The melody of the carol was melodious and beautiful. Anna felt that the red carpet was a bit too long, as if breathing was a kind of torment until she finally walked in front of the other party.
Karenin was a head taller than Anna, so Anna had to look up at him.
She looked at the other's stretched eyebrows, looked at his light blue eyes, everything was the way she liked.
So, even though she knew it was not allowed, Anna couldn't help but whispered, "I'm here."
At this moment, the boundaries of time seemed blurred. In Anna's eyes, the Karenin of the two eras overlapped, so that she smiled contentedly.
Karenin was a little surprised when he heard these unexpected words, but then, after seeing the satisfied and happy expression on the other person's face, everything was not important.
His bride is so beautiful.
The veil made of orange blossoms dotted her black hair, her slender eyebrows curved beautifully, and her big eyes with thick eyelashes contained affection, even a hard-hearted person would have to voluntarily see it Fall in love with this web.
Karenin pursed his lips, he had to restrain himself.
The priest began to read the libretto, Anna and Karenin stood in their seats, and did not turn back to face each other until the step of exchanging rings.
Anna stretched out her hand, her slender pale fingers were wrapped in the most fashionable lace gloves, revealing only a little bit of delicate skin.
Karenin took the other's hand with his white-gloved left hand, took out the ring, and put it on Anna's finger slowly and solemnly.
Anna slightly lowered her eyes to look at this wedding ring that belonged to her. It was an ancient ring, made of ruby, and it seemed to be a few years old at first glance. It seemed that every ray of light was engraved with the lines of the times.
This is a ring belonging to the Karenin family. It was worn by the couples of the previous generation or even the previous generation. Some emotions and blessings have long been engraved in the ring, which spans time and is now passed on to their descendants.
Anna felt a little moved by this heavy feeling of years, so when she looked up at Karenin, her eyes became bright again.
Karenin could not see the tears of women or children; this was a secret weakness of his. Tears make him feel uncomfortable and prevent him from thinking rationally.
And now seeing his bride's tears, he could not run away stiffly, he had to face it bravely.
Karenin didn't know why he pitied her so much. She was obviously a healthy woman, and she wasn't petite, but when he saw her tears, he had a feeling that if he didn't protect her, even the air would hurt her a feeling of.
Therefore, this official who has always been strict and strict broke the rules set by himself. He took off the glove on his right hand and wiped the sparkling tears for his bride with his fingertips.
"Don't cry."
Karenin whispered.
At this moment, he didn't pay attention to the voices from the crowd around him, and only his bride was in his pale blue eyes. His, fragile, beautiful, must be protected and appeased by him.
"kindness."
Anna responded, smiling, and then shyly, she took out the wedding ring that belonged to Karenin so that the ceremony could continue.
Then she saw how dear the ring was.
The top-quality sapphire is inlaid in a silver ring with intricate patterns engraved around it. The interface is wider than that of a lady's wedding ring, and it is grand and noble.
Anna smiled. She took Karenin's left hand, and then firmly put the ring on the other's ring finger.
She didn't let go immediately, but appreciated it a little bit, and now, Anna's heart was full of satisfaction, because she was sure of one thing. That is, whether it is now or in the future, this man belongs to her.
"Use the ring as evidence, so you can't escape." Anna whispered, only Karenin could hear.
He didn't know why she said that, but it didn't matter. What matters is that she is right in front of him and belongs to him.
The deacon had finished reading the eulogy, and the priest held the Bible in his hand and began to give the last blessing.
The priests announced their blessings from God with a singing voice, and at the last moment, when everyone's emotions were brewing to the climax, their beautiful and gentle bride suddenly shouted in that emotional and beautiful voice: "Wait a moment!"
The rhythm came to an abrupt end, everyone looked at the bride, and there were noisy voices whispering, some even speculated whether the bride had repented.
Karenin's face did not change, he was very calm, his blue eyes looked down at his bride, waiting for her to speak.
Anna smiled, and she said in a gentle voice: "My fiancé gave me a gift before, which touched me very much. Now, I want to give him a gift in return."
The priest has never encountered such a situation, but he is an experienced priest. He observed the bridegroom and the bride, especially the bridegroom, and finally he decided to use the most generous heart to let the bride fulfill her wish.
"Please complete it in this sacred and solemn moment, bride."
The permission of the priest made everyone quiet again.
Anna glanced at the priest gratefully, then turned to face her groom, with a bright smile on her lips, and her gentle and melodious voice spread throughout the church.
"Marriage is a solemn thing for me. Two people who love each other are sacred to become one. Regardless of life, old age, sickness and death, they must never leave, tolerate each other, trust each other, bear and enjoy life together. If I find this person In front of him, I will desperately grab him and 'hold my hand and grow old with him'."
She paused, then continued speaking emotionally.
"The two of us are going to get married. In the future, whether we are healthy or sick, whether we are happy or in trouble, we must care about each other. It is not one person, but two people, but one body. We will work hard, we will be happy, and we will be happy. That goes to the end of the world."
When the bride's words came to an end, there was thunderous applause, and some people applauded regardless of reserve.
No matter how noisy the scene was, Karenin only had his bride in his eyes. He remembered that two weeks ago, she handed him a piece of paper with ten reasons why they must get married:
There is a basic material economy as the foundation.
Accept each other's family.
They can firmly support each other.
Be tolerant of each other.
They can basically share the same interests.
There is a spirit of dedication and sacrifice to each other.
It is easy to communicate with each other.
mutual understanding and trust.
have common life values.
We are good friends with each other.
These ten conditions moved him. Karenin always thought that what his mother told about love was a white lie. After all, in this world, who can understand you better than yourself
When people get along with each other, no matter how close they are, as long as they are tainted with liking or love, they will become possessive and jealous, and neither of these has anything to do with tolerance.
He once thought that he would never meet such a person, but that day, so suddenly, she bumped into his hands, looking at you with those beautiful eyes, as if saying "I am happiness, I have worked so hard to make you happy!" Hard work has come to you, are you ready to refuse like a fool?"
Karenin was not a fool, so he accepted this challenge, this accident in his life, so he wrote that paragraph.
But now, she recited that oath in front of everyone, and he was sure that she was the unexpected surprise in his life.
The priest's voice sounded again, this time more affectionate.
"Under the witness of God, I declare that they are married and shall never be separated!"
There was an uproar, and Karenin bowed his head and kissed his bride for the first time.
They will be happy, he believes.
The tedious and lengthy wedding ceremony was over, and at eight o'clock in the evening, Anna ushered in the time to be alone with Karenin.
In her fantasy, she would welcome her husband with her beauty despite being shy, and they would also say some sweet words, and pour out their thoughts on each other in the candlelight.
However, the reality is that when Anna returned to the bedroom, she didn't even have time to look at the bedroom and ran to the bathroom. She took off her wedding dress and took a deep breath. Her body was really devastated.
When Karenin returned to the bedroom, he was still a little hesitant. He had to admit that Anna's words made him a little emotional.
But when he returned to the bathroom, he didn't see his wife. When he was wondering, he heard the sound of things being overturned and a small exclamation from the bathroom.
Karenin strode towards the bathroom, knocked on the door, and asked Anna what was wrong.
"Wait a mininute!"
Karenin put his hand down, then hesitated again, then backed away.
About five minutes later, his wife came out, wrapped in a pink nightgown, very thick, with some wet long hair hanging down, looking like a soft lamb. When Karenin looked down, he saw Anna's white and slender legs exposed in the air, and those small feet were hidden in cotton slippers.
There has never been such a soft thing in the place that belongs to Karenin. It looks a little pink and tender, and it can breathe, making people afraid to speak loudly.
It turned out that this was the wife. Karenin thought.
No matter what Karenin thought, Anna only felt embarrassed, and even a little depressed, it wasn't like this, it wasn't like this tonight in her imagination. But she had to tell the truth.
"I think I'm kind of hurt," Anna said.
"where?"
Karenin frowned, all the charming fantasies disappeared, he only cared about the most practical things.
"I shouldn't have told you, what a shame," Anna said, and said it anyway.
"That corset makes me uncomfortable."
"Besides, I'm very hungry, you'd better let me eat something first."
It seemed that it was a broken jar, and Anna simply said it all. She glanced up at her husband, but Karenin did not make any mockery, and when she looked up Karenin was already close to her.
"Let me see," said Karenin.
Anna blinked, and Karenin felt that it seemed a bit abrupt, and he explained unnaturally: "I have to see how your injury is, you may be more seriously injured."
"Well, are you sure it's necessary?" Anna was a little embarrassed.
"yes, I'm sure."
After Karenin finished speaking, Anna was silent for a while, and then said something in response after a while.
"oh."
After Andre got permission, he just made a face to his mother that he went first and left.
"I'm so sorry, Anna." Maria said apologetically.
"That's nothing. I mean, if you don't mind, can you tell me what's wrong with him?"
"Actually, it's because Charlie and his family are going to Russia next week. Charlie is Andre's playmate, but his father is facing a job transfer, and they have to separate."
"I can understand how hard it is to part with friends," Anna said.
"Hopefully he'll be all right in a while," Maria said.
During dinner, Andre didn't show up on time, so Luigi asked the servant to call him. After seeing his son coming, the always gentle father looked a little ugly for the first time.
"Andre, you can't keep playing your temper. You're a big boy."
Anna was worried that Andre would be displeased by what Luig said in public. After all, he didn't look like the kind of obedient child. However, unexpectedly, Andre first looked around Everyone present, and then said: "I won't do this next time, Dad."
Andre sat next to his sister Lucia, who gave him a concerned look, but Andre just shook his head and enjoyed his dinner in silence.
His dining etiquette is almost impeccable, except that the expression on his face is not very good, but it is also kept within a polite range.
After dinner they went to rest in the living room, where Luigd and Karenin were talking about political matters, keeping the children and women away from them.
Maria took care of them with some fruit.
Andrei didn't leave early this time, he stayed, sat on the sofa, near the armrest, with his left thumb and forefinger resting on his temple and the sides of his chin, Anna felt that this child completely showed that I was in the "nothingness". There is nothing to love about life", so that she couldn't help laughing.
Maria and Lucia were talking about one thing, and Anna thought that no one would see her laughing, but Andre raised his eyes sensitively to look at her. A pair of light blue eyes seemed to be mixed with mercury, giving them an inorganic indifference.
"Why are you laughing at me?" Andre still maintained that posture, his lips moved a few times, because the movements were slow, Anna could tell what the child meant.
"Sorry." She also apologized with her lips.
Andrei looked at her again for a moment, then blinked and pursed his lips again. He looked away, as if falling into the state of "you stupid adults can't understand my colorful inner world" again.
Anna suppressed a smile, she lowered her head and took a bite of fruit.