Bellissima

Bella’s POV

“Wow!”

This is the hundredth time of me to say this word since we have landed in Jodhpur, Rajsthan, India.

When Alex said destination is surprise, i didn’t expect it to be In India itself just because i wanted Indian wedding.

Right now we are standing in front of the palace which is also the wedding venue and it’s so gorgeous, i don’t even want to blink my eyes that much i am mesmerized by it’s beauty. Rich and beautiful carvings, garden, the way it’s built it’s so beautiful.

It’s almost evening and it’s looking beautiful under the colorful sky. It’s so peaceful around here. So spacious and fresh.

“You liked it”

Maa asked.

“I loved it…”

I jumped in excitement.

“It’s so beautiful… I can’t believe in am going to marry here… Thank you so much.”

Raan has already taken hundred of pictures from airport to here. It’s all new for her too. Grace seems to capture every beauty of this place in her mind because whenever i look at her, she lost looking at the nature and Dominick is lost looking at her.

It’s so colorful here, specially clothes. I saw few women wearing colorful clothes and beautiful jewelry when we were coming here. I also want to try that.

The only thing is the climate is hotter than the places i have been but no problem, i love this place.

We all entered inside the main gate and the manager explained us everything, even the history of the palace. I have heard from maa that Indian has a rich history and some day i will love to explore that.

“Bella, you can explore the place tomorrow… Let’s take a rest now…”

Alex said holding my hand.

“Okay… But it’s so beautiful… I am really excited…”

I grinned at him.

“Ma’am there is a Market nearby… You will love to visit…”

Manager said.

“We will visit it tomorrow”

Raan said exited.

“Thank God you said tomorrow…”

Mr. Marino laughed.

“Because you haven’t stop clicking that camera, i thought you will run there now itself.”

“No dad seriously… It’s so beautiful and It will give me inspiration for my designs. I am not going to miss the chance…”

Raan said.

“We are going there tomorrow…”

“Let’s go…”

Alex said.

“Where?”

Maa asked with smirk.

“To our room”

Alex answered.

“Alex! If you guys have chose to marry in Indian style then you have to follow every tradition… Bride and groom does not stay together…”

She said and looked at Alex’s shocked face.

“But I___”

“Yeah, that’s true… I have heard about it.”

Dominick replied with smirk.

“Dad this is so unfair.”

He looked at his father.

“Bella will share room with Raan…”

Maa declared.

“And Raan it’s your responsibility that they don’t do anything, okay?”

“Okay!”

Raan said with big evil grin.

“Bye Alex.”

She pulled me away from him.

“I’ll remember this.”

He nodded at everyone making us laugh.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

It’s a matter of week, he is acting like a child. Anyway i want to enjoy every ritual so it’s better if stay away because Alex does nothing but distract me.

We freshen up and sat on the bed.

“This place is so majestic, Bella…”

Raan said looking out of the big window.

“I wonder about the people who used to stay here years ago… They have actually lived the history…”

“So true… Maa was telling me some stories and it really gave me goosebumps.. and it’s so good that people here are still following their culture… Those women were so beautiful.”

I said.

Raan smiled.

“Seriously… There attire and jewelry… Specially the thing they were wearing around their ankles… It was making melodies sound.”

“You mean Payal…”

Maa’s voice grabbed our attention.

“Don’t worry you will get the chance to wear everything…”

Grace was with her too.

“Bella, tomorrow is your Mehnadi ceremony… This is your outfit and jewelry… I have contacted makeup artist here, they will help you with everything…”

We did engagement in the Italy so remaining functions will be taken place here.

“Thank you so much…”

I smiled.

“You are coming with us to the market tomorrow”

Raan said.

“Don’t say that you have to look after the preparation here… We have hired wedding planner for that.”

“Yes, i will be there…”

She smiled.

“Don’t worry i am going to enjoy my stay here…”

“Can I sleep with you guys… I don’t want to miss the fun.”

Grace said with her cute pout.

“Your husband will kill us.”

Raan shook her head.

“Maa, please convince Dominick…”

She pleaded.

Maa sighed.

“Okay… I’ll talk to him, don’t worry…”

She patted her head.

“You girls enjoy without worries.”

“Can you stay here with us, please… It will be fun”

I pleaded.

“We usually don’t get time to talk… We can do it here and we all want to here more stories…”

“Yes!”

Raan and Grace yelled in unison.

“And Dom will not stop me if you are here with us.”

Grace said.

She smiled.

“Okay!… Let those men enjoy their own company…”

We are jumped in happiness.

“Dinner is ready… Come out…”

We all gathered in the garden under the open sky. Cool wind and delicious aroma of food. It feels different with family.

“We all are staying in one room tonight…”

Maa declared and all three men stopped eating with hands frozen in mid air.

“All?”

Mr. Marino asked with raised eyebrows.

Maa shifted in her seat and cleared her throat.

“All!…”

She nodded.

“Me too… Girls are little scared, it’s a new place…”

“What’s your reason?”

Dominick looked at Grace and she gulped. I swear i would have fainted by that look. He really looks scary sometimes.

Grace shuttered.

“I D_Dont … I….”

“Dom!”

Maa glared at him and he looked away.

I squeezed Grace’s hand gently. I wonder why she is still so scared of him.

“We all are sleeping in one room and Grace is no exception… She wants to enjoy with us… End of the topic.”

Maa declared like a queen she is and no one uttered a word after that.

We all finished our dinner and men went back to their room with sulking face. While we chitchat, gossiped and enjoyed our time.

“Okay, it’s enough for today… Bella you should sleep, I don’t think you will get enough sleep this week.”

I wonder what’s really going to happen because everyone has warned me about the same thing.

We all went to sleep. Grace and Maa was sleeping on the bed which we ordered and Raan and I was sleeping on the another bed which was already in the room.

Everyone seems to be in fast asleep, must be tired of the travelling. I can even hear small snores of Raan. But i can’t sleep because of the excitement. I was thinking about going for the fresh air but This place is huge and little scary in night, i don’t want to get lost. Not when Maa ended this night with horror story.

I flinched and pulled my blanket up when i heard our bedroom door getting open.

I saw silhouette entering the room Who is this? Ghost?

Mr. Marino! I recognized him as moonlight fell on his face. I peaked from under the blanket.

He went to Maa and looked at her lovingly.

Aww! He is so romantic. Maa woke up when he traced her cheek. She flinched but he clasped her mouth before she screams.

She visibly relaxed when she noticed it’s him.

“What are you doing here?”

She whispered after removing his hand from her mouth.

“I can’t sleep without you”

He whispered back.

“Go back and sleep…”

She said.

“Not without you! Don’t scream you will wake up girls…”

He picked her up in Bridal style and carried her out.

I was smiling like an idiot under the blanket.

Evergreen romance! I wonder if Alex and i will be the same after so many years?

Another silhouette grabbed my attention, Dominick!

He looked around and found Grace. I blinked few times because the fuck i am believing that he is smiling. Genuine smile. He sat beside Grace and kissed her forehead.

As expected Grace woke up with the gasp but he clasped her mouth. Her eyes widened like buttons when she saw him.

“You are going to get punished for this little act, Bunny!”

He whispered to her.

She must have noticed the amusing tone in his voice.

“You are not angry?”

She wrapped her hands around his neck when he placed her on his lap.

“I can never be angry with you”

He brushed his nose tip on hers.

She looked beside her.

“Where is Maa?’

She asked with wide eyes.

“Dad took her… Now it’s my turn.”

He smirked and threw her on his shoulder like she weights nothing.

Okay! It means he is treating her good! I am always worried about Grace. She is so innocent and sweet.

Jasmine and dad are coming tomorrow with my all little monsters so it will be more fun tomorrow.

I looked at Raan who is sleeping like a Bear. Why i can’t sleep?

I frowned when someone entered again.

Fuck, Alex!

What is he doing here? It’s against rituals.

He came towards me and smirked.

“What are you doing here? Go out otherwise i will scream!”

I whispered.

“Scream!”

He challenged.

I opened my mouth to scream but he shoved clothes in my mouth muffling my voice.

He wrapped me in the blanket and threw me on his shoulder.

Where the fuck is he taking me?