Wedding Short Story

“Well?” asked Faye, resplendent in her long, blue-white wedding gown. standing before the mirror in Audra’s bedchamber. “How do we all look?”

The trio, Faye, Travana, and Una, were dressed for their wedding, each of them beautiful. Though Audra and Una had a difficult start to their relationship, they have grown fond of another a friendship, though not fully developed, was blossoming.

“Ladies, the three of you are the most gorgeous creatures to ever grace Aber Tawy. I mean that,” said Audra.

As gifts for the women, Audra commissioned their wedding dresses. The ladies had requested simple gowns, but Audra kept insisting they add “a little here and a little there,” and the result was breathtaking. Each gown was unique in its fit style, and shade of white, but all the dresses were adorned with

Audra was pleased they had chosen this order, as she knew she would cry when Faye and Vaughan wed, and she did not want to stand around blotchy-faced and weeping for too long. It was unbelievable to think that Audra’s life had brought Vaughan to this place, a place where he had been blessed with the job he had wanted forever and the love he craved. The knight, her friend, deserved such happiness.

“What is it?” asked Faye as they stood outside of the Castle Hall, preparing Travana for her entry as the first bride.

“What?” asked Audra.

“You look thoughtful.”

“Oh.” Audra waved her hand in front of her face as tears clogged her throat. Already. “I am so happy for all of you. That’s all.”

Faye’s face reddened with emotion, and Travana and Una started sniffling.

“No, no, no!” insisted Audra. “You cannot ruin those gorgeous faces with tears. I shan’t all allow it.”

The huddled into a careful, hug, but the processional harp music began moments later. The wedding started.