However, if you have so much trouble, I can discuss your concern with the king, or I would advise you to do that by yourself.” I notice Grandpa’s smirk, and all colour has gone from my auntie’s face.
“No-no, Papa Sire, I was just concerned.”
Which Grandpa replied, “Express your concern only when I ask it, or keep it to yourself.”
I so want to laugh, but I control myself, look down, and start eating.
Some hours later, the makeup artist came and started doing her work.
Oh, how I hate makeup. I told her to keep it as minimal as possible. I don’t want to be all caked up.
They did minimum makeup, and sometimes I was ready.
I noticed myself in the mirror and kept looking at myself.
Is it me?
“Yes, it is you, my darling, and you look so beautiful. My brother-in-law will not be able to take his eyes off you.” Vi says.
Hearing this instantly makes my mood sour, as these are the same words I used for Sister two days ago. This made my mood a little dull.
Ignoring the negative thoughts and trying to cheer myself up
Mom came and told us they were here, and in five minutes we had to come down.
Hearing this, my heart started thumping like a marathon, but I composed myself. I and Vi started going down.
Once I was a few steps away, I could feel everyone’s gaze on me, but one gaze was special.
We reached the hall, and Father came to me, took me towards where he was sitting, and made me sit near him.
The priest finished some rituals, and Mom and Aunt Nina came with the Rings.
They gave it to me first, so I took it from Mom and finally looked up, and guess what?
I Froze again. Today he is not only hot, but he is also looking for something else.
I could see the distance between our faces was decreasing, and then I noticed him close to me. As he spoke so only, I could hear, “Take a picture; it lasts longer.”
Hearing him, I blushed hard like never before and heard some chuckles from my family.
Gosh, it is embarrassing. ‘Why do you always have to do something to make yourself stupid, Ara?’ I scolded myself.
Ignoring everyone’s reaction, I push the ring onto his finger.
Then he asked my hand for the same and put the ring on my finger as well. The ring caught my attention. This is similar to what I chose. Infinity ring with a small diamond on it.
‘As I looked up and noticed, he was also looking at me.’ Good; at least we have similar choices.
And then we hear cheering sounds from our family.
‘God, this is not family; it is all circus. Look at them, how happy they are.’ I almost rolled my eyes.
Luckily, the function was short and sweet, and soon it’s our lunch time.
Once we finished with our food, Azar came to me and asked, “Let’s go.”
I looked at him and gave him a look like, are you mad? And slowly I said, just for him to hear, “You know, it was just an engagement, not marriage, so there is still time for me to leave my house.”
Now tell me, did I say something wrong?
And he looked at me like he had seen some ghost, closed his eyes again like he was controlling his emotions, and said, “My Queen… I got the hint not to provoke the beast, so I nodded and started walking with him. I looked back, as I wanted to inform my mom. I notice her looking at me, nodding in agreement, and smiling.
We reached the car, and he opens the door for me like a gentleman.
I sat in the car, and he sat on the driving seat and started driving.
I notice a few cars were following us, of course, his bodyguards.
I did not ask anything; he kept on driving and after forty-five minutes we reached the tall building.
He got out of the car and open the door for me. As I got out, holding my hand, he started walking towards the lift.
I could see passing by people are giving us a look at our dressing. Now who tells them it is because we got engaged, not even on our back, and did not get time to change before stepping out? That is why are we wearing this. Anyway, who cares? Ignoring them we went to lift and after sometime lift stopped at 30th floor as we came out.
We walk to the door as he pushes some button of pass-code and door open and we went inside and he closed to do the door.
My gaze roams at the surrounding. The apartment is beautifully simple and classy.
I turn towards him and asked him, “where are we? And why are we here?”
He chooses not to answer, gives me a blank look. Holding my hand, he started dragging me towards the balcony; I guess.
Once we reached there, he spoke, “it is my place. Whenever I am in Stockholm and I want peace of mind, I come here.”
I nod repeated, “but why we are here?”
Holding my hand and says “My Queen, I know this all is too much for you and trust me, I feel the same. We both did not get time to know each other, but I thought before I leave let us spend some together and let’s know each other a little.”
Listening to him, I smile a little at his thoughts. Nodding to him, I started looking skyline.
After some time, he asked “do you want to eat something? Or maybe drink?” I shake my head in no.
He holds my hand set on the sofa near to us. Before I understand, he made me sit on his lap.
Damn, this position is too intimidating for me.