KARTHIK
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Her body melted against mine as I pulled her closer and I shamelessly dived into her mouth. She tasted even more delicious as time passed and I continued kissing her. My tongue explored her mouth like never before and my hands kept travelling across the ups and downs of her body trying to memorize her curves.
She tugged upon my lips and teased me a little more as I was driven on to the edge and I desperately wanted to get rid of these clothes which were the barriers between us. She had already seduced me to no limits and I wanted to have her then and there. But my girl seems to have other plans because I felt her slowly pull a scarf that was kept on the chair beside the bed and before I knew she had tied my hands.
I couldn't help but chuckle. I knew she was always the wild one who had such crazy ass kinks but never did I ever imagine being the object of her desires. This was funny at the same time interesting as well. I wanted to explore this side of hers too and I was glad I'm getting to see it and experience it at the same time.
After tying my hands with her scarf, she slowly and seductively undid the buttons of my shirt and I gulped the way her fingers moved. It was a torture and the smirk on her lips was the proof that she thoroughly enjoyed it.
'Liking it?' She asked and I smirked saying
'Oh you have no idea baby!!!' I confessed honestly and she smirked saying
'We have only begun!!! The night is still so young!!!' saying she slowly moved her fingers on my chest that slowly trailed towards my stomach and it tickled such that I giggled. But she chuckled yet didn't stop. The moment her fingers went lower I gasped. I could feel her fingers on the button of my pants and I bit my lower lip thinking of her next actions. Slowly the button was undone and I let go a shaky breath.
Then I heard her whisper in a raspy tone 'Dont move baby!!! I'll be back soon!!!'. I smiled and waited patiently for whatever was going to come up. However after that I didn't hear anything in particular. Nothing really happened and I kept waiting until I suddenly heard some giggles and chuckles. I raised an eyebrow wondering what was happening when I felt a sudden flashlight.
Wait a minute!!!
Is she clicking a picture???
'Baby??? You are clicking my picture?' I asked when instead of Shika's voice I heard a familiar manly voice saying
'I mean we didn't intend to but who would wanna miss a Mangalorean Christian Grey!!!' And the next second he burst out laughing and I heard someone else's voice too.
Wait a minute! Adityaji???
'Ad...Adi... Adityaji???' I asked being horror struck when he laughed out loud and repeated my name in the same tune
'Ji...Karthik jiiiii' and then I heard two men high five and bursting into fits of laughter when I realised the other voice
'Shit!!! Om...Omkar Sir???' And before I knew the blindfold was undone and I saw both these men holding their stomach and laughing loudly.
'What the??? Why are you both here?' I asked when Omkar Sir raised an eyebrow saying
'Excuse me Mister!!! This is my late father in law's home!!! My Mukta's house and I don't think I owe you an answer!!!' He said sarcastically however again as his eyes fell on my unbuttoned shirt he again split into fits of laughter. Damn it!!!
'I mean...I didn't mean...I mean...how did you both get in here?' I asked when Aditya Jiju said
'Obviously via the door!!!' And that's when it strikes me...Shit!!! I left the door unlocked. But wait a minute!!! Where is Shika?
My eyes kept looking for her when Omkar Sir untied my hands saying
'Dude!!! We know you are desperate for your wife but don't forget you both still need to officially get married infront of your elders and no hanky panky before that. Your wife is grounded by her sisters. So nothing doing!!! Go back to bed. Anyways there's a long journey tomorrow for you folks!!'
'Long journey?' I asked when Adityaji said
'Ranisa decided we are going back to Bangalore tomorrow. Your mom would also be reaching there!!! They are planning a grand wedding for you both!!!' And I was shocked.
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'But I don't want a grand wedding!!!' Shika said while sitting on the dining table for breakfast and I looked at her. She smiled looking at me. Our opinions always matched.
'But Shika!! Our family wants you both to have a beautiful wedding!!! Is that too much to ask for?' Lavanyaji argued when Shika smiled saying
'I am not denying from getting married infront of our elders. Even we want all our elders love and blessings but that doesn't require a grand affair. I don't want to waste their money nor ours!!!' She said and I held her hand.
When both Lavanyaji and Adityaji were confused I added
'We want a simple marriage. Private and only our close knit well wishers only!!!' I said and Shika tightened her grip on my hands. She slowly leaned on my shoulders when Mukta added
'Well that's also a beautiful idea!!! I mean a wedding need not be lavish, it needs to be beautiful and if both Karthik and Vanshika want this to be a private affair then I guess everyone must respect their choice.' She supported us when Lavanyaji and Adityaji looked at us and nodded.
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'But we wanted a grand wedding for our daughter Anitaji!!! I mean we couldn't do much for our Shika all these years...this is the least we could-' Shika's mother tried to explain to my mother but my mom held her hand saying
'I respect your emotions Mrs Khanna!!! But I think our children are matured individuals and we must respect their choices if they don't want it to be a grand affair!!! And anyways I respect their decision that they want this wedding to be purely funded by their own money!!! I'm proud of them both!!!' Mom said and I smiled when she patted mine and Shika's back.
Shika's mom looked at me and then looked at Shika and said
'Dont take away the right of getting you married Mole!!! We want your wedding to be as beautiful as Luv's!!!' She said with tears in her eyes when Shika held her mom's hands and said
'And it would be Mom!!! Believe me!!!!it's not necessary that we have to invite thousands of people and spend crores together to make a wedding beautiful. A wedding is beautiful if it has people who are near and dear to you and I have all of you here!!! This is all that matters!!! A lavish buffet, a five star hotel or enormous amount of media coverage wouldn't make our wedding a memorable one. I don't want a pre wedding shoot which I post later on social media and people comment a 'Awwww' or 'Ewwww' by looking at it. I don't need their go-nogo for it Ma!!! I just want happiness and positivity around us and our family and friends are enough for that!!! And then why do you forget...we still keep the traditions!!! There are rarely any marriages that are 'normal' in our household!!! Right Senior Boyfriend?' She asked looking at Dev Daadu who chuckled giving her a thumbs up and we all were smiling.
And in no time it was decided that we would be getting married here in this village, three days from now. It was going to be a small private affair.
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VANSHIKA
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'This is beautiful!!! I never knew that even the groom would have to apply Mehndi for their wedding as per your traditions...this is so cool aunty!!!' Luv said as she saw Anita aunty apply Mehndi to Karthik who was smiling looking at my hands where Kisha Daadi was applying Mehndi.
Anita aunty smiled saying 'Its the Bunt community tradition my dear. Applying Mehndi during wedding to both bride and groom signifies that they both are going to colour each other with love, respect and togetherness for life. And I'm so so soooo happy that my Karthik found his Vanshika!!!' Aunty said while I blushed and looked at Karthik who was already looking at me.
Suddenly we saw Ganesh, Periyamme and Periyappe arrive with the Pilivesa (Tiger dance) band and in no time we saw Ganesh and Periyamme dancing to it. Slowly Aahir, Aaryan, Dad and Neiv uncle joined them. Karthik was dragged into the crowd who also danced majestically at every beat. His eyes however never left my side and every time I felt his eyes capturing me I melted a little more. I bit my lower lip and blushed recalling how beautifully our relationship blossomed. We were neighbours, then friends and now we are soulmates.
The function went upto night 1:00 am post which everyone went to bed. Tomorrow evening was the wedding and we had so many rituals to perform in the morning. The wedding was going to be a mix of Bunt, Punjabi and Malayali traditions. We were all excited and tired at the same time. I noticed my Mehndi had already gone dark red and I decided to wash it off. I had stepped out of the house and started washing my hands near the tap that was in the garden area when I felt two arms squeeze my waist and I almost squeaked when I felt a palm on my mouth.
Wait a minute!!! Am I getting kidnapped?
Before I knew I was been dragged along to the backside of the house and pushed against a wall. I wanted to shout but I was suddenly shut by a pair of lips that descended upon me from nowhere. The moment I encountered the musk fragrance I knew who it was. I smiled and embraced the kiss whole heartedly.
Karthik was kissing me like there was no tomorrow and I wanted it more and more.
His tongue dominantly entered my mouth giving me a taste of the chocolate ice cream he had for dinner and my tongue gave it an equal competition. His hands slowly entered my tshirt trying to squeeze the flesh of my waist and I gasped at his attempt. He was turning wild with every passing second and I was loving this upgraded version of Karthik.
His hands were slowly climbing a little higher when I grabbed his hand saying
'Ugh ughhh!!! Not now!!! You'll have to wait a little more Mr Shetty!!!' I whispered against his lips when he pinches my waist wildly making my eyes pop out as I screamed
'Ouchhhh!!! Tikki!!! You'll leave marks!!!' When he licked my lips whispering
'Thats exactly my intention!!! It's your punishment *pinch* for leaving me all alone *pinch* on that bed two nights ago!!!' He whispered as he pinched me again and I was getting madly turned on by his wild actions. The next time he tried to pinch my waist I grabbed his hair and pulled it lightly making him look a little too sexy under the moonlight as I whispered
'I had no intention to walk away like that babe!!! My stupid sister found me and understood everything!!! She was all revenge mode for not letting her be with Adi Jiju during their wedding and now she's taking revenge!!! If it was upto me... believe me baby!!! We wouldn't be here!!!' I said when he smirked and slowly bit my chin and I shuddered under his naughty actions when we heard someone clear their throat and I raised an eyebrow saying
'Did you hear that???' When Karthik rolled his eyes saying
'Tch... Ignore it must be a rat!!!' Saying he continued to kiss my neck when I slapped his chest saying
'Tikki!!! Idiot!!! Rats don't clear their throat!!!' but like a possessed creature he ignored everything and continued kissing my neckline when this time I heard someone coughing and I slowly looked above as I noticed Luv, Adi Jiju, Aahir and Neiyat looking at us showing all their 32 teeth and I gulped. The next second I pushed Karthik away when I heard Aaryan who was standing in the corner saying
'Shit yaar Shiku!!! That was such a romantic pose!!! You people !!! I told you not to peep out from the balcony na???' Aaryan complained when I gasped looking at Aaryan holding his mobile phone and I immediately lunged onto it.
'What the??? What are you shooting??? Idiot!!! This is private!!!' I shouted when Aaryan said
'Come on Shiku!!! You guys didn't want a pre wedding shoot. So we thought why not use some nice real romantic pictures and videos...hmmmm' and I frowned and threw his phone away making everyone burst out into fits of laughter
'Stupid Shikha!!! Why did you throw my phone??? Dumb girl!!!' He screamed and the next second Karthik stood infront of him raising an eyebrow and I pressed my lips trying to hide my laughter when Aaryan swallowed a lump saying
'Karthik Jiju!!! I was only joking!!! Shik
.. Shika is a very intelligent girl!!! The most beautiful, wonderful and smart one!!! And big deal she threw my phone... I'll buy a new one!!! So what if the phone cost me more than a lakh...not as important as Shika!!!' He fumbled and suddenly ran away from there.
The next minute we heard everyone burst into another round of laughter when suddenly Karthik froze when he felt Omkar Sir's hand on his shoulder and he looked up and smiled hesitantly. Mukta Di stood next to me keeping her hands on her waist saying
'You both were warned not to meet each other!!! How desperate are you both huhhh??? If you both don't listen to us then believe me I'm going to call up Neil and cancel your leaves post wedding. So that means no honeymoon!!! And you Miss Vanshika... do you want to continue teaching here in Phulvaspura or wanna go back to Mangalore???' She asked and I smiled hesitantly when Karthik said
'Ofcourse Mangalore!!! The hell I'm leaving her here in Phulvaspura!!! Especially with that PE teacher always following her like a leech.' He said when I pressed my lips together.
'Then shutup and follow the rituals!!!' Saying Mukta Di dragged me along with her and I helplessly went with her as I noticed Karthik making a cute helpless pouty face and I couldn't help but chuckle at his desperate behaviour.
I was loving this version of Karthik with every passing moment.
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Tears fell from my eyes as Karthik tied the Mangalsutra around my neck and I was officially declared his wife. I noticed my grandfather's eyes going moist. My parents had happy tears and my sister hugged me shedding some happy tears too.
My eyes fell on the snake shaped ring in my hand. Karthik told me it was called Voddungila and was a sign of pride for every Bunt bride. I smiled as I took a look at myself in the mirror. My forehead partition had vermillion, my neck had the mangalsutra (nuptial chain), the toe rings and the Voddungila made me feel like a perfect newly wedded bride. I also had a golden Taali as part of the Malayali tradition and also the Punjabi Chooda and Kaleerein making me feel even more beautiful.
But the feeling of belonging to the man I love was the best feeling on earth.
Post wedding rituals Karthik and I were asked to share a laddoo and although I was hesitating, Karthik shamelessly took the laddoo in his mouth and pressed it against my lips as we shared the sweet making our families and loved ones hoot. After we had our dinner, it was time to take blessings from our elders and we were shocked to see Karthik's grandmother over there. She was on the wheelchair and although Karthik doesn't like her, he took blessings from her.
However in return when she offered some papers to Karthik he didn't look happy. He gave the papers back to his grandmother without even taking a look at it when she held both our hands saying
'You both are the eldest and the deserving folks Karthik!!! Vanshika!!! I want you both to be the head of the family and the GuttuMane. There are rituals that only the eldest son can perform. Our Naagas...Our Daivas!!! And you both have every right on the luxury and money!!! We elders have earned this only for you kids!!! Please don't say no Karthik... Vanshika...I am even ready to apologize to your mother Karthik... please don't keep me away from you... tomorrow when you both will have the Shetty household heir...I want to hold that baby in my arms!!! Please don't take away my rights from me!!!' The old soul cried in our arms and I slowly wiped her tears when Karthik held her hand saying
'Dodda(grandmother)!!! Please!!!' And the old lady looked at him fresh tears. It's probably the first time that she heard him address her as a grandmother. She was moved into tears when Karthik said
'Mom and I never wanted your money or your property Dodda!!! We only wanted the respect and love which my mother deserved as any other daughter in law of the Shetty household. God has given us much more than we ever dreamt of and we are happy with that...we wanted your blessings and love and we have that too and for the rest...trust me I'll never keep you away from my my family or my children. I promise!!! And I will fulfill all my duties but God has given me enough...I don't want the money or the property...our Daiva has blessed me with the most precious one!!!' Saying he looked at me and my eyes went moist.
'I need nothing else!!!' He said and his grandmother kissed our foreheads. My Daadu looked extremely emotional and burst into tears. I knew he was also feeling very low, I slowly walked towards him and circled my arms around his tummy and he slowly pulled me into a warm hug as he burst into tears. No words were exchanged yet this moment we felt that everything in the past was forgiven and washed away with these tears.
Karthik and I boarded Karthik's sedan which was decorated with flowers and had a 'Finally Married!!!' Sign on it which made us chuckle.
Karthik and I had a joyful ride back to Mangalore. Mom, Periyamme -Periyappe, Dodda, Ganesh, Mukta-Omkar Sir, Sati, Avanti-Neil Sir were already there to welcome us home followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. Everyone kept teasing us about our trip which was still a surprise for me. Karthik had planned a surprise for both of us and I was excited. We were supposed to be going on our honeymoon tonight and I was still unaware of the location. I was extremely excited, nervous and happy at the same time.
Our relationship would be taking a new high tonight. This was going to be a new beginning to so many new beginnings.
I was hella nervous!!!