Chapter Six : Royal Wedding '18

If I had a flower for every time you made me laugh or smile, I would have an endless garden to walk with you in.

|January 2018🎉🌹🍃

|nicole❤

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales requests the pleasure of the company of Nicole Garcia-Colace at the marriage of his royal highness Prince Henry of Wales with Ms. Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday, 19th May 2018 at 12 noon followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.

Two weeks later, the mail had held a big surprise for her in the form of an invitation to the Royal Wedding and a packet with a note from Meghan's assistant informing Nicole that a room had been secured for her in London if she would like to attend the nuptials. The packet held further information about times and where her seat would be and how she'd be able to catch rides with some of the other guests on the wedding day. There was also mention that Meghan and Harry would enjoy having her company at the two receptions that followed the ceremony.

Nicole was excited to attend the wedding of two people who she considered more than friends. She was nervous about the attention that comes along with attending such a public affair especially since she would see him.

James.

He’d taken her by surprise. She’d come to Borduria looking for adventure, one last hurray before she went back to San Diego and settled for a quiet life there. She’d never expected everything that happened in the last few months. She’d never expected to make friends who were more like family. She’d never expected to have a king courting her. 

|james 👑

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales requests the pleasure of the company of King James II of Borduria at the marriage of his royal highness Prince Henry of Wales with Ms. Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday, 19th May 2018 at 12 noon followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.

"Dad, are you attending the wedding?" Danica asked.

"Yes, of course." I answered.

"With Nicole?" Leona asked.

"I'm not sure if that's the right thing to do." I replied.

"Are you sure you guys are together?" Danica asked.

"I'm not sure." I responded.

"Have you guys talked about your relationship?" Leona asked.

"We talked but I guess not enough." I answered.

"Well, I hope you have it figured out by the wedding." Leona said.

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Saturday, 19 May 2018

|nicole🌹

The area around St George's Chapel was controlled chaos. Nicole stepped out of the car and began her way to the entry. 

The steward motioned for Nicole to enter the Chapel. Then another steward lead Nicole to her sit which was up close to the altar. Meghan had informed Nicole that she would be sitting next to her mother so she wouldn't feel alone. Nicole was honored that Meghan had trusted her enough to give her mother support during each an emotional day for her, seeing as her daughter was getting married.

James entered the chapel and Nicole watched him as he tool his seat nearby. James watched as people tried to figure out who Nicole was. He knew who she was. He was going to enjoy being by her side at the festivities after the wedding. That is, if she'd allow him to do so.

Harry and his older brother entered the Chapel and once Harry spotted her, he smiled at her, he laughed at those around her. She smiled at him. They were wondering who she was. Kate's smile toward her made the heads gather at the mystery among them. William waved at her and Nicole waved back.

Soon, Doria joined Nicole and gave her a hug before facing forward.

Within ten minutes of Meghan being walked down the aisle, the ceremony started, first with a selection from a choir, and a word from a black pastor and performance from the cellist.

During the long ceremony he made eye contact with her a couple more times. She blushed each time he looked at her.

|james👑

The ceremony was over and Meghan amd Harry swept out, followed by the bridal party and then the royal family. James sat back waiting for his turn to leave. As the steward allowed his section to make their way to the door and their rides waiting there, James stopped when Nicole where Nicole was waiting for her ride and held his hand out to her.

Soft gasps were heard from those around her. He decided to give them a bit more to gasp over. "Nicole, you're riding with me." He said.

"Are you sure?" She asked.

James smiled and gave her a wink, knowing that a blush would rise in her cheeks.

Her fingers slipped first into his hand and then into the crook of his arm as he led her away from the gaping crowd and into the car waiting for him.

"You know you just give the media a reason to start talking right?" Nicole asked.

"No, I just confirmed that I'm in a relationship with the love of my life." James answered.

"Confirmed?" Nicole asked.

"Yes, confirmed. Tomorrow, I'll release confirming that we are in relationship and for them to respect our privacy." James replied.

"Oh my God!" Nicole said, trying her best to keep a smile on her as she was aware that they were garnering a lot of attention by the camera flashes that followed them.

Once reaching Windsor Castle, They entered St George's Hall, James guided her to the table near the royal couple. He made sure she had a good view of their surroundings and kept her smiling as he shared stories about some of the people they saw.

Nicole was grateful to be only one of six hundred guests gathered there. She was even more grateful for her charming escort. He introduced her as a friend of the royal couple to anyone that approached. It would have been really scary to have been there alone. But then again, if she didn't have a royal monarch beside her, people probably wouldn't have even noticed her.

Singer Elton John performed for the guests and the groom and the Prince of Wales each gave a speech.

|nicole🌹

As the people began leaving James asked if she'd let him take her back to her hotel to have a bit of a rest and to change for the evening. He'd return for her in a couple of hours. Nicole readily agreed and soon found herself slipping out of her light purple dress and into another for the evening festivities.

Nicole hopped into the shower and replayed the events that had taken place in her head. The wedding had been amazing, and she was happy for her royal friends.

She was also very happy for herself, that she'd had such a great time with James. They had basically confirmed that they're a couple to the world.

The second reception at Frogmore House, for family and close friends and hosted by the Prince of Wales, occurred later in the day.

For the evening reception, the Duchess of Sussex wore a halter-neck, open back dress by Stella McCartney and an emerald cut Aquamarine ring formerly belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales.

James and Nicole had sat at a table with William, Kate, Eugenie, Jack, and Beatrice.

In a break with tradition, the bride made a speech at the event. The Duke of Cambridge also gave a best man's speech.

After eating, everyone had gone into the throne room to dance the night away.

DJ Idris Elba and The Atlantic Soul Orchestra performed at the event.

The wedding cake was a layered lemon and elder flower cake and decorated with peonies in shades of white and cream.

The event ended with small fireworks displayed above Frogmore House.

Meghan and Harry led the crowd out to the gardens to watch a display of fireworks. James kept Nicole's hand in his and found them a place near the surrounding wall to watch. The air was chilly so he put her before him and pulled her back to his chest. The moment she softened into his body he wrapped his arms around her.

|james 👑

Three words crossed his mind as he watched her watch the fireworks. He was so afraid to admit it to himself before, he always pushed them away, but this time they came without warning and he knew he can’t fool himself anymore. He didn't feel guilty for finding love after Danica's mother's death anymore

I love you…I’m so in love with Nicole.