35 Chapter 34

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I was searching heaven but after roaming everywhere I find peace  in my mother's arm. From A forced Love-Marriage (To Beast).

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Nalini POV

In India

Ting Tong!

I rang the bell and covered my face with purple orchids bouquet. I asked Jamarion to hide beside the gate. As soon as Mom opened the gate she immediately cocooned me in her warmth. Ahhhhh! I missed her warmth for months. Today I realized the true meaning of quote which says "The best medicine in the world is a Mother's hug." I felt safe in her wings as she was my cure to all pain.

"You recognized me how? I have covered my face with flowers." I asked surprised.

"A mother's eye can recognize her child from 10 miles away. And you are my life my little entertainment." She was beyond happy I can see that happiness in her chocolate brown eyes. Suddenly her eyes widen in realization as who was standing besides me. What he does next surprised both of us he bowed and touched my mother's feet in respect, tears brimmed in her eyes. She was surprised and confused both I know why? He was definition of real beauty a handsome gentleman and me I was plain and boring nothing special. With the look in her eyes I knew she liked him already as I can see a spark which ignites in mother's eyes only, who has the power to move world and heaven both. He looks strangely calm I can see the simple rise of his chest. Mummy blessed him.

We came inside our house my cream walls and brown furniture were welcoming me. My home was cozy the whole space was filled with our memories how we all celebrated each and every moment together. Every corner has its own mark which express our family love and reunion, perhaps he would have liked my home too.

Mummy asked him if he wanted to get fresh, he nodded and Mummy guides him towards the washroom. I was removing my shoes when Mummy came holding a tray. She sat beside me on our leather brown couch.

"I can not tell in words how happy I'm to see you after so many days. You look healthy beta (baby)." She said eyeing me up and down.

"Thanks, Mummy can I ask you something?" I said taking the glass from tray.

"Yes beta (baby) ask anything." She said happily deep down I know she was too excited as I was home after so long.

"Mummy you accepted him in seconds when you know what people say about h.." she cut me off in between.

"I got my old Nal which was lost four years ago. Its all possible because of him only I accepted him as my own son more than son-in-law." She said with an assurance in her voice that I nodded at my own.

"Mummy I love you but how will you convince Dad and other family members?" I asked.

"Leave that to me, for me your happiness comes first. Listen to me carefully 'If a man is good for world but for you he is junk of your life then you should stay away from him whereas if a person is good only for you never leave him. He will fight to the world for you but will never be the reason of your pain'. I know you must have thought before bringing him in your life. Everyone had dark side maybe his darkness can be decreased by your kindness and love. A real woman can make a man a true gentleman." She said softly.

Mummy filled the entire dining table with different types of Indian meals. Today she has shown her all cooking skills by cooking her best dishes and even including four types of deserts. All attention of Mummy was to feed Jamarion as he eats up to his appetite. Mummy was repeatedly asking him that he like the food or else she would make some more fancy foods. I could see the magical change of color in his eyes as the love and care of my mother was affecting him in a positive way. The maroon sky was vanishing and was replaced with golden shone which was shining like a star. I can see a new hope of life in his maroon golden eyes. The warmth seemed to magically shatter the ice and asking him to live his life fully. The fog of loneliness was fading slowly.

"I'm so lucky that god made me mother of two proud daughters because of them I will get two sons in as my sons-in-law." Mummy said while overflowing two bowls with deserts.

"Thank you Mrs. Gill that you thought me good enough for her" Listening his words my Mummy frowned.

"Call me Mummy I'm your Mom as well" She said in low tone with slight sadness in her voice.

"M..Mummy" He said like a baby who got his mother after years of separation. He took Mummy's hand gently pressed a soft kiss at back of her hand. This made my heart swollen up and the sadness on her face was now replaced with a warm heart melting smile.

I told Mummy that Jamarion lost his parent's in car accident and her mother's last wish was to get him married as soon as possible. I lied but I don't have any other options. Then Mummy continuously chatted to him about everything his likes and dislikes she told him my stupid mistakes which I made when I was three years old.

It was evening time we both were waiting for Dad and Ananya in living room. Mummy told me that Ananya got transferred from Mumbai to Delhi last month. Jamarion was in my room talking to Krishna on phone. As soon as they both entered the house my mother jumped from her place and clapped her hands loudly. Oh my god! Her energy level was really high.

"You will be very happy today, I will introduce you two to someone special." She said her voice full of excitement.

In a minute he came and touched the feet of my Dad (Touching feet in India shows respect towards elder's I told this gesture to Jamarion on Karwachauth day) and greeted formally to Ananya. Both of them froze at their place and their eyes were still just like a statue. My Dad closed his mouth he looked at his toes before glancing up at his face. My father glanced up looking confused then almost surprised. His deep black eyes met Jamarion eyes. The three of them were motionless for a moment, as if all the tension between them had been erased and replaced by a single thing bonding.

My father was tall the average height of Indian men, he never accustomed to looking up at many people but Jamarion demanded it. He greeted my father barely in a whisper I was shocked to see so many sides of him today. Then my eyes fall on three big boxes which he was holding entire time.

"This for you D..Dad and this for you Mummy" He said giving them two big gift wrap box and he turned towards Ananya.

"This is for you dear" He said with a bewitching clarity in his eyes a purity in his voice that it made me cried. I wiped my tears slowly so that nobody can see them. He poured his emotions in formed of gifts I was not aware of these gifts. When did he buy it all? I was sure now he was doing all these gestures to win their hearts.

All of them unwrapped their gifts, he bought a beautiful maroon shawl for Mummy, a charcoal color tweed Jacket for Dad and a formal yet expensive dress for Ananya. Everyone liked their gifts and thanked him. My mom said something to dad that his expressions were soft in a minute.

Jamarion insisted Mummy that he would help her in making dinner. They both went to kitchen to prepare dinner.

"How are you my little love?" My Dad asked wrapping me into his arms. I inhaled his familiar mint cologne which brings nostalgia.

"I'm good Dad, how are you?" I asked breaking the hug.

"I'm good I missed you every day." He said and I smiled.

"Hey my cupcake I missed you so much, I have done street shopping alone theses days. I missed you when I bargain with shopkeepers." She said loudly. God my sister can never be quiet.

"I know you never like shopping session alone." I said hugging her.

"See I got a new hair cut you like it. If you like my haircut then we will go tomorrow to get same haircut for you" She said excitedly.

"No, I like my long hairs" I said brushing off her statement. I love my hairs more than anyone OK except Jamarion.

"It seems your mother like Jamarion already, let's go and check what they are preparing for us." Dad said holding my hands.

After dinner or may I say yummiest dinner we all had. We decided to have my favorite Ginger masala tea while making guest list for Mom Dad's anniversary party. It was there 25th anniversary so we want to make it special. I was making tea in kitchen then Ananya came and turn me towards her.

"I want to know each and every single detail of your love story how it all started. From which secret wishing well you got this Hot Greek God. Does he have younger brother so that I can date him." She said laughing perhaps at my flushed expression.

"I will tell you in night" I replied shyly.

As soon as we ended our long list of guests Mummy said something that my all senses were out of control.

"In party we will get them engaged." listening those words my father's jaw dropped touching ground. I felt like a rug had just been yanked out under my feet. Though I was here for my wedding thing but tomorrow it's so early.

"What would society say that the younger daughter getting married earlier than the elder one." My Dad asked concerned.

"She is our daughter and we will take the decisions. Where was this society and relatives when my daughter was in pain? Nobody came to help her. We should think of the happiness of our children and she is settled in her career." She reassured my Dad.

"I do not have any problem If Nal's got married first" Ananya said cutting everyone off.

Jamarion holds my mummy's hands gently "I love her more than anything. I consider you all as my family that's why I want to bear all the expenses for the wedding."

"No son, it's wrong. She is my daughter I ill bear the expenses." My Dad said immediately.

'No Dad I'll." Jamarion said in soft tone.

"No son I'll bear it" Dad said in demanding tone.

"Let's do it 50-50" Mummy said rubbing her temples.

Jamarion nodded as relief washes his face the tears begin to well but this time in my Dad's eye where he remains in silent awe. The light in his maroon eyes were as pure as anyone had ever seen. Holy Mother he was Gorgeous.

It was 11:45 p.m. and Jamarion was sleeping in my room. I knocked on my parent's bedroom door and waited patiently Mummy opens door and grabs my hand and pulled me inside her room.

"Mom Dad I want to talk to both of you"

"Yes" Dad said removing his spectacles.

"The last wish of Jamarion's mother was that he got married as soon as he finds a girl. That's why I came home to talk about this marriage thing and her last wish. Everything is going too fast but I don't have any options" I said nervously biting inside of my cheek I brush my hairs with shaky hands behind my ears.

"No problem baby, your happiness matters to us. I will talk to Aunt Gayatri tomorrow and get the marriage date for both of you."

"No Mummy, we already fixed the date of our Marriage. It's 24th of this month means coming Wednesday." I'm sorry Mummy I was lying to you but Aunt Gayatri was a Psychic and she will come to know the truth of him.

"Baby are you ready for marriage" My Dad said holding my hands tightly.

"Y..Yes Dad" I replied. How can I tell them that I was married already I'm sorry once again? But Jamarion was worth to get married he was my better half.

"Don't make her nervous sooner or later she has to get married. What's a big deal if she is getting married early. As long as you are happy we are happy love." She kissed my forehead and I kissed her and Dad's cheek and I left the room.

At night I told Ananya my fake love story that we met at Lauren's and then we started dating then he proposed me for marriage and blah blah. They were my family still I can not tell them the truth as they were not mine secrets. He has a dark side like everyone but he loves me so I can lie for him.

After this long lovely day, I was standing behind window looking at the crescent moon which was moving in silence as if speaking to my eyes and assuring me I was doing right. My eyes fell on a broken star, it is said that wish is sought from a broken star and my wish was only one word 'JAMARION'. Then another star broke and I wished again 'JAMARION'.

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