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
“Can I have a dance with you?” Jake extended his hand in Mishka’s direction and the latter was about to accept, but Christian appeared on the scene in time. “I think my dear cousin has forgotten that the newlywed couple is the first to dance.” He said sarcastically, sliding his hand around Mishka’s waist, looking at Jake, and then his eyes shifted to Jessica. “Hello, Jessica, Long time!” Christian greeted sweetly. “Hello, Chris, Congratulations on your wedding. I wish you both a happy married life ahead.” Jessica congratulated them, reaching out her hand in his direction, and Christian shook hands with her. “Thank you so much!” Christian smiled. “Attention, everyone! Now our newlywed couple will do the first dance. Let’s give them a huge round of applause.” Rose announced on the mic cheerfully, and the guest started clapping for them. The hall’s light dimmed and the spotlight fixed on Christian and Mishka. To piss off Jake more than already he was, Christian sat on his knee and a
When Mishka saw Christian rushing in her direction, she knitted her eyebrows in confusion, but then she heard some crackling sound. Her eyes travelled up to the ceiling, and she saw the massive silver voluminous crystal chandelier halfway down. Fear washed over her. She was so terrified that she stood frozen in her place and didn’t even attempt to move. “This is the end of my life!” She thought and closed her eyes. Images of the person she desired to meet appeared in front of her eyes. But before the chandelier could hit her, Daniel held her wrist and yanked her back. “Daniel!!” Rose shouted in horror, her eyes bulged out and suddenly the lights of the hall goes off. Mishka tripped on her high, pointed heels and fell on the floor next to Daniel. The chandelier crashed on the floor with a loud vibration and shattered into millions of pieces and Mishka covered Daniel’s small frame with her body to protect him and cover his face with her hand. The hall lights came back, and the music
Christian walked out of the entrance holding Mishka in his arms and the paparazzi gathered around them again to take their pictures, but the bodyguards helped them to reach their car. The chauffeur opened the door of the back seat, and Christian gently placed Mishka inside. He walked over to the other side and slid next to her, and soon they left for the Knight Mansion. Other family members too left the venue after apologising to the guests. Berry turned to Jessica, “Where is Jake?” She asked, and Jessica looked around to spot Jake. “I don’t know. He must be here somewhere!” Jessica answered. *** When Jake turned to see the person, his breathing nearly stopped, and his eyes widened. The masked man took the opportunity and dashed away while Jake took furious steps toward the person and stood in front of him. “Why did you try to kill them?” Jake shrieked, and the man just smirked evilly. “I am not answerable to you.” He replied and turned to leave. “Dad!!” Jake called and Dan stop
Christian wanted to give a fierce answer, but watching her painful expression, he kept his mouth mum. “Fine, I will close my eyes.” He said. “Don’t cheat, I can see you in the mirror,” Mishka said, looking at him in the mirror. It was the most romantic atmosphere for the most unromantic couple. The dimmed lights, rose petals, and scented candles were creating sensual heaven in the room, but the duo was far away from the feeling of romance. Christian closed his eyes and tried to open the zipper, but it was stuck. He tried several times and finally open the long zip that came up to her waist. “Ahh! Finally…... Hey, don’t open your eyes! Just turn around and I will change my clothes.” Mishka said, and Christian nodded his head. He faced the other direction with closed eyes while Mishka slipped out of the wedding dress and changed into a red nightgown. After a few minutes, “Are you done?” Christian asked, scratching his neck. “Hmm… you can open your eyes now,” Mishka said and Christi
In the midst of the night, Christian abruptly woke up and sat straight on the bed. Sweat was dripping from either side of his face, and he dreamed of everything that had happened at the party. The only difference was that this time chandelier had fallen on Mishka and it was blood everywhere. Christian covered his face with his palm. His heart was thumping loudly inside his chest. He took a few deep breaths and turned to his left side, only to find Mishka curled up in a ball. She was in a deep sleep facing his side with a small smile on her face, looking like a small baby. Christian threw all the cushions on the floor that was the only barrier between them and leaned forward, covering her properly with the duvet. He stared at her innocent face. “Why am I scared of losing you? Why there is always an unsettling feeling inside me whenever you say that this marriage is sham or you will leave me while I am the one who gave you contract papers? What are you doing to me, or what am I doing