Globe string lights in rose gold color were draped from the welcome table. A ton of Lanterns was hung from the hall's ceiling making it as a winter fairytale. The dangling lights along with flowers made a perfect atmosphere. Around 50 round tables with 6 seats each were set up in the hall. The chairs were decorated with sparkly rose gold sashes with a silk flower which added an extra layer of glamour.
Pedestal and floating candles aisle decor added a stratum of beauty and sophistication. The wedding arch was designed with flowing sheer fabric draped Chuppah with Flower Accents.
When Xu Mey entered the hall, Ye Jie had a cheeky smile. The veil they decided on last time was semi-transparent with embroidered flowers on it. It didn't give a clear view of her face but her aura alone was enough to leave people in awe. That slit down her knee was showing her long slim leg with each step she took.
Exchanging rings vows, all in all, the ceremony was long and tiring for both Xu Mey and Ye Jie. After the ceremony, they had to greet the guests but Ye Jie didn't let her take off the veil.
But Xu Mey ignored him and took the veil off her face. The guests were already in awe of her beauty.
"Miss Xu, this is for you," A girl in her early twenties presented a small gift to Xu Mey with a polite and respectful smile. Xu Mey didn't pay much attention to her and placed the gift on the table beside her.
After a while came a young man with black rimmed glasses. "Miss Xu, this is to congratulate you on your wedding." He presented the gift with a bow and left the way he came.
"Ex-boyfriends are on the run," Wu Wang tried to tease her but Ye Jie's expression halted his movements.
"Well, seems like I'm late on my little Mey's wedding."
"Uncle Wu!" Xu Mey was surprised and also very happy to see Wu Wang's father. "You said, you can't make it." She looked accusingly at him.
Uncle Wu chuckled and gave her a side hug. "I had to come. My little Mey is getting married. I had to see the rascal who's snatching you from us." Uncle Wu turned to Ye Jie. "Young man, if you hurt my little Mey even a bit, I'll be a very hostile person."
"I won't hurt her, Mr. Wu."
"You better not."
"Wu-Wong, what are you doing here?" Grandfather Xu and Father Ye came when they saw Uncle Wu.
"Naturally, I'm here to congratulate my little Mey." Uncle Wu replied in an obvious kind of way making Wu Wang and Xu Mey roll their eyes.
"You are familiar with Xu Mey?" Father Ye asked with uncertainty.
"She's my son's best friend for 20 years. I obviously am more than familiar with her."
"Ugh! Why are you here earlier than us?" They turned to see Li Man and He Kun with presents in their hands.
"Looks like I won this round," Uncle Wu laughed proudly.
"Auntie Li, Uncle He thanks for coming," Xu Mey greeted both Li Man and He Kun with equal enthusiasm.
"We had to come, our little Mey." The way they greeted each other made it obvious that they were really close.
Xu Cheng was not happy with his daughter being so affectionate to outsiders but he still was happy for the fact that those outsiders brought a smile to his daughter's face.
"Am I the last one to arrive?" Lin Han's voice sounded near them. "Oh my, our little Mey is dazzling today. I might get blind."
Xu Mey laughed lightly at his words. "Uncle Han is making fun of me now."
"Oh no baby, I'm serious. Our little Mey is mesmerizing as always." Li Man, He Kun agreed with Lin Han's words.
It was like a jolly atmosphere with all of her best friends and their parents. Only Jun Li Na's parents couldn't make it but the rest treated her like their own precious daughter. The number of time Ye Jie was warned by all of them about hurting her can't be counted on two hands.
Because of Xu Liqing, Fu Lan left right after the ceremony. So, naturally, she didn't see the way all those conglomerates treated Xu Mey. If she had seen it, she would have believed in her daughter's words.
"You seem to be worried about something," Lin Shen asked Ye Jie noticing the look on his face.
"I'm not worried. It's just that I don't know if I can really make a place in her heart for myself." Ye Jie shared his heartfelt thought with Lin Shen.
Lin Shin smiled at him. "It's very easy." Ye Jie looked at him. "Little Mey's heart is empty." Ye Jie gave him a baffled look. "It's true. Her heart is really empty. She'd never dated a single person in her life before. She's like a naive girl when it comes to love and relationships."
"To fill that heart, you have to give her what she never had before." Wu Wang joined their conversation with a wine glass in hand.
"What is it that she never had?"
"A home that is solely hers." He Jian added his words in.
"And a loving person who is solely hers." Li Qiao also had to add his thoughts.
Ye Jie was trying to understand their words when he heard a feminine voice. "Most of all, she needs trust. If you're willing to trust her, she'll not only give you her heart but even her soul if you ask for it." Jun Li Na's words made all the boys nod in agreement.
Ye Jie looked at his wife stuck between the elders. His eyes had an indescribable feeling of affection. He was also impressed by her. Even watching a complete dark side of hers in the storage room, he couldn't stop himself from being attracted to her.
It felt like the devil in her was provoking him in a way that he couldn't ignore her dazzling and enchanting presence.
I wanted to describe a mesmerizing wedding and I don't know whether I succeeded or not in my mission.
I'm so glad to see the response of you guys that I'm over the moon. Thanks a lot, my loyal readers. I'm here all because of you guys. You guys make my world a little brighter every single day.
Until next time!!!
Xu Mey's friends made Ye Jie realize how much he still didn't know about his wife. The smile on her face, talking to her best friend's parents was just a mirage. The real person inside of her was crying. Screaming to break free. Shouting to be heard.
Xu Mey had a belief that she didn't matter and changing that belief was the real challenge for Ye Jie. That belief was the obstacle, he had to cross. To reach her heart, he had to alter that belief. And Ye Jie knew with his own heart in shambles, he won't be able to help her at all. He decided to get Lu Yuhan not only out of his mind but also out of his heart.
He wanted to be a good, no, a perfect husband for Xu Mey. The girl who could make him smile with mere her presence. Feeling his gaze on her face, Xu Mey looked at him asking with eyes, 'What?' He smiled and shook his head as saying, 'Nothing'. Xu Mey scanned his expressions closely and rolled her eyes at him.
Mother Ye's gaze was on her son's face. The way he smiled at Xu Mey and the interaction between the two made her heart fill with joy and warmth. An uncontrollable tear escaped from the corner of eyes. "What's wrong, Ning?" Father Ye asked his wife with concern.
"Kang, our boy is gonna be alright." Father Ye followed her gaze to see his son. "I thought this girl will not be right for him. But now I think, she can save my son." Father Ye agreed with his wife.
Meanwhile, Ye Jun's gaze was following Jun Li Na to wherever she went. He didn't move his gaze away from her figure for even a second. Li Na was trying to ignore his burning gaze but it turned difficult than she thought. She walked up to him glowering. "Mr. Ye Jun, do you hate your life that much?"
"Does all my sister-in-law's friends are violent?" He asked with a delighted look.
Li Na sighed. "No, Mey's the worst of us all." Ye Jun looked at her quizzically. "She learned something from all of us. For instance, keeping her calm appearance was learned from He Jian. Outsmarting someone was learned from Lin Shen. She also took Wu Wang's playfulness and Li Qiao's business mind. As for me, she took the violence from me."
"Are you trying to indirectly tell me that you're really going to hit me?"
"I don't have to lift a finger. But those bodyguards of mine are a little overprotective." Ye Jun followed her gaze to see a few brawny guys scattered around in the hall. He gulped visibly.
He raised both his hands in surrender. "I was just trying to be friends. No violence, please. I'm a peace-loving person." He even made a peace sign at the end making Li Na giggle like a little girl.
"Because of you being funny, I can consider being friends with you." Ye Jun instantly felt happy to hear that. "But don't get any other ideas." She shook her finger in front of eyes in a warning and he nodded. "I have a fiance, anyway."
"Who said things can't change in future? I'll settle for being friends for now." Ye Jun grumbled under his breath passing an innocent smile to Li Na.
"Oh, right! If sister-in-law learned all that from you guys, what is the real her then?" His question changed the color of Li Na's face as a grave expression took the place of a cheerful one.
She stayed quiet for long while. Ye Jun thought she didn't want to answer him but after taking some time, she said it. "She's a whole lot of crazy hiding behind a whole lot of darkness."
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Ye Jie walked beside his wife placing his arm around her small waist and pulled her to his side. "So, my pretty wife, hope you're ready for our wedding night?"
Her face turned pale at his words as she blinked repeatedly. She was so tense that Ye Jie felt her body trembling. But instead of his cheeky smile to vanish, her expressions intensified it.
Xu Mey not having relationship experience was an idea that never crossed Ye Jie's mind before. He always thought with her nature, appearance, and personality, she'd have at least a few boyfriends. But knowing that his wife was only his brought relief to his heart. He was feeling at peace.
"Oh, by the way, my dear wife, I'm really hungry tonight. Hope you can help your husband a bit."
"What are you talking about, Mr. Ye?" Xu Mey made an innocent face at him.
"I think you know what I'm talking about." He was being sassy at her innocence. 'So, there is actually something that can shut you up.' He kept his thought to himself.
Poor Xu Mey had no idea about his evil schemes. A pure maiden was caught in claws of a hungry wolf. The worst part was she had no clue that he was playing with her.
"Dear wife, I obviously have to prove to you that I'm not a second-hand product." His reminder of 'second-hand product' made her choke on air as she fell into a fit of dry coughs.
Ye Jie: Hey Silly author! Are you gonna let me kiss my wife or not?
Author: *grinning like an idiot* Maybe... Maybe not...
Ye Jie: *Giving a searing glare*
Author: *Shrinking back like an innocent person which she is definitely not*
Too much blabbering, right?
Moving on, so I promised you guys a mass release on Sunday. And I'll keep my promise. After all, a Phantomhive butler who can't even keep his promise isn't worth its salt. (Haha)
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