*Janice Pov*
“You are definitely nervous.” Bhai said walking inside the room.
“But you are looking beautiful though.” He added and I tried to give him a smile, but my shaking legs and hands stopped me.
“What are you doing here?” Abby asked while doing the final touch ups.
“Well, wanted to see my Sister. And my beautiful wife.” He replied smirking.
“Janice! You have been meeting him for the past one month. Then why are you so nervous?” Abby asked frowning.
“I met him and even talked to him, but still we can’t be sure it will be perfect right.” I replied, and she nodded understanding.
“Any second thoughts?” Bhai asked, raising his eyebrow.
“No! But just a little scared.” I replied, and he nodded understanding too.
Does everyone feel the same? Or maybe somewhat familiar to this I guess. I started taking deep breaths and stared at myself in the mirror.
I always thought one day I would wear this white gown for someone special. Even though this is little tight at present but that was because of the number of sweet things I have been eating for this whole month due to nervousness.
Maybe after wedding everything will be fine. That’s what Mom said when I talked to her yesterday night.
I can’t talk to Abby because Bhai and her were lovers when they got married, but David and I are not at all lovers.
“I will take some photos of you right now and send them to all your students’ professor. They will feel happy to see the person who gives them the tension is also in the same zone.” Bhai said teasing me.
“Bhai! I am just little strict and not that much.” I said rolling my eyes.
“Janice! I think there is some problem with groom’s car. He is still not here.” Mom said entering the room in which I am at present beside the Church.
“What?” I asked sitting on the chair immediately.
“Shh... don’t think anything bad. He must have been struck in the traffic or something.” Abby said, rubbing my palm as they turn into the cold.
I too hope so the same…
*Adithya Pov*
“Don’t move, Adithya.” My friend Rajeev said scolding me.
“I need to talk to her.” I said, calling her mobile again.
“She must be getting ready idiot. Why would she lift her phone?” Rani said, rolling her eyes standing in front of me.
“She is right! Now don’t move and let me apply this tilak properly.” Rajeev said, and I stopped moving for a minute.
“If you are having so many doubts, then why are you getting married to her?” Rani asked frowning.
“Don’t listen to my sister’s words. She is just jealous that you are not marrying her.” Rajeev replied for me.
“Idiot!” Rani mumbled and looked away.
“Rani! I just couldn’t marry you. Rajeev is like a brother to me, and you are like a sister. I already told you a few years back.” I said looking at her.
“I know! Even I am not attracted to you. But it’s just you are perfect guy, and I don’t think there is someone out there like you.” She said shrugging.
“Don’t worry! Everyone has a perfect one out there, and we both are here right to hurt anyone if they hurt you.” I said, and she laughed nodding.
“Let’s go! It’s time for you to make your entrance.” Rajeev said and we three walked outside.
I sat before the pious fire and started doing as per the instructions of the Pundit but continued to look at the entrance from where she will walk down to reach here.
“Please call the bride.” Pundit asked.
Her Mom nodded and walked towards the room which is at the starting away from the people.
Even after five minutes they didn’t return and her Dad is nowhere to be seen. Then I glanced at Rajeev and saw him nodding his head.
Don’t tell me she ran away. I thought closing my eyes. Even the people started talking among themselves making me groan inside.
I should have heard my mind and not the heart. I thought sighing and leaned back a little feeling like a stupid person.
*Third Person Pov*
“He is here!” those words were heard by Janice making her sigh in relief and get up to fix the small tears.
“She is here!” Those words are whispered by Rajeev to Adithya making him sighing in relief.
Janice walked towards the entrance holding the flower poesy and started walking down the lane with a veil covering her face and with which she hid her worry and also the excitement.
Then she glanced up to see her future husband standing there in a black suit looking back at her.
Adithya looked up to see his future wife walking towards the pious fire in red Saree with her Mom standing beside her.
She is looking good in that, and a smile broke out on his face. This is it then.
Within half an hour, Janice finally became the wife of David. And Parul is now the wife of Adithya.
After the wedding, both couples walked outside the wedding place and sat inside the cars. Four are sitting in complete silence, not knowing what to even say.
The two cars passed each other on their way to David and Parul catching each other’s eye while the other two sat looking at the other side thinking about their new life.
Janice and Adithya want to do everything possible in their power to make their married life as beautiful as possible.
Each pair reached their house and entered the house. Janice is feeling little happy that her parent's house is just beside the house in which she will live forever from now on.
While Adithya is feeling cheerful that Parul will get settled in the home along with his parents.
“He is my husband now.” Janice mumbled to herself entering David’s room.
“She is my wife now.” Adithya mumbled to himself while watching Parul enter his room.
“And this is our new life.” They both mumbled with a smile on their faces.
*Janice Pov* “Take deep breathes.” I told myself and sat calmly at the edge of the bed. I am not feeling nervous anymore, probably because all the nervousness I have to feel already done by me at the church. “Hey!” He said entering the room. “Hey!” I said back and got up from the bed. “If you want, you can freshen up.” He said, and I nodded walking towards my bag. I don’t think I can breathe in this gown anymore. It is too tighter than I thought after wearing it for a few hours. When I walked outside the washroom, I saw him sitting on the bed and staring at the wall. “I asked Dad not to conduct any reception. It was okay for you, right?” He asked, staring at the wall. “Yeah! It’s not a big deal.” I replied shrugging. “I need to tell you something.” He said, and I nodded hearing the hesitating tone. “What is it?” I asked sitting beside him. “I really thought I forgot her, but I think I didn’t.” he replied in a line. “Wh...what? Whom?” I asked him shocked. “Parul! I think
*Janice Pov* I am again waiting for him at the dining table. I guess I should have my food already. This is too much. It’s been one month, and he is just avoiding me. I was like okay with it because he needs space to get closure on Parul topic. And at present I really want to sleep rather than waiting for a husband who is out there busy with his friends. I want to talk with his parents actually I tried in the first week but all they have to say is he is my husband, and I should take care that he fulfills his responsibilities in the company to which he is not going from the time we got married. One after the other I am seeing nothing but a hole in the ground. I am trying to cover up them, but he is trying his best to uncover them. I glanced at the clock and saw that it is past twelve. That’s it! I can’t sit calmly like everyday. I have my own problems with my job and all. This is all new to me as well to take care of the house and then job. I finished having my dinner and walke
*Janice Pov* “So how is life?” Abby asked, sipping her coffee. “It’s good.” I replied, looking down at the cup. “Janice! It’s been just four months since you got married, and you must be like having a grin or something on your face. What happened?” She asked, holding my hand. “It is an arranged marriage Abby. It takes time for both of us to settle.” I replied. “Your Mother-in-law is a complete fan of you though. Wherever she meets us, she just says you take care of everyone, and mainly David is involved in the business so much after the marriage.” Mom said proudly. “Yeah!” I said, leaning back. He is just hiding with the work, and that’s all. Whenever I try to talk to him little romantically, he would just start talking about the office. Seeing that my In-laws are happy and satisfied that he is taking responsibilities. I have a feeling of love for him, but he is maybe still in love with her. “Ok! I will just leave.” I said getting up. “Stay for some more time.” Abby said, ho
*Janice Pov* “Where is he?” I asked out loud still calling his number. It is the first day of our stay in Switzerland, and he is missing from the morning when I woke up. And now it is evening, but still he is outside somewhere not lifting his phone at all. I am scared here not knowing what to even do. What if something happened to him? I thought and immediately gasped scolding myself. That cannot happen at all. I just hope he is fine, and if he doesn’t lift his phone in ten minutes, then I will go to the police. Then I heard the door opening and saw him entering the room with a big smile. I frowned and walked towards him. “Where were you?” I asked him sighing in relief that he was fine. “Just went to a few places.” He replied still smiling. “I was so scared David. I was waiting for you, and you didn’t even lift your phone.” I said and sat on the bed. “I put it in silent mode so that no one disturbs me when I am enjoying.” He said and now I again frowned. “Enjoying?” I asked
*Janice Pov* “Bhai! What a surprise.” I said, lifting his call. “Of course it is a surprise when my so-called sister forgot that she even has a brother.” He said, and I rolled my eyes. “Bhai! Class will start in a few minutes. I will talk to you later.” I said, looking at the students walking inside the class. “After the class is over, just walk to the café near the college. I will be there soon.” He said hanging up, and I frowned. “So what happened?” I asked him sitting in front of him. “You have to tell me what happened.” He replied with a serious expression. “What do you mean Bhai?” I asked him frowning. “Before going for the holiday, I saw that you are always lost in thoughts, but now you don’t even smile. What happened?” He asked, holding my hand. “Nothing Bhai! It is general in the marriages I guess. I am trying to get to adapt to him, and he is doing the same.” I replied. “How much time will it take? It’s been what seven months already.” He said sighing. “No one wrot
*Janice Pov* Something is wrong! I thought, rubbing my forehead and paced in our room. I am thinking the same for the past few weeks. I thought everything was fine when we shared the kiss, but looks like there is something else. My thoughts stopped when he walked inside the room as usual late and placed his briefcase on the table. That’s all! And now he will walk inside the washroom not saying a single word. Then he will sleep sometimes having dinner and sometimes not. I decided to take a drastic step not able to stay back and let him do anything. That’s why when he walked inside the washroom, I immediately took his mobile and opened the lock. I saw all the messages and call log, and everything is perfectly empty. I took a deep breath and called her number. After a few minutes, the call is lifted, but she didn’t say a single word. I waited for a few minutes and immediately cut the call when I heard the movement inside the washroom. I deleted that there was a call done from thi
*Janice Pov* I waited for him standing near the college campus feeling nothing but dreadfulness inside. I really hope what I am thinking is completely wrong. “What happened?” Bhai asked when I sat in the passenger seat of his car. “I promised you right Bhai. If I think something is wrong, then I will come near you.” I said, looking at him when he stopped his car at the corner. “Yes! Did something happen?” he asked frowning. “I think so! I really need your support Bhai and don’t ask me anything until I am sure.” I replied, and he nodded frowning. Then I requested him to take me to the restaurant, and he did without asking a single question. After he parked the car, we both walked to the reception, and I calmly asked, “Is Mr.David Silva in room 240?” “Yes! Is there any problem? Because he asked us not to disturb him.” She said, and I gripped the table. “No problem!” I replied and walked towards the elevator along with Bhai. I pressed the floor button, and I can see him stoppin
*Ben Pov* “What are they doing here?” I asked Abby looking at the visitors. “What are they doing here?” Abby asked looking back. “I am asking the same Abby.” I replied, rolling my eyes and walked towards them, but my parents beat me and met them in the half way. “Please sit down. I will call Janice.” Mom said and started climbing the steps. “Dad! What is he doing here after everything he did?” I asked him. “Ben! We are trying to set Janice’s life. Don’t spoil it.” He said looking at me. “What happened to her? She needs a little time and after that she will be normal and her life is still good, and she knows what to do.” I said and Abby squeezed my hand. “What?” I asked her whispering. “They will not understand whatever we will say. Let Janice handle them and we will support her.” She replied in a whisper, and I nodded understanding her. “What is it?” Janice asked, and I can see her eyes completely red. “Let’s sit down and talk clearly.” Dad said and made her sit down. “I s