Today's the day ! Petric have done everything to groom me and got me ready to get blend in the high class society. He spent way too much for the wedding today. He have invited all of his friends and business partners. All successful and famous people are present at the venue.
I am feeling very nervous. I have never been at a place with this much crowd and worst part ? I am the centre of attraction today ! Everyone is eger to meet the wife of Petric Diggory, the winner of youngest businessman of the year award.
The moment I am gonna step in the hall, every single pair of eyes is gonna be on me. I shouldn't mess it up or I am gonna make a joke of him and he won't like that. He'll be furious about it.
Why won't he ? He have spent so much for my grooming so that, he won't feel ashamed of me in the parties and social gatherings and even after doing that much, if I fucked up... I don't even want to think about it !
The priest will soon call me and my Dad would walk me to the aisle and will hand me over to my husband; forever ! I am getting cold feets. My Mom is nowhere to be seen. She was very happy that, Petric got her a new gown along with suites for my Dad and Richard, my brother.
They all are very happy. The question is exactly why ? Are they happy that a poor girl like me is going to get married to a millionaire ? Or they are happy because I am leaving them ? Or worse, because their son-in-law brought them costly clothing and few jewelry ?
The stylist got me ready and the servants... No, Martha told me those are called 'Butlers' ! So, the butlers from Petric's villa are accompanying me and my family haven't shown their faces to me form last night ! I am all alone and surrounded with several unknown people.
I wanted my Mom to be with me now, but she isn't here. It's about time my Dad have to walk me down the aisle and he isn't here yet. My brother... I don't even know what I feel about him ! He never have treated me as his elder sister. He always treated me as if I was his personal servant.
No matter how they are or how they have treated me but, they are my family and I wanted them to be with me on my special day !
Tears gathered in my eyes and my vision became blur. And oh god, I shouldn't be crying. The products the stylist applied on my face are way too costly. I should wipe them away before they leave my eyes...
" Someone is sad that they have to be with me forever now, am I right my dear ? "
Petric dabbed a tissue close to my eyes to wipe the tears who left them before I got a chance to wipe them away.
" No... Nothing's like that. I am not sad because... "
I said trying to control my tears.
" That means you are sad ! Why are you sad on our wedding day baby ? Did I do something wrong ? Don't you want to get married to me ? Shall we call off the wedding ? If you want some time to think about it we can... "
Petric started assuming things which never even crossed my mind.
" No ! What are you talking about ? I didn't said anything like that. And why I won't want to get married to you ? "
I asked.
" Then why are you sad ? You know that I can't see you sad or crying and right now, you are sad and crying as well. "
Petric said still dabbing the tissue to wipe my tears.
I couldn't talk as I was feeling overwhelming. Shane - Petric's personal butler, helped me out.
" Sir, she is missing her family. She wants them close to her but they haven't met her from last night. And that's why she is sad. "
Shane said calmly.
" What ? They haven't ? But your Dad should be here. They will call us any moment and I can't find him here either ! Shane ? "
Petric looked at him meaningfully.
" Yes sir ! "
Shane said and left the room. Where did he went ? I am feeling scared of unknown thing. Would he do something to him ?
" Petric, where did he... "
I asked panicked.
" Don't worry dear, he went to find your family. And I assure you, he'll get them here as soon as possible. "
Petric said assuring me.
Shane came after few moments with my whole family. Happy and relief tears again gathered in my eyes and I ran to my Mom.
" Where have you been Mom ? I was feeling so lonely. "
I said still crying.
" Ouch ! "
Petric said dramatically clutching his heart, as if he was hurt.
" What happened ? "
I asked confused.
" You were feeling lonely ? And that too when all of us were right here with you ? Shane, didn't you paid attention to her ? I had told you to take care of her yet she... "
Petric started scolding Shane. He haven't done anything to deserve that and so, I interfered.
" No, no. Don't blame him. He took real good care of me. He didn't left me unattended even when I asked him to. It's just that... I won't be living with them anymore and so I wanted to spend time with them as much as we could. Don't take it otherwise, I didn't meant to offend you. "
I said guiltily.
" Oh, is that so. No problem. Now they are here, spend as much as time with them you want. "
Petric said with a smile.
" No, I can't. Already it's past the time we invited our guests for the wedding, I won't extent it anymore. Let's go. "
I said. I really don't want any of his friends or rivals to point at anything wrong happened at the wedding. It will stain his profile and reputation and I definitely don't want that.
" No dear, I won't snatch our family time just to please... "
Petric tried to convince me to spend some time with my family, but I won't delay the ceremony.
" No, dear, I am serious. It's getting late. Our guests aren't free to wait till am done spending time with my family. I am ready, let's go now. "
I said firmly.
" Your wish is my command ! "
Petric said bowing down. The stylist carefully wiped the tears and applied some more makeup to hide the evidence of what happened.
He winked at me as he left for the aisle. It actually made me blush. I was feeling butterflies in my stomach. My Dad took me at arm and we left for the aisle. The nervousness creeped again as I stepped in the hall.
Each and every pair of eyes is locked at me. I can feel the eyes on my back as I pass beside the guests. These bloody heels would make me fall on my face and I'll end up making a joke of myself infront of this much people.
If I focus on their eyes I am definitely gonna fall. As I approached near where Petric was standing, I looked at him and we locked eyes and now I can't see anything else in this room except for just the two of us ! He is waiting for me smiling.
A very comfortable and soothing smile which took away all of my anxiety and nervousness. I can't help smiling back at him. I can feel the increased confidence in my steps now. I know I am not gonna fall when, he is right here for me.
He is looking very handsome today. I already know he is handsome but, I didn't paid this much attention on his looks before. He is wearing a Royal Blue coat over snow white shirt. His silky jet black hair reaching upto his neck, perfectly set.
He owns a well built physique and is head taller than me. His ocean blue eyes are showing a very happy feeling as his perfect lips widened for a breathtaking smile. The butterflies are back in my stomach !
He widened his smile and reached out his hand and my Dad placed my hand in his and went back to where my Mom was sitting. Is his touch magical or am I imagining things ? We turned to the priest,
" Do you Petric Diggory, take Jenifer Brown as your lawfully wedded wife ? And promise to love her, protect her and be loyal to her ? To be with her every moment ? Take care of her till, death do you two apart ? "
Priest asked him.
" Yes, I do. "
Petric said with his melodious voice and breathing smile, while looking into my eyes.
" Do you Jenifer Brown, take Petric Diggory as you lawfully wedded husband ? And promise to be with him in every moment of his life. Love him ? To be loyal to him ? Take care of him till, death do you two apart ? "
Priest asked me.
" Yes, I do. "
I said with a frantically beating heart and nervously.
" I now sentence you two man and wife for lifetime. And with that athority, you may now kiss your bride. "
Priest said.
Petric turned to me and smiled again and my brain stopped working ! He placed his palm on my cheek and pulled me a bit closer and leaned in to kiss me. I don't know what am I feeling but I can't breathe anymore. My breath is stuck in my chest. He pressed his lips to mine and my heart stopped as well !
He is kissing me so lovingly and adorably that, my heart is racing so wild that I can hear it in my ears ! He let go of my lips and everyone in the hall started clapping. I am so weak in my knees, I can't even stand. I grabbed him hard as I felt I am gonna fall.
" Hey, careful ! What happened ? You alright dear ? "
Petric asked concerned.
My breathing was so high I can barely speak ! But I can definitely wisper !
" I just... "
Well, I thought I could wispere but I couldn't even do that ! He grabbed me by my waist. Pulled me closer and wispered in my ear,
" Your knees gave up to only a single kiss ? Then, what would happen to you tonight ? "
Petric said with a wink and made me blush once again ! I can feel the blood flowing through my veins. My heart is beating so loud that I can't hear anything else.
He then pressed his lips on my forehead and held me in his arm. Everyone came to wish us a happily ever after. He introduced me to his friends and business partners.
" Congratulations, Mr. And Mrs. Diggory. May god bless you with all happiness and health. "
A man wished us.
" Thank you, Mr. Forbes. Jenifer he is Mr. Forbes, our oldest client. His family is with us since our fathers were the kings and we were princes here ."
Petric told me.
" Oh. Hello Mr. Forbes. Nice to meet you and know that we are working together. "
I said with a casual smile and with the manners Martha have taught me !
And it went on. Petric introduced me to all the important people and my face muscles gave up holding the fake smile. Honestly, I don't know these people and I am sure I won't need to know them even for future. But I can't tell Petric that, I am bored to smile at unknown people !
He promised me a great time tonight, so I must do something for him as well.
" Petric, I need to use the washroom. I'll be back. "
I lied to him to get away for some time.
" Yeah, sure. But be quick ok ? I need you to meet few more people and they'll be waiting for the lunch. "
Petric told me.
" Yes ofcourse. "
I said and left him. Where the hell is this Shane ? I need to meet him. Let it be. I'll find...
" Cathy ! "
One of the butlers.
" Yes, mam ? "
Cathy responded politely.
" I need your help, Cathy. "
I told her.
" Anything mam. "
She said sweetly.
" I need you to decorate Petric's room with candles and the flowers and some liquor which he loves, before we leave for home. Can you do that for me, please ? "
I requested her.
" Ofcourse mam, you don't have to plead for anything. We are your butlers and you can order us and not request us for anything. "
Cathy said.
" I can't order someone. What's wrong if I request you for something. It won't decrease my honour, will it ? "
I said genuinely.
" Ofcourse not mam. If anything, it'll increase only. "
Cathy said with a smile.
" Great. So, can I trust you that, Petric won't know anything about it till we reach home ? "
I asked her to keep it a secret from Petric.
" You have my word mam. Don't worry. I'll decorate your room that, sir will be very happy to see it. "
Cathy said assuring me.
" Thank you, Cathy. "
I thanked her for her help.
" Mam just for the record, I am your personal butler. You can ask of me anything, anytime. "
Cathy reminded me again.
" Oh, I'll keep that in mind. "
I said sheepishly.