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Xavier's Wife

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You may kiss the bride

"And here you are ready."

Amara sequel while clapping her hands. I smiled seeing her happy. Maa too smile seeing her acting like a child.

At least someone is happy...

Her smile was so contiguous that it made everyone around smile.

"Now l just need to see whether our groom is ready or still had his face buried in his laptop."

She said and walked out. At the reminder of him, my mind again went

on him. I turned toward the mirror and saw a gorgeous bride standing

there, her makeup perfect, her Hair perfect.

Only one thing is missing...her smile.

I tried smiling at myself, but it wasn't the same. Maybe because nothing

is the same anymore. Everything around me looks foreign and new.

Even the heartless jerk seems new.

I took a deep breath to calm myself but damn!

My whole life seems new to me.

I don't know what should I feel...

Should I feel happy that whatever the problem was bothering everyone will be settled now?

So should I feel sad that I have to marry him, that last person I ever thought to talk to. Let alone marry

I was feeling hollow inside, at this moment I don't know why but I missed my parents terribly.

Maa and Papa never did any difference between us, in all of us and truth to be told I never really missed my parents that much other than

on my birthday or their death anniversary but today, it's an exception

A lone tear escaped my eyes and my heart suddenly felt heavy. I was

in my thought when I felt someone taking me in their embrace. The

motherly feeling made me realize it was none other than Maa

"Don't cry.please. if you want I willstop this wedding just Don't cry. Ibcan't see you crying."

She said while planting a kiss on my head. I snuggled in her stomach seeking the warmth that I craved much at this moment.

"I miss her.."

I murmured. And I know she understands. Even after giving me all the

love she never let Me forget My birth mother.

"I know, but you know she IS watching everything from up there right?"

I nodded my head and chuckled. She still thinks of me as an 8-year-old Iris who always thought that her real parents are looking at her from

up.

We stayed silent for a few minutes until she cupped My face. Wiping my face, I saw her looking disturbed

"Iris? Can I say something to you as your mother?"

"Maa, you don't need to ask."

She sat on the seat next to me. Taking my hand in hers she looked lost.

Her look was dreamy. "YOU know, when I was married to your papa was just 19. At that time

l just completed my graduation. One day my mother just took me to meet your Papa and you know til that time 1 wasnt knowing that: whyl

was even meeting him."

She said and I laughed. She sometimes shared her and papa's story with us but never shared how they both got married.

"On our very first meeting, in his very first sentence, he told me that he is just marrying for our daughter..sa. that time she was around 3. Your

Papa was a pure Stanger to me whom I meet first on that meeting andbfollowed that week we were married,

I gasped at that. It was...unbelievable. after seeing their bond I always thought there was a love marriage.

"Shocked? Well, I was too but I never got time so much to ponder on it At the age of 19, I was a Wife and a mother. It was all new, new people

new lifestyle, new name everything. But what made me survive was that thing that laccepted as soon as I can.."

She said and nodded.

"Iris sweetheart life is too short to spend it thinking and hesitating And you are too young to worry and become depressed. I know it's

sudden and unwanted but we are compelled."

I lowered my eyes knowing whatever she is saying is right. But...

"Why I said all this to you is because maybe our life is different but webare the same here. I was too, very much young, unknown to the world,

forced and hollow. I too saw myself as a bride with no shine In her eyes on her wedding But nothing stayed as it was. We changed. Our relationship changed. For better. I started loving all this. I world started revolving around them. Xann, who was once a cold-hearted manbmelted and now you see he loves all of us, with his life."

I heard her attentively. She is right here, Ihave seen the love in their eyes for each other.

"Maybe it's wrong now. Maybe it's unacceptable now but as time will go, everything willchange. And i know my daughter will change everything for good. Marriage is not just a marriage, exchanging vows but it's a pure promise in front of God to support and love each other till eternity. Whether it's forced or not, you still promise this."

I kept looking at her. My heartbeat was fast and I was getting nervous but still, somewhere I know whatever she is saying is right,

"I know you and Xavier aren't very on very good terms with each other but now it will be changed. He will be your husband, your better half.

You need to understand him and the same goes for him. You will be his wife and he has to understand you. Hope you are understanding me"

She said and I looked down, my cheeks turning red at the mention of him as my husband.

"I-I know I am asking for a lot. But as your mother, I just want your happiness and safety. I know it's not easy but please my love, try to

accept this. Try to accept all time. It will make your life much easier.I assure you nothing will be changed We will be the same but again a lot

will change in your life and I can just ask you to accept it."

She said with hesitation. Her hold tightened on my hand. Slowly she took her one hand offand caressed my head I lean on her touch.

"Maa, you are asking me to accept this, b-but how can l? l-I don't even

know why this is happening. I am scared, confused, and unknown in all

this."

I said what was bothering me

"I know, but I Believe in my upbringing. You don't need to be scared.

I'll always be with you. And about being confused, that is why we are

doing this.."

She said but stopped I looked at her with hopeful eyes to say further

but she abruptly stood up but no. 1 refuse to let her go this time.

held her hand. She stopped and I looked at her with hopeful eyes

"Don't. Don't force me to say. You will be hurt again."

She warned but I didn't leave her hand. She signed and then whispered

which shoot me to my core,

"It's Samuel..."

I heard the music beginning, papa held my hand and placed a warm

kiss on my head. I took a deep breath when I stepped on the aisle.

At this moment all the confusion and all the feling went numb.

I don't even feel like crying.

Whatever Maa said was enough to make me numb. Samuela name

from my past, from their past.

The name was very much enough for me to know why they are doing

this. Now I don't even want to know the reason so desperately. I don't

want to...

Maa was wrong, she told me l'lbe hurt. after knowing the truth but l am not.l am scared after hearing just one word.

I don't want him to come back ever.

And if the only way to keep him away from all of us is to marry Xavier.I will

Even after deciding everything I still feel hollow.I don't know what to think, what to feel.

I am just going with the flow.

I was looking down continuously but as I was taking more steps toward

him I felt my heart bear fastening. Even with my baby steps, I reached

for him.

The distance felt so small.

I was lost in my own that I didn't notice when we reached but as soon as papa put my cold hand on his warm one I felt everything blur around

me.

My body shivered at the direct contact and I felt the realization hit me hard.

It's my marriage.

With Xavier

"I am trusting you, Xavier. I hope you won't break it"

Papa said to him in a hard tone. His voice was rough like he was warning him. Even I flinch at his tone. I didn't dare to look at him.

Even the thought of him standing in front of me was too much that it was making me feel dizzy, don't dare to look at him.

"You can trust me, papa"

I gulped as soon as I heard his manly husky voice His rough handbsuddenly squeezed my hand which he was holding, making me gasp

slowly.

My cheeks turn red as I felt him running his thumb on the back of my hand. Unknowingly it made me calm a bit.

"I love you, sweetheart. Don't think I' change after this. You still will be my little bunny"

He turned toward me and said. His words made me feel warm all over.

I smiled slightly at him and nodded. Kissing My head one last time he walked away.

Now only me and he was standing holding hand in front of the priest.

"Let's begin the wedding."

The priest said and my mind only focused on the slight comfort.

Unknowingly or knowingly he was providing me.

At that moment everything again hit me like a truck.l looked at his

shining shoes which were tapping on the ground Like he was very impatient.

His hand still wrapped around my hand, and my mind wrapped around the fact I learned today.

I gasped when I felt him squeezing my hand a little hard and then I looked up, in front of me. The priest was looking at me like waiting for

something.

"Huh?""

I made a sound trying to not make a fool out of myself but I think I

already did as he smiled a little at me like he was encouraging me.

"Do you Iris Wilson, take Xavier knight to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

He asked and l went frozen.

Do I?

But again he squeezed my hand and ! gulped knowing very well what he was trying to say.

"I-Do"

He left my hand the moment I said those words and I suddenly felt empty. But I was too busy to think of anything. The only thing roaming

in my mind was the fact that |a am his wife now.

"Do you Xavier knight take Iris Wilson as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I Do"

I heard his voice. It made me bite my lips at how immediately he said that.

Is he that Eagar to end this?

The mere thought made my heart clench. I felt bad for him. But again I can't Ponder on my thoughts as the priest began.

"Now please exchange your rings"

He said and i saw his shoes moving toward me. His veiny hand with Rolex around it comes into my view. I slowed started to look up at his

face.

His black crisp suit fit his body perfectly while his beard cheeks made him look unexpectedly attractive to me

I then looked his up eyes more and which deeper saw his were right lips already now. which are looking at pressed me. His together. black And eyes lastly,

Just like always, his hair fell on his forehead a little, making it look more smooth than they actually are.

All the time they are emotionless but this time they look lively. At that

moment I felt him holding my hand In his big one. I bite my lips trying to control my ragging heartbeat. He was still looking at me like he wasbreading Me, I tried looking away but the way he was holding my gaze was too much.

I felt him sliding the ring and then he slightly brushed my finger which

has a ring now. Everyone around clapped but for me, I was lost

Those black eyes captured me, he then forwards his hand to me and I slide the ring with a shivering hand. My eyes Finally looked down not

able to hold the intensity anymore

My cheeks turn crimson red as soon as I realized that We were staring at each other. I bite my lips again at the thought of my Shameless act.

'I now pronounce you husband and wife"

The priest said and I felt hot suddenly.

I am his wife.

The mere thought made my heart beat faster, I felt shy all of sudden and I felt like hiding from all this

Especially from the black-eyed man.

I was still processing the news that 1 am his wife, and I am married when I heard the next sentence which the priest said and my whole

existence went frozen.