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"Iris sweetheart, are you ready?"

Ma asked me. I was adjusting my hair which was flying like a butterfly around.

"Yes!"

I said and got up. Today is my 21st birthday and Like every year, this year too I am going to visit my parent's grave to get their blessings. Every year Ma and Papa made sure that I'll visit my parent's graves at least twice a year.

On their death anniversary

And

On my birthday

I walked out only to see both of my parents( Alexander and Eva) standing there with small smiles On their faces. I walked them and Papa sweetly placed his hand on My head just like Nonna used to do.

"You look absolutely beautiful my little girl"

He said and I laughed out. I nodded while ma scoffed.

"She isn't a little girl now Xan! She is grown up into a beautiful young lady. Ready to rule her world."

Ma said. I looked at Papa who rolled his eyes. He then with a smirk said.

"No matter what she always will be my little girl and you will be my little wife"

He teased. She blushed red at his statement making Me confused but then papa laughed out.

They both are so cute!

With a smile On our faces, I went to my parent's graveyard. As always it was clean and has fresh air around. I placed their favorite flowers ~ daffodils for them.

Setting down near their grave I kissed them. Unknowingly a tear escaped my eyes. As much as I know about them, they were good people. I never really missed them as I don't remember them much. The little I remember is crying over My father who kissed my forehead with tears in his eyes.

Then papa took me in his arms. I remember crying sometimes to go home but ma used to hug me tightly. Telling me this is my new home.

After a few days, my memories started to fade about them but when I was 12 years old. Papa disclosed that he isn't my real father. I wasn't much shocked as I remember a few things.

Papa always made sure to tell me I am his daughter by heart but In reality, I am the daughter of Adam Wildon. The one who gives his life for his family.

The one whom I need to make proud someday.

I wiped my tears and touched their grave.

"How are you both? You know I am married now. Yeah..unexpected but yes. But the shocking part is that I am married to Xavier. It's been 5 days since our marriage. Papa told me it was for my safety. And I trust Papa as much as you both did for me. I don't know why he did this? I don't know what the future holds for me. But what I know is I'll never give up. Papa always told me that you both were warriors and I needed to be one."

Sniffing some air I wipe my tears. I cleared my throat.

"Leave this. Your daughter isn't a weak one to give up. I'll make it work."

Getting up I lowered my head a little toward them and murmured

"I love you and I miss you."

With a last smile, I walk back to them. Ma gave me a cheer-up smile while Papa kissed my forehead.

"Let's go"

With this, we sat in the car. I'll sit back while they sat in the front. I was looking out the window while thinking about my husband.

I don't know what the future holds for me, for us. He left me just after our marriage. He never for once contact me. Not that I expected.

My life right now is a mess. My feeling is messed up.

Getting down I got in and went back to his room. The room where I am leaving form the last 5 days. Alone.

An unsettled feeling of being unwanted made me feel restless. After that morning when he kissed my forehead, somewhere I expected him to act differently to me now. I expected Him to at least call me on my birthday but I know I expected too much.

He Hates me. I ruined his life.

After he went to Germany I slowly started to accept things that I am his wife. Things that he is my husband and I need to spend my life with him.

B-But did he accept this or he still hates me?
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Later in the evening.

"You know Iris I am too excited for today"

Amara said. Her eyes shine with excitement. I chuckled at her. Tonight we decided to go out for dinner. Papa so wanted to throw a grand party on my birthday and show the world his daughter-in-law. But Xavier wasn't here. And without him, he can't do that. He still wanted to throw a big party for me as his daughter but few of his associates knows that Xavier and I are married.

I don't want them to talk about how my newlywed husband isn't here on my birthday and get embarrassed. And besides this family dinner has always been my favorite. I like going to a cozy restaurant and spending time with all the members.

"My my Iris. You look breathtaking. Now I understand why Xavier wasn't able to control himself on your wedding night."

She teased.

My cheeks turn red at her statement. According to her, we did it already as she saw marks on my neck. I don't dare to make her correct.

It will be so embarrassing to discuss this with his twins. No?

I bite my lips when my eyes fall On the area the mark was. The mark faded but memories hadn't. I still remember waking up with him sleeping on my chest.

I suddenly felt hot remembering his face which was slightly buried in my neck. His lips touched Me there.

I quickly turned around shooking my head. My cheeks burned red and my heartbeat fasten. I fixed my hair again Turing toward the mirror trying to distract myself.

I looked at the dress I was wearing. I don't know who put this dress on the bed for me but whoever did, he/she must have had a great choice. Or he/she knew my choice quite well.

It was exactly what I love.

Maybe it was Ma...
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Sitting in the restaurant I smiled at everyone. We all were sitting and talking about random stuff. Suddenly we heard a wince.

"Why aren't we cutting the cake already"

Amara said. I chuckled at her. Her love for cakes is another thing. She basically lives to eat cakes and donuts.

"Because we are waiting for someone special.!"

Hearing her I frown. I looked around to see everyone around.

For whom are they waiting?

It was just a minute later I heard the voice which made me a shock.

"I apologize for being late"

My head without thinking turned back only to see him coming toward us with a frown on his face.

My eyes widen at the sudden presence and my heartbeat fastens. I was about to turn when our eyes met. For a second only but that was enough for me to feel the intensity. I felt his eyes roaming up and down my body.

I quickly turned around and sat there still. How was he here? I mean wasn't he coming after 2 days?

"I hope I didn't miss anything."

His husky voice reached my ears telling me he was just beside me. As expected he sat on the chair beside me. I sat straight while he lean on his chair.

His legs accidentally touched my legs and in a reflex, I pulled them closer. It was for the first time he Sat this Close to me.

Hearing his sentence it made me realize he remembers it was my birthday. My heart again started to beat. From our childhood, it was something I wait for.

His gift.

Although we never talked. But on my birthday after cutting the cake he always use to give me a gift which use to be the different one.

What would he gift me this year?

"No, you haven't. We were waiting for you."

Ma Said and as a cue, the waiter quickly brought the cake. It was my favorite flavor.

Strawberry

I smiled seeing my cake. It may sound childish but I love cutting a cake. I like wearing the birthday Cap and cutting My birthday cake.

With an excited face, I stood up. I felt many eyes on me but what made me squirm was the emotionless face that was looking straight at me.

Gripping the knife I cane forward. I was about to cut the cake when ma said.

"Xavier, go stand beside her."

I was sure he will ignore her words but to my surprise, he nodded and walked to me. I bite my lips when again I felt him beside me.

After 5 Days he-as my husband was standing there. He came from Germany for my birthday. The mere fact made me blush.

I lean forward to blow the candles, with one hand managing my wavy hair. I was already regretting the decision to set them free. But before I can do anything I felt a body beside me.

Before I can react I felt a warm and huge hand around my neck from behind. He captured my almost hairs in his hand without saying anything. I become frozen at his act.

"Iris be quick"

I heard Amara. With burning cheeks, I cut the cake. I first feed Papa then ma. I turned to my left only to come face to face with him who was already looking at me.

Gulping I forwarded my hand toward him. His eyes switched between my hand and my face. I Bite my lips when after a minute he didn't make any attempt to eat it. I was about to pull my hand back feeling little hurt when I felt his hand wrapping around my wrist.

I shivered feeling his warm hand around My cold one. My eyes went to his. To My surprise, he was already looking at me with an unexplainable expression. His eyes were boring into mine as he eat the piece of cake.

In the process, my hand touched his tongue and my breath fasten. His eyes were Making me captive. My ears burn when he sucked my fingers clean before leaving them. With wide eyes, I pulled my hand down.

"Happy birthday. Kitten.".

He whispered. I looked away unable to hold his gaze. The word kitten is something that always makes me squirm and blush.

"T-Thank you."

I said. My voice In a whisper. I started to feel weak around him. I turned toward everyone only to sigh in relief they were talking to each other while Amara and Ace were fighting over cake.

Oh, the relief.

I sat in my place whereas he sat too. I was extremely shy after his act. I am sure it wasn't something to him but his little act made me flushed.

We did our dinner with light talk. Unexpectedly I was feeling someone's eyes on me from time to time making me shift in my seat. He wasn't talking much as expected.

Once done with our dinner, I collected everyone's gift. I was excited to open them. I was waiting for someone's gift but it seems like he hates me enough to not give me anything.

"Iris you will come with Xavier"

Ma said. My head snapped at her. My eyes widen while I slowly looked around him who look unaffected.

"O-Okay"

I said. My heartbeat fastens realizing I'll be alone with him. With small steps, I got out. I was having difficulty carrying everything. I was about to call someone for help but before I can do that I felt someone in front of me.

"Give them to me"

He said-Ordered. Without waiting for my answer he took everything from my hold. I looked up only to see him looking down at me.

But his eyes weren't on me but they were somewhere on my body. Before I follow his gaze I saw him clenching his jaw. He looked away and walked but not before saying.

"Fix your damn dress"

Hearing him I looked down only to gasp. My dress was tugged down and was showing much of my breast. With bright red cheeks, I fixed it. He stood there watching me. His jaw was still clenched and his eyes were on me. His face was emotionless but I can sense he was angry.

Why is he angry?

My cheeks turn red more thinking he saw me like this. As I walked toward him with my head down. He opened the door for me and walked toward the driving seat without a word.

The silence was scary. I looked around to see the busy night. He started the car and I looked out of the window. He was silently driving the car which was making me bored.

I never expected him to come, somewhere I felt happy that at least he considered coming tonight. Otherwise, it would have been embarrassing for me.

I was lost in my thought when I felt him stopping the car. I looked around only to see him looking ahead. His eyes again were telling me something was wrong.

He was clenching and unclenching the steering wheel. I bite my lips and without questioning went out. I never looked back and directly went to his room. I needed to change and sleep. But before I can enter the bathroom I felt someone wrapping his hand around my wrist.

Before I can say anything I felt him pulling me Suddenly. My eyes met his and I saw him looking down at me.

His hair was messed up by now. A few tendrils fell on his forehead while his veins were popping out.

"Aren't you forgetting something?"

He questioned. His voice was low. The silent atmosphere made me hear his whisper. His one hand captured my hand and with the other, he pushed back the piece of hair falling into my eyes.

My heartbeat fasten for the nth time and I blushed feeling him near. His breath Fanning on my face making me shiver.

"N-No"

I shuttered. If I really forgot something I don't think I'll remember if he will stay this close to me.

Hearing me his eyes went dark. I tried pulling my hand back but he only tightened his grip. By now his face was leaning toward me. I gulped and I reflex closed my eyes.

My mind went numb when I felt his breath Fanning on my ear. The light feeling of something over my neck Made me feel tinglish.

I bite my lips harder to control my melting self. I don't know what he was doing. But before I can ask or do something he said-

"Won't you ask for your gift?"

hello, bubbles...

How are you all?

Hope you are all good...

Hope you all like it...

So the motive of putting Micheal's picture was to tell you all the winner.

It's Michael Morrone(off course)

How many of you are happy with him being Xavier?

How many of you thought he will come?

What do you think is his gift?

Who do you think give her that dress?

Tried writing a little romantic scene.

I wrote a little about the Iris-Alexander-Eva scenes.

We are quite near the turning point.

Are you all excited?

I felt like this chapter was a little boring.. but don't worry. It's the only way to the interesting point.

Thought about Xavier?

Thought about Iris?

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