"They all laughed at me and it felt so normal after a long time. Everyone's face held relief and happy emotion. This is family, My family!"

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I sat still like a doll while the people around me busy with getting my hair and makeup done. I was in a robe and my dress is hanging over there in our closet.

It's been like 3 hours and they are still working on me. I was the only one over here in this room apart from my makeup team.

" How much more time do I need to be like your dress-up doll?" I asked one of the artists and she just smiled at me.

" You don't have to worry sweetheart, you will look fabulous and beauty takes some pain." She said to me and continued doing her work.

Two of them are working on my nails and one is on facial. God, I hope this torture gets over soon.

I tried to relax but I'm nowhere near it. My house is filled with relatives, friends, event managers. It's been like this for a week and I blame only one person and its none other than Mrithun.

I think you are probably wondering whats going on. Let me explain to you and the flashback starts now.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~flashback~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Once Mrithun was forced out of my room. We ladies started to catch up with our gossips like how this past week was like a hell for them.

I just internally smirked at them. We were the only person who was in hell and no one else.

Soon Madhu was getting hungry. With that, we decided to get downstairs for a mini snack. Mom said she will make some pakodas and baji.

The mere thought of food made my stomach grumbles. Guess we have to wait for a little.

Everyone was busy helping each other in the kitchen. Once the dishes were over with some tea we got to the small garden which we have.

My sisters spread out the blankets while I and others helped them to set the dishes. Then made a plate for Mrithun and Tarun. When I was about to leave Mrithun pulled me to his side and made me sit beside him.

I made an effort to get up but with him, it's no use. I was glaring at him but he was eating up his snacks like an innocent child with a sly smirk playing on his face.

Only I know how innocent he is.

But the thing I love about him is he always take care of me and knows what I need. I was very happy when he feeds me his snack. We both were in our world when our parents got our attention.

" Kids? I think we should stick with the previous plan for your marriage. What do you say?" Mrithun's dad asked us?

I looked at him and he looked at me. He frowned his eyebrows and clenched his jaws. He will always does it if he is in deep thoughts.

"No. I have a different plan. I want to get married in 2 weeks. We can have our engagement this coming week and marriage the next week." Mrithun said to all and everyone was staring at him.

" Mrithun? I think it's too soon. It's really difficult to get everything done within a short period Kanna." Athai said to us but this one is not having his way. Everyone looked at me and I knew what they want.

" Baby? I too think it's too soon. Can we wait for a few months? We can get everything on time..." I was explaining the situation to Mrithun but he had a disappointed look on his face.

This is not good. I stood up and pulled him along. He hesitated but then gave up. I excused us and get him into the house. As soon as we entered he asked me.

" Do you not want to get married to me? Don't you feel the need to be with me? I thought you..." He kept on blabbering stupid things with a hurt look on his face.

"Mrithun? Look at me. What I was trying to say is..." I started to speak but once again he doesn't listen to me and continued with his yelling.

I couldn't take it anymore. With that, I grabbed his face and tiptoed on my feet and placed my lips onto his.

He was shocked at first and stumbled a little at the sudden movement but steady us by grabbing my waist. We were kissing softly at first but this one over here is insatiable.

He gripped my hair and pulled me closer to deepen the kiss. I don't know how he does that every single time but when we kiss it burns everywhere and the need for him increases every single time.

He backed me against the wall and gripped my thighs by lifting one. We both were kissing each other madly and soon I was out of breath.

I was like a fish gasping for air but this one was standing in front of me as if nothing happened. My hands were on his shoulder for support. I looked at him and he had his stupid sexy smirk on his face. I knew that he knows what I was thinking.

"Stamina baby. We need to work on that." He teased me and I hit him on his chest. He chuckled at me and grabbed my arms in his and pinned them beside me.

He rested his forehead against me and looked into my eyes. I remembered what he said and glared at him. He always makes me forget everything with a single kiss.

His kisses are always breathtaking.

"How can you say to me that I don't want to be with you. I was wishing to be with you since the day I saw you." I said to him still glaring at him.

I was really mad at him.

" Then why don't we get married in 2 weeks?" He asked me. He has got a point.

" Our parents think it will be fully packed and it's really soon. We have to get dresses and invitation, arrange the avenue, decors and even more. We have to invite relatives, friends, colleague. Food is important." I started to point out the things we need to do and this one started to laugh at me.

This made me angry and even more mad at him. What the hell?

" Baby girl, you look so cute when you get all frustrated and mad." He cooed me and I stared at him.

" Baby, don't worry. We have a lot of people with us and Money is not a matter. I can get everything arranged in time. All I want is your support with me. I can't really wait till 3 months to get married. I don't want a big fat wedding even in a simple temple is fine for me but if you want, I will wait baby. Whatever you say that goes my queen." He said to me.

This man here makes me fall in love with him even more. Deep down I know that I can't wait to get married to him but what he says is true. We are already married in front of our parents the moment he placed his blood on my forehead.

"Moreover we are already married in front of our parents. They just want other people to know that they got their children married." He said with a smirk on his face and I shook my head at him.

" Okay, but how are gonna convince them?" I asked him and just smiled at me cockily.

"Baby, you forgot that I'm a businessman and bought everything from the scratch. I had to convince a lot of people to get in this position. Don't worry your hubby will take care of it. All you have to do is stand beside me and help me to convince them." He said while moving his face closer to mine and my poor heart started to race again.

When there is only a millimetre gap between our lips he whispered huskily against me so that his lips brushed mine while he spoke.

" what do you say, wife?" He asked while still holding me against the wall. This position is killing both of us. I couldn't focus on anything except his eyes. I nodded my head at his question and he chuckled.

" Words baby girl?" He whispered and kissed my nose and captured my breath in his.

"Y-yes, ..." I said out of breath. He didn't even kiss me yet and I'm out of breath. He smirked at my shuttering.

"Good." He said and with that, he once again captured my lips. I can't help but moan when he pushed his tongue into me. He left my hands and they immediately found his hair.

We both were in full hot make-out session when we got disturbed.

" Why is it always I find you guys either against a wall or a table making out?" It was none other than Tarun. Yes he always caught us out of breath.

Mrithun groaned at the interruption and pulled away from me leaving me out of breath. He looked at me and mouthed 'stamina'. I glared and hit him on his head.

" Ouch, women it hurts." He whines while rubbing the spot I hit.

" Okay, love birds! Everyone is waiting for you guys. You better come outside or face other." Shalini said to us in a teasing tone and I glared at her.

We both fixed ourself and Mrithun fixed his pants. This made me laugh at him and in response, he glared at me. I just shrugged at him and we made our way outside.

What those two evil said was true. Everyone were waiting for our reply.

" I think I agree with him. I never wanted a big wedding and we are okay with a small one." I said to them and they were partially okay with our idea.

" If it's okay for you both and who are we to deny? We thought that it will be good if we have all of our family members." Mrithun's dad said to us.

" Dad, we both just want you guys and no one else. Your blessings are more than enough. I don't expect anyone else beyond our close family circle dad." Mrithun said to him.

Everyone thought about it but still, they were not satisfied with our decision. I can't stand the thought that our parents are not satisfied with our decision but accepted it for us.

I think I have an idea!

"How about this one? We can have our wedding in 2 weeks and maybe next month we can invite each and everyone to attend our reception. As he said we can invite those who are important and care for the family to our marriage and the rest can be invited to our reception. We can also have a grand reception? But as of right now I'm happy with a small, simple wedding." I said and everyone agreed with my idea.

Mrithun kissed my cheeks and whispered 'I love you and all the while he never left my side nor my hand.

I know for a fact that he never will.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Flashback ends ~~~~~~~~~~

"Alright, you are ready. God, you look so beautiful. It's time for your dress." My makeup artist said to me. I just smiled at her.

As soon as we fixed everything, our parents became busy so do everyone. I informed my friends they all were very excited and this remains me they will be here at any moment.

"Come on sweetheart we still have to get your dress and accessories. Your groom will arrive soon." She said to me with a warms smile.

I nodded my head and removed my robe. They helped me to get in my dress. Mrithun and I selected each other's engagement outfit. I smiled at that thought.

He took me to every boutique to finally get this beautiful sparkling pale pink dress. I said that I wanted something like half saree and he choose this one for me.

He was very patient and said that he needs his wife to be like an angel with sparking and glitters. I shook my head at his comment.

I remember the first time I wore this dress. It was a perfect fit and surprisingly it was soft and comfortable.  I never showed this to Mrithun because I wanted him to see me in this outfit on our special day.

He complained about that but in the end, I won the argument. I know for sure that he wouldn't be able to leave me alone for even a second.

"Perfect fit, Mam. You look beautiful without any accessories." One of them gasped I started to blush at the compliment.

"See I told you that she doesn't need heavy makeup. She is glowing with just her natural blush." Meera, the make up artist squealed at me.

I think she is more nervous than me. I chuckled at her and started to wear my accessories with the help of them.

Just when I finished everything, someone knocked on the door. Meera got the door and my friends entered and gasped at me.

I was a little worried cause they haven't said anything but stared at me. I started to become self-conscious about my appearance do I not look good.

Shit now I'm scared to look at myself in the mirror.

"Wow, you look so gorgeous, If I knew that you looked this beautiful I would have married you before itself." Ben my best friend said with his jaw dropped down.

I giggled at his words and this made everyone get out of their stance. My girls squealed at me and moved to hug me but got stopped by Meera.

" Nah... Ladies, I can't afford to mess my masterpiece." She said and made me laugh at her and in turn, she winked at me.

"Mashallah... You look so sexy, girl. The only thing you miss is a waist chain and you will look even hotter." Razima said to me and I don't know from where did they got a waist chain but they did and made me wore that.

Atlas I am ready. My hair was wavy and pinned with minimal flowers. It looked great with my dress.

"Wow, girl you look complete. I bet your man is going to have a long night." Varun teased me and in turn, I blushed at his comment.

"Stop it guys lets get our bride to her groom. Are you ready Shristi?" Girls asked me. I took a deep breath and looked at them and said,

"Let's do it."

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Authors note

They are getting married I'm so excited not because Shristi and Mrithun are getting married but my fav people to getting married after a lot of struggle.

Yes guys it's a love marriage. My cousin gets to marry his first love after 12 years.

Yes they fell in love when they were studying 9th grade and now they are 28 years old.

I'm so happy that they are getting married.

Let's hope for the best.

Get ready for fun packed wedding of Shristi and Mrithun.

Until then stay safe and happy.

#loveyourself😎

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