Adrian's POV
I was in Manik's house, watching the wedding preparations. Indian weddings are colourful and so vibrant. Manik introduced me to his In-laws and their friends. They are practically like a family. While speaking with them, suddenly Manik's mobile phone went off, taking it out of his pocket and his face broke into a wide grin. We got to know who the caller was by how he smiled. Speaking of his mate, Ahana, I still haven't met her. Manik picked the call and excused himself to speak to her privately.
After a few minutes he came to me and dragged me from his In-laws by telling them that we needed to go somewhere. We went to the terrace only to meet Ahana. She stood there upset about something. When she heard our footsteps she turned to our side and smiled. "Namaste Alpha, I'm Ahana". I joined my hands like she did and said, "Namaste Ahana. No formalities, please call me Adrian". She smiled at me.
Apparently she forgot her jewels and wedding attire back at home and she didn't know what to do. Manik told her to call someone named Aadya to get the dress but she answered that Aadya was at the Airport to welcome the guests. "Ask that Pataka to go and get it, that girl never says no to anyone" he said.
"Yeah, but she doesn't know how to drive and it's already 6 o'clock. Her Mother won't send her out with her 2 wheeler" she said frowning. "I can drive her to your place. However I don't know anyone here and I can make myself useful" I said out of nowhere. Ahana's mouth stretched into a full grin and called her friend while thanking and waving Goodbye at us.
Manik told me to go and wait near his car, so his friend would come and I could drive her. I went to the parking lot and drove his Audi near the entrance and was waiting for Pataka. What an unusual name?
After a few minutes, my nose caught a very sweet smell like Lavender and vanilla, Weird combination but I was intrigued and couldn't think straight for a minute. I could smell it from not so far but not so near either. By seconds passing, that smell was intensifying and my wolf was acting very strange. When I caught the smell near the main door, I instantly turned my head towards the door.
Suddenly my breath caught in my throat and there stood the most beautiful girl that I've ever laid my eyes on. She was like an angel. She had long black hair which ended just above her hips. She had a perfect hourglass figure. Her long tanned legs, her beautiful face, her perfectly arched eyebrows, big brown eyes which were staring at my grey ones, she had a few pimples but that made her perfectly imperfect. She was staring at me with parted lips. After a few minutes which felt like years she started walking towards me.
"Hello, my name is Kria, pleased to meet you" She introduced herself while extending her hand for a hand shake. By that my wolf started screaming Mate. Without thinking I suddenly said "Mate". She blinked at me with confusion and I cleared my throat and introduced myself,
"Hello, I'm Adrian and I'm very glad that I met you." I held her hand and kissed it. She shivered at the kiss and I patted myself for the effect that I had on her. I opened the passenger door and helped her to get inside to receive a whispered thank you from her. I smiled at her and was ecstatic about my beautiful mate. I jogged towards the driver's seat and started to drive.
While driving I repeated her name in my mind and it's beautiful. Wait a minute. Manik said that her name was Pataka. She introduced herself as Kria. "So your name is Kria? Manik said 'Pataka' will come with me", I asked her curiously. Her eyes became wide and she started blushing furiously and murmured 'I'm gonna kill him'. If not for my werewolf senses, I wouldn't have heard what she said. "Well, my name is Kria and Manik calls me Pataka. It's kind of a nickname", she said and turned to look outside the window, her hair falling like a curtain in front of her face. I nodded my head and asked her, "meaning?" She again murmured that I ask too many questions and said "it's a stupid name and he's an idiot". I smiled at her and stopped asking anything before she thinks that I'm irritating her. Thankfully she gave directions to Ahana's home for the whole ride even though google maps was on.
We went to Ahana's home and she came back with some bags and we drove back to Manik's home. After we reached there, she said good night and stepped outside of the car. When she was going inside I happily claimed that she is "MINE" and drove back to the parking lot.
All I can think about is how much I waited for my Mate and that it was worth the wait.
Manik's POV...
Once Adrian agreed to help Ahana, my mate was relaxed and happy. She was worried her parents would scold her for forgetting things but it was my fault for making her forget. She was busy talking with me over phone the whole night, that she didn't remember anything other than me.
Adrian left to parking lot where he would meet Our Pataka and drive her to Ahana's home. I felt happy that they are meeting but I don't know why? It was a weird feeling. I ignored them and called my mate.
"Hey darling, What are you doing? Had dinner?" I asked her.
Even though I just met her I felt like I met her so many days ago.
The mate bond is crazy like that. Once I mark her, she will feel the same. She could already feel certain things but once I mark her and complete the mating process, it will heighten her feelings and we could not be away from each other. I can't wait until I make her mine completely.
"Your darling has already had her dinner and went to sleep. Why don't you do the same my dear son-in-law?" Ahana's mom replied instead of her.
"Sorry Amma (mom)... I didn't know she was asleep. Have your dinner and rest well Amma. Good night, sweet dreams" I cut the call immediately after saying that. That was embarrassing. After a while, I had my dinner and went to the terrace to see the moon, I saw Adrian walking towards me.