My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace

"Wow! You look so beautiful, like Cinderella herself! Please don't marry my uncle, okay? Let's run away together!"
"Seb, looks like your uncle's punishment wasn't enough, huh?"
A crisp, cheerful voice echoed from the door as Leonard, Octavia, and Bowen walked in. The moment they laid eyes on Xanthea, holding Sebastian,
they were utterly spellbound.
She was breathtakingly stunning, her wedding dress making her look like a fairy descended from the heavens, radiantly elegant. The shimmering
amethyst jewelry only highlighted her porcelain-like skin, making her glow even more.
"Whoa."
Leonard couldn't help but gasp, understanding for the first time why Orion had been willing to wait over a decade for a woman. Now, he felt a lifetime
of waiting would be worth it.
Octavia exclaimed, "Xan, you're the most beautiful bride I've ever seen."

"Orion is a lucky man."
"Thank you, Octavia, Leonard."
"It was Leonard and Uncle Orion who bullied me!"
Seeing Leonard, Sebastian couldn't wait to tattle.
Leonard smirked, "Just took a few photos of you, how's that bullying? The real fun is yet to come. Your grandpa said tonight you'll be sleeping on the
bed in their house, praying for Orion and Xan to have a kid as adorable as you."
At those words, Sebastian's cries grew louder. He was her little boyfriend, not her son!
"OMG!!"
"Everyone, come quick, the bride looks insanely beautiful!"
"Man, did I just see an angel?"
A rowdy commotion suddenly erupted from outside. Xanthea turned to see Nelson, Martin, and Rachel. Why were they here?

"Surprise!"
"Xan, happy wedding!"

"Did you expect us to show up?"
"Not really, you guys aren't busy?"
"Too busy to miss your big day here?" Rachel interjected, "Besides, we're your oldest fans, witnessing your journey from reality show to wedding
gown!"
"Exactly!" Nelson added, "But I'm not just here for the free drinks, brought a song to play at the wedding too!"
Martin sighed, "Xan, I'm almost embarrassed to admit, I'm still crushing on you, and here I am at your wedding."
The room erupted in laughter.
Then, the director and crew of Adventure Blitz: Two Days, One Night, along with Kevin Smith and the co-stars of Realm of Illusions, walked in.
"Shouldn't be sad yet. Being her other half in the drama, I haven't even started!"
"Phoenix is getting hitched, and as her underlings, we've gotta be here to support!"
"Xan, happy marriage. If I had known you'd look this stunning in a wedding dress, I'd have demanded a wedding scene reshoot!"

"Thank you!"
Seeing them, Xanthea was overwhelmingly touched.
She thought their busy schedules as celebrities would keep them from attending her wedding. Yet, Orion had managed to invite them all.
"I'm so grateful and moved that you all could make it to my wedding. I don't even know what to say. How about having some candies?"
She grabbed the candies from the bed and started handing them out, filling the room with joy and laughter.