Chapter 57 First Day of the Wedding

"Today will be the first day of your wedding ceremony, Alice," Jenine informed. "As part of our ritual, during the four days, only Marvin will greet the guests. You will only do that on the last day." "I see. I am getting nervous, Jenine." "Me too. I am really worried about you. He will surely behave like a wild beast." "What should I do? Should I call a doctor?" "We will establish security measures. If you think it's dangerous, run away," Jenine repeated multiple times as she continued to dress Alice. Today, Alice would don a resplendent gown crafted from a rich, crimson fabric of the highest quality. The ensemble consisted of a separate top and bottom, artfully accentuating her exposed midriff. Unaccustomed to such a revealing attire, Alice's hand instinctively grazed the bare expanse, her self-consciousness palpable. As Alice finished getting ready, the sun had already set, and darkness had enveloped the outside world. She took a deep breath and whispered to herself, "This is