CHAPTER-12 "It's time to go"

Eva's POV:

"Who did this?"

He asked me.

I looked at him with wide eyes.

I knew anyone could notice that with the way my cheek was swollen, but I didn't expect him to see it.

"Umm, it-"

I didn't know what to say.

Surely I was going to embarrass myself by saying that my mother hit me only because I asked her about your card but I didn't know what to tell him.

"MR. KNIGHT!" I heard my mother's ear-piercing voice from behind him.

He turned back and I stood on my tiptoes to see her because he was standing in front of me and let me say it, he was more than a foot taller than me.

As he saw my mother, he pinched his nose bridge, something he does when he has started to get annoyed.

I lowered my eyes when I saw my mother glancing at me and her glance scared me.

I didn't know why she was angry now.

I didn't make any mistakes!

Did I?

"Eva, why didn't you invite him inside? " she asked me with a forced smile and gritted her teeth.

I gulped looking at her and lowered my eyes.

"I am so sorry about her behavior, Mr. Knight. Please, please come inside" she said in her extra sugary voice urging me to roll my eyes.

"I don't think it's a good idea. I was just here to drop Bella to her mother" He said looking at me.

His eyes again went to my cheeks but he didn't say anything which I am grateful for.

He looked at Isa, touched her hair softly and lovingly, and then nodded in my direction.

I smiled at him and then he left.

I didn't want to stay there any longer to hear her hateful words so I turned my heels and went back to my room.

I noticed Isa was now sleeping with a pout on her lips. She then pressed her lips together and then again pouted.

Her act made me chuckle at her.

After tugging her to my bed, I sat beside her running my hand in her hair.

I was looking at her when my mind drifted to the morning incident.

I didn't know why but when he called me Isa's mother in front of my mother I felt like he was saying something else like he was indicating something to my mother.

I shook my head, I didn't want to think like this.

It was just that he saw me only as Isa's mother!

Suddenly a wave of sadness hit me.

I didn't know why but just thinking about it made me feel unwanted for him. Before I could go deep into my thoughts I heard my phone ring.

Looking at the caller ID, I saw it showed Alessa.

I quickly picked up her call and was welcomed by a loud booming voice.

"What the hell, Ev? What am I hearing? You are getting married and that too without me!"

It wasn't Alessa, it was John, John Martin.

He was our senior and someone you would love to talk to.

He is a good listener and good adviser. He is someone who listens to all your problems without interrupting and then gives you correct advice. However, sometimes he can be a bit much.

The most dramatic person you will ever meet.

"Helloo to you too" I slowly said to them not wanting to wake Isa.

"Hello! Are you serious? You! EVA WILLIAMS! I want you at our cafe! Now!" He said it like he was shocked at first but then ordered.

What is with everyone ordering me nowadays?

"I can't come" I said, looking at Isa.

I couldn't leave her alone here.

"And why?" He hissed like he was controlling.

I rolled my eyes at him.

"Because my daughter is sleeping. I can't leave her" I said the matter of face but instantly face palmed myself when I heard him screaming.

"DAUGHTER?"

I have a lot to explain!

After 20 minutes, both my friends were in my room. One was looking at Isa, who was sleeping, more like glaring at her with big eyes filled with disbelief and one was standing glancing at me with her arms folded around her chest.

"Care to explain?" I heard John's voice.

Sighing, I sat near Isa running my hand in her hair. I looked at them who were watching me like a hawk.

A long day.

After a long discussion with a little fight, I explained them. Alessa already knew about it so it wasn't very hard for me to explain while John was overall very understanding but a little dramatic too.

They understood my reasons for marrying him, they understood it wasn't my choice.

After I completed, John was looking down at me with a frown and Alessa was looking at my daughter, who was now sleeping clutching my stomach and hiding her face in it.

"Ev, let's go!"

Suddenly John said, making me frown.

"Where?" I asked.

"Far away from here, far away from your so-called marriage" He said in a heavy voice.

"No, I can't" I replied.

"Why? You aren't happy! You are forced into it!" He said, suddenly raising his voice a little while standing.

"John, I am forced into it but who said that I am not happy?" Saying this, I paused, making them confused.

"John, I am happy because this marriage is giving me someone who loves me, someone who cares about me, someone who wants me, and someone who doesn't want anything from me other than pure love and care." I said looking at my daughter.

It was the truth.

"Is it Alexander?" He asked and I understood he took the wrong route.

"Not Alexander but his daughter. I don't know about him, I don't know what he thinks about me, and he clearly said he didn't want a wife but a mother for his daughter. So I don't hope for anything from him. I wasn't expecting anything from his daughter too but she gave me something I craved for. She gave me the title of A MOTHER. A relation, a bond based on love which is too pure and angelic. Maybe it's unexpected and too early for me but it's beautiful. It feels so good when this little one calls me mommy, when this little one cares about me, and when this little one's world revolves around me." I said all this from the bottom of my heart looking down at my daughter.

It was all true.

I didn't know what my future held with him but I knew one thing: whatever happens, my love and relationship with Isa was pure and loved and it would always be like that.

I didn't know about him or his thinking about me and somewhere I didn't want to know also because I didn't want to give myself hope which would crash down immediately when I remembered the truth.

He is clear from his side and I also want to be.

When I looked up I saw both of them looking at me with admiration and a smile.

"You have grown up" John said like a big brother and smiled softly at me.

I smiled back at him.

After that they stayed there until Isa was awake, they played with her a little and then left.

It was late in the afternoon already and we had our lunch and now I was sitting with Isa on my lap and watching movies on TV.

I almost dozed off when I heard the doorbell ring. Isa looked up at me when I shifted her to the sofa and got up.

"I'll be back. Don't go anywhere ok" I said while she only nodded as her whole focus was back on the movie.

I went to open the door, only to see Max standing there with a smile.

I smiled back at him.

He informed me that he was here to take Isa back.

Nodding at him I called Isa while she came giggling and running with a Superman pose.

As she saw Max, she smiled at him before he could say anything to her, his phone rang. He picked up the call and said something after which he pulled the phone away from his ear and forwarded it to Isa.

Oh! It was Alexander.

"No, Papa. I waunt to stay" She said after listening to her father.

Then again he said something to which she looked back at me with big eyes and pulled the phone from her ear.

"Really mommy?" She asked to which I made a questioning face but heard his voice.

"Really, princess! Mommy will be living with us only after tomorrow. Right, mommy?" He said in his charming voice.

I bit my lips when he said the last part and nodded my head in a yes.

After that Max took Isa with him leaving me alone to think.

Tomorrow is my marriage.

I'll be living with them.

I'll be married by tomorrow to someone who I didn't know.

Partially a stranger.

Am I ready for this?

I was thinking really hard when my cell rang, it was mom.

What does she want now?

I picked up the call.

She said she was waiting for me near some salon and wanted me there in the next 20 minutes.

Huffing, I picked myself up and went out.

[Wedding day]

"Eva, just wait a little" Alessa said when I again asked her how much more time was left.

Currently, I am getting ready for my wedding.

I couldn't believe that I'd be a married woman in the next two hours but I didn't feel anything like a bride does.

I didn't feel excited.

I didn't feel shy.

I didn't feel any other emotion than fear.

Fear about my future.

What did it hold?

I don't know why but after talking to John and whatever I said to him, I started thinking about my future with him as a wife.

I know exactly that he is very much clear from his side.

On our first meeting, he clearly said he didn't want a wife but a mother for his daughter and I think we were acting the way we needed.

He did what he said.

He never did anything nor expected anything from me but I couldn't help but feel scared.

Fear of something unknown!

I didn't know why but the fact that I would be married to him but will never be his wife scared me and made me feel something in my heart.

Something twisted and painful to imagine.

Which I think is fear, but for what?

"It's done"

I heard Alessa's voice which brought me back to the world.

I looked in front of me to just gasp. I was looking so beautiful.

A little spark and happiness in my eyes were missing, they would have made me look like a gorgeous bride.

But for whom?

"I really did a great job."

I again came back from my depression after hearing Alessa's squealing.

I smiled at her wholeheartedly.

Indeed she did a really good job.

I stood up to feel my legs because I couldn't feel them after sitting for more than 3 hours.

I twirled around showing my dress. It was beautiful, gorgeous and elegant. I was in love with my dress.

My heels were killing too.

I love it.

Alessa laughed looking at my act.

I also giggled with her but suddenly someone came inside. We stopped giggling and looked at the man.

He kept standing there looking at me with wide eyes and lips partially separated.

I also looked at him but before I could say anything, Alessa cleared her throat earning our attention.

He looked away and cleared his throat before saying,

"It's time to go!"

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CHAPTER-13 "Mrs. Eva Alexander Knight"

Eva's POV:

"It's time to go!"

I heard John's voice, standing in the doorway, ready in his finest blue suit looking extremely good.

I nodded at him with a smile but suddenly I started feeling nervous, extremely nervous.

My hands turned cold and I started trembling a little. Alessa covered my hand with hers, assuring me.

She was ready in her peacock green dress looking all beautiful.

John forwarded his hand to me to hold. He would be walking me down the aisle.

I slipped my hand in his and he leaned down, kissing my forehead.

"You look wonderful!" He complimented, making my cheeks turn red.

"You too look good!" I responded.

"Come, let's go!" He said.

Alessa came and fixed my veil.

After smiling at her, I looked ahead.

My new life is going to start.

Holding my breath and chanting God's name, I walked towards the garden where my wedding would take place.

I hung my head low but not before taking a peek at the decorations.

They were beautiful and elegant just like a dream wedding.

But how bad!

This is not a dream wedding.

The whole garden was decorated with white flowers and lights which I loved the most. I always loved white flowers more than anything.

I quickly averted my gaze from the decorations as I didn't want the people to think that the bride was so childish and crazy.

I didn't know why I felt extremely nervous. My palm was sweaty and cold.

As I was going where the priest was standing my heart was beating even faster. I didn't dare to look up.

Not even for once.

On my way, I spotted my mother laughing not looking at me but at the person with whom I had seen her that day.

I didn't know when but now we were standing on the stage.

In front of me, Alexander was standing in all his glory.

I didn't look up at him not even for once but I could feel him near me and hear his breaths.

John forwarded my hand to Alexander, and he took it in his warm hand. As he touched me, electricity ran through my body, and I shivered.

His hand was warm, rough, and much bigger than mine but our hands fit perfectly.

I didn't get much time to think more about our decent touch as the priest started our vows.

I didn't hear anything that the priest was saying.

My focus was solely on our intertwined hands that fit perfectly together. I wasn't ready to look up at him, but I could feel his gaze on me from time to time.

Suddenly, I felt him squeezing my hand a little.

I looked ahead to see the priest looking at Alexander and he said "I do" smoothly.

Then the priest turned towards me and asked me the same question that he had asked him.

I gulped and opened my mouth to say, but boy was it difficult.

The words didn't flow from my mouth as easily as his, but I still managed to say them.

"I do"

As soon as I said it, I heard the music start again.

I looked in the direction of the sound only to stand in awe.

There was my daughter standing all ready in her white dress with a floral belt. Her hair was loosely tied and adorned with a floral tiara.

She looked like an angel, smiling in my direction.

My angel.

She was holding a plate on which our rings were placed.

I was only looking at her with a smile on my face.

I don't care anymore what the people here would think of me. I just want to capture the angelic look of my little daughter.

As she was close enough to us she forwarded the plate towards us from her little hand.

"Thank you, doll." Alexander left my hand, kneeled down at her, and kissed her cheeks.

I suddenly missed his warmth but had little time to ponder as I was engrossed in watching my baby girl.

He picked up the ring and forwarded it towards me, indicating me to forward my hand to him.

I did so and he made me wear the ring while holding my hand. I also picked up his ring from that plate but not before kissing her forehead.

She smiled cutely at me and ran from there as soon as I picked up the ring.

Laughing at her, I turned to him and made him wear the ring.

Now we were officially husband and wife but wait did I forget something here?

What's left now?

"Now I announce you as lawful wedded husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Kiss?

Yes! Kiss!

I lifted my lashes to look up at him only to see him leaning down towards me.

Is he going to kiss me??

Do I want it??

Will he really kiss me?

My go-

All the running thoughts were shut as I felt his hand on my waist.

He pulled me a little closer and lifting my veil he leaned in even more. I closed my eyes in anticipation and then felt his lip on my lips.

No!

But very near my lips.

He didn't kiss me on my lips but just a little away from my mouth.

His warm and plumb lips were soft yet rough on my skin but before I could feel this feeling it was lost.

He pulled his lips away and stood straight.

I opened my eyes when I heard the public shouting and clapping.

I bit my lips looking down. My cheeks were now rosy red and warm. I was very shy to look up at him so I just kept looking down.

After a few minutes, we were asked to cut the cake.

We moved towards the dining hall to cut the cake.

It was very bad that I hadn't seen my husband yet!!

Husband.

It's a weird type of feeling.

Two weeks before if anyone would have told me that today I would be getting married, I would have given him or her a laugh and a good speech too but here I was standing, my arms linked with my new husband.

It's weird!

Calling him husband gave me a tingling sensation in my stomach and my cheeks automatically turned warm and red.

I came out of my thoughts when I noticed my husband was calling me.

"Eva?"

"Huh?"

I looked up only to freeze.

My husband was standing in front of me looking like a Greek god.

My My!

The white suit was definitely designed for him. A few buttons were open on his shirt so that I could see the thin chain around his neck.

God!! He is hot.

I looked at his wrist, adorned with a vintage gold watch. It really complemented the long sleeves. The suit's jacket suited his well-built body and muscles.

My Goddess!

My weakness!!

He definitely knew how to take anyone's breath away just by his look.

I always liked men who wore chains around their necks, watches on their wrists, and had strong arms with well-built bodies.

They are like my weakness!

Looks like my husband knew his wife's weakness.

I quickly shook my head.

I couldn't think of him like that.

It's embarrassing!

My cheeks turned hot like lava due to my corrupt thoughts about my husband.

I looked away from him only when he cleared his throat.

Awkward.

I looked away from him but walked with him towards the hall.

Soon the cake was brought in front of us. It looked delicious.

We cut the cake and fed each other.

I wasn't able to look at him, not even for a second after my description of his look.

After cutting the cake, we all took our seats for dinner. He sat in the head chair, and I took the seat next to him. There weren't many people, only close relatives.

My mother also sat there giving me a sweet smile which wasn't sweet at all.

As I sat, I remembered Isa.

My baby. Where is she?

I was so busy in my world that I forgot about my daughter.

I quickly stood up to search for her but stopped when someone grabbed my hand.

It was my husband.

He signaled for me to sit. I didn't want to, but I didn't want to disobey my husband, so I sat there.

I looked at Alexander to see him signaling something to someone.

I looked here and there for my daughter.

She never stayed away from me for so long. I was worried for her.

But soon my eyes were blessed by my daughter's sight.

She was coming towards us running and laughing.

Behind her was the person whom Alexander had signaled.

Oh! He understood that I was going to search for my daughter.

I looked at him, who was smiling at Isa.

I didn't know why, but the fact that he understood my thoughts without me saying anything made me feel both good and scared.

Isa came towards us and then jumped on her father's lap. He laughed out loudly grabbing everyone's attention.

"Mommy, swe I gwot this!" She said, showing me a yellow flower in her hand.

I smiled at her cuteness and then forwarded my hand with a morsel for her to eat.

She ate the food from my hand while sitting on Alexander's lap.

After making her eat, I ate a little too because I wasn't hungry at all.

After dinner, I took Isa with me and went to sit on the sofa because I felt tired. I wasn't expecting my mother to come to me but she did.

Why?

She sat on the same sofa smiling.

Only I knew what type of smile that was.

"Listen, Eva" She said, turning towards me.

I looked down not wanting to look at her face but nodded.

I quickly told Isa to go and bring a glass of water since I didn't want my daughter to witness my mother's real nature.

My baby won't be able to handle it.

"I need you to behave your best in your in-laws house. I don't want to hear any complaints from them, and if I do, believe me, you won't like the consequences. Even though you're married, I still have control over you." She threatened, smirking.

I didn't say anything nor did I look up.

She then grabbed my wrist and dug her nails.

It hurt! A lot!

But I didn't show any sign of pain.

"Remember, you aren't just Eva now, you are Mrs. Eva Knight" Saying this she stood up and went away.

I didn't know how to react.

Why is she like this to me?

Is being Mrs. Eva Knight good or bad for me?

I don't know.

But one thing I know is that now I am not Eva Williams, I am someone else.

Someone else.

I am,

Mrs. Eva Alexander Knight.

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Chapter-14

Eva's POV:

"Come, let's go"

My husband said to me to which I nodded.

Picking up a sleeping Isa in my arms, I stood up but the stupid yet beautiful wedding dress was making it hard.

I only took a step forward but then my face hit a wall.

Wall?

No! No!

I looked up to see my husband standing while frowning down at me. I had hit my face in his chest.

God! I am so small!

"Give Bella to me" He said in his dominating and orderly voice.

I handed him my daughter silently because I knew it was better to obey him than argue.

I am just so used to his tone that I can't even imagine him saying anything which wasn't an order or a demand.

He moved towards our car which wasn't decorated and there wasn't a poster like "Newly Married" or anything.

It was his shiny black Mercedes Benz which was drool-worthy.

I noticed that he liked his cars so much and had a great taste in them.

I came to this conclusion after taking a look at all of his collections which had 12 cars which were more than enough for a single person.

We silently moved inside the car.

Today there was a new driver, not the old one.

He looked at us and greeted saying,

"Mr. and Mrs. Knight"

My head swept toward him. I suddenly felt cold and butterflies in my stomach when he addressed me.

Wasn't it the first time?

I was addressed as Mrs. Knight for the first time and it felt different.

I bit my lips when I saw Alexander standing near the door opening it. He gestured for me to sit.

Like a gentleman.

I sat inside followed by him. He sat inside with a sleeping Isa in his arms who was now sucking her thumbs like she was hungry.

"G- Give her to me now" I offered.

I didn't know why I couldn't speak clearly, without stuttering in front of him.

Hearing my voice he looked at me sharply. He looked at me from head to toe and then at my face again.

Is he checking me out?

My cheeks turned red as soon as this thought came to my mind.

No! No! It can't be true.

And I was proved right by his next words.

"I don't think you'll be comfortable or be able to hold her in this dress. Let me hold her." He said and turned away.

Whatever he said was right but the hardness in his voice didn't go unnoticed by me. His voice was like he was controlling his anger while his face was emotionless.

Is he angry?

Why?

I didn't say anything after that.

I didn't know why but I felt a little bad.

Today only we got married and he was behaving like this but I consoled my heart saying it wasn't like he was ever other than being like this, we were never like soft and lost in love type of couple and we would never be.

But still, there was a slight pain.

Ignoring that thought, I looked out of the car's window thinking about today's event.

Starting today, I am someone's wife, a mother, and a daughter-in-law. I have responsibilities towards them that I need to fulfill. I don't know if I'll be able to do it but I'll try.

I'll try my best.

My thoughts came to a halt when suddenly I felt like we weren't moving.

I looked around to see Alexander was out of the car and was now standing near my side of the car holding the door open for me to come out.

Embarrassing.

He was standing there like a gentleman and I was lost in my thoughts without giving a damn about my surroundings.

I looked up at him to see him looking down at me, his coat was now lying on the seat beside me.

His upper body was only in his white shirt, holding Isa which caused his arm muscles to flex, and his broad chest to show how strong they were.

I could see the hard muscles beneath his shirt. The frown on his face was making him look more mature and my cheeks turned red.

Handsome.

My husband.

Only that thing roamed in my mind, he looked extremely hot in this look.

I kept looking at him until I heard his voice which gave birth to thousands of butterflies in my stomach.

"What happened, Eva? Come!" He said in his manly voice which always sent shivers down my body.

Biting my lips, I shook my head and put my hand in his.

The mere contact was too much and the unappreciated thoughts about him weren't helping either.

What is happening to me?

I felt like my cheeks couldn't be redder and my lips couldn't endure more harassment from my teeth.

We moved towards his house and were welcomed by a beaming Maria, who was happy to see us together.

She hugged me whispering a sweet 'Congratulations' which I returned with a thank you and a smile.

After thanking her, I stopped for a second not knowing where to go.

I had spent quality time in this house for the last seven days but still, I hadn't seen his bedroom.

His bedroom??

Am I living with him in the same bedroom??

I don't know.

But before I could think further, I heard his husky voice.

"Maria, I'll be out for some time. Show Eva my room" He said without giving me a look.

His full concentration was on his phone.

I noticed it was late in the evening.

Where was he going at this time?

And wasn't it me whom he would inform if he was going somewhere?

I didn't know why but I felt a little bad that he was leaving as soon as we had arrived.

Wasn't he supposed to spend time with his wife?

Wife?? Shut up!

"My room"

These words really gave me a tingling feeling in my stomach.

I'll be sharing a room with him, this was doing something to me but knowing he wasn't coming to show me the room nor was he going to stay and he didn't even spare me a look.

It made me sad.

I really wanted to ask him to stay.

I didn't know why I wanted it but I knew better to not open my mouth and embarrass myself.

Am I looking bad?

I don't know!!

Maybe I was.

Because not for once I noticed him looking at me after our wedding. He was always ignoring me or he was talking to someone or looking at his phone.

The look on his face wasn't pleasing so I didn't say anything.

I don't know what angered him!!

I looked down after hearing his voice.

Unknowingly my eyes went towards him, who was now going far away, towards Isa's room to tug her to sleep and then my eyes met Maria's who had a sympathetic look.

I hated it.

But still, I smiled not wanting to make it awkward.

"Come. I'll show you Mr. Knight's room" She said quickly, smiling at me.

I followed her while still pondering about him but we soon stopped at the second floor.

"This whole floor is of Mr. Knight. He doesn't want anyone to come here without his permission. Even not all the maids are allowed. Only me and one of them. He loves his privacy." She explained the last part with a chuckle.

She opened his bedroom door and then moved inside showing me around.

His bedroom was simply screaming masculine with dark interiors and not so simple but classy look.

His room smelled like him, expensive, strong, and sexy.

Sexy?

His cologne is subtle and woodsy, not too strong to suffocate nor too weak to be ignored.

Just perfect.

His room was huge, very huge. I looked around to notice there were two doors sidewise connected to the room.

Maybe bathroom and closet.

Running my eyes around with a gasp, I walked towards the glass wall.

I stood there looking out where I could see the city was covered in darkness but the city was still alive fighting the darkness.

Beautiful.

"You like it?"

I turned towards Maria hearing her question.

How would it be if Alexander had asked this question?

Only if!

"Yes! It's beautifulllll" I said dragging the last part showing my excitement and how much I liked his room.

"His room is sooo beautiful. A dream room I must say" I said enthusiastically.

I really liked the room.

She chuckled at my reply and then came to me.

Her face suddenly turned serious with a sad look.

"Eva, I don't know how to say it. I mean I am just a mere maid here but-" She said looking very uneasy.

I frowned at her.

"Maria, say whatever you want" I encouraged her.

"Umm, j-just keep patience, dear. I know it's hard but still. Mr. Knight is a very nice man who is very caring towards his loved one but for him, it's very hard to love someone after her." She said but stopped.

I looked down not knowing what to say.

After her?

Who?

"I know it's very early to say all this but Eva sometimes our past or anyone's betrayal leaves us with nothing but insecurities and negative thoughts. You can't trust someone wholeheartedly and instantly. It takes time. With Mr. Knight, it's the same."

She said and I heard her every word very clearly.

"I can't say much but I will request you to please give a chance to this marriage wholeheartedly. Mr. Knight needs someone to lessen his pain, and always be by his side. Maybe now, you aren't happy marrying him but maybe in the future you both will find happiness, peace, and solace in each other, maybe you both will fulfill the emptiness in your life with each other, and maybe one day you both will love each other more than yourself. Please don't give up on him or this marriage. Not for him only but for your daughter too" She pleaded and I kept looking at her.

Give a chance to this marriage??

Does that mean accepting him as my husband??

I think I already did.

Loving him?

Am I able to do that?

I don't know.

"I am sorry if you felt bad because of me. It's just that I have seen him in both his bad and good days. Every time he was alone, no one was by his side. Seeing you, I don't know why but it felt like you could be the one. The one by his side. The one who would take care of him because there wasn't anyone ever. The one who would love him because there wasn't anyone ever." She said and a lone tear escaped her eyes.

"Sorry, my dear, I just spoiled your mood with my emotional talks but think about my words and take some rest"

Saying this with a sad yet encouraging smile she moved out but I kept looking at her.

I could connect with her words.

I know how it feels to be alone, how it feels when no one is there to take care of you when no one loves you.

Thinking about her words for god knows how long, I moved towards the bathroom to change.

Entering inside, I looked around only to gasp at the beauty.

I tried to open the zip of my dress but I couldn't.

I tried again, this time I was able to do only a little. My hand couldn't reach up to the zip.

Frustrated, I moved out of the bathroom with a half-open dress which was loose from my chest.

I have to call Maria.

As I entered his room, I screamed at the top of my lungs.

I thought I was alone but I was wrong. He, my husband, was sitting in the chair present in the corner of the room with his legs on the nearby table looking out of the glass wall while thinking hard.

As soon as I screamed, he looked towards me with a frown.

Wasn't he out?

"Wh- what are you doing he- here?" I asked, still in my panic state.

Listening to me he looked at me with a raised eyebrow making me gulp.

Stupid!

It's his room.

I looked down at the look he was giving me.

Every time I found him more attractive and young in casuals with raised eyebrows and the intense gaze he was giving me was something that intimidated me.

"Do I have to answer this question, Eva?" He said in his all-time manly voice.

His cologne, voice, and intense gaze all are rough and manly which always made me weak in my knees.

I shook my head still looking down, biting my lips and my fingers fighting as always but then I heard him say something which literally pulled my eyes out of their socket.

"I guess the zip of your dress is undone. It's loose around your chest."

Hesitation was there a little but the dominant and husky voice made it impossible to notice.

Moreover, there was a certain information that I had forgotten about.

My zip.

I quickly held my dress from my chest area with wide eyes, burning cheeks, and neck.

I can't embarrass myself more than this!!

I turned around to run inside the bathroom but stopped.

I need Maria to open this dress for me.

Again I turned towards him tightly clutching my dress.

Looking down I hesitatingly asked.

"C- can you call M- Maria?"

I had asked hoping for a positive response but I was wrong again.

"Umm, I don't think I can. She already went to her quarter"

The little bit of hope inside me crashed down.

Jesus!

"Umm, ok" I said and turned around to go.

It was very clear that I wasn't going to sleep in this dress.

Then what?

After staying there for 15 more minutes I decided to take help from him.

I went out and he looked up.

It's difficult!

Ok, I can do it.

I moved towards him, who was intensely analyzing my every action.

My deep breath was the only thing that was keeping me up.

With baby steps, I moved towards him whose whole focus was on me.

Oh god!

I was feeling so nervous.

I didn't know why my body was heating up because of his gaze and the loose dress from the front wasn't helping much.

I felt shy, extremely shy, and nervous.

Only the thought of him opening my zip made me hot like never.

"Any problems, Eva?" He asked.

I looked up at him only to gulp.

We were alone, at night and my dress was loose around my chest and I wanted him to zip it down.

My God!

"Umm, yes." I said and he now turned his whole attention on me with his finger on his lips like he was thinking.

"What is it?"

"C- Can you pull the zip down of this dress?" I asked, biting my lips and fighting with my fingers.

I didn't hear anything from him and I was getting more nervous with each passing second.

Taking a deep breath, I decided to say sorry for my stupid request.

How did I even think he would do this?

Stupid Eva!

I turned to go but his deep voice stopped me.

"Come here"

I looked at him, who was now looking directly into my eyes, still sitting on his chair, he ordered me.

Gulping, I moved.

With each step, my body was getting hotter.

As I was standing in front of him, he stood up towering over me. I took a step back because he was very close to me.

He turned me around by holding my arms.

Rough.

His touch was warm and rough.

He turned me around so I was now facing the glass wall and he was facing my back. He took the zip in his big fingers and pulled it down.

His fingers brushed against my back, making me suck a deep breath.

He continued pulling it down slowly because the zip wasn't going down smoothly, if he had put much force the zip may have broken.

His fingers touched my back near my bra clips then again his fingers slid down to my lower back smoothly like teasing me.

I was so lost in his little sensual touch I didn't notice that he was done already.

"It's done" He whispered near my ear causing me to step back in the real words.

Clutching my dress around my chest tightly, I literally ran away but not before saying a 'thank you'

As I entered the bathroom, I released the breath I was holding. I could still feel his touch on my back.

I stayed there for a few minutes to control my heartbeat and lessen the redness of my cheeks.

After I felt like I was normal I moved and changed myself into the nightgown placed in the bathroom.

I moved out after changing only to see him on the bed lying there comfortably.

Where will I sleep?

Are we sleeping on the same bed?

"Umm, where will I sleep?" I whisper, asked.

I didn't look at him because if I did then my face would be red again and my heart would come out of my chest.

"On the bed. Come on, it's our wedding night after all" He said the last part in a whisper but I heard it.

I didn't know if he was serious or joking or sarcastic.

I was taken aback by the newfound information, my mind fixated on three words.

Our wedding night!

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