Chapter 21
After Vik left, I never saw him again throughout the rest of the event; I was trying to find Eva when I spotted Arman with the red box; I was so excited to see the bracelet inside encrusted with Rubies and diamonds, with a small flower that open-up and revealed the messaged I had sent Armaan: " Forever yours, you forever mine, for eternity, even with a wrinkle in time." It was gorgeous and exactly how I pictured it would be when I ordered it with Arman's black card. Keeping the box in the Rooms safe after Arman dropped me off in my Room, I was still in my fantasy land about my perfect man and how our life would be when I was brought back from daydreaming by a loud, almost angry knock at my door.
I wore my silk gown and tied it around with my hair hanging loose to my waist; I opened the door to find a drunk Vik, Almost losing balance when I opened it. I steadied him and helped him inside. He smiled slightly when he embraced me; he smelt like a cigar and musk, almost a spicy, woody scent. I let his aroma engulf me and stood in his arms for what felt like a lifetime.
He felt warm, familiar, and right. "Get ready; we are announcing our engagement tomorrow." He spoke as he traced his nose on the crook of my neck. "Tomorrow??" I coughed.
"Why don't you want it, too, baby"? There was a hint of something in his tone,
"I do want it, Vik, I just didn't think it would happen so easily and soon"..." I still have to decide what I'll wear for tomorrow.".
"You can wear a potato sack and put all these society girls to shame," he whispered against my lips. He cupped my face and was looking at me so intensely, almost with hurt in his eyes, " Do you have any idea what you do to me, Amara"..." I traced my hand on the bulge in his pants. I whispered, "I think I have an Idea,"
He let out a groan and kissed me fiercely, like I was the only one and like this moment might slip away. I wanted to live in our little bubble forever. I wanted to give myself to him, all of me...It didn't matter if we weren't married yet, It felt right to me, and I whispered as we were on the bed, tangled limbs and disheveled clothes, " I want you to have me, Vik, all of me"...I whispered breathlessly between kisses; he looked up at me with hooded eyes, His hand still cupping my breast and rolling my nipple between his fingers...His eyes were trying to decipher me like a riddle; almost hurt by my statement, he lowered his eyes and kissed me. "
He hugged me, and in his embrace, he said "not yet, baby, let's wait till tomorrow for the announcement, after you aren't a normal girl next door".. his voice laced with venom...Was he angry at me?
Looking at my confused reaction, He said, " Don't worry, baby, I'll make it all better. Like it's supposed to be". He kissed my head and said goodnight, "Be ready at 7 tomorrow; we will announce the engagement before Eva and Armaan's Shagun ceremony. (A ceremony where the boy and girl's family exchange jewelry and gifts for them, and it's considered auspicious to give clothes, jewelry, etc., that the girl and boy will wear in the initial days of the marriage)... Don't tell Eva and Arman yet, he warned me before leaving. ( He almost gritted Arman's name).
I closed the door and started rummaging through my luggage, trying to find an outfit perfect for an engagement announcement from all my wedding guest's outfits that I got along with. When I was positive about my choice, I went to bed with butterflies in my stomach...I was almost at the five-year mark, and I was going to win.
Sleep eluded me; all I could do was think about Vik and plan my future with him.