Rose didn't rest long. Might as well get this over with. She opened the package her mother had sent with her, for her to open once she arrived. She froze.
Inside was a gown, a letter and a dried rose.
Picking up the letter, Rose read it with slightly shaking hands.

"My dearest treasure : it's your wedding day. I know it is not what you wanted, and indeed it is not what I wanted for you either. But I of all people know the truth that sometimes bad beginnings can turn into amazing things. When you were a child you loved hearing the story of your father and I. Now it is time for your story to begin. How it ends is up to you my precious girl.
Your father and I love you with all of our hearts, and are proud of who you are.
Remember : do not be deceived by appearances, for true beauty is found within."	

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Rose picked up the rose and pressed it to her lips. The scent was gone and the petals were no longer soft, but she knew it was from her mother's garden.
It was true. If anyone knew about bad situations it was her mother : the Beauty that tamed the Beast and broke the spell he was under, saving him and everyone in his castle. She wished she could be more like her mother, looking for the good in others and trying to see the bright side. Rose resolved to at least try. She wanted to be someone her parents could be proud of.

Putting on the gown, she allowed the maids in her room to do her hair and makeup. It seemed like a lot of effort for a small ceremony, but she supposed it was all for appearances anyway.
Pushing the anger from her face, Rose tried to look serene and demure as a wife should look but she couldn't quite get rid of the sparkle of spirit in her eyes. Following where she was led, Rose made her way to the chapel.

It was large and there were still quite a few people inside. A man stood at the front. So this was her husband. Finally seen face to face.
To call him tall, dark and handsome did not do him justice. So much for a bad appearance. Whoever his parents were they were good looking. Rose was not going to lie to herself that she was not somewhat relieved. But then again her mother's story had also taught her that the most handsome of men could be the biggest monsters. Putting her shoulders back, she entered and walked towards the stranger she was to be married to.

[@KatherinWinter]