The Arranged Bride

Chapter - 09

Hey lovely readers!

Before you read this chapter I have something to say. I have been getting comments and messages saying how loveless the wedding is, how the readers don't feel it, etc.

Let's be real! It isn't absolutely necessary that at the very first touch, the leads have to feel that 440 volt current pass through them or that from a ritualistic kiss the sparks have to fly everywhere and burn the house down!

Love can develop over time.
It's okay that Nick wasn't comfortable and the kiss wasn't mind-blowing, toe-curling and all that. Please give it some time and see how things go.

Okay that was it. Please go ahead and read the chapter. Happy reading ❤️

Nick's POV

" Finally my Nicky is getting married. I am so happy." Caleb fake wiped a tear .

" How many times did I tell you not to call me that ?"

He made a thinking expression.
"Probably a lot of times, but I don't think I care . " He ended with a grin.

I rolled my eyes at him.

Everyone was so happy. Mom and Dad were excited to get a 'daughter', Erica was happy to get a 'sister' . Ethan seemed happy too . And the happiest of them all was me .
Note the sarcasm.

Since morning I have been in my worst mood. I feel like I am getting caged but I'm sure as hell that I won't be changing my lifestyle for that gold digger.

The music started playing and everyone turned towards the door expectantly and then....

She entered.

It was so enchanting to look at her in the white dress. The veil was preventing me from having a clear view of her face. She looked up once at me and on seeing everyone's eyes at her, she quickly looked down. Holding her father's arm in a tight grip she made her way to the alter.

I took her hand in mine and she stood in front of me.

It was then that I was able to properly see her face . There was a neutral makeup on her face. I could see her beautiful grey eyes whenever she would look at me only to avert her gaze. Her lips seemed perfect to be kissed.

Really? What am I thinking?

That she is beautiful and perfect.

No she isn't. Just a bloody oppurtunist.

I stared at her without looking away , I could feel that she was uncomfortable under my stare as she was shifting uncomfortably.

We exchanged rings.

"Do you Mr. Nicholas Daniel Carter take Ms. Sophia Avery Jones as your legally wedded wife to have and to hold, from this day forward , for better, for worse, for richer , for poorer, in sickness and in health , to love and to cherish , till death do you apart?"

"I do ." I sighed and said with a straight face and she again looked down.

"Do you Ms. Sophia Avery Jones take Mr. Nicholas Daniel Carter as your legally wedded husband to have and to hold , from this day forward, for better, for worse , for riche, for poorer , in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you apart?"

"I do " , she took a deep breath.

" By the power vested in me I now pronounce you as husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride."

I clenched my jaw and moved forward to lift her veil. She looked really nervous as I leaned forward. I lightly pecked her lips and stepped back .
People clapped and cheered loudly while I looked away frustrated of everything.