1. Our First Wedding Night...

Today is here and the moment has arrived… The moment each of us waited with eagerness... Today I will be part of a new life...The anxiousness is still sticking its head out but we will be fine. It's time to step out of the chains of past and look beyond the lonely life... Yes, we are getting Married today. A simple temple wedding with close family members blessing our new journey together.

We have had our share of conversations and were comfortable around each other but now we are going to live under the same roof, sleep in the same bed...I am excited with a pinch of worries bubbling in my stomach. It’s not easy to jump from single status to Married status overnight. What if he wants to have sex tonight. Am I even ready? With all these anticipation, I walked into his family. They were kind, loving and warm towards me. I stole a glance at my husband and he is smiling and talking to his brother. Has he looked at me? I dint even see him smile once at me. My sister in law asked me if I will be more comfortable in my room. My Room!!! Well this is my home now. "Yes, I think I would be more at ease, I need to remove few of these pins stuck in my sari", I replied. Both of us walked to My Room and I must say its decorated tastefully. She smiled and closed the door behind me.

This is my bedroom, decorated with beautiful Roses, Jasmines, Marigolds...The bedspread even had rose petals artistically arranged for the newlyweds. It looked pretty and sweet...

 A huge flower bouquet was kept near the side table of our bed. I immediately walked towards it. My favourite roses and orchids were assembled together in a nice arrangement...it smelled divine... As I softly touched those delicate petals, I found a note beside the leaves...

To my Beautiful Smiling Princess...

Love,

Yours Shaitan !!

A smile escaped from my lips...He always knows how to make me smile...Now I felt at ease and looked around. There were some books, pictures and a nice balcony overlooking a beautiful park outside.

I stood in the balcony feeling the cool winds blowing through my churni and it calmed my nerves...I could hear my heart finally relaxing... It’s a pretty clear night... Few stars ..no sight of moon.. This is my first real Wedding Night... The one I always dreamt and fantasized all through my life... But am I still ready to go through the entire night with my husband???

 A knock on the door and as I turned, I found my hubby enter the room with a shy smile...He looked so adorable and cute. He kept his phone next to the table and slowly walked towards me. We just looked at each other and smiled...

"How are you feeling, are you comfortable", he asked. I just nodded my head.

"Thank you for the lovely flowers, I love them", I said. He smiled.

"So how you find the home, everyone, this room?", he asked.

"Yeah, it’s all beautiful and good, but everything is still new for me", I said.

He took my hand and I just went stiff. It was the first time he held my hand. Holding hands in marriage ritual is not counted. Isn't?

He smiled and told the most beautiful words " I am not going to be ahead of you or behind you, I will be beside you, walking proudly in all spheres of life... I promise you to be your one true love, your soul, your heart and everything your heart desires". Tears had already swelled in my eyes and these words broke all the barriers. He slowly took out a clean white hanky and wiped my tears.

"Next time you cry, it will be cry of joy that I am going to give you", he said. 
I smiled heartily as I knew what he meant. I blushed and looked outside and he stood beside me, holding my hands. 

I slowly lowered my head and rested on his shoulders and he slowly patted me. His hands were on my shoulders and I felt close to him, wanted to hug him. I looked at him and as he looked deep into my eyes, I hugged him. He hugged me back. A deep sigh escaped from our lips as we both felt the immense bliss of happiness from hugging each other. It’s been ages since we felt the closeness, warmth and pure joy of a hug. Now I knew what I have been missing all this time. We stood hugging each other, resting on each other’s shoulders. I felt I am at home. He is my home, my rock, my everything.

"Do you want to sit down for a while? If you prefer standing and hugging then I have no issues", he whispered in my ears. I smiled and nodded towards the bed. 

"Let me take a good look at you. Whole day went and I could not get to see you properly without someone barging in", he said. I blushed. 

"Fine, have a go and see for yourself. Do you want me to do a cat walk for you?", I asked. 

"Why not, yes please", he winked at me.

"Put some music then, I can’t do ramp walk without music and definitely a good light is needed", I demanded.

"Your wish is my command, ma'am", he smiled and played a soft, sweet music in his phone. He put on side lights near the bed and switched off the room lights.

"Now all are going to think that we are having sex", I smiled naughtily at him.

"Well even if we stay silent still they are going to think the same, so we better enjoy!! 
Now, mood is set, music on cue, lights dimmed so let's start the fashion show", he nudged me.

I got up and walked to the door and slowly twirled and walked sensuously with full on blush of a Dulhan. He pretended to whistle and cheered for me. I could not stop laughing now. 

As I turned, I found him kneeled at my feet with a cute ring in his hand, looking at me. "You are my wife, my love, my pride and my partner in crime. In all walks of my life, people have come and gone but as I moved forward, my heart found you. I want to hold your hands, walk beside you till the 99th steps of your life, I will be there in your success and failures, in your smiles and in your tears, and will help you reach your 100th step. I will stand in the 99th step and support you as you shine in your 100th step. Will you accept me as your true companion of lifetime?" 

I am almost choking with tears, "Yes, and I will be your true companion for all lifetimes". He put the ring in my shaky finger and hugged me. This is our love journey started with true love, respect and trust.

But night didn’t end here....