The Wedding Ceremony
1023 Words
Simbiana’s P.O.V
I feel a bit nervous today, and I can't wait for this to be over.
“ Please, highlight my cheekbone, she said to her beautician, While she admired herself in her looking glass.
Do I look beautiful today? She asked, You know, I've been waiting for a day like this.” I can hear sounds down the hall and more guests are coming in”, she said. Can I get a glass of water, where's my cousin? she asked the beautician after Camila.
“Where the hell is Camila”, she’s supposed to be here helping me, she yelled angrily with a tune of frustration and disappointment. “I need my phone right now, while the maid makes a quick turn to get Simbiana’s cell phone.
What’s going on here, Simbiana is paranoid, while she dials Camilia’s number. I think she’s on her way and you know everyone’s trying to make your big day special, give her some time, and she will call back.
Are you done highlighting my cheekbones? I need to check my gown, it’s a bit tight on me, and am feeling uncomfortable, she said. Her request is to use her restroom, while she walks to her en suite bathroom and locks herself up there for some minutes, staring close to her vanity mirror.
“the feeling of dread, unease, fear, and worry on Simbiana’s face while tear drips down her eyes”. Knock knock knock, are you okay Darling? Her Mum asked, she just got back from the wedding field. Yes, Mum, I’m very much fine Mum, while she unlocks the door, with a smile on her face.
I feel a bit scared mum, she said. She’s hasty and sipping wine and holding it in the Center of her tongue before swallowing. She requests her perfumes, while her maid
Walks towards her perfume shelf to get it.
Let me have the “ Parfums De Marly ” she said, while her maid pulled out the fragrance and took It to her.
Simbiana is overwhelmed by the number of guests still coming into the wedding venue, “ I feel so excited and also nervous, I won’t lie, she said. Families and Friends having conversations outside the wedding venue, getting ready to see the bride. Mum, I need some cakes, she requested, darling here we go, uhm so nice, I like the cake.
The Master of the ceremony walks in, while she whispers to Simbiana’s mum to get her ready for the event in a few minutes.
I ponder and I pray that whatever decision I make today, should be a blessing to me Mum, Simbiana said.
Darling, you will be just fine okay? Call Camila one more time, I hope she doesn’t get into trouble again this time, Simbiana’s mum asked.
The phone is ringing….
Camila finally picks up the call.
Everyone is getting ready over here, Where are you, Camila? Simbiana is worried about you, Simbiana’s mum said.
She’s on her way….
I feel a bit relieved now that she’s okay.
The master of the ceremony walks in again, alerting Simbiana’s mum that it’s time for her to get ready to walk down the Aisle.”
She’s tearful and it’s the happiest moment of her life, while she walks out of the living room to the Wedding Venue.
Camila is right beside her at the entrance of the Wedding venue and she hands over the White rose bouquet to Simbiana, with a joyful smile on her face.
The crowd of famous people who hold high social status and a wad of billionaires, and plutocrats applaud her, while she walks slowly Into the Wedding Venue.
“She can’t wait to exchange rings with Ben, the love of her life. In her desire to be with her lover, she said “My lonely days are over, my life is my song”.
Processional music is played while Simbiana walks down the Aisle, including the parents, grandparents, and wedding party members.
She’s beautiful, and elegant with a white set of teeth, full of life and laughter.
“I have found what I can truly love, " she said, "and it’s you I have found, she said to Ben, with a joyous smile on her face. Ben completely sweeps her off her feet.
At this point, there’s nothing you can tell Simbiana.
She’s in love and that’s fine.
She’s eager to exchange vows with Ben, the love of her life,
While she focuses on direct eye contact with Ben, with a smile.
Holding his arms so tight waiting patiently to exchange her vows with him.
The congregation is waiting to respond to prompts
“ We Will “ and giving their blessings to the marriage.
It’s the best day of Simbiana’s life.
Simbiana can’t wait to make a bouquet toss after her marriage blessing.
She’s excited and eager to dance after the party.
Simbiana’s family is full of tears of joy, hoping to see her new home blessed.
Well, it’s every mother’s joy and prayer for their daughters.
The Oath and marriage rites have been taken and Simbiana is very much ready to make her bouquet toss before greeting the guest who attended the wedding.
“ Darling, I’m so proud of you “, Simbiana’s mum compliments her. Mama, I will miss you, Simbiana said to her mum. I’ll be calling you, okay? I promise.
More guests are coming to the venue, and some due to Traffic couldn’t meet up in time for the event.
“Hello darling, greets her husband, Ben, then offers him a glass of wine and kisses him while touching his chin.
She wants to dance with Ben, they’re both excited, while Camila stares angrily while taking food from the buffet.
“ How was your day, my love?” Simbiana asked Ben.
I’m quite well, my love, he replied, while they locked up hands and danced with smiles on their faces.
The Guests applaud them while they dance incessantly with so much contentment.
“ It's our wedding day, let’s have fun, " Simbiana said to Ben.
Ben decides to switch to the Rumba dance style……
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