|
Post by Erie Shahrizai de Amodour on Jul 21, 2010 16:18:51 GMT -5
I hadn't needed to buy a ring, I had kept my mothers from when she wed my father. Eros agreed that it should go to Sophine, over joyed at the news when I had told her. She of course agreed to come with Eisande and as well to stand with Sophine and I on the day we exchanged vows. I dressed in simply clothing as was my style, my breeches black and I wore a white shirt and a blue black doublet over top. Having already made the arrangements with the Priest of Elua, arrived at the temple with my sister in the early afternoon.
Eros and I had spend the night talking about things to come now that I was to be wed. We talked about the title that I could officially inherit since making my majority. For so long we had agreed that neither one of us would really hold the title or estate in our names, though it would technically be mine by birthright. Since I had never figured to meet some one like Sophine, we had already agreed that the children that Eros bore would be my heirs. I think both of us always assumed that one day we would simply choose to bare children together. That though it might not be looked kindly on in a public fashion, Eros had been the only woman I had ever loved and who had ever loved me in return. It just seemed natural for us to take that path and be each other's mate. When I had met Sophine, things changed. Though I loved Eros entirely, I love Sophine as well and I was so unsure how things would develop between the three of us. But Sophine excepted Eros and Eros excepted Sophine, and together they accepted me forming a strange trinity of love and blood a bonds that went as deep as the bedroom. I was in a perfect world and found myself coming to feel as though I would want the things that at one time I disparaged. I wanted a wife and children and a family. With Sophine I could have that, and still have that with my sister and I looked forward to the time where Sophine and Eros lit their candles and bore me children. But the first start to that was to marry Sophine.
Sophine and I had agreed that we would wed in a small ceremony before leaving to travel. For some reason the whole situation with her family made me feel uneasy. The fact that Sophine was traveling with her brother made me feel safe, but if something were to happen to her, I wanted to be there... had to be there. Getting married would only serve to make sure that if something happened, I'd be able to be more involved then just as the man she was courting. This way if any legal issues came up, she would be protected under my name and holdings. Add onto the fact that I simply knew that there was no one in this world I would rather be with, and it convinced me pretty quickly of what I had to do. We also agreed to have a grand ceremony when we returned, something where many were invited and there was a fete afterwards. This was strictly Sophine's wishes, as such a public event in which I would potentially be the center of attention, made me nervous. But I would do it for her, and she since she agreed to marry me so quickly, there was not else I could do, but give her her hearts desire.
Eros and I came first to the temple, early enough so that I knew we'd be first. My sister convinced me to pray to Elua and though I had never been the type, the situation certainly warrented it. For almost an hour we sat at the feet of Blessed Elua and I prayed as I had no time in my life. I prayed for a safe trip and a long marriage, for happy healthy children and a long life. I prayed for everyone I love, and even some I didn't, and when we were done I waited, sitting in a chair.
|
|
|
Post by Sophine Shahrizai de Amodour on Jul 21, 2010 21:53:55 GMT -5
I could not believe that I was getting married. I mean, I had always known it would happen someday, it was one of the reasons I had even come to the City, but I had not imagined it coming so soon. I had only barely attained my majority, and I was already being wed. I was nervous, but not about being Erie's wife. I loved him so much, it was surreal to me that this was happening.
I had picked out a simple dress for this ceremony, white with diamonds across the high waist. It had been expensive for that reason alone, but I spared no expense on this, the happiest day of my life. I pulled my hair up in a loose knot, curly tendrils curving down around my neck. Denyse was with me, a little flower girl in a dress that was similar to mine, her hair done up the same. We looked so alike that it was easy to see that we were family. She liked Erie too, which was important to me, because I was the person overseeing her estates until she came of age, I needed her to feel safe and comfortable. She'd been through enough already.
We took a carriage to the Sanctuary of Elua, where Erie and Eros were already awaiting our arrival. I had only invited Rochelle and Sandrine, and Erie had Eros of course. It was almost like I was marrying the two of them, actually, and I didn't mind, I loved Eros too.
I paused to pray softly, for our happiness, but also for Marc and Henri, who I worried over so much, and whose well-being had initiated this entire situation. I prayed for Denyse and Sandrine and my brother Guy, who was also here, albeit not entirely happy about the situation. I smiled, thinking about the family that I had here in the City, so much more love than I had ever imagined finding... and now it was going to be forever.
|
|
|
Post by Guy de Layne on Jul 21, 2010 22:05:44 GMT -5
It was hard to believe that my little sister was getting married. I liked Erie, I did, but I still felt like it was a little soon. They had not been courting overlong, and why the fast and tiny ceremony? I knew that she was going back to Eisande to visit father and I had warned her that he would not take kindly to her not having secured his permission, but she only kissed my forehead and wandered off, leaving me to marvel at how self assured she was.
I arrived at the Sanctuary and took a seat where indicated, wondering when Sandrine would arrive. I looked forward to any chance to see her and I wanted to make sure she was going to be safe on the trip to Eisande. Rochelle was by my side, thrilled at being invited, and I loved my sister more for thinking of her. Waiting, I marveled at how fast she had pulled this together, and I truly hoped that they would be happy together.
|
|
|
Post by Eros Shahrizai de Amodour on Jul 22, 2010 22:34:52 GMT -5
It seemed like a dream come true, the whole event surrounding the elopment of my brother to Sophine. First they meet, completely at random, and its like love at first sight! But thats just the beginning of it, each step they've taken leading them to this place today. Today is the day that I would be able to truly call Sophine my sister; and I looked forward to it too. Being able to spend time with some one I cared about the way I did Sophine. Already to chatted like best friends, gossiping at all the interesting bits of news. She already felt like blood to me and now she was marrying my brother.
I arrived with Erie, wanting to spend as much time as I could with my brother before he wed. As much I was happy for this new phase in our lives, I would mourn the life we had as just he and I. But the sadness was always cut short by the look of happiness in Erie's face when he spoke about Sophine. I was happy for them both, and happy that they had accepted me into their lives. As much as Erie and I had grown up together, Sophine was a whole other part of his life. In most cases I would have seen less and less of my brother and his alligances would now fall to his wife. But my brother and sister-in-law were not like that and they opened up their lives to me.
We now stood with the Priestess of Elua as she smiled to us and bid us to rise, that the bride would be here soon so Erie and I stood in wait for Sophine.
|
|
Sandrine nó Orchis
Adept
Orchis House
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.
Posts: 776
|
Post by Sandrine nó Orchis on Jul 27, 2010 1:29:04 GMT -5
I ran up the stairs, late as usual. Part of me didn't want to come. I didn't like how I felt about the situation, and I wasn't sure if I trusted myself to act like a civil person at this wedding. But my love for Sophine and Guy overruled my jealousy. My major fear was that she would want to take this Eire with her on the trip. And really, why else would they be getting married so quickly?
I sighed as I walked through the halls to the main area of the temple. My bright yellow dress, a replacement of the dress I had ruined during my adventures with Guy, swirled softly around my ankles, and I had pulled my hair up into some semblance of order.
It seemed that I had arrived just in time, as Sophine had not yet entered the hall. As quietly as possible I slid into the seat next to Guy. "Hello," I grinned, tugging my left earlobe gently. Rochelle waved at me, and I waggled my fingers back. "Did I miss anything?"
I looked around. The temple was a beautiful place, as always, but I only had eyes for the front of the hall. There stood a raven haired man and woman who looked very much alike.
Wait. Why was there a man and a woman? Was Sophine marrying them both? Or maybe the woman was part of the wedding party? I was surprised, and a little hurt, to think that this stranger was allowed to be in the wedding before me--and Guy, of course.
"Who is that?" I hissed to Guy, trying to keep a note of betrayal out of my voice and failing miserably.
|
|
|
Post by Guy de Layne on Jul 31, 2010 19:48:37 GMT -5
"Sandrine, there you are," I said, as she slid in moments before the ceremony was going to start. I tugged my own earlobe in response, smiling at her and forgetting for a moment that there was anyone else in the room.
That didn't last long, Sandrine's eyes had gone to the front of the room and I was surprised to hear how hurt she sounded. "I believe that is Erie's twin sister, though I have not yet formally met her. Sophine said that they are very close." I smiled at her and took her hand in mind, giving it a little squeeze.
"You know that Sophine loves you, don't you? No matter that she is married, you will always be her closest friend. It's a different kind of love, but certainly not any less. Look how few of us are here today, and you are one of them, that says something, does it not? I promise, she has not forgotten you."
There was a hush suddenly, not that the room was overly loud, with so few of us here, but my sister had appeared in the doorway, looking so beautiful I caught my breath. There was something about being a bride that made a woman look almost ethereal, and my sister was no exception.
|
|
|
Post by Sophine Shahrizai de Amodour on Jul 31, 2010 19:55:02 GMT -5
It was time and as I walked down the hall to where my future waited, I felt a calm descend over me, a calm that I had not known before in my short life. I knew that this was right, that Erie was the man for me, and that Eros was bound up in that.
When I reached the doorway, I paused to take in the room, full of the people I loved the most. Erie and Eros were waiting for me, and seeing him there took my breath away. My brother was there, my niece, Rochelle, and Sandrine. Ah, Sandrine, my first and only true friend in the City. I loved her dearly, and I was looking forward to travelling with her. It would be wonderful for her to get to know Erie and Eros, I knew she would like them if she gave them the chance.
I began to walk forward then, forward into what I knew was going to be a future I could only have dreamt of.
|
|
|
Post by Erie Shahrizai de Amodour on Jul 31, 2010 21:22:15 GMT -5
I stood where the priest was and looked in the direction of where Sophine was. Gods she looked beautiful, her gown simple and elegant. She was stunning and she was all mine and about to become my wife. I couldn't stop the gentle smile that formed on my lips as I watched her come toward us. I glanced to Eros to smiled to me and reached out to touch my shoulder happily before I looked back toward Sophine. Bit by bit she neared till she was in front of me and I sighed softly.
"You look beautiful Sophine." I said in almost a whisper. "I'm so happy that you agreed to marry me."
|
|
|
Post by Eros Shahrizai de Amodour on Jul 31, 2010 21:29:05 GMT -5
I watched as Sophine came down the aisle, looking beautiful and stoic. For a moment I was jealous, I wanted to be her, to have a man who wanted her as much as Erie wanted her. But at the same time as much as I envied her, I also felt lucky to be me, to have her in my life now that she was marrying my brother. When she arrived at the dais with Erie I pulled back a little, not wanting to be the focus, but instead wanting to be sure that my brother and Sophine where the only one's looked at.
|
|
|
Post by Sophine Shahrizai de Amodour on Jul 31, 2010 23:53:22 GMT -5
I beamed at Erie as he spoke softly, my smile wide as I whispered back, "As am I, Erie, I've never been so happy." And it was true, as dismayed as I had been at first by not having a huge wedding, I now no longer cared at all. What need had I for frills and ceremony, when what I really wanted was simply to be his wife?
The Priest cleared his throat, a smile on his face as he made ready to perform the ceremony that would bind me forever to the man I loved.
|
|
Sandrine nó Orchis
Adept
Orchis House
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.
Posts: 776
|
Post by Sandrine nó Orchis on Aug 2, 2010 0:00:00 GMT -5
Guy was a sweet, kind, trusting person. That was why I loved him. But there was still a lump in my throat. I wanted to say more, but then Sophine appeared, and all eyes in the room went to her. She was a beautiful bride.
My jealousy was replaced with longing and sadness. I would never be able to marry the man I loved more than life itself. I knew it was a selfish thing to think about, and I tried to fight down the pain, but it was hard not to imagine myself in Sophine's shoes, Guy waiting for me at the altar. A few tears ran down my cheek, and I let them. People would think that I was crying tears of joy.
I calmed myself, trying not to fidget through the service. I had so many questions to ask, and I had no idea when they would be answered. It helped that Guy held my hand. I squeezed his hand every once in a while, making faces at Rochelle. I didn't like myself like this, honestly, but I wasn't sure how to make my jealousy go away. Silently I resolved to at least give Erie and his sister a chance. I could hate them after I found out how horrible they were.
|
|
|
Post by Guy de Layne on Aug 7, 2010 17:43:33 GMT -5
Watching my sister get married was bittersweet. It was a happy day for her, and I was happy for her, but being here beside Sandrine and watching it all unfold was an ache in my heart that I did not think I would ever recover from.
I could feel the tension in her hand, knowing her as I did, and I knew that she was afraid of losing her best friend. I could not truly reassure her, for I had no idea how Sophine's marriage would change her, especially considering that the family she was marrying into were oft considered a pit of vipers. I liked to think that she was a grounded enough person not to give up on friends and family over a man, and I hoped that she would prove me right. She had surprised me often enough over the course of my time here, and I had grown to respect her.
I gave Sandrine's hand another squeeze, looking away from the happy couple to smile at Sandrine. I leaned in and whispered softly in her ear, trying not to inhale too deeply of her scent, though I could breathe her in forever. "Weddings always make me feel awkward, as if I am intruding on something so private."
|
|