My First Crush Happened To Be My Hubby! novel Chapter 4

D's PoV

We reached our home. It was so big. It has a big lawn and lots of space around the house. The house stands in between the big fence and is surrounded by lawn and garden on all the sides. We entered the home with our right foot first after aarathi(a ritual to do when the bride and groom come in for the first time). He went in straight and went upstairs. I was guided by some aunties to the pooja room. I did what they told me.

My dad and mom came to me and gave me a hug and patted my head lovingly. I saw a lone tear escape from my dad's eyes. I know how much it is hurting for him to see me like this. I can't do this to him. Afterall I made this decision. Not him. I looked them in the eye and nodded my head. That was all they needed. My mom broke into tears followed by my sisters. I had a brief moment of grief! I talked them out of it. They all knew it was going to be hard for me. So, they don't want to burden me with their grief. I am lucky!

After they all went, my maternal aunt was with me to prepare me for the night. I am not going into a room alone with him. Not today at least. I reasoned with my aunt and she said it's the auspicious day and everything should be done as it's their responsibility. Me and my aunt were in a room downstairs. I am still in my silk saree. Obviously, I don’t have anything to change. My mom is yet to give me some change of clothes for today.

We heard a knock and aunt went to open the door. Ravi came in with a wide smile.

"Hey hi Ravi!" I greeted him.

"Hi anni! I have some t-shirt and track pants if you want to change. I mean we donated all our mom's things to the orphanage and we all are men here, so we don’t have anything to offer you." he said with a goofy smile. I so like this guy. I nodded my head in agreement and he gave me a new set of t-shirt and pants.

I took it from him and went to the restroom to get myself changed. I could hear Ravi and my aunt talking. These men are so alien. The shirt came to my mid-thigh and I had to fold the pants in half. I don't know who these were, but all 3 men in this house should be sharing their clothes. They are all the same height and muscled up.

I came out and Ravi instantly started laughing at me. My aunt had a mild smile erupting at the corner of her lips. I glared at him playfully and he said "Sorry anni, you look so funny in this. You are so small” , still laughing.

"Oh! stop it Ravi. I actually have a favor to ask you from."

"What is it anni? You just have to tell me what you want and I will do it." he said.

I smiled at him lovingly. This boy is sure going to be my support, friend and everything in this house until I tame my hubby.

"Can you talk to Shekar uncle and stop tonight's preparations? You know your brother is angry and I am not ready to face his wrath yet." I said, a little frightened.

"You like my brother. Don't you anni?"

"What?"

"My brother wanted you to say no but you said yes for this marriage! You like him!" I was taken aback! How can I let this slip my mind? As far as our parents are concerned, this marriage happened with both of our consent. I can't ruin this on the very first day.

Great D! You should start taking medicines to boost your memory power!

"What? No! It’s not like that, Ravi. You are mistaken. I mean we have no problem with this night." I said sheepishly.