My Lady Chef
Chapter 107: A Shocking Surprise

Ely's POV:

The Parade was grander than I imagined!

In less than a few days, I was on an open carriage, decorated with flowers and waving to the crowds of people who turned up just to see my husband's army marched towards the City Square where Pierce organized a food festival for the knights and their family.

But it was also open for the public to enjoy for my husband organized it to spread the word of my contributions at work.

He even managed to rope my staff from Terra Cafe to do a food demonstration the moment the parade ended and we both left our carriage to tour the festival grounds.

So far, the rumors about me died down pretty fast after the men in my husband's army spread the truth of my contributions.

Now everyone was praising me for my kindness and dedication everywhere we go.

The fact that he did this all...just for me made me feel all warm and somehow it made me realize that he would spend a lot to clear my name.

It was a pleasant feeling.

"Husband. I know we discussed this but to see a whole celebration just for me is still overwhelming..." I held Ezran's arm as we were greeted by everyone. "And...the gown you picked for me is a bit too formal for a festival?"

The gown was made of velvetine rose red with it had silver gloves and shoes with rubies encrusted in them. It was gorgeous.

My husband was dressed in a new black and red coat and cravat site white pants and black boots to match with me. He truly looks roguish but dashing as he kept giving me warm smiles and teasing looks which made me wonder just what else is he planning.

But I did notice how surprised the people were when they saw my husband smile.

Until we greeted Sir Oswald and his wife Mildred, a plump cheerful woman.

"Goodness, to see His Grace smile is rare for us. He is always so serious but he seems almost too sweet when he is around you.." she whispered to me as our husbands chatted.

"Is he? He has always been that way to...me." It was a sudden realization but Mildred and I decided to do an experiment.

We pretended to talk and move away but we hid somewhere close till the other senior knights came to greet my lord husband.

His face slowly turned serious as he discussed a few things with them even if the twins congratulated him on something.

He did not smile at all as we watched him converse with his men.

Amazing...so it was true.

Mildred poked me playfully after we came back and my husband's frown turned into a smile and his whole expression softened as he took my hand.

"Where did you run off to?"

"Oh, Mildred and I just wandered off after talking about certain things." I waved a hand to show him that it was not that big of a deal.

Behind him, I saw all six pairs of eyes beaming with their smiles and intense stares before my husband turned to them and made a hand signal which had them all saluting and walking away hurriedly.

That struck me as odd.

"What are you planning?"

My husband looked at me with a mysterious grin before pulling me away from the noisy City Square and into one of the smaller parks located in one of the quieter districts.

As we went even deeper into the heart of the park as we took a path filled with huge lush trees that hid the harsh sunlight, providing an intimate atmosphere. I suddenly noticed a red carpet, white ribbons, and frills decorating the pathway the deeper we walked inside.

Until I heard voice, chants and then...singing?

"Husband. What...?"

"Ely, do you recall our wedding at Orza?"

I frowned and hooked my head. As far as romance goes; it made me remember that how Ezran initially married the old Alaina.

...by dragging her to the town's parish church without so much as a bouquet of flowers.

Every woman had dreamed of their wedding day but for me and Alaina, I guess we sort of had a less than memorable wedding day. "Yes. Why?" I asked as the singing became more audible which each step.

"I do not think much of our wedding. For the old me; it was nothing special...nothing but a binding contract to secure wife who's family has no power in the capital. " he stopped and turned to me, his red eyes gleaming with guilt. " for my arrogance, the Goddess decided to punish me by making me fall in love with you."

He knelt in front of me as he took my hands and pulled off my gloves and planted a kiss on my palms. The reverence of his touch and the softness of his lips gave me a weird fluttery feeling as he placed my hands on his heart.

The moment suddenly felt even more intimate. This.. This is no longer part of the plan to dispel the rumors about me..

Is it?

"Wife, I want to make things right. This was not originally part of the plan but I could not think of a better opportunity.." He looked up and gave me a loving smile. "Alaina Beaucamp, daughter of Baron Loris Beaucamp. Duchess of Aisenburg..."

My eyes widened as he pulled out a ring box and opened it. My heart pounded loudly that it felt like it was a loud ringing beat in my ears as I saw a beautiful ring made of white gold and a white dragon circling a beautiful tiny stone with small diamonds that made my eyes water.

Oh...my goddess.

Oh, my goddess!

I could not speak and my legs suddenly feel weak as he stood up and he looked nervous as he spoke the words I would never think I would hear.

"Will you marry me again?"

My breath caught as tears started falling from my eyes. He said the words I never thought he would say to me. Because we are married already...

But he did anyway and the pure joy and pleasure from just those simple words could not make me any happier.

It made me feel like...I can really become his real wife now. Not the old Alaina...but the new me.

A mix of Elena and Alaina.

"Ely?" His hand gently blotted out my tears as I nodded.

"Yes. Yes! I'll marry you all over again."

As I cried tears of joy. The tree suddenly vanished and before I could catch my breath...

I found myself standing before a priest of the Goddess' Temple of Light, smiling benevolently at us.

And behind me were my husband's senior knights and the entire household of Aisenburg Manor as well as a few nobles and people who were loyal to the Duke. I even saw my apprentice Chef Neo and the household chef Jorge. My friend Miss Baristani gave me a little wave as she was seated next to my knight Kain. Linda was crying and she was seated in the middle of the two chefs.

I even saw Milford who gave me a respectful nod.

The culinary housemaids and part-time cafe staff. Lisa and Beatrice along with Charles.

Pierce and Hubert, who are my husband's trusted men of business and accounting as well as my teachers along with their families.

All were in attendance to witness our wedding, seated on white benches covered with cushions and wearing their best clothes.

In fact, the entire heart of the Park was decorated for an outdoor garden wedding, from the ribbons to the velvet carpets and the marble gazebo where we stood to be wedded.

Even the fountain beside the gazebo looked pristine and decorated with my favorite flowers and color ribbons. I even noticed that our matching red dresses suddenly changed color. My gown was now pure white while my husband's clothes were black with a red cravat.

As he gave me a bouquet of lilies to hold, I realized what just happened.

Ezran...planned all this out. He did this all..for me.

My legs finally gave out then Ezran's strong arms supported me as he slid the new wedding ring on my ring finger.

where it joined the first ring he gave me from the vault-like it was meant to be together.

"Shall we get married again?" he leaned to kiss my forehead before whispering to me.

I smiled and sniffled before nodding

"Yes...Let's get married."

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