My new life

As she ran, the cool breeze whipped through her hair, and the scent of freshly baked bread wafted from the nearby bakery, enticing her senses. She slowed down, her eyes scanning the street for a place to escape the pressures of her life. “ There it is 123 Lavender Lane shop 37”.

That's when she saw it – a small bakery, its warm lights and inviting aroma drawing her in. She pushed open the door, and the bell above it rang out, welcoming her to a world of comfort and peace.

Inside, the baker, Dave, looked up from his work, his eyes locking onto hers. Lisha felt a spark of connection, and for the first time in her life, she felt like she could be herself. “Hey, you must be Lisha judging by the wedding dress. My mom told me about you , come sit down and have something to eat”. “Dave right?”. He nodded . “ I’m not really hungry right now “. “ Nonsense I’m sure you are all worked up with all the running you did , and I took a lot of effort in making this bread, my mom told me it’s your favourite “.

Dave's kindness and warmth enveloped her, and Lisha knew she had found a refuge.

Within a few days she worked alongside Dave, learning the art of baking and sharing stories, Lisha felt a sense of freedom she had never known before. She was no longer the heiress, bound by duty and expectation; she was just Lisha , living in the moment.

The bakery became her sanctuary, and Dave, her confidant. Together, they laughed, talked, and baked, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. Lisha realised that she didn't need the luxuries of her old life; she just needed to be happy. In the search of happiness Lisha and Dave planned to get married. Lisha and Dave's wedding was a far cry from the grand affair that had been planned with Alex. They decided on a small, intimate ceremony at the local park, surrounded by a handful of close friends and family members who supported their love. Lisha wore a simple yet elegant dress she had found at a thrift store, and Dave wore a suit that had been borrowed from a friend. They exchanged vows in front of a beautiful tree that was known to fulfil people’s wishes , with the sun shining down on them.

The reception was held at the bakery, where Dave worked his magic to create a delicious spread of food for their guests. Lisha's father, who secretly attended the wedding however, was not pleased with their union. He had envisioned a different future for his daughter, one with wealth and status.Their small wedding may not have been the most luxurious, but it was perfect in its own way. It was a celebration of their love, and the start of a new chapter in their lives together.As they shared their kiss as husband and wife, Lisha's father looked on, his expression softening slightly. Maybe, just maybe, he would come to accept Dave and the life they were building together.

On the very same night after the wedding, Lisha insisted that they return to the sacred tree they got married under to repeat their vows. “ Your mother told me that that tree can make wishes come true and can fulfil the desires of human flesh “ . “ Lisha you know my mom is superstitious, why don’t we just celebrate our wedding night and leave the tree thing?”. “No!, let’s go first and then we will celebrate the wedding night “. “Okay…okay”. Lisha only had one wish , for Dave to love her forever and was willing to sacrifice anything for the wish to be fulfilled.

“It’s a full moon Dave”.

“And still I’m here under a tree” . Lisha took a thorn of a rose that was near a tree and gashes hers and her husband’s thumb . They connected their bloody thumbs together and started reciting the wedding vows.

“I promise to love you so deeply, to be a loving and supportive wife in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer. I promise to obey and fulfil every wish of yours and always put you first and support you always till death do us part”.

“ I promise to be a loving husband to you, provide for you , support you in every way possible and always be your cheerleader for richer and poorer, in sickness and health till death do us part “.

With the blood oath they took , mysterious things started happening as if they were under an irresistible spell, no matter how hard they try to run they could not escape it.