At that time, the voices of nobles were heard from across the wall between the groom’s waiting room and the chapel.

“If you have the appearance and personality of a saint, I thought a member of the royal family would accept her as her husband.”

Escalion stopped walking quickly.

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