"A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water."
—Eleanor Roosevelt
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"You are pregnant", he stated non-chalantly. It was not a question but a statement.
My breath, my words, my soul caught in my chest hearing his words, my hands shook in panic as the hold on my phone loosened.
He knows. He fucking knows.
Did he.....did he by any chance inform my family? my dad?
Oh god, does everyone knows about this already?
How did he find out in the first place?, I tightened my grip on the phone mustering all my courage to speak up the next words.
"How....how did you find out", my voice came out shaky, my heart beating so loud against my ribcage.
He stilled on the other side. One minute passed, two, then three, no response but then I heard it, the devilish laugh that made the hair on my nape stand still.
why is he laughing?, it didn't help me to loosen up my tensed nerves at this moment.
"So this is it", he said mockingly.
"I expected you to pull this stunt sooner or later Sam; but not at this moment, when we will be tied in the holy bond in few minutes".
Stunt? So, he doesn't know.
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry at that realization.
"Nicholas, just liste.....", he cut me off with a loud sigh.
"Sam, I don't want to play this game now. I damn well know that you want to escape from this marriage. I'm not least bit surprised by your stunt, but mark my words", his tone held an edge of dominance in it.
"I'm going to destroy everything you have worked hard for with a flick of my fingers if you try to trick me again", he didn't raise his voice but ice frosted his tone, which held a promise that he is going to do as he said.
The line went dead before I could wrap my head around his words.
I closed my eyes tightly, feeling like whole room was spinning around me.
Damn you Nick. Damn you to hell for not believing me.
"What happened?", I snapped my eyes open hearing Elena's concerned voice.
"He is thinking I'm fooling him to get out of this marriage", I sighed harshly pacing back and forth in anger.
Before she could open her mouth we heard loud banging of the door followed by my brother's voice.
"Damn, they are here. It's time now" she muttered in panic her eyes enlarged.
Oh god, how am I going to face my brother now.
I'm sure I can't tell truth to him. Atleast not now.
I was too shocked to react if not for Elena shooking me out of my thoughts.
"What to do now Lena? I can't let him or my family find out about my state?", my voice shook as the banging increased on the other side.
"Girl, now calm your nerves down", she shook my shoulders. "We can manage this, just relax".
"Seriously?, how can you ask me to relax in this situation Elena?", my voice raised due to anxiety.
"Do you trust me?", she suddenly asked making me confused.
"Yes. But.."
"No, not right now", she raised her hands up to stop me. " You are going to do as I say".
"No...no, I can't continue with this marriage Elena. I can't do this after knowing about my condition", I shook my head in refusal.
"But. you. are. doing. this", she pressed on each word, "You don't have any choices left now Sam and moreover you tried to come clean with him but it's his fault that he didn't believe you", her words made sense.
Seeing that I didn't refuse her words she continued.
"Now common take that tensed look off your face. I'm going to open the door", she said moving towards the door.
"What's wrong? Why did you take this long to open the door?", I could hear the tensed voice of my dad as they made their way inside.
But Elena managed the situation.
I took deep breaths to ease my tensed nerves and put on a fake smile on my lips.
"Is our beautiful bride ready to walk down the aisle?", I heard grandpa's excited voice as he lunged towards me to hug.
"You are looking like an angel descended from heaven my dear", he said scanning me in white wedding dress from head to toe.
"But I bet that you will look like a goddess tomorrow in our attire", he said dreamily.
Damn. How can I forget this? I have to go through hell even tomorrow. They decided to conduct two different types of weddings. Today as per the groom's tradition and tomorrow the typical Indian wedding. I sigh already feeling tired by all this chaos.
"Alright alright, now step aside you oldman, let me see clearly how ugly my sister looks", Rishi nudged grandpa aside by his shoulders earning a smack on his head.
"Oww", he shrieked rubbing his head "I'm sure oldie is made of steel", he muttered.
"Shit, you look uglier than I imagined in my dreams Sam", he said with a look of horror.
"Thank you big brother. Now get out before I kick you out by myself", I rolled my eyes at his remark.
"You can't do it, dear sis. This marriage will not takes place without your only charming elder brother", he said arrogantly pointing towards himself.
"Let's see. Now common hug me and get lost", I snorted.
"You are looking beautiful as always", he smiled wrapping his arms around me tightly. I relaxed in his hold letting my tense shoulders relax a bit as my gaze wandered towards the corner seeing my dad's eyes glistening.
"Is he having that look from morning?", I mumbled lowly still hugging him.
"He is better now. He was crying outside", he said taking a step back looking at dad, "just go to him, Sam".
I took small steps in his direction faking a wide smile on my face.
"Dad, won't you wish your daughter on her big day?", my words chocked out of my throat clearly guilt eating me inside for the lies that came out of my mouth.
Big day? Really Sam?
He hugged me tightly clearly to avoid his teary eyes from my sight. "Nicholas is a lucky bastard to get hold of my precious daughter", he said pulling back, his eyes shone brightly in happiness as he cupped my cheeks in his hands.
"Your mom would have been very happy to see you like.......", he chocked out unable to complete the sentence as tears brimmed at the corner of his eyes.
"Oh dad", I wrapped my arms around him, "I'm sure mom will be happy today, please stop being emotional, I want my dad to look handsome as he walks me down the aisle", I joked.
"Right", he said wiping away the tears "it's already time now".
"Now, if you are ready my lady, I will continue with my fatherly duties", he said with a mock salute.

I clutched dad's arms tightly as the wedding song started to olay and we walked into the chapel.
My heart started hammering and I could feel all prying eyes on me, eventhough my gaze was fixed on the floor.
God this is happening.
I'm doing the very same thing that I vowed will never do in this lifetime.
I'm marrying.
I'm finally stuck in the net my grandma
was so intent in tangling me in. The net called marriage.
I almost laughed at the irony.
Who was I kidding? I chose this path myself due to my selfish motives.
There was no point in thinking about it.
This is my reality and I have to face it. With that thought I straightened up my spine confidently and raised my chin, but my breath stalled in my chest seeing those striking gray eyes on me.
Damn. Wrong move Sam.
I couldn't see his face clearly from here but the flash of those gray was enough to unnerve me.
I bit my lip doing my damndest to avoid the nervousness that rose in me as we reached upto the altar where the man with whom I would spend my forever.........
No.....no, three months was standing like a king dressed in his wedding suit.
The song slowed down as we finally reached the altar and dad squeezed my hands reassuringly before placing it in my almost husband's hand.
"I pray to god to give you patience to deal with my little firecracker, Son", dad smiled making my eyes to go wide.
Is my dad telling that I'm that difficult to deal?
"Dad...", I glared at him playfully.
"Don't worry dad, I'm sure I have all the patience in the world to deal with your firecracker", Nick chuckled taking my right hand in his huge ones.
Are they making a deal on me that too when I'm standing here?
And 'dad'?
When did they become so close?
I snapped out of my thoughts only to realize that dad has left us alone. Now suddenly panic rose in me feeling like I was standing in the middle of hell.
Until,
Until I felt a light tug on my hand and my gaze connected with those stormy ones.
There was a concern that was etched on his handsome face as if asking me if I was alright.
I nodded my head unconsciously as I stared at his deep yet soulful eyes.
Everything around me vanished as we took slow steps towards the centre of the altar and stood facing each other. Not even the prayers of the pastor mattered as I looked into his eyes.
My breath left my lungs, thoughts left my head and there was nothing around us other than him and I.
What are you doing Sam? Look away look away .........the sane part of my mind chanted.
My gaze directed towards his mouth which was twitching in amusement as he held my hands in his as the pastor continued with his prayers.
Prayers? , my eyes widened alarmingly as I snapped my head towards the priest who was smiling at me with amusement.
Why is he smiling rather than continuing with his prayers?
My gaze swept across the silent hall where everyone were staring at me as though I'm some wonder creature they have seen for the first time.
I heard few chuckles in the background of my cousins who were bridesmaids. I glanced at them in confusion.
Have they all lost their minds?
"If you are finally done staring at my son, now please take the wedding vows. The priest can't wait any longer", Nick's mom chuckled causing my eyes to go wide in realization.
Shit. What have I done?
Did I make a complete fool out of myself?
My cheeks heated up with complete embarrassment as I threw an apologetic smile at the pastor.
I glared at the devil infront of me who was trying damn hard to fight back the smile that was creeping on his face.
"Can't you atleast warn me?", I gritted my teeth throwing one of my scornful look at him.
That added to his amusement. "I'm not rude to disturb my woman while she was busy staring at me like I'm her complete world", he said with a smug smile.
Oww, that's a clear lie now.
Soon the priest made us to repeat the wedding vows after him and told us to exchange the rings.
Elena, one of my bridesmaids handed me over a platinum band for him which I slipped in his finger easily.
Now it was his turn to do the same. He took the ring box from Liam, who was one of groomsmen and held out his large hand infront of me. I placed my hand in his warm ones as he slipped a beautiful platinum band with a single diamond at the center, covered with pink stones around it.
Now it was time for the priest to do the honors,
Nicholas Remington and Samaira Deshmukh, having witnessed your vows for marriage before god and all who are assembled here, by the power and authority invested in me I now pronounce you as husband and wife. It is my pleasure to introduce you as Mr. & Mrs Remington for the first time.
Husband?
hearing that word come out of the mouth of holy priest did something to me.
No..no...remember this is all a facade.
Then why is my stomach in knots and heart beating so fast?
Control Sam, try to calm down.
Inhale, hold for one- two -three then Exhale.
But all the courage I mustered up flew up into smoke hearing the priests next words.
You may kiss the bride now.
I stared at him horrifically my eyes holding a clear warning look.
Kiss....kiss....kiss, everyone in the background started screaming in encouragement much to my horror.
Is my Nina's weak heart still beating?
I controlled the urge to turn around and take a clear look at the face of my grandma.
I'm sure she will sanitize her ears and eyes after this. She is too old schooled for this.
But to my utter surprise she was laughing merrily clapping her hands in encouragement. I gaped at her with shock.
Cunning old woman.
He held my wrist and hauled me against his chest as his arms wrapped around my waist possessively. My hands landed on his solid chest on instinct as I let out a gasp.
His free hand cupped my cheek as his thumb traced over my jaw until it landed on my bottom lip slowly.
The touch shocked me into silence. My mind going numb as his gentle hands held me in place.
"May I?", he whispered.
"May I perform my first duty as your lawfully wedded husband?", he breathed huskily near my lips.
I was lost in his eyes which were darkened , I was almost on the verge of nodding giving into his request but my eyes widened in panic realizing what I was going to do.
Stupid.
God damn you for making me feel like this Nick.
"Don't you dare Mr. Or else I will skin you alive", I gritted my teeth plastering a wide smile on my face as I leaned back from his face, my nails digging into his arms which were wrapped around me.
His lips twitched up in smirk,
"No worries, I will take my chance", he said before tightening his hold ever so slightly on my face and plastering his lips on mine.
Godfuckingdamnit.
I couldn't speak, couldn't take a step, though not sure to take that step towards or away from him. It was like he held me captive and made me to lose all my reasoning abilities.
And his lips detached as quickly as they were planted on mine. He chuckled looking at my face which had lost all its color by that innocent kiss.
But I can bet there was nothing innocent in that kiss.
I stared losing my ability to think or move or talk or do anything except stare at him helplessly.
Damn those sinful lips
"Welcome to my life, Mrs.Remington", his rasping voice made me to come out of my daze.
Get control of yourself, Sam. Remember just 3 months
"No", I shook my head, "Stop this game and let me go now", I tried to pry away his muscled arms away from me which made him to tighten.
"Mrs. Samaira Remington, you are mine", he surged me forward such that our faces were inch apart. For anyone seeing it, it looked like a normal conversation between newly wedded couple.
But there was nothing normal in this. Atleast not to me.
His eyes darkened as he lifted my chin up to meet his gaze directly,
"And I'm yours", his words held a promise in them.
I couldn't breath. I was not even sure if I was needed to with his words echoing in my mind.

Next update: 14/11/2023

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