Novel Square
Chapter 86
Chapter 86
Chapter 86: Instant Wedding
“Miss Sarah Kate Wright, will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?”
Kate’s skin formed happy goosebumps, hearing Carlos finally propose to her. And what better way to ask for her hand in marriage than in front of his fans? And on his home court, where he had won most of his Grand Slams?
“Yes! Yes!” Everyone screamed.
Kate also heard a familiar voice calling from behind. “Congratulations on getting my son-in-law!”
While teary-eyed, she turned to find her mother and her father. Apparently, they were assigned to another set of seats, still at the very front. To her surprise, everyone in her family was present! Kyle, Kaleb, Gaby, Kenzie, and Andrew were there. Her nephews and niece were present too!
Kate was shocked altogether that her mouth fell open. Tears evidently fell on her cheek, and when she returned her attention to Carlos, she was lost in the moment. The surrounding cries and the setting of the sun left her in a daze.
Eventually, her senses returned to her, and she emotionally replied, “Yes, I’ll marry you. Of course!”
Carlos put a ring on her finger. Briefly, she marveled at her new jade ring before Carlos acted to stand up. Kate aided him in his stance, holding his arm. When their eyes met, their smiles reached their ears.
Silence engulfed them, and it was as if they were the only ones around. Carlos captured her lips, and they both reveled in a hot kiss in front of everyone.
On the stadium’s wide screen, a camera captured their intimate moment. The shot rotated, covering nearly every side of their faces as their eyes closed, keeping the kiss longer than it should.
Pulling away, Carlos wiped the wetness on Kate’s face. He said, “I’m sorry I took so long. I really just wanted it to be done here. This is… my home court, and tennis is my second love.”
Kate nodded, understanding him fully. She whispered, claiming, “But I am your first love.”
A chuckle left Carlos’ lips, and he answered, “Very much.”
Carlos held her hand and asked, “Are you ready?”
Kate’s eyes knitted. She asked, “Hmmm?”
“Let’s get married,” Carlos suggested.
“Ha?” Kate sought, utterly puzzled. “You mean.” She laughed before assuming, “Now? Haha -”
“Yes, now,” Carlos revealed, and immediately, Kate felt her hair stand up again, utterly shocked. ‘Am I having an instant wedding?’
“Are you – are you serious?” Kate sought.
Carlos chuckled, and he replied, “Very serious.”
With her mouth still hanging open, she clarified, “Like here? Where? Now?”
He laughed again and confirmed, “Yes, now and… at the other stadium. I booked the entire complex, not just this stadium.”
“But.” Tears threatened to fall again. Yes, she wanted this. Hell! For as long as it was Carlos, she will sign the marriage contract at any courthouse, but now that it was going down, shouldn’t she at least… wear a wedding dress?
“Carlos, we’ll get married in these?” Kate asked, tapping on her pants, her eyes glaring at his tennis jersey and sorts.
He could not help but laugh. His eyes landed on Kate’s family before he revealed, “Ummm… mom helped me… plan it all out. The female locker room at the next stadium will be your changing room.”
Pulling her hand, he urged, “Let’s go.” Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
“What? Are you – ” Kate turned to her parents, and seeing Samantha giving a thumbs up, she asked, “This is really happening. Like right now?”
“You don’t want to?” Carlos asked.
“Haha!” Kate laughed thoroughly. She barked, “Oh, I want it, alright! I wanted this like yesterday!”
“This is really happening? Now?” She asked, and after Carlos confirmed it, she fell emotional again. “I can’t believe it’s happening. How could you not tell me I was getting married today? You could have at least hinted.”
She grumbled, yet she walked with Carlos down the stage and into the next stadium, where her a flock of stylists and beauticians awaited her.
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“Mom! Why didn’t you tell me?” Kate asked. Before she could prepare, Samantha came to see her.
The female’s locker room had been converted into a comfortable dressing room. The lockers were pushed to the sides to accommodate a spacious and elegant sofa seat, a huge vanity table, and two
other small tables with seats for the stylist. On one side, curtains hid a spa bed where Kate would receive some treatment before changing into her gown.
The walls and the ceiling were purposely covered with white and green fabric. Plants decorated the entire space, giving it a relaxing vibe.
Kate embraced Samantha tightly as she said, “No wonder you did not answer my calls.”
“Sorry, sweetie. Your wedding was a surprise!” Samantha revealed. She pecked on Kate’s face, saying, “And it’s going to be televised! So hurry up and get ready.”
“Thank you, mom. I love you,” Kate said. “I still can’t believe this is happening -”
“I love you too. Go on now. Don’t let the visitors wait,” Samantha encouraged. “We will be waiting for you at the ring. It’s time to secure my son-in-law. This time, for real.”
“Wait. Wait. Wait. Are you happy that I am marrying Carlos, or are you happier that he will be your son- in-law?” Kate tested.
Samantha gasped and answered, “How could you say that? Of course, it’s both! But yes, I am thrilled Carlos will officially join the family formally. You know I care about him.”
“I know, mom. Thank you for this,” Kate gave in. The mother and daughter hugged each other for some time before Kate let go.
The shower room was equipped with high-end bathroom amenities. Despite not having a bathtub, Kate enjoyed her quick shower. After her bath, she had half an hour of body-pampering before being guided into another section of the locker room.
Seeing her gown on a mannequin, she gulped. It was one of her designs!
Tears welled in her eyes, thinking of how Carlos could have done this all. But then again, recalling how her mom had a hand in this, she concluded, Carlos had helped from her family.
The dress had a trumpet cut. As she wore it, she was pleased with how it hugged her body thoroughly. Like how she designed it, diamonds were embroidered on the white gown. Many were concentrated on her top, while others were scattered through the floral lace design, going down. Its back had a nude- like design, showing off her sexy frame.
Of course, her accessories had a hint of jade. It was a perfect pair for her engagement ring
Her hair was tied into an elegant yet loose bun with peach flowers and leaves to accessorize her brown hair. Jade beads peeked out of her headdress.
Being given her bridal bouquet, Kate smiled, knowing her wedding had a peach and jade theme. The flowers in her hands had peach roses and green succulent plants. Jade beads also decorated her bouquet.
Then, finally, a glittering veil covered her frame.
Just in time, they heard a knock on the door. Ethan Wright entered, and he sought, “Ready, Kate?”
“Dad,” Kate smiled, but tears were quickly brimming in her eyes.
“You look so beautiful. My last baby girl is finally getting married and to i son who I already love.” Ethan walked over to Kate and added, “Don’t stail your cheek. Save it for later.”
Offering his arm, Ethan said, “Shall we?”
Walking into the stadium’s center ring, Kate’s mouth fell to the ground. She could not believe her eyes. ‘Is this… a tennis stadium?‘
LED TV screens surrounded the entire stadium, and illuminating trees were scattered across the solid court. She huffed, saying, “Wow.”