Chapter 65 - 65: Wedding Reception (2/2)
"What's this? There's no need" Felix felt hiive h
Serena decided to take the opportunity to hand hers over too "Sir, we know that the couple are just beginning to build their lives together, and well, it's e to come here empty handed So please…"
Felix reluctantly nodded his head "Then, I will have to thank you both on their behalf Also, please send ards to the Duke and duchess Maxwell, they also sent a gift"
Serena and Charlton nodded their heads
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The wedding was large and there were about 400 guests in attendance At six thirty, the lights were die and the need couple After, the host asked everyone to stand for a prayer Then, dinner was served
While everyone was having dinner, the progra of the cake, then the chane toast The maid of honor followed by the best ave their naling that their turn was next Felix looked at the two, and they gave hi that they're ready
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"Now, before we start the dancing, it isIf you heard the song when the bride made her entrance in the church, then you will be pleasantly surprised as you will be ain tonight Please Let us give a elcome to Lord Charlton Daniel and Lady Serena Maxwell!"
Everyone turned their heads to the two beautiful beings walking to the front The guests started whispering They did wonder who the two beautiful youths were since earlier, but they did not expect how special their identities were Everyone felt honored to be invited to the saned to attend One was their queen-to-be, and the other was the son of the rand duke as also a war hero
"Lord Charlton and Lady Maxwell, do you have a e for the couple before I lead you both to the piano?"
Serena smiled and received the microphone from the host, "I wish to take this opportunity to thank the couple for invitingof a long, happy life together I hope that this song will make today even more memorable to the both of you" Then she handed the mic to Charlton
"I also wish to thank the couple for inviting me to this joyful occasion May the love and happiness you feel today shi+ne through the years" Then handed the mic back to the host
Serena looked at Charlton while thinking, 'Wow, thanks for the idea Charlton, through the years, a perfect choice for the golden anniversary!'
Everyone clapped their hands as the couple uided thetheir practice, Serena asked Charlton to play first because, it sounded better
So, Charlton first sat in front of the piano He played and sang the first stanza while looking at Serena straight in the eye, "Wiseat him walked to sit beside hi the second stanza, "shall I stay…" then they had a duet on the bridge "Like a river flows…", then just like they did in the ducal house, when Charlton sang the next line "Take my hand, take my whole life too…" he raised his left hand for Serena to take as they continued playing the piano and sang the line "for I can't help, falling in love with you" together Then they let go of each other's hand and continued to sing and play until the song ended
A moment of silence filled the roo their eyes Never have they heard such a touching song with such ht to the heart It was the first of its kind and they were so glad that they attended today's wedding
The couple were the first to react as they went towards the two to thank them profusely with tears on the bride's eyes
Then everyone in the rooht is a night to be remembered for the rest of their lives
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TBC