Our Sick Inheritance (editing)

Chapter 3 - Uninvited Guest

The sun spread its love across her mountains. Unable to believe she had finally reached this moment, Anna knew there could not be a more perfect day to start her future. A glitter of gold sparkled in the air from the warm sunshine's rays. Birds were dancing and swaying in the sky from flutter delight.

At the altar standing next to her gorgeous King, Anna looked better than ever, though her beauty was never compromised. She was sophisticated and vibrant in her glorious couture gown of white with a custom embroidered silver design that glistened like stars. The long wide train of the dress was edged with diamonds, to match the edging of her veil that had only moments before covered her face. The diamond encrusted jewelry she wore was blindly brighter than her teeth. The ensemble complimented her flawless structure, and her small breasts were pushed up as high as they could go. For the first time ever, she felt she could give Marilyn Monroe a run for her money. Anna felt priceless. She pretty much was.

The power of love that emanated from behind Anna was her family and friends, as they shared the most important day with her in their most treasured space; home. Two thousand people adorned chairs that were ergonomically designed for comfort. They were all slightly angled back for each guest to have a great view from every section of the garden to the top of the mountain marked by the giant white tree where the ceremony was in progression.

The garden was beautiful at all hours of the day and night, but today its magic showed. The unique structure of their natural outdoor museum was the dominant décor of their wedding, as each area was elaborately constructed in different themes of flowers and plants. The vibrant colored vegetation naturally scented off sweet perfumes from their bright exotic blossoms, meant to entice their guests, like colors would a kid in a candy store. A silver glow gently illuminated from the stone pathways that separated the different sections, giving the guests the illusion of walking on crystals. The path glistened brighter around the waterfall and the small pools were filled with bright exotic Koi fish. Hanging from the trees that outlined the garden of her magical mountain, were harmless white and yellow snakes that swayed back and forth to the methodical music of the harpist which played in the background.

A large white tiger stepped from behind the giant cherry blossom at the top of the hill, and comfortably sat next to the pastor conducting the service at the altar. The pastor didn't flinch, but quickly paused to acknowledge the new visitor, as his tiger had always enjoyed the front seat of a beautiful wedding. The tiger smiled then nodded his head in blessing. The honored couple nodded back and then turned to each other and smiled with pride. It was good luck to get the blessing of the great white tiger.

Love shined from the details of her love's eyes. Anna blinked back a tear and couldn't wait to rush through the ceremony, so she could descend with her King down the velvet red aisle runner to the bottom of the hill. At the end of it stood two tall, strong, white stallions dressed in red and black silk. They were waiting to take the royal couple into the sunset to their private glass bungalow atop one of Anna's tallest mountains where the couple would spend their first night married. The spot was blessed by a blanket of bright stars that naturally lit up the glass house at night. Anna's cheeks reddened, and her stomach delightfully quivered in anticipation.

The minister finally announced they could kiss to seal their vows. Anna's husband looked deep into her eyes with his big beautiful blue ones as he was lowering his lips to lock with hers. At that moment, from a distance she heard:

"Miss Anna, phone call." Anna turned and opened her eyes to the stark nakedness of the branches in hibernation covered with a thin sheet of snow, as it was New Year's Eve and most of her garden was sleeping until the spring. Perfectly happy only in her fantasies, Anna was again disappointed to be brought back to reality before the kiss. It felt rude, but kept her opinion to herself, as she didn't want to see the knowing looks of her staff. Only her father, best friend Harmony, and staff knew she indulged in these fantasies which sometimes made her feel childish since she was almost eighteen. To still have witnesses as if she were a child performing for her parents made Anna's cheeks flush even redder than what her fantasy of her wedding night with her made up husband did.