2 Another grand wedding

The wedding banquet was elaborate, if not, one of the biggest the wolves have seen in the century, next to Tatin and Isabella's wedding. Marilyn couldn't believe that she just married one of the richest men among the wolf-dom.

The hall was exquisitely designed that night.

The table cloths all white, the curtains and tapestries a blend of white and old rose. The foods were delicately prepared by connoisseurs arranged by Matthias and friends.

Tatin officiated the ceremonies. Matthias and Marilyn attended to their guests after the formal exchanges of the "I do's.

Hugh and Andrea were envious of the preparations. They teased the newly-married couple: "We should be next" Hugh commented after congratulating the two, to the laughter of Andrea, Matthias and Marilyn.

Andrea and Marilyn talked about the wedding gown of the latter which was made of lace cloth. It plunged at the back revealing her curvaceous contour. The lace cloth softens the over-all looks not only of the gown but of the bride as well, add to the bouquet of flowers that were also old rose of color. She wore a pearl necklace, earrings, and bangles to go with the apparel.

Matthias looked more handsome with a velvety color tuxedo that went well with Marilyn's old rose and white combination wedding dress.

The cake had the same color motif, white and old rose. Like any newly married couple, Matthias and Marilyn exchanged feeding each other during the ceremonial cutting of the six-layered cake.

Then, the bride threw the flower bouquet.

"Who will be the next bride?" Apollo II shouted.

Matthias was standing beside Marilyn. He looked at her, then, turning her back, he, too, turned his back from the guests. Then, Marilyn threw the bouquet.

The guests shouted in excitement.

"Oops!" Andrea couldn't believe--she caught the flower bouquet. Her eyes widened with surprise. Smiling, she looked at Hugh, who was also smiling at her.

"A toast to the next groom and bride!" Apollo II proposed.

"To the next groom and bride, cheers!" The guests were jubilant.

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"Have you learned about what happened to us before the wedding?" Matthias' friends gathered around him as he talked.

"What happened?" Apollo II asked.

"Marilyn, why don't you tell them?" Matthias looked at Marilyn.

"The man-horse?"

"Yes."

"It will spoil our special occasion. I don't think I want to."

Matthias anyway told the group. They were all nodding their heads as they listened to his story.