Chapter 25. A Private Wedding

The next day an excited Arianna woke up early and went downstairs for her coffee. The whole family was up too. They laughed and joked and ate breakfast. Then Arianna went to take a luxurious beauty bath. Isabella helped dry her hair afterwards. She and aunt Henrietta started getting Arianna ready. They worked on her hair and makeup first.

"This is hurting Isa, keep it simple please," said Arianna.

Isabella tied her hair up in curls in a beautiful bun at the nape of her neck and fixed it with a stone-encrusted comb. "Perfect," said Aunt Henrietta, admiring her creation. The Isabella started her makeup.

Afterward, Arianna slipped on her beautiful wedding gown. It was a pearl-beaded lace appliqued dress with a round illusion neckline and a mermaid silhouette. It hugged her curves making her look gorgeous and beautiful. Isabella fixed the diamond earrings and bracelet that Laurence bought for her. They matched the dress so well.

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