One of the groomsmen

“Where is she? The ceremonial is starting soon!”

Jacqueline was at the door in an instant.

"Yes, yes...she's in her way out!" Jacqueline waved him away dismissively.

She quickly turned on her heel and grabbed Jasper by the wrist.

"Hey, wait what do you-" he was cut off as he was pulled to his feet and dragged out the door by Jacqueline. He struggled to keep up, wobbling in the unfamiliar height granted by the high heels.

Jacqueline came to a stop at a large pair of double doors, letting go of Jasper but not pausing for a second as she started rummaging through her bag.

"Now...'Jasmine' don't be nervous..." Jacqueline slid a tiara stop his made-up hair, a long white veil attached to it that flowed behind him. "Remember to smile..." she pulled a bouquet out and shoved it into his hands. "And most importantly..." she muttered, trying to find something else in her bag.

Jasper took a step forward, determined to stop this once and for all, getting right up in the woman's face.

"Now, wait a-"

Jacqueline moved quickly with the perfume bottle, spritzing it right into Jasper's open red lips.

"No talking." Jasper was going to have nightmares about her smile.

The taste of the perfume as lingering, but no matter how he tried, he couldn't cough.

"There. Shouldn't be able to do more than a whisper now." Jacqueline gave his dress and neck a few sprays as well.

"W-what the?" Sure enough, Jasper's voice came very quietly, sounding like the meek confused bride he appeared to be and not the angry retort he attempted.

"Oh...'Jasmine'...don't look so glum." Jacqueline 's face formed a pout.

On the other side of the door, a familiar tune began to play. Jacqueline took advantage of him being distracted to push the faux bride in front of the door.

"You are marrying rich after all!" she thrust the door open, letting dozens of eyes turn to look directly at Jasper.

Jacqueline grinned as she hurried away. If nothing else, the boy being quiet and nervous meant more of a head start for Jasmine before the con man would know he had been had.

Hell, maybe if she was lucky, they'd not see through the ruse and just get married anyhow!