Stand By Me Darling
Chapter 462: I Love You Because...

Chapter 462: I Love You Because...

The MC (Master of Ceremony) was a very popular anchor in Esteria and he made the reception fun. There were some games and a free flow of alcohol.

Talia held Arthur’s hand as the slideshow of the pictures from their childhood played. Both had a whole family for their birth and first birthday... but gradually their family got smaller as they lost them. Arthur lost his mother and his brother. She lost both her parents and Cyrus.

Talia was glad Arthur chose her family pictures that had Cyrus with them. He was her family, but he was prematurely taken from her. And she must remember him and be grateful to him.

As the time for the first dance ( in their case the second dance since they already had a reception in Rosandale ), Arthur spoke to the MC and he announced that the groom wants to give a surprise to the bride.

Talia wondered what it was but she found out what it was when they fixed the microphone for Arthur and they brought in a guitar.

He’s going to sing a song! But which song?

Arthur struck some chords in the guitar and turned to look at her with a smile. The perfectly tailored suit, the guitar in his hand, that mesmerizing smile... Everything made Talia fangirl over him.

And then his smooth voice, like velvet rolled making butterflies in her stomach.

"I dedicate this song to my better half, my best friend and the lover of my soul – Talia," he cleared his throat.

"I love you because you understand, dear..."

He sang and Talia placed her hand over her heart as she accepted the feelings he sent her through that song. She loved that song that had very meaningful lyrics and she wanted to join him.

As he was singing she got a microphone and sang along with him.

"No matter what the world may say about me... I know your love will always see me through..."

As she sang, she walked closer to him and he smiled at her.

"...I love you because the future’s brighter... The door to happiness you open wide..."

Looking into her eyes, he stopped playing the guitar and wrapped his arm around her waist.

"I love you for a hundred thousand reasons... But most of all I love you ’cause you’re you..."

He leaned and Talia stood on her tiptoes and kissed him, forgetting where she was. Only when Arthur pulled back when she tried to kiss him deeper, did she remember she is on stage with hundreds of people watching them.

And then the song played for their dance and as she expected, Arthur was really good at Waltz. The dance was a success and afterward, Talia danced with her grandpa.

Her grandpa was very proud of her and he couldn’t contain his pride in front of his peers.

"Grandpa, you approved of this childish set for the wedding reception?" she asked as she was curious. She would have thought her grandpa would have preferred a reception like a Victorian Era Masquerade Ball.

"Childish?" Her grandpa got serious. "I was the one who asked to arrange for these floating fishes and jellyfish," he pressed his lips. "Do you know how much we spent on R&D for a perfect 3D Hologram maker? We are the lead investor in the best company that makes this technology..."

Her grandpa excitedly explained away. Talia knew her grandpa always gets happy to see the technological advancements and won’t mind spending on research labs.

’When I was a boy I never imagined that there will be actually a day where we can talk face to face with someone who is thousands of miles away and you can receive letters someone sent, the next second they post...’

He’d also be in awe of other technological advancements too.

After her grandpa, she danced with Arthur’s father and he was very happy too.

"No returns," he said with a chuckle. "Keep him with you even if he is trouble..."

"I will," Talia chuckled.

Most of the attendees of this reception were their business associates and Talia standing beside Arthur observed him interacting with them.

The way his hand moved and the way his thin lips parted and closed as he spoke, the way he fixed his suit and tie...

I am so glad he is my husband!

Arthur on the other hand couldn’t understand why his woman is staring at him longingly like that. She was almost drooling at him. Seeing her like that, his abdomen tightened and he wanted to do "things" to her.

And he noticed some of the younger attendees staring at his Iris and their glance lingered at her curves. It made him mad. But what can he do? He distracted them and talked to them.

Since Iris always wears conservative clothes, whenever she appears a little glamorous, all eyes will be on her out of surprise. Although he was happy seeing the jealousy in the eyes of some, he didn’t want them to look at her too.

Get your eyes off of her, scum! She is mine.

Arnold Belfauger attended the reception with his daughter. Talia and Arthur tried to identify the people who might belong to the ’secret cabal’ her grandpa mentioned, for fun.

After that, the dome of the venue opened and the fireworks show started. The fireworks show was on par with the fireworks show of the Olympics and other world cups. Even Talia who was not a big fan of fireworks enjoyed the show.

Talia wondered how their getaway is arranged. And she was dumbfounded when she saw a single horse.

"Do you know how to ride a horse?" she whispered in his ears.

"A little... But you know, right?" he smiled widely.

"I am wearing a dress, Fred, How am I going to "

"I’ll help you up and then you can take us to the airport," he said with a smile.

"But I am wearing a mermaid-style dress..." Talia didn’t get him mentioning the airport.

"It’s okay, I can ride with both legs on the same side," she smiled.

But turned out, Arthur rode the horse pretty well, and their horse galloped on the road.

"Where are we... Fred, did you lie to me when you said you didn’t arrange for the honeymoon?" she pinched his abdomen and he winced.

"Where?" she asked. "It’s not somewhere hot, right?"

She really didn’t like hot climates.

"I am a ginger! Do you think I can handle heat?" he asked back and she was relieved.

"So, where are we going ?" she asked and she got no reply.

After getting a lot of good surprises from Arthur, Talia was really happy as she got on the jet. She didn’t even care if her clothes are packed and it made Arthur smile.

"We could’ve stayed in our home and did other fun stuff rather than making this trip," she sighed. "Who cares where you honeymoon? A bed is the only necessity for a honeymoon," she mumbled.

Arthur couldn’t control her laughter seeing her grumbling like an old man.

What a woman! I love her!