MALLIKA

It's happening.

Can't really believe it?

It's for real.

I am getting married.

Nervous?

Obviously I am.

Can you blame me? This is my marriage for God sake.

When did I get so older ?

Happy . Excited . Confused . Sad . Nervous .

All those mixed of emotions are swirling in my mind as I walk down on the aisle with my hand draped around my father in my wedding dress. The dress is elegant and beautiful but it's extremely heavy with its floral embroidery work all over its fabric.

I inhale a sharp intake of air and slowly look up infront of me. I can clearly see that he is standing there on his black tuxedo with white shirt underneath, looking like a Greek God with his board shoulders, black hair and hazel green eyes. Any girl would be ready to fall for him just at a glance of him. Well,he is now taken.

I smile shyly when I find him checking me out. He himself comes forward with a dazzling smile and my father gives my hand to him. Our gazes lock on each other and I climb the steps to stand before the priest. He leans down a little and whispers , "You look breathtaking, love."

"Thank you." I mumble as I blush hard hearing his compliment.

"You look good too." I mention and lower my head hearing his chuckle. I turn towards the guests who have arrived in our wedding. There are our families, our chief guests, many renowned buisness tycoons and people from both of our kingdom are present there. Everyone seems satisfied with all of these happening around.

I smile contently when my eyes dart to my sister who is laughing with Siddharth on her side. She has now a big stomach indicating that a small life is raising in there. Yes, she is now five months pregnant. I am really happy for her and Siddharth. They really love and care each other a lot. She has got married to him just three months ago.

My father is now trying to give his time as much as possible. He is trying to make up for the times when he used to be distant. I don't know where my mother is. I truly wanted her to attend my wedding. I know that I may be silly for being too naive. But she is still my mother. Sumedh and my father have consequently forbidden me to think of a monster like her. Their words, not mine. I am atleast happy that my father is there for me. I used to think that my father was also same like my mother. But he is far from that. In fact, he was too blind to notice the evilness of my mother.

Keeping my thoughts aside,I now focus on the words the priest is saying. Soon enough, we both repeat our vows. My heart flatteres when I take my vow looking at him. Then the priest announces us as husband and wife after he follows saying the words for which I have been craving the most.

"You may now kiss the bride."

I look up to Sumedh with heat rushing on my cheeks whereas he has a mischievous glint on his eyes. He inches closer to me and I feel butterflies erupting on my stomach. My breath hitches as Sumedh tugs me to his chest,pulling me closer, inhaling my scent. His arm tightens around me protectively ,crushing me in his chest. His eyes darken when they land over my lips. I bite my lips as a tingling sensation spreads through my spine rendering me speechless. He raises the veil up to my head and smiles warmly.Then he leans down and captures my lips for a deep and lingering kiss. He bites my lower lip before pulling away from me with a wink at my direction. I hear everyone cheering around and loud clapping sounds buzzes there as the reporters take photos of us.

We walk down the aisle ,intertwining our hands together. I can already hear my heart pumping blood to veins in utter excitement. I can't contain my happiness as tears of happiness spill out of my eyes when both of our families come forward to give us blessings. Ashi tackles me in a tight hug.

"How can we be so lucky? See now, we two sisters are going to poke in the same house together." She jokingly says and grins at me. I laugh and nod my head at her. Siddharth congratulates me with a handshake and gives a "bro-hug" to Sumedh. My father gives me a hug and warns Sumedh to take care of me. I feel upset thinking that I have to leave my father now. But Sumedh helps me to keep my mood fine by saying sweet words.

After everything, Sumedh takes me to his limo. During the entire ride, Sumedh keeps joking and trying to stay closer to me which I obviously don't mind. When we finally reach the huge reception hall, we are welcomed by a bunch of cameras. We gladly take some photos in different poses.

Then Sumedh introduces me to meet his buisness partners and some other countries people.

I excuse myself from him when I find him getting cozy with those typical buisness conversation. I move near Ashi to find her alone sitting on a chair.

"Hey" She chirps loudly when she looks at me. I take a moment to look her outfit. She has wore a maternity bacless lace dress. She is looking so gorgeous like always.

"You look so stunning." I genuinely compliment her. She laughs at my comment shaking her head in denial.

"Girl, it's your wedding and here you are complementing me. It should be me complementing you." She frowns at me. I smile sheepishly.

"You look so gorgeous my siso." She says and caresses my face. I break into a smile. Just as I am going to thank her , a soft music starts playing in the background.I am suddenly pulled from behind as my back hits the well built chest, smelling the familiar scent. He smells like mint. I breathe in relief when he starts swaying our bodies with the rhythm of the song. I slowly turn towards him circling my hands around his nape. He leans down touching his cheek with me as we quite intimately dance in the slow song.

When the song stops, we both along with others make our ways towards the big table where plates and glasses are kept in rows along with the big flower vases and table lamps in middle. A four storey cake has been arranged for us with our names written on the top of it. We both hold the knife and cut the cake when everyone cheers for us.

I feed the first piece to Sumedh while giggling. Sumedh too feeds me one piece and places a soft kiss on my lips. We break apart. After everything, we stay with the guests for the couple of hours.

When I am emerged in having talks with Ashi and some of her friends, I feel the sudden urge to puke. I instantly excuse her and rush into the washroom. I vomit all the content which I have had as meal. I wash my face with water. My chest rises up and down as knot forms on my stomach. It's suddenly aching. I clutch the material of my dress over my stomach as the pain increases. I yelp in pain and kneel on the ground clutching one of the bathroom stalls.

"Mallika, are you there?" I heard Ashi calling me as she comes running in the washroom. Her eyes widen when she sees my situation.

"Oh God! What happened? Are you OK?" She asks as she pulls her hands out for me to take hold of them and get up. But I can't move from the place. I feel sore and my head is spinning.

"I don't know, Ashi. I feel so sick." I say and hold my stomach tightly due to the pain rising through my body.

"Wait, let me call Sumedh." She says with concern and leaves the place. After some times, I hear footsteps approaching in the bathroom. Sumedh comes in my view ,Siddharth and Ashi following behind. He looks worried. He kneels down beside me and holds my shoulder.

"What happened?" He asks as he places his hand on top over my hand which is resting on my stomach.

"I feel so sick." I say through my blurry vision and hold his nape for support.

"We should take her in room." Siddharth suggests to which Sumedh nods in approval. He swiftly lifts me up in bridal style and carries me in one of the rooms of the hotel.

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"What happened to her, doctor? Plz say that she is fine." Sumedh asks with concern after the doctor is done with the check up. The doctor looks between us and then breaks into a smile.

"Why are you smiling?" Sumedh's father asks as he stands on the edge of the bed with Sumedh's mother sitting beside me.

"Congratulations Prince Sumedh, you are going to be a father." The doctor says with a huge grin.

My eyes widen as soon as I hear his words. Loud gasps are heard followed by the news. I look at Sumedh who is frozen on the spot.

"She is pregnant." He replies as a bolt of happiness overflows through my mind. Sumedh blinks twice and then beams in joy.

"I am going to be dad. Wow, I will have a family." Sumedh exclaimes loudly jumping out of the bed. We all laugh at his behavior. Sumedh's mother patts my forhead and kisses on my forhead congratulating me. Sumedh's father does the same. My father grins and ruffles my hair expressing how much happy I have made him by this news. Siddharth and Ashi both tease me cracking dirty jokes about "REPRODUCTION" (their term, not me) but anyway congratulate me. When everyone leaves the room ,Sumedh closes the door and jumps in the bed. He doesn't waste any time to take me in his arms. He kisses all over my face while sqealing in joy.

"Thank you so much for completing my life." He whispers and lingers his lips on my forhead.

And here I know that this is the new beginning of our life as a complete family >>

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Yayyyy, they have got married. I am so happy for them. BTW, bless this couple to have a great future in their life. 😉

I will bring another twist soon. For now enjoy the imaginary food of their wedding. 😂🤭

And yeah ,I have made an aesthetic board for the first time on their wedding. I hope that you will like it.

Tell me how is it?

Choose : Love marriage OR Arrange Marriage?

Me: I am still not aware of what I want. But I am not exactly a supporter of arrange marriage. I just believe that a girl should be independent first and then should choose her own partner if she is strong enough to not fall in trap with anybody easily.

Q: High School/College Romance or Billionaires Romance?

Me: Both but High school romance is cute.

Q: Werewolf or Vampire?

Me: Can't choose really. But due to Damon , I may be or may not be fond of Vampires more.