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Regina stood in a dress made of silver and gold because Gretchen protested she should wear white or cream since she wasn't exactly pure enough to be married traditionally. Regina had to sit back as she saw the progress of the wedding being set up and people moved around her ignoring her.
She stayed in Gretchen's manor as she was to preparing to be married to Bryce and Gretchen wouldn't allow Regina to seduce Bryce before the actual wedding. Regina thought her efforts was a moot point since Bryce would be the last person she felt like seducing. Regina loathed Bryce as it made her physically sick thinking of him and her procreating anything with him. Bryce was overweight , big glasses, and had a temper. He had little patience for Regina or anyone in particular.
Gretchen fussed as she fixed Regina's veil and smoothed out her dress as she inappropriately put her hands in Regina's top to prop up her boobs to display a healthy pale skin cased in the corseted dress she wore. Regina sighed as she thought how inappropriate it was Gretchen was filling her up like she was on display. She punched her cheeks to redden them as Regina pulled back in a scream from the pinch.
" Ouch that hurts. Was that absolutely necessary to do that ? That is what blush is for ." Screamed Regina moving her face away.
" And have you look like a cheap prostitute when you are supposed to be representing our family now .Well one good thing is at least this dress was made for you instead of you wearing Bethany's dress that was made to fit her. I could tell it was too small for you since your bigger than her . But you still managed to squeeze yourself in a dress that looked like it burst at the seams if you bent down the wrong way." Remarked Gretchen as Regina rolled her eyes as she was constantly compared to the perfect bethany.
If it wasn't for Bethany and her brat she would have Gregory's fortune instead of marrying his uncle that was twenty one years older than her. Roger and her were fourteen years apart but he was in good physical condition and able to satisfy her. This man looked like he would pass out after ten minutes and fart in his sleep.
" There girl you look presentable not like the worthless bottom feeder you came from. Remember you are here to make up for the things you caused to dishonor my family. Get pregnant soon because and have lots of legitimate zehetti babies and I expect more than one child too so do not think only one child will suffice me " demanded Gretchen as Regina threw up in her mouth a little thinking she had to reproduce multiple times with that troll she was marrying.
Regina reached in her purse for something to relax her as she prayed for her cycle to start so she wouldn't have to imagine her in bed with Bryce later on that night. Regina had to admit she missed Alexander even though she rarely took care of him. She found some valium's as she washed it down with a glass of wine sitting on her table in the room. Moments went by and she felt completely out of it as she just felt numb and she saw the aisle in front of her and heard music as she saw flowers on a stage as she felt light as air and began to walk .
Roger ,Ryder, Victoria ,and Alexander sat in the rows as they watched a clearly drugged Regina make her way down the bridal aisle . Brian Toosley grabbed Regina's arm as her mother Camilla didn't have time to come with her having to work that night at the restaurant with her mother. Regina walk down the aisle as she would stop and want to sit down every few rows as she fanned herself and played with items she found interesting. When Brian Toosley picked her up to proceed down the aisle she would push him away not wanting to continue.
Ryder looked at Regina's state in concern as it took her five stops before Gretchen lost her patients and grabbed Regina's arm and walked her the rest of the way to the alter.
" Pull yourself together girl . Your embarrassing all of us today. " Growled Gretchen as she was not pleased at Regina for creating a spectacle in all front of all the guest that began to whisper and look around at other guest as they gossipped. Gretchen smiled and waved at the guest.
" The bride is a little nervous. She has it under control now . " assured Gretchen as she shot Regina a look as she returned to her seat on the first row .
Regina sat there and stared at the man in front of her as words were rendered as the vows were made as the question was said as the pastor repeated himself.
" Do you Regina zehetti take Bryce zehetti to be your lawfully wedded husband?" Said the pastor as she could feel Bryce squeezing her hand harder than necessary in anger at her reluctance to answer after being asked the same question twice.
" Yeah sure why not. It not like I have much of a choice at this point." Sassed Regina as the guest let out a gasp in response as the preacher paused at the response and looked at her strangely.
" Does anyone here hold any objections or have any reason why this man or woman shouldn't be married on this day? Asked the pastor as he said it more louder than necessary across the crowd.
" The fact that I'm about to marry a fossil,that smells like hooch and bacon all the time." Bryce squeezed her hand hard to remind her to stop acting up.
"ouch that hurts you stupid, troll!" Yelled out Regina as the crowd gasped and Gretchen pulled Regina aside and scolded her as the wedding was momentarily halted." Don't touch me you discusting Vermin ." She yelled in protest.
" Must I remind you if you don't stop disturbing this wedding I wasted my money on to pay for a bride that should be in a harem and not in a well respected family. instead of me allowing you to rott in a prison cell where you actually belong you gutter trash harlet. Do not try me girl I will make one call to make that happen. Stop acting up and say I do and shut up. No one is going to save you here." Said Gretchen as she jerked Regina's elbow as she made a small scream her being yanked off balance.
" How can I say I do and shut up. Either I shut up or say I do . You can't have it both ways."sassed Regina . Gretchen yanked her harder as Regina wailed in response.
" You owe me a zehetti for the one you cost me and if I can't get my pound of flesh from you I'll take it from that little monster you gave birth too. I think it is a fair trade you give me life or I'll take a life you choose." Screeched Gretchen as she smiled as she said it low enough no one heard. Regina's eyes narrowed as she realized she was threatening Alexander's life. She looked at Alexander in Victoria's arms and reluctantly returned to the alter.
" Continue . I'm sorry I took a valim to relax me ." She apologized to the pastor as he looked at her concern by what he just saw and heard.
" My child are you here at your own free will?" Asked the pastor as he whispered softly to Regina.
" Hey we didn't pay you to have a conscience . We payed you to marry us. Do your damn job and stay out of our business." Demanded Bryce as he was getting aggravated over today's events already.
The pastor nodded and continued. A few moments later and a push of motivation by Gretchen and Bryce . Bryce leaned in to seal their vows with a kiss as Regina wanted to lean back to avoid him but stiffened as he pecked her on the lips as she stared at him not closing her eyes.
The crowd erupted and they announced mr. And Mrs Bryce zehetti over the crowd as Bryce led Regina by hand then suddenly let go to grab a glass at the open bar as she already knew he would be drunk before the nights end. The reception was beautifully decorated with a dance floor and a pianist and a harp playing serene music in classical genre . The tables were dressed in gold and silver table cloth dressed with a candlelit centerpieces on on gold pillars display with rows of dropped crystals casacading down . It was elegant and looked magical with embroidered name card etched in gold letteing and fine crystal as dishes placed as servers began to serve salmon or steak as the food choices for the reception.
The wedding cake was twelve tiers as three cakes were connected to the main cake by golden bridges and a massive edible golden roses and pearls wrapping the white jeweled cake. There was flowing champagne towers and impeccable waiters in black tuxedos and white gloves passing out ordourves . The live band was well rehearsed in Gretchen's music selection of modern yet classical music played.
Ryder watched Regina as she nursed a champagne glass . And he generally worried for her, because this was the second time she was married off without her consent. Ryder looked at Roger and nodded he was going to see Regina.
Ryder noticed Bryce was already drunk and being loud as he sat beside Regina as he slurred in words to a bridesmaid beside him seeming more interested in her cleavage then his own wife's comfort. Ryder bowed as he cleared his voice.
" Good evening Mr. Zehetti do you mind if I take your lovely bride,and my sister to dance ?" As he saw Bryce was not interested in dancing with Regina at all. He also need the opportunity to say goodbye to Regina if he was going to not see her a while. Regina was taxing at times but she still was his sister and he loved her once before all of his life became complicated. Asked Ryder as he watched Bryce wave him away.
" Yeah take her. She isn't amusing me anyways." Said Bryce as he kept looking at the woman next to him.
Regina took Ryder's hand as she put her glass down and he took her to the dance floor. Regina was grateful for the distraction.
" How are you holding up?" Asked Ryder as the spinned around the dance floor.
" Well I feel like cattle being sold to the slaughter house knowing I'm going to be dinner in the end. Bryce is a jerk and he isn't a gentleman. In fact who invites a mistress to your own wedding ." Said Regina as she looked like she was in disbelief he had the nerve to do that.
" Oh that explains it. The bridesmaid with the really small chest. Personally I like my boobs bigger and squishy. Nice to lay your head on type like a huge fluffy pillow." Replied Ryder as Regina shook her head at his comment.
" I feel like I'm going to vomit of he kisses me again. And I have to reproduce with that disgusting troll . It makes my skin crawl to know that i have to actually let him touch me." Said Regina as she shivered .
" I'm sorry this happened to you? " Said Ryder as the slowed down the dance. To where they were closer together.
" Are you really sorry? I came to you Ryder to help me and you turned me away. Than the horrible woman snitched on me to that evil woman that is my mother in law now. and I was forced to give up Alexander to Roger . We all know Roger don't do well with kids. And on top of that Victoria married Roger . I'm not doing well with all the rejection I've been having of late. Now I'm married to a pig with a flat chested mistress and am having to provide children to the zehetti families to make up for Gregory dying." Cried Regina as she felt overwhelmed .
" To be honest Regina . Gregory dying was the catalyst to all this misery . Well the fact you got knocked up by Roger also contributed. If you had been faithful to Gregory and he was still alive all of this could have been avoided. There would be no Roger blackmailing us for money. You would have been financially secured and better off. It sucks they made you marry Gregory ,but he was a decent guy. You just got caught up in the scandal and paid for it." Said Ryder as he dipped Regina in a low bow.
" I couldn't stay faithful to Gregory . He kept calling Bethany when we were intimate. He could have never loved me the way he loved her. It hurt me knowing he was thinking of her when he was with me . I know it was an arrangement to help my parents pay off their debts but it was a hard blow he never would let her go. I was hurt so I found comfort elsewhere." Said Regina as Ryder remained silent as he remembered how Bethany was when they were children . How he yearned for her approval and attention. How she attracted people with her sweetness and understanding.
Ryder missed Bethany as he thought of her as he finished the dance with Regina and he walked her back to the reception table as Bryce had his head down on the table passed out drunk. He shook his head at the man that couldn't hold his liquor as the flat chested woman looked at Ryder with admiration as she smiled at him . Ryder rose his eyes brows as he gestured for her to follow him.
The girl quickly got up as he wink at Regina as she shook her head and thought well I'm glad he is having so much fun. While I'm here with a passed out husband and his mistress just left with Ryder to have her own little fun. She knew Ryder did it to spite Bryce . Knowing the woman was just a mistress and one mistress is like any other mistress . They all know what they are there for.
It would have been nice to have a husband that didn't have a mistress already established in the household like old mideaval times. Regina grabbed her glass of champagne knowing this was going to be a long night. But she had some amusement knowing Ryder was bedding his beloved loyal mistress that Bryce loved so dearly.
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