It was 6 when I finally got ready, I wore dress which I borrowed from rose and about makeup - I didn't apply anything cause the incident from earlier is printed in my mind, I don't think I will ever allow myself to touch makeup.

"Don't have that downcast look on your face in front of her " Aunt stern voice made me gulp.

After few minutes I could hear tire screeching sound. We made our way outside to see two BMW X6 parked in front of our place.

Tag uncle got down from one car followed by a man with suit and next a lady who has this striking personality. She had a huge smile laced on her face.

The aura which they carried was enough to judge that they are filthy rich.

Mrs.Harley eyes darted in my direction and she gave me a warm smile almost making me look at her in awe. She looks so sweet. I really hope she isn't like aunt.

All of us were seated in Hall when uncle cleared his throat, "This is my-"

Before he could complete Mrs.Harley cut him off and gushed, "I know that's my daughter-in-law. "

She tapped on place next to her, "Harriet come and sit here... " The way she smiled at me made my heart pervade with happiness.

"Oh, you've really pretty eyes! Doesn't she honey?" She smiled at me and turned to face Mr.Harley.

"Definitely... Your mother called me like 5 times when I was in meeting. She was so excited to meet you."

Did he address her as your mother?

Why do I feel like crying with happiness.

I smile with contentment, after a very long time this marriage seems like a ray of hope towards my happiness. Without my knowledge a tear slipped down my cheek and Mrs. Harley narrowed her eyes while few glaballar lines formed on her forehead.

"What's wrong honey? You didn't like us?" She asked caressing my hair.

I chuckle a little and shake my head, "No! Mrs.Harley I really liked you..."

"Good then, call me mom. "

Mom!

I have been waiting to call someone mom since a long time or should I say since 20 years. Now finally I could call someone mom.

"Um, Zayden didn't come along with you?!" Aunt voice broke my train of thoughts.

"He had some work so he couldn't accompany us tonight!" Mom replied.

"About marriage, these children will have vacation for 15 days after their mid term. So, why dont we keep their marriage in that gap?!" Mr. Harley suggested making me snap my head in his direction.

"We are okay with that." Uncle said.

"Great! Let's plan the wedding after five days so that we can take Harriet with us to LA... She can stay there with me for few days. Are you okay with that?!" Mom turned towards me and asked.

I just looked at my uncle without answering. Uncle gave me a curt nod with smile and I turn to mom and smiled.

"Good then it's fixed. Anyways Harriet do you want to meet Zayden before marriage? A date maybe?" Mom asked me with a smile laced on her face.

"I - uh "

"Okay okay no need to shutter, have you atleast seen him?"

"Yes mom, I have seen him in pictures..." I can't tell her that I saw him at restaurant.

"Magazine I guess?"

"No! On girls locker doors. " I bit mt tongue after realising what I just said.

Laughter erupted in the Hall, "That wasn't expected... I know my son is a charmer but let me tell you — he doesn't have any girl in this life. It will be only you and I'm sure he will like you!"

I smile at her. If only she knows... Zayden didn't even look at me for more than a second... Like is too far I don't think he likes the concept of me staying anywhere close to him.

Before leaving, mom came to my room or should I say William room which was given to me temporarily.

"Harriet, Are you sure no one is pressuring you? " She asked sitting down next to me.

"No! No one is forcing me... "

"I don't know why I don't see that happiness in your eyes which a bride carries in her eyes while speaking about marriage. I will take it you're very nervous then?" She asked taking my hand in hers.

"Hmm"

"Don't worry dear. You will be happy with Zayden. " She said patting my cheek, "I forgot to give you this earlier "

She dug in her purse and pulled out a box. There was a bracelet inside the box which had a huge stone in between.

"Okay then, I will come and pick you at 5 tomorrow. " She asked standing up and pulling me into her embrace.

For the first time I was held by someone other than Noah, uncle, Rose and Azra. It felt surreal cause the warmth which I felt while hugging her was so much different, it was motherly hug which I craved since a long time.

"Thank you so much for caring about me. " I whisper pulling away from me.

"We are a family now and you are like my daughter. Don't thank me for anything."

I hid the bracelet before going outside cause I didn't want aunt to snatch gift given by mom...

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Next day mom had taken me to shop to select my wedding dress. She selected one with most gems. All the dresses were eye catching but the one mom selected was just awesome, I never imagined I will be wearing such a beautiful dress at my wedding..

Days went like really very fast and today is my marriage..!

"Hey your dress and your stylist is here." rose said pulling me to stand up and walk towards the dressing table.

"What the... what's wrong with you Harriet, why are you so cold?!" she asked

"It's because I'm scared okay... This is first time getting married. " I fidgeted with my finger while looking down at my hands.

Rose burst into laughter, "As if others have experience. Anyways it's normal to get nervous!"

"Surpise!!!!" A sharp voice pierced my ear drum making me snap my head towards the door.

Azra!

Throwing her bag away she walked towards me and pulled me into bone crushing hug.

"I can't breathe!" I whispered.

"Oh sorry " She smiled pulling away from me and pinched my cheek.

How did she know about my marriage? I didn't even contact her?

"How did you get to know about my wedding? Who informed you?!" I enquired.

"Ain't you ashamed of yourself? You were getting married without informing me. But all thanks to Zayden mom, here I am attending my so called best friends wedding!" She rolled her eyes showing her annoyance.

"Congratulations baby girl." A voice came from behind making my eyes gleam with happiness.

Noah

I turned around and took long strides in his direction and jumped on him.

"Woahh, cool down yeah?" He muttered rubbing my back.

"I missed you so much!" I utter pulling away from him, my eyes reading Noah's gleaming face.

"Missed you too princess" He bent a little and pecked my forehead.

Oh! How much I missed my brother.

Noah gaze averted past me, I tilt my head to look at Azra and Rose. Azra was busy blabbering something whist looking at my vale. Rose had her eyes glued to Noah who was busy staring at Azra.

God! What will I do with this triangle love story?

"Sorry to disturb your reunion but the stylish have arrived and Harriet needs to get ready for her big day." Mom strolled inside with two people following her right after.

Finally after two whole tortuous hour they were done with my makeup. I'm not sure how I look but by looking at Azra and Rose utterly astonishing faces I think I'm either looking wow kind of wow or like a witch.

Giving them a nervous glance I turn to face the mirror and I must say makeup does wonders.

The girl in the mirror definitely looked like my better version.

The color of my eyes was prominent because of this makeup, a little bold with slight touch of softness.

This blush tulle dress was looking supremely romantic. With glitter details lining the sheer bodice, it was off-shoulder, semi-embroidered fabric accentuated my thin waist, hugged my hips, and flared out a bit. It had some glittery gems embroided at the core of my dress, it was really heavy at the same time it was shinning because of stones combined with mirror which were embedded here and there making the sun rays to fall on those small mirror and reflect it's light on my face making me my face gleam more.

Ultimately I felt like I walked straight out from a fairytale.

"Now this is what you call stunning. Dude why were you hiding such bomb like figure behind those baggy clothes, " Rose almost yelled turning me to face her, she narrowed her eyes and moved her face an inch closer to mine studying my face with utter concentration, "How come I have never noticed your eyes also has a slight touch of yellow along with green... God! You've really amazing eyes."

"Thank you I guess?" I shake my head smiling at her.

"You're looking beautiful Harriet. Now let's go out and shock my cold hearted son— he is soo going to fall in love with you. " She gushed placing the vale properly on my head.

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I scoff reclining backwards on the chair. I still can't believe I'm getting married.

"Consider yourself lucky." Alex said plopping on desk.

"Lucky? Why don't you be the lucky person then? I wouldn't mind swapping our places!" I shrug raking finger through my hair.

"I would be the happiest then." Alex stood straight adjusting his tie.

"What's so good about Harriet that you are ready say goodbye to your bachelor life huh?!" I ask standing up and straitening my tuxedo.

"She is cute specially her eyes they are so very inti— " Before he could complete I cut him off, "Alright brother! I suggest you not to complete that sentence atleast not in front of me. You see she is my wife and I definitely know that she has pretty eyes!" I state and pat on his shoulder gaining an aww from him.

Really? Aww? So mature.

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I and Alex stood on stage waiting for my bride to bless us with her presence.

"Man, you said you have seen Harriet but where? At restaurant?" Alex whispered looking at me.

"Picture! Mom showed me her picture..."

"Aww aww... " He again started, I threw a glare at him shutting him up. Alex changed the topic but never stopped blabbering.

Suddenly the crowd went silent and everyone stood up as my bride walked alongside of her uncle, her lips perfect color of pink, her eyes looked more beautiful as she was blinking more than usual because of sparkling light of her dress, she was wrapped with her pinkish white dress, I didn't even blink.

This is the first time a girl's appearance has made such an effect on me. She was looking like an angel who was now walking towards me. Her looks today left me flabbergasted. I expected her to look good but this good? I gulp not taking my eyes off her. She looked so delicate.

"Is the offer of giving luck still open?" Alex asked leaning near my ears.

"Shut up!" I said with my eyes locked on her face, her eyes nervously roamed around the surrounding trying to recognise people and most importantly she didn't look once in my direction.

Her uncle smiled at me and placed her hand on mine which by the way were freezing. When her hand came in contact with mine, she raised her eyelids and looked straight at me, our eyes locked and none of us seemed to avert our gaze. I knew people were watching us but I didn't care much about them for now. Our staring contest was broken when Alex cleared his throat whilst patting on my back.

What. The. Fuck!

Never look straight in her eyes! My subconscious yelled making me snap out of my trance.

We exchanged vows and then rings. Finally the priest said you may kiss the bride...

Great!

Why didn't I think about the kiss Part?

As much as it might be shocking but I have never kissed any girl before. I avert my gaze towards Harriet, who had her eyes lowered while her teeth dipped in her lower lips. Her hands tightly held the side of her dress.

I clear my throat to ask priest if we could just skip the kiss part but before to that I met my mother's eyes which by the way were scary and she was daring me to speak. I gulp and took a step closer to Harriet making her inhale deeply. I cup Harriet cheek and slightly lifted it, her eyes were shut close. I leaned and placed a kiss on her forehead. She stood like a statue, I'm sure she wasn't even breathing.

Somehow this wedding is done and now we are in our private plane. By we I mean -My parents, Harriet and I we are travelling back to LA.

Creating a successful marriage is like farming : you need to start again every day...

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