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15-August-1920
The great day had arrived.
After weeks of preparations and after spending an enormous amount of money on that ceremony, everything was finally ready. The wedding would take place in Riga Cathedral, which had survived the British bombardments practically intact, so during the last few days the place had been prepared to receive all the guests.
Numerous military officers serving in the army began to gather there, along with members of the nobility from other kingdoms, many of them forming part of the retinues of higher-ranking nobles. Quite a few German aristocrats had arrived from Württemberg and Bavaria, as well as other nobles accompanying the Crown Prince.
Some relatives belonging to the noble branches of the kings of Ruthenia and Ukraine would also attend. I had practically forced them to come, since it was important for there to be enough high-ranking nobility present to maintain the appearance of a true dynastic marriage.
So finally, everything was in place.
An enormous number of guests had been lodged in the residential sectors of the nobility, which, for the most part, had been spared the punishment of the British naval force and had not been demolished during our reconstruction process of Riga's historic center either.
There were policemen deployed through the streets, and the journalists authorized by the Duchy were already occupying their positions. Everything was ready to begin.
But the second plan was also ready, and to me it was even more important.
When everything ended, I would have to prepare myself for the enormous media storm that would be generated by the publication of the book after the marriage.
I was certain it would be successful enough to cause problems among the numerous German officers who kept repeating again and again that they had done everything correctly and that the blame for the defeat belonged to everyone except them.
And, of course, when someone from outside that closed circle they had built to protect their reputations began to contradict them publicly, many political problems would appear.
Now it fell to me to play three sides against one another to make sure everything went well.
That would surely increase the pressure of the German army on us considerably. If I constantly dedicated myself to throwing shit at their high command, they could become much more insistent in trying to enforce every provision of the treaty we had signed.
For that reason, I would have to depend on the British and, at the same time, on the Russians to remain standing.
With Austria on the verge of exploding once again, there were not many people we could trust to guarantee our security at that moment. The Austrians seemed like a lost cause because of their enormous internal problems, and Hungary was in a similar situation: a country full of different cultures that seemed to be looking for any opportunity to separate.
So, in reality, we were practically alone against anything that might happen.
That was why it was very important to calculate every move carefully within the card game we were entering.
Because we were about to pour an enormous amount of gasoline over the burning dumpster that was Germany after the defeat.
And we had to be prepared for anything that might happen once I began openly confronting the generals. Although many of those who had led Germany toward defeat had retired from the army, there were still enough officers in their posts to cause me problems.
So, after adjusting everything that remained and watching as people began to gather inside Riga Cathedral, I prepared myself mentally. All of this had to go at least decently, although, to my surprise, I was far more nervous than during my first deployment on a real battlefield.
I breathed deeply, kept a smile on my face and took my place while the guests slowly sat down, filling the pews around the altar.
I counted the seconds as they passed and felt my ears throb from nerves while I waited.
When all the guests finally took their places and the inside of the cathedral was completely full, I remained motionless before the altar. A few minutes passed until the flower girls appeared, followed shortly afterward by Tatiana and Nicholas.
He escorted her by the arm while they both advanced slowly down the central aisle.
The priest began to speak as the ceremony started, but I could barely pay attention to him.
My eyes were completely focused on the enormous white wedding dress Tatiana was wearing. Some of her sisters helped her with the long train while she advanced with small steps toward the altar.
I continued hearing the priest's speech in the background, one he had surely prepared for quite some time, but little by little I managed to calm down.
Finally, Nicholas arrived before me.
He handed me his daughter's arm and I could still notice some displeasure in his gaze, although it was considerably less than what he had shown during our first meetings.
I took Tatiana by the arm.
For a few seconds, we looked at each other through the veil before standing together before the priest.
He continued with his sermon and shortly afterward began to recite everything that properly belonged to the marriage ceremony.
When the moment came, I lifted Tatiana's veil and kissed her while listening to the jubilation of the guests around us. With that, the marriage was finally consecrated.
I felt an enormous number of contradictory emotions while taking Tatiana by the arm and beginning to walk back toward the entrance of the cathedral. Slowly, we heard the congratulations of the guests while passing before the Romanov family, who for the most part seemed quite joyful, although there were some looks among Tatiana's sisters that I did not quite like.
When we reached the exit, we were received by a large escort of soldiers waiting in front of the cathedral, beside the vehicle that would take us to the place where the great banquet would be held.
Before getting in, we encountered the journalists we had prepared for the occasion. We allowed them to take numerous photographs with the cameras they carried and, shortly afterward, all the Romanovs joined together for a family photograph.
That image would be distributed throughout the world.
It was the definitive proof that the former Russian imperial family was still alive and, at the same time, one of the cards I intended to use to consolidate my government.
Afterward, we got into the vehicle and, protected by an escort, headed toward Riga Palace, where the banquet would take place.
Upon arriving, Tatiana went to change into a dress that would allow her to move more freely and that did not require the constant help of other people to walk. Meanwhile, I watched as they finished preparing the enormous quantities of food and wine intended for the guests, who began arriving shortly after leaving the cathedral.
In a matter of minutes, the place began to fill with aristocrats, officers and emissaries from the invited countries. It did not take long for them to begin drinking wine and eating while forming small groups of conversation.
Tatiana and I occupied our places of honor.
For a good part of the banquet, we remained holding hands while speaking with practically everyone, making sure the celebration was unfolding according to their expectations.
And so several long hours passed.
Smiling, greeting, listening to conversations, receiving congratulations and smiling again.
''This is much more tedious than I expected'' I said after sighing while observing the guests moving through the celebration. Some remained seated eating, while others had formed their own circles of conversation.
''I suppose this is the first time you have attended an event like this'' Tatiana replied while squeezing my hand with hers.
''Yes… I am far more used to giving orders to men with rifles in their hands than to conversing with people holding glasses full of wine aged for who knows how many years'' I replied with a faint smile.
''If all of this goes well, perhaps one day you will be invited to a wedding where you are not the one who has to worry about every detail. Then you will be able to enjoy it properly… That would be fun. Now we are the ones who have to keep smiling constantly while everyone else seems to enjoy the celebration more than we do'' Tatiana said, laughing softly.
I could not help smiling slightly.
It was then that Alexander discreetly approached me.
''Everything is prepared. The printing presses are already working. Tomorrow, some excerpts will appear in several German newspapers that have been paid to publish them. Our trusted newspaper has also been ordered to reproduce exactly the statements you indicated'' Alexander whispered near my ear.
''Good…'' I replied, nodding after inhaling deeply while placing both my hands over Tatiana's.
''Has something happened?'' Tatiana asked, leaning slightly to whisper in my ear.
''Tomorrow there will be a great deal of news. Some of it could cause us quite a few problems, so officially we will begin with what I told you about'' I replied while looking at her.
''We will get through this as we have gotten through everything else'' she said, nodding slightly.
I returned the gesture.
Afterward, we continued fulfilling our duty until nightfall arrived and the guests finally began returning to the residences where they were staying.
We also left the palace to head toward the residence where we would live while we remained in Riga.
When we arrived, already late into the night, we were received by the Romanovs' guards and servants, who had prepared everything for our arrival.
Finally, we entered our room.
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Tatiana slowly began to remove her dress.
''I remind you of what we discussed. If you do not want to, there is no need for us to consummate the marriage'' I said as I looked her in the eyes.
''I know… but it is something we are going to do'' Tatiana said as she finished undressing and slipped into bed, watching me. After hearing her answer, I did not take long to begin removing my clothes as well.
''You can barely notice your muscles underneath all those clothes and those loose uniforms you wear'' Tatiana commented as she watched me from the bed.
''At least I do not like tight clothing. Besides, I normally train alongside my men, so it is quite normal that I ended up developing so much muscle mass'' I replied as I flexed my right arm, making the muscles stand out.
''Come here. Do not stay out there in the cold, the bed is perfect'' Tatiana said as she gently patted the covers.
''True'' I replied as I finished taking off my trousers. ''I can finally get rid of this rubbish… You have no idea how horrible it is having to wear formal clothes for so many hours'' I added as I placed my trousers and shoes to one side.
I only heard a small giggle from Tatiana.
I soon approached the bed and slipped beneath the blankets, immediately feeling the weight of the multiple layers of covers.
Almost at once, I felt one of Tatiana's hands intertwine with mine, while the other curiously ran over my abdomen and chest.
I extended my free hand and soon did the same, feeling the warmth of her body as my fingers gently moved across her skin. I continued caressing her carefully until I heard a faint moan escape her lips when I began playing with her nipples.
Tatiana soon moved closer, almost pressing her body against mine as she rested her head near mine.
''Let us hope God blesses our marriage and blesses us with many children'' Tatiana said as I noticed her spreading her legs beneath the sheets.
Without saying much, I moved and positioned myself above her, feeling my wife's hands touching my biceps as I settled into place. I saw her gaze fixed on me.
I brought my mouth to hers and we shared a simple kiss that gradually became more intense, until I slipped my tongue into her mouth, noticing how Tatiana's eyes opened completely when I did so.
While supporting myself with one arm, my other hand slowly moved downward, running along Tatiana's body until it reached the cleft between her legs.
I slipped one of my fingers inside, hearing the moan she could not suppress as we continued kissing.
I slowly moved my finger in circles while stroking her clitoris with my thumb. I could hear Tatiana's uneven breathing growing increasingly rapid.
Finally, Tatiana pushed me back slightly, breaking our kiss and leaving a thin strand of saliva between us before it broke apart.
Tatiana breathed audibly as she looked at me, while I still kept my hand between her legs.
''Sorry… this is not how my mother said it would be'' Tatiana said as she tried to relax.
''It is all right'' I replied as I took a deep breath and moved closer to her again. This time, Tatiana was the one who initiated the kiss, and it did not take long before we were kissing again.
As I felt our tongues intertwining, I continued playing between her legs, slipping another finger inside while continuing to make upward motions with both of them. I could hear Tatiana's reactions, and every so often she suffered small spasms that she could not control.
We remained like that for some time, kissing while I felt her slowly growing wetter until my fingers were soaked.
Finally, Tatiana wrapped her arms tightly around my head as she seemed to reach an orgasm. We remained still for a long minute while I listened to her labored breathing and waited for her to calm down.
''I think it is time… It is quite large'' Tatiana said as she lowered one hand, grasped my cock, and pressed herself a little closer to me.
I nodded silently.
Tatiana adjusted herself and guided my penis with her hand, holding it in front of the entrance between her legs as she positioned herself for penetration.
I felt the tip of my penis touch the lips of her vagina while her warm hand guided me through everything happening beneath the covers.
''Tell me if you want me to stop'' I said before finally beginning to push with my hips while Tatiana's hands guided me inside her, feeling the heat of her depths surrounding my penis as I slowly went deeper.
I heard her muffled moan and then a faint grunt when I felt the tip of my penis push through something. Hearing no complaint from her, I continued until my pelvis was almost touching hers, and we remained looking at one another while Tatiana breathed repeatedly. I noticed her breasts rising and falling with each breath and began playing with them as I leaned in for another kiss.
Tatiana immediately began kissing me as our tongues pressed against one another. I slowly began moving my hips and felt Tatiana's arms behind my head as she pulled me tightly against her.
Slowly, I began moving my hips back and forth, entering and withdrawing repeatedly while Tatiana adjusted her position to make the movement as easy as possible for me, until I felt her legs close around my hips.
We gradually began picking up speed, and I could hear the soft sound produced every time I penetrated her completely, a small wet slap accompanied by the moan that Tatiana could no longer contain.
Eventually, we broke the kiss as Tatiana leaned back against the pillows, moaning as she watched me. The faster I moved, the more tightly she squeezed my hips with her legs.
After several long minutes of listening to her moans, I could no longer hold back. I thrust deeply and released everything inside her while feeling her hands pressing against the back of my head and my back, together with her legs squeezing tightly around me.
We remained like that while we both caught our breath, and I felt one of her hands gently running through my hair.
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