Christian froze when he realised what he just asked in his nervousness, but on the other side Mishka shrieked loudly, “Are you out of your mind?” “I-I meant your ring size.” Christian stammered, sweat visible on his forehead, and Danny started laughing like a manic covering his mouth. Taking a deep breath, “It’s six,” Mishka answered, and before Christian could say anything further, she hung up. Christian stared at the blank screen and shoved his phone back into his trouser. His eyes shifted to Danny, who was still laughing at his stupidity. “Why the great Christian Knight was stammering?” Danny giggled. “Shut up!” Christian smacked his arm and left the cabin, with Danny trailing behind him. *** At the Holy Cross Hospital, inside Dr Ken’s cabin, “Studying all these reports, I am certain Vera is recovering, and it’s a miracle indeed!” Dr Ken said, looking at the man sitting across from him. “Something or someone definitely triggered her to react, and it’s a very good sign. We con
~ Mishka ~ I always wanted to see London Bridge, not just in the picture but with my eyes. It was just one of the silly dreams of a girl who never even stepped out of her small city and never imagined her life taking an unusual twist, throwing her off guard. Standing at the siding of the bridge, Jake and I were chatting about our lives and other normal stuff when he received an urgent call from someone and excused himself. Now standing alone, I looked down at the Thames river. It was as calm and soothing as the river Ganga in Varanasi. Watching the river or sea always soothed my stressed nerves. The serenity of clear water gives me peace of mind, and today, exactly after hundred hours later, I am breathing peacefully under the blue sky. But from inside, I was scared! I was scared thinking about tomorrow. I don’t know what will happen next in my life! I don’t know what kind of havoc will this marriage bring to my already complicated life, but in all the chaos, I get courage whenev
~CHRISTIAN~ I took a few steps towards my room but stopped in my track as I felt some power pulling me back to Mishka. I shook my head to ignore the sudden rush of adrenaline clenching my jaws, but couldn’t shake off the feeling. My heart was slowly taking control of my senses. I turned and strolled toward her room. I knocked at her door and as soon as she opened it, I pulled her to me, snaking my arm around her waist, and crashed my lips on her red glossy lips in a passionate kiss, kicking the door close behind my back. The sudden kiss surprised Mishka, and she widened her eyes in shock. She wriggled in my arms and tried to push me away, but I tightened my grip on her waist. Her soft breast brushed against my chest, and she hissed as I grazed her lips with my teeth. She stilled in my arms, and I took a step back to look at her flushed face. “This was for not obeying me and going out on a date with Jake.” I dipped my face in the crook of her neck and whispered in her ear, licking h
Rosella’s Bride Studio, Rony showed up in the black Mercedes to pick them. He stepped out in a royal blue suit from the driver’s seat and walked towards the studio. But his steps halted when he saw Rose walking in his direction wearing a light blue shimmery gown, holding her dress a little high to avoid tripping. “Someone is looking stunning today!” He complimented, and Rose blushed. She walked to him and gave him a quick peck on the lips. “Thanks, honey! I’m glad you still find me stunning after all these years.” She answered, giving him her best smile with her arms around his neck. “Where is Mishka?” Rony asked, and Rose turned to look at the door of the studio. “She was following me…. I don’t know. Let me go back inside and check.” She said, clutching her dress again. “You sit inside, I’ll check.” Rony stopped Rose, and she nodded her head, opening the door of the back seat. She sat inside the car and found Daniel in the passenger seat, wearing a dashing black suit with a grum
Leo, Dr Agnes, Luke, Jennifer, Berry, and Dan were settled in the front row of the Church. Everyone was having different expressions on their faces. Leo and Dr Agnes were ecstatic. Luke was maintaining a poker face, Jennifer was brawling, Berry was worried for his son Jake, and Dan was in his own world. Christian was standing next to the priest before Jesus Christ and was silently looking down at the red carpet when his phone buzzed in his pant pocket. He took his phone out and read the text Mishka sent him. “Since this is a fake marriage, I don’t want you to kiss me. I hope you’ll understand and will not force yourself on me like before. Also, kissing will be a breach of our contract. So don’t even think about kissing me on the lips.” Christian huffed, “Like I am dying to kiss you, bitch!” He muttered in a low voice, and typing a quick reply to her, he shoved his phone back into his pocket. Leo waved at Danny to inquire about Pasha’s disappearance. “Where is your monkey grandpa?
At the Church, From family members to relatives to high-profile elite class guests, everyone present in the church gasped in shock, witnessing Vera’s appearance at the entrance. It stunned the guests to see Vera Luke Knight after almost seventeen years. Wearing an off-white long gown and sitting quietly in her wheelchair without any expression on her face, Vera was radiating elegance and royalty. She was looking straight at Mishka and Christian while Pasha pushed her wheelchair down the aisle, and soon she was seated beside Leo in the front row. “Why did you bring her here?” Jennifer glared at Pasha. “Because she is Christian’s mother, the real Mrs Knight. The most deserved one amongst all of us to witness this wedding!” Pasha replied in the same tone she had used before. “But…” Jennifer tried to argue, but Luke stopped her. “The ceremony is about to commence. Just be quiet, Jennifer. Don’t create any scene.” Luke said in a low pitch. He was now worried about Christian’s reactio
“Do you take Christian Knight as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?” The priest asked again, but Mishka was staring at their adjoined hands without a word. The priest looked at Christian. "Mishka!" Christian took her shivering hand, and she came out of her trance glancing up at him, gulping a lump that formed in her throat. “I DO!” She said and a lone tear escaped her eye, but she did not attempt to remove it. *** The man in the grey suit walked out of the church and called someone, “Is everything going as we have planned?” He asked anxiously. “Yes, sir, now we are just waiting for the newlywed couple.” The man on the other side of the phone responded. “Great, the ceremony is almost done. I guess they will leave for the party in half an hour.” The man in the grey suit said, taking a glance at his latest Rolex watch, and further a
The reception party was organised thirty minutes drive away from the church. Christian was driving the car at the highest speed, his jaws clenched and eyes pinned at the road, while Mishka gulped, fearing the high speed. She was trying to calm herself, but the look on Christian’s face was scaring her more. Unable to control anymore, Mishka finally faced Christian. “P-please drive s-slowly. I am s-scared of h-high speed.” She stuttered while making a request, but Christian ignored and cross-questioned her. “Why do you enjoy pissing me off?” He asked bitterly, without glancing in her direction. “I didn’t do anything. Will you please drive slow now?” Mishka asked, beads of sweat appearing on her forehead. But Christian didn’t answer, and instead of lowering the speed, he speeds up the car again. “I will vomit in your car if you did not reduce the speed!!” Mishka threatened in a high pitch, and in a blink of an eye, Christian reduced the speed and looked at her in disbelief. Keeping h