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mistral4543 · 06-14-2006, 11:15 PM

Amid the chattering and animated whispers that flowed freely around her, she pressed her shivering hands against the folds of her white satin dress. Cold were her fingers, as they slowly raised to adjust the neckline that showed off her pale collarbone, and the puffed sleeves that made her feel so womanly.

Swallowing a gulp, she lifted her head and looked into the mirror. A stranger stared back.

The onyx eyes were gleaming, but the eyelids were flickering with unusual rapidity. The soft pale lips bore teeth marks, trembling and curling uncontrollably.
The nose was quivering with horrid anticipation… what was that? Horrid?

Was this a word to describe one’s wedding day?

Her heartbeat was quickening, with each moment that passed. Around her, people continued to mill around and shout their congratulations. Hands reached eagerly to touch the fabric of her gown, and children squealed with delight as they gazed upon the shimmering effect of this painted version of herself.

Yet it was awfully, awfully wrong. She knew it, but knew it too late.

What was there to do but go through with this ritual?

And yet…

The world was spinning in front of her. Gasping, she flailed her arms and grasped at the nearest object to steady her line of vision. It helped momentarily, then passed. For the world was blurring in front of her. Veiled by the film of tears that sprung against her will.

At that moment, she knew.

”I don’t want to get married!” Screaming, she ignored the shocked cries echoing against her ears. ”Never, never, never! He’s not the one for me!” And she sprinted away from the stunned audience, leaving a trail of messiness behind…

Instinctively, her feet jolted and she moaned, awakening from the sharp pain that blasted her mind. Hurriedly, she arose in a bath of perspiration and surveyed her surroundings in a wave of panic. Ah… it was, but a nightmare. But oh, how real it had seemed…

How long had she been sleeping all this while? Groggily, she roused herself from her sleep and saw Rehan watching her with concern. “I’m alright.” Muttering, she dusted herself as she got up. “Just another one of those dreams within a dream.”

He must think I’m loopy. Shrugging, she made her way towards the horses.

[ 06-14-2006, 11:16 PM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

06-14-2006, 11:15 PM	#28
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Amid the chattering and animated whispers that flowed freely around her, she pressed her shivering hands against the folds of her white satin dress. Cold were her fingers, as they slowly raised to adjust the neckline that showed off her pale collarbone, and the puffed sleeves that made her feel so womanly. Swallowing a gulp, she lifted her head and looked into the mirror. A stranger stared back. The onyx eyes were gleaming, but the eyelids were flickering with unusual rapidity. The soft pale lips bore teeth marks, trembling and curling uncontrollably. The nose was quivering with horrid anticipation… what was that? Horrid? Was this a word to describe one’s wedding day? Her heartbeat was quickening, with each moment that passed. Around her, people continued to mill around and shout their congratulations. Hands reached eagerly to touch the fabric of her gown, and children squealed with delight as they gazed upon the shimmering effect of this painted version of herself. Yet it was awfully, awfully wrong. She knew it, but knew it too late. What was there to do but go through with this ritual? And yet… The world was spinning in front of her. Gasping, she flailed her arms and grasped at the nearest object to steady her line of vision. It helped momentarily, then passed. For the world was blurring in front of her. Veiled by the film of tears that sprung against her will. At that moment, she knew. ”I don’t want to get married!” Screaming, she ignored the shocked cries echoing against her ears. ”Never, never, never! He’s not the one for me!” And she sprinted away from the stunned audience, leaving a trail of messiness behind… Instinctively, her feet jolted and she moaned, awakening from the sharp pain that blasted her mind. Hurriedly, she arose in a bath of perspiration and surveyed her surroundings in a wave of panic. Ah… it was, but a nightmare. But oh, how real it had seemed… How long had she been sleeping all this while? Groggily, she roused herself from her sleep and saw Rehan watching her with concern. “I’m alright.” Muttering, she dusted herself as she got up. “Just another one of those dreams within a dream.” He must think I’m loopy. Shrugging, she made her way towards the horses. [ 06-14-2006, 11:16 PM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]