~flashback~
*sounds of a baby cooing*
"There, there you go, my baby, my sweetie.. Do you like this? Do you like this baby? My baby, come here, come here.. Oh!!"
"Do you like this money here?"
*Baby giggles*
"You like it! Yo do, my darling likes it"
"Mom! Mom!" Maya gently shakes her mother. Mrs. Aguilera, who was recalling her past, now awakened.
"Oh honey! Come, sit" Mrs. Aguilera said. "Can't believe it is your wedding today" Tears rolling down her eyes. Mrs. Aguilera couldn't keep her emotions in her control, like every other mother on her daughter's wedding day.
*Wurf! Wurf!*
Maya's dog Bruno, interrupts Mrs. Augilera.
Maya pats Bruno, strokes its fur and kisses its forehead. She lifts one of its paws and whispers, "buddy, you ain't gonna disturb your granny(Mrs.Aguilera), right?"
*Wurf!* Bruno responds.
"Mom, I will be leaving for a while now" Maya told her mother.
"Where honey?" Asked Mrs. Aguilera.
"For just some strolling," Maya answered."Will be back soon"
Mrs. Aguilera kissed her head and Maya left.
It was a bright sunny day. The wedding was to take place after dawn. Maya was heading somewhere. After a few minutes, she arrived. She was near the Lake of Volis. She kept staring at the lake for some time. She picked up a pebble and checked if someone was around. There was no one. She threw the pebble on the lake and very soon, bubbles started appearing on the water surface. The water started whirling as Maya intensely looked at the lake water. She then closed her eyes. She was praying for something, or, maybe calling something.
After a few minutes, as soon as she opened her eyes, the bubbling stopped. The water calmed down. She had a gentle smile on her face. Maya was now intending to leave for home.
On the other hand, Stella was all excited for her son's wedding. The decorations were on spot and she was looking after the food arrangements. Arya was reading the book- învinge Răul. He somehow wanted to distract himself from the wedding. But, he couldn't. Wini was consistently calling and pampering him.
"Are you excited? Are you ready? Are you waiting for tonight?" Arya's phone was flooded with her texts.
After some hours, The wedding hour finally arrived.
The groom stood erect, with a straight face. Arya was looking dashing with a black tuxedo on. His dreamy eyes were catching every girl's attention in the hall. The bride was now to arrive. Maya enters the hall.
Flowers showering over her. Violins started playing. Maya was walking through the hall wearing a beautiful fairy-tale gown. Her veil had flowery laces. Her tiara was made of white roses. Her red lips and blushy cheeks were the added cherry on top. Her eyes were looking like that of any fairy.
Arya was blank. He was only looking at her. Stella held Mrs. Aguilera's hand tightly. She kept checking Arya's reaction to Maya's entry and was very happy with it. Arya kept looking.
Maya was now in front of him. Arya was not blinking until, "We will now pray for the couple" The officiant said. Arya blinked his eyes and subconsciously stroked his hair. He realised that Maya was looking exceptionally pleasant. He put his hands in his pocket. The officiant started reading the vows. Maya peeped at Arya quickly and then lowered her face, playing with her fingers, nervously.
After all the vows, the officiant asked, "Arya, do you accept Maya to be your wedded wife?" Arya looked at Maya. He found out that Maya's eyes were on him too. "Yes" he replied. "Maya, do you accept Arya as your wedded husband? " Officiant proceeded. "I do" Maya replied swiftly.
"In the presence of your family and friends, you have joined yourselves in marriage. I declare your marriage as valid and binding and rejoice to recognize you as Husband and Wife.You may now kiss the bride." The Officiant declared.
In no time, Arya's heart started beating fast. He looked at Stella whose face was all smiles. She held her phone in her hand which had Wini online over a video call. He looked back at Maya. He slowly started proceeding towards Maya. Maya kept her face lowered the whole time. It was now Arya who lifted her face. Arya held her hands and bent forward to kiss her. Maya now slowly leaned herself towards Arya following his gesture. Their lips touched and in no time,huge applause took place.Violins started playing again. But, something happened to Arya. He quickly moved himself back and so did Maya. No one could spot this in the venue as everyone was busy cheering the couple.
Arya was now staring at the floor. Flowers, sparkles and glittering props were scattered all over. Maya fastened her tiara and took a glance at everyone around. She saw happy faces, the happiest one being that of Bruno, with its tongue all out and tail wagging. She smiled. Soon she turned to look at her now husband, only to find out that he was looking at her too.