Lara's P.O.V
I was standing in front of the mirror with my white simple and elegant off-shoulder gown with a veil on. It's been a week from the preparations and shopping. Finally, today is the day.
I'll be officially called as Mrs. Joseph. I can't believe it, that, I have come this far. We both have gone through a lot but, never stopped caring for each other. I always loved him and will always love him. 'My John Joseph'.
To the thought of this, I chuckled. "Why are you chuckling?" Mia asked, giving me a sweet smile. "Nothing, I am just excited and nervous." I said, lightly.
"Don't be. Everything will be fine." Mia said, giving me a hug. "I'll miss you." I said, getting emotional. "I'll miss you too." Mia said, her eyes getting watery.
"Honey." My dad came in the room. I looked at him and gave a smile towards him. He smiled back with his teary eyes. "I'll miss you sweetie." My dad said, giving me a hug. I hugged him back.
"Baby, don't make my daughter cry at this beautiful day. She isn't leaving us. She is just getting married." My mom said, with her same teary eyes. "You guys will make me cry." I said, with water in my eyes, half smiling.
"Don't sweetie." My dad said, entwining our arms. I looked at Mia and saw her smiling with her watery eyes. I smiled at everyone. "Everyone is waiting. Let's go." My mom said, lightly.
I nodded. I heaved a sigh with my eyes close and then looked at my dad. "Everything is fine." He said and gave me a squeeze on my right arm.
The garden was decorated beautifully. Everything was feeling at ease. The surrounding was calm. The breeze was smooth. As if, the day is mine.
As soon as, I and my dad entered, the music started indicating, the bride's here. All the eyes were on me. I could feel everyone smiling. I looked at John, who was looking at me adoringly.
But, the thing I didn't miss was, his eyes. They were glistening with tears. I gave him my brightest smile and he smiled back. The priest was there. I stopped in front of him. I was nervous.
I was feeling many mixed emotions at the same time. After all, my love was in front of me. The guy I loved since my childhood, was in front of me.
The final stage was soon going to happen. "The groom must say something first and then the bride may as follow." The priest said, indicating everyone that, the most important thing was going to happen.
"Honestly speaking, I have no words. You are the best thing that ever happened to me. I am thankful to your parents that, they allowed me to have your hand. That, they allowed me in their family. I am grateful that, you never gave up on me. I'll share all your pains and pangs. I'll share all your happiness till my last breath. The danger has to overcome me to reach you, first. I'll always be there for you. I love you Lara and will honour you till my last breath of my life." John said, smiling with his teary eyes.
The love was evident in his eyes. I was in pure bliss. Now, it was my turn to say the speech. It wasn't just a speech to me but, a vow that, I'll never let him go. I took a deep breath and spoke my words.
"I don't know, what to say. I am loss of words. There were ups and downs in our relationship but, you never stopped loving me. You never gave up on me. There were many patches, which we have come across. There were sometimes, where I felt to stop loving you. But, something inside me, didn't let me do that. I promise you to never stop loving you. I'll always be there with you, no matter what. I'll be beside you everytime, you need me. I'll never let anything happen to you. I'll love you till my last breath and will always love you." I said, holding his hand. It was hard for me to not cry. I prevented myself from crying.
We slipped the rings on eachother ring fingers, blessed by the god. The priest then pronounced, "Do you take Ms. Lara Anderson as your lawful wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" The priest asked, to John.
"Yes, I do." John said, looking into my eyes. "Do you take Mr. John Joseph as your lawful husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" The priest asked me.
"Yes, I do." I said, smiling at John. "Now, you may kiss the bride." The priest said. And, we kissed, after we exchanged our vows. The kiss was enough for me to know that, John would never stop loving me.
Everyone gave us a applaud. Everyone cheered. I bounced the white bouquet of flowers in the air and, Mia caught it to everyone's shock. "Mia is next." I chuckled, while my arms were entwined with John's.
Everyone laughed and Mia blushed. Leo was smirking at Mia. I was able to see the love in there eyes. 'It's gonna be fun, when they get married', I thought to myself.
"Let's go. We even have to get ready for the reception party." John whispered in my ears. I nodded and gave him a small smile.
I waved my hand at everyone and sat inside the car after, John got in. "I can't wait till tonight." John said, while the car drove off. I hit his chest playfully. "Owww..." John acted dramatically.
I laughed. "Stop..." I laughed at his cute behaviour. "What? I am just getting a little dirty with my wife." John said, smirking. I poked my tongue at him and looked outside the window. We held each other hands, while, speaking nothing. It was beautiful.
"Are you ready, baby?" John asked, wearing his coat over the shirt. I came out of the closet, while looking down. I looked up at John, while biting my lip. I was nervous of his reaction.
"How do I look?" I asked, biting my lip, again. He was gawking at me like a hawk. I bursted out laughing at his reaction. He narrowed his eyes at me.
"What? Am I looking bar or something?" I asked, looking at my gown, getting conscious about it. "No. You are looking way too beautifully, baby. I am not even able to keep my eyes off of you." John said, not even blinking his eyes for a mere second.
I smiled at him and gave a quick peck on his lips, before, he could go any further. "I am letting you go this time, but, can't guarantee about the consequences at night." John whispered in his husky voice, in my ears.
My eyes got wide at his words. I bit my inner cheek, to prevent my blush. "Let's go." He said, giving a kiss on my left cheek.
The gown which I wore was comfortable, but, hot at the same time. It was a navy blue satin gown with a scoop neck.
John wore his normal two-piece suit. It will be an amazing night. I smiled at the thought of it. "What are you smiling at?" John asked, with his eyes fixed on the road.
"I was just thinking about 'us'." I said, looking at him. "I love you, baby. I'll love you till my last breath." He said, taking my hand in his and then kissing the back of my hand. I smiled at him and nodded. "I love you too." I said, and kissed his right cheek.
At last, we reached the reception hall. Everyone was waiting for us to arrive. My left arm was entwined with John's right arm. This felt perfect.
We both smiled at everyone. There was press, media taking pictures of us. Our parents approached us. As well as, our best friends too. We enjoyed the night by raising toasts, cutting cake, dancing and what not.
The moment felt so amazing and perfect. I don't know, what our destiny has kept for us. But, it's for sure, John will be with me. And, we both will make this work. Together.
At the end, I got to know that, John has a surprise for me. He even asked Mia to pack my bag. I didn't know a single thing about it. I asked my parents, if they know anything, but, they didn't.
I even asked his parents, but, they were hiding there smiles. And, I could say, it was something mischievous. We left the hall, after, we farewelled our parents, friends, relatives and to everyone. "Take care, dear." My mom said, hugging me.
I hugged her back with a teary face. "I love you, honey." My dad said, holding on his tears. I hugged him back with a big smile on my face. Everyone congratulated us. They were clapping there hands, when, we drove off.
"You okay?" John asked, holding my hand. I nodded. "Yeah." I said, smiling. "By the way, where are we going?" I asked, excitedly. "Somewhere you will love." He said, smirking.
"Yeah, but, where?" I asked, getting more excited. "It's a surprise. Have a little patience, baby. You can sleep on my shoulder and I'll wake you up, when we will reach." He said, smiling.
"Okay." I said, shrugging my shoulders. By the time, we drove off to wherever the destination, it was getting dark. I laid my head on his shoulder and before, I could even realize, fell asleep.
"Babe, wake up." I felt a nudge on my shoulder. I opened up my eyes, sleepily. I looked at John, who was smiling. I frowned and looked around my surrounding.
I was on a bed, covered with rose petals. My eyes got wide at the surrounding. There was some sound of waves hitting the land. I instantly looked at my side, gasping. There was a beach outside.
The sky was dark, covered with stars and so beautiful. I again looked at John in confusion. "We are in a villa at the sea side." He whispered, while nuzzled his face in the crook of my neck.
"It's so beautiful." I said, hugging him tightly. "I am waiting outside." He said, kissing my forehead. I nodded and then he left the room.
I went to the bathroom and took a shower. I opened up the bags to find some clothes, but, gasped indeed. 'Mia, I am gonna kill you', I thought to myself.
There were no proper clothes. All were revealing or some were lacy wears. 'What I am gonna do?', I thought to myself. I searched for something, which won't reveal much.
After, some time of searching, I found the perfect wear. It wasn't that revealing, but, would work. The nightwear was in black colour.
It had lace at the chest part and was satin down with some lace attach to it at the end. It came till my mid-thigh and showed a lot of cleavage. I covered myself with a towel and went out of the room.
I hope he won't think that, am being slutty or something.
My sub-conscious mind was speaking many things, which made me more nervous.
While I went out of the bedroom, I took in my surrounding. The villa was mesmerising.
It was so calm and serene. The place was so peaceful. 'The villa might be far away from the city place', I thought to myself.
I went out of the villa towards the beach. The sky was dark with only moon as the source of light. When I walked a little more, I saw the candles on the sand placed in a line on both the sides, respectively.
There was a small table placed with two chairs on the opposite side in the middle of the candles. There was a lantern placed in the centre of the table.
It was so beautiful. The site of it made me emotional. Made my eyes water. My eyes instantly started searching for John.
When I saw him, staring into the deep water, I dropped my towel and walked towards him. His back was facing me. I silently walked towards him and then hugged him from the back.
"Thank you." I murmured. He held my hands and turned towards me, smiling. He then, kissed my both the knuckles. "The pleasure is all mine." He said, looking into my eyes. "When did you arrange all these things?" I chuckled. "I have my ways, baby doll." He said, smiling.
He came close, angling himself slowly. Before, I could blink my eyes, his lips met mine. His hands got encircled around my waist, when he pulled me closer.
My hands fisted on his t-shirt. Our lips moved in a sync. Everytime, the moment with him felt so perfect. As if, all these things were planned from the very beginning.
He never fails of making me feel so pretty and amazing. His arms feels like home. His shoulders feels so protective and strong. The kisses are so delightful.
I got back from my trance, when he bit my lower lip for an entrance to his tongue. I opened my mouth and without wasting any second, his tongue roamed freely, tasting me. Our kiss got more heated and passionate. He pulled apart a little and I sucked a breath in.
"I won't mind eating you, now. But, you will be left with no energy, you know. Like, after our love making session." He said, innocently.
But, I could see the hidden smirk on his face. I blushed horrifically. He started laughing putting his head behind. I hitted his chest. "Shut up." I said, blushing. "Ohk...(laughs)...le-let's go and eat..." He said, between the laughs.
When we went near the table, I took his outfit. He wore a normal plain white tshirt with a pair of tracpants on. His hair was freshly gelled, as if, he just came out of the shower. I was able to smell his cologne, which already made my knees go weak.
"I don't know, if you like what you see. But, I do like, what I see." He said, breathlessly. I bit my lip in nervousness. "I-I didn't no-man to we-wear this. Mia pa-packed all these stu-" He bit me to it. "Did I ask you anything?" He asked, holding my arms. I shaked my head. "You don't know, how much I love it." He said, winking at me.
My lips formed into a tight smile. "You will get to know it, after, this dinner." He whispered, in my ears, seductively. "Ohhh....John..." I almost moaned. "Not now, baby." He said, giving a kiss on my cheek. He pulled the chair for me to sit and then he sat on the opposite chair of me.
We ate our dinner in calm and gossiped about the things. We laughed and shared our little secrets of here and there. It was perfect. Each and every moment of my life with John is perfect. And, it will be perfect till my last breath.