The Price of Innocence

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st extravagant event that village had ever witnessed. The whole of the square had been stretched by a huge white canopy with flowers cascading and golden ri

ng, chasing each other, while elders sat in the chairs murmuring about how they had never seen anything like this in their lifetimes. The scent o

n's heart beat fast at the thought of the future bride. He had dreamed of this moment for what seemed li

wing material shimmering with every step she made. The dress, Turkish beaded lace with a trailing veil behind it, caught the light while she walked. Her

hing he had ever dreamed of: pure, innocent, and untouched by the evils of the city. A great wave of emotion

ished the atte

l dress she wore was in contrast to those of her guests, and a broad and satisfied smile illuminated her whole face. This w

around the expensive decorations, the diamonds piled high on another table, and jealous eyes of other villagers. This was only

oked down on her. "Can you even believe this?" whispered Mama

sweet expression. "You must be

g about living in a big mansion with quality clothes and jewelry with a luxurious life. No more

taken to

o. Elsie's heart raced as she surveyed all those countless faces smiling back at her. She felt that heady cocktail of excitemen

suring. "Are you ready for our new life, Mrs. C

mile. "Yes," she whispered, thoug

s, cutting the cake, dancing with Damian, and so many events at once. She did try to entertain herself, soaking up

ehicle that seemed out of place in the humble village. "Are you re

o the vehicle, her heart pounding as they left the village, heading towards

t to the simplicity of the village. Her breath catching in her throat, Elsie created an inner smile at the no

This was her new home, her new life. She could not predict how things woul