Chapter 3

"Let me explain what the night gown is doing in my bedroom," The gown is what i had purchased as a surprise gift for Julia, intending for her to wear it on our wedding night. However, Julia disappeared suddenly, and i was left with the unopened gift, which I have to give you now as my bride which you are.

Olga felt sad at the moment that she's settling as second best and that Zane might never truly love her. I nodded and said thanks. Collecting the wear from him...

I was feeling uncomfortable already due to the make up,very heavy mehndi, the hairstyles and the jewelries... Then I started removing the pins from my hair and clothing's carefully... I combed my hair slowly and carefully. Then I proceeded to remove my very heavy szal... which had pins that where used to pin it to my blouse.

i didn't know what to do as I needed help with my szal. should I call aunt, I was very conscious of my self as Zane was inside the room... I trued hard not to create a scene or attract his attention as I struggled with the szal... He was sitting on the bed working on his laptop... He raised up his bed and saw me struggling with it. Then he asked "Do you need help I can call mom?"

"Yes, all this is complicated I can't do this by my self... please call her."

He left the room to call aunty... but came back saying... Am sorry mom slept already,I guess she was so tired..

What do I do now? I thought to myself.

Just then he came and stood behind me, My heart started beating faster... Then he said I can't find anyone to help you out... But I can, if you don't mind.

I wasn't sure, but then I had no choice so I nodded...

He slid my hair to one side of my neck and started undoing the pins... I could feel the warmth of his hand at my back as he removed the pins. His breathe was caressing my back and I shivered.

Oh God!!! what was happening to me? Why was I just melting by a mere touch of his hand?

Finally he was done so I removed the heavy szal,then my jewelries... then I picked up my toilet bag and went to the washroom.

I brushed my teeth,washed of my makeup, cleaned up and changed into the night gown he offered me earlier. I came out of the washroom and started folding my szal and mhendi... I arranged my jewelries together and kept them properly... I then combed my hair and applied some moisturizer and I was ready to sleep.

All the time he kept working on his laptop and seemed not to notice me at all... So I took a pillow and headed straight to the couch.

"Are you going to lie down on the couch tonight, You can come join me on the bed, it's big enough for we both." he said.

Don't worry am fine on the couch I replied.. But he insisted. I sat on the bed and slipped under the cover. I must have been very tired. My eyes started getting close. and I slipped into slumber.

I got up early in the morning and he was still asleep. I woke up and found my self in a totally different room. Then all the events from yesterday started entering my mind.

Oh my God!!! Am married to zane. The love of my life. But what do I do now? I don't even know how to behave around him.

I went to the balcony,and a cool morning breeze greeted me.There was a beautiful garden down there with lots of flowers. The breeze caressed my hair and skin.

I thought of going to the washroom to freshen up. But then I realized I have nothing to change into. So I went downstairs in search of aunt.She was having her morning tea and as soon as she saw me. she hugged me...

Goodmorning Olga how are you doing? I am good aunty what about you.... we exchanged pleasantries and she commented on the night gown I was putting on. Aunt please I dont have anything to change into. Can you please send some one to get my clothes.

it has already been taken care of my dear,your mom called earlier this morning saying she is coming with it this morning.

"As today is your first day with us, I will like you to put on a Szat, as many people will be coming to meet you today around 11 in the morning for Odkrycie Twarzy(a ritual whereby the grooms freinds and relatives comes to greet the bride and bless her)"

Ok aunty, I will be ready... I chuckled shyly.

So tell me what do you want for breakfast? Anything aunty, I will help you in the kitchen,What do you want to prepare?

No dear, aunt said smiling. You will do that tomorrow because that's one of the rituals. but for today enjoy what the caterer prepares for you today.

We went to her room and she gave me a beautiful baby pink Szat and the jewelries to go along with it. You can now go and try it on. I know it will look very pretty on you and it suits your skin complexion too. And see if zane is up too, And please tell him to get ready as his presence is also needed here.

I nodded and went upstairs,I called his name twice and he didn't answer. so I proceeded to tap his shoulder... but still no reactions. Then I shook him again and all of a sudden,He grabbed my hands and pulled me. I fell on him...

I tried to escape from his arms.But he was holding me tight. I tried to stand up from his body but there he was saying... "Common let me sleep and hold you" He thought I was Julia probably. My heart just stopped, I felt like crying. But I gathered my self and pushed him with all my might.

He opened his eyes and saw me, he jumped as if he just got stung by a bee.

"What the fuck where you doing? Don't you ever lay your filthy hands on me again." He said scornfully.

I was too shocked to say anything so I just ran to the washroom.i shut the door and leaned on it. I cried uncontrollably. it's not his faul hit he loves her how do I make my hear understand that?

I took two deep breaths, then decided to take my bathe since I was already in the washroom.

I took a shower. Then I came out of the washroom seeing he was no longer in the room. so I started dressing up. Just then I heard a knock on my door, I turned to see that my mom was standing there.

I ran towards her and threw my arms around her. I was overjoyed to see her. she made me sit, and started combing my hair. it was so calming I felt very good.

"Olga we are very proud of you. Your decision was right. Zane is a very good man, I trust Rachel and Sonia too they will take very good care of you. They love you just as we do. I agree that it will take sometime for you and Zane to fall in love with each other. But trust me eventually you both will fall in love." She took my hands in hers and looked into my eyes.

"Give him sometime, he will start caring for you. You are such a sweet hear, he can't resist your charm" I blushed as I hugged my mom.

She helped me get ready and we went downstairs together. Everyone was downstairs already. Just then I and Zane's eye met, he was staring at me strangely and I averted my eyes from his immediately. I don't remember him coming back to the room to freshen up afterwards. So obviously he was avoiding me and had his bathe in his brothers room. I was lost in thought that I didn't notice they where actually complimenting me.

"Awww look at her she is obviously the prettiest girl ever." isn't she Zane? Kamil asked

He just nodded with a faint smile

My dad also hugged me saying" Of course she is looking good she is my daughter. i am also an extremely handsome man. Am I not?"

Just then the servants came to inform us that breakfast is served. So we started heading towards the dining room.

They made me sit close to Zane. I was getting so conscious because of what happened in the room earlier today. So I pulled my chair away from him for a bit. He looked at me but I didn't look towards him. I didn't want him to think I was imposing my self on him.

The food was served and I started eating slowly as usual. Aunty noticed it and asked me "Olga why are you not eating? You don't like the food? Are you not well? Shall I get something else for...." Just then my mom cut her in saying"That's how she eats, always eating like a 10 year old child. I was so glad my mom cut her in the dialogue.

Aunty continued, "Hopefully when she stays with Zane for a while she will be eaten very well.. He will get to feed her and makes sure she eats enough...." Exactly, Kamil said.

"Zane common its your responsibility to feed your wife to ensure that she eats well. Come on feed her." I got very nervous as to how he will react.

He picked up a spoonful of pierogi and brought it near my mouth,but I couldn't eat it. He kept the spoon there and his brother Kamil started teasing us... To put a stop to all this I opened my mouth and let him out the food.

They told me to feed him, I was scared at his reactions. Just immediately he excused himself to answer his phone. I felt relieved just then and breathed out deeply...

Dad and uncle went to the study, while mom and aunt prepared for a shopping together. They wanted to get me somethings so they had to wait till after the Odkrycie Twarzy, so we could go together.

Guests started coming and mom told I and Zane to come to the drawing room. Everyone gave gifts and lots of blessing.

Most of the ladies teased Zane and i. I blushed profusely and my cheeks turned red. As soon as the ritual was over Zane left the room and went upstairs. I felt bad that he couldn't tolerate me even for a few minutes. it seems like I irritate him or he hates me totally