"Oh my Lord! Am I dreaming? is this true? They were seriously in a relationship? seriously?"
"I'm going through shock too. How come the Justin Merchant get into a relationship with a woman?"
"You know what, I don't think that's true. It's just the technique used to prove Justin innocent and that's all."
"Hey but their wedding date has been fixed and even officially announced. This cannot be a joke. They won't do this level of publicity stunt."
"But how come they be in a relationship and since when? I remember the interaction between them in the success party which didn't look like that of a couple at all."
"I was thinking the same. But after reading the announcement I think they were having a cute couple fight just like this time."
"Or maybe they acted that way to maintain the image and not to let anyone know about it. And now that all the speculations are being made, they had no other option than to accept their relationship?"
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"Are you sure you want this?" Nancy asked to Ivana."Ye.. yes... I do." Ivana tried her best to put on a smile on her face."Who do you think are lying to Ivana?" Miya roared in anger. "I've been with you over a decade and if you think you can fool me, then you're mistaken. I know your dream of getting a loving husband and the hope of getting love in your life."Ivana couldn't resist anymore and she burst out crying. Miya's heart softened seeing this side of her best friend. Both Nancy and Miya hugged her and made her quiet."I'm sure this Justin Merchant definitely forced you. I'm not going to leave him." Miya was about to go out of the room but Ivana stopped her."I guess, this is what my life is. God has planned everything in my life except love. sob sob.. And I've accepted the fact Miya. This is my fate. I'm feeling so helpless right now. Everyone knows Miya, he can do anything. sob sob. And now if you'll go against him, he won't spare you too
"Dang...." Justin threw his phone on his bed annoyingly."What happened buddy? Why are you venting your anger on the poor phone?" Edward spoke while entering his room. "And what is this? Why haven't you started getting ready?""Don't the people in this country have any other tasks? I've been getting messages every single minute. Congratulations congratulations congratulations like WTF is wrong with everyone?" Justin roared in anger."Chill man, it's your wedding.The Justin Merchant's wedding, of course every one would congratulate you. Oh yeah, come here, let me give you a buddy hug and congratulate you for the wedding."Justin looked at him as if he'd eat him out at any moment. "Ah ah, don't look at me like that. I've thought of giving an amazing wedding gift to you. Guess what??? A HONEYMOON PACKAGE. Hahahahahahaha... hahahahahahaha... Hahahahahaa...."Justin was looking at him continuously with fierce gaze and his fist tight as ever.
"I want you to make her look the most beautiful bride on Earth. Did you get that?" Mrs. Elizabeth ordered to the top beautician of the country."Yes Ma'am, I'll make sure about that. Ms. Ivana, this way please." The beautician led Ivana inside a VIP room to get her ready."I'll be right back, you ladies please make yourself comfortable okay." Mrs. Elizabeth left to attend a phone call. Miya and Nancy were sitting there observing the parlour.This was the most popular parlour in the nation and Mrs. Elizabeth had booked whole parlour only for Ivana. The wedding dress Mrs. Merchant had prepared for Ivana had also arrived and the beautician had taken the dress along with her.Nancy and Miya were already ready. Both of them were wearing maroon off shoulder A line gown with high slit on the left along beautiful makeover and heels as bridesmaids.Mrs. Merchant came back after a short while and sat along with them discussing about the preparations of weddi
"You three go with the driver to the wedding venue and there the staff will lead you to the waiting room. We will be coming there with family as well. I just can't wait for the wedding!" Mrs. Merchant hugged Ivana and sent them to the wedding venue.She went away in her car towards Justin's mansion."I just wish my stubborn son would truly try to give a chance to this relationship." She thought to herself.***Here at the Mansion***"Where were you bro? We were so tensed for you. Why didn't you pick up the calls?" Abigail asked without a break as soon as Justin and Edward entered the mansion."What are you doing here?" Justin questioned her instead."Well I'm here to make my brother look extra handsome on his wedding day. Now come with me, mom must be on her way here and I don't want to get scolded. She has given me orders to ensure your style." Abigail literally dragged him to the room."What's the matter Edward? Justin seems to be di
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Merchant family has finally arrived. Now the wedding shall start at any moment. Finally the handsome Justin Merchant is getting hitched. Are you all excited?" The news reporters were all updating the news and audiences were going crazy waiting to see that moment.The media reporters were standing at the both sides of the red carpet in front of the Victoria church which was the most beautiful church in the country. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and lights for the wedding.Media was not allowed inside the church and the only chance they had to click the photos and videos was when they pass through the red carpet.But looking at the excitement of audiences, The MERCHANT GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES had arranged a huge screen in front of the church which would live telecast the wedding ceremony to every one.As soon as the Merchant family stepped out from the cars, the media didn't even waste a second to click the photos
"I will have to do it, in order to show it to the world. I'm doing this for my family and my business. I'll have to act calm." Justin tried to compose himself."Yes Justin, you're doing this only for your business and your name. She's just a woman and doesn't deserve your attention. Just act cool and it will be all okay." The demon inside him said."She's not that kind of woman and she is genuine woman. She's so charismatic. And...." Justin brushed off this thoughts before the Angel in him could suggest him."It's all for business and show off." he took a deep breath and made his mind.Here, Ivana walked out from the waiting room with a beautiful bouquet of flower in her hand. The trail from the wedding dress and veil were kissing the red carpet. The media clicking her photos and videos without stopping.All the flashlights and cheers made by the media made her nervous. She held the bouquet tightly and started looking down while walking. But she fe
"I can do it. I can do it." Ivana was motivating herself while walking down the beautiful aisle with her best friends at her sides. When they arrived at the end of the aisle, Miya squeezed her hands and smiled at her.Mrs. Elizabeth whispered smiling to Justin, "Hehe.. You need to take her hands Justin." Justin balled his fingers into fists tightly when he heard what his mother said."Hehe... Justin, don't create scene here." Mrs. Merchant again whispered and slightly pinched on his hand in a way no one can notice.Justin had no freaking option! So at the end, he gave his hand in front of her. "Take care of my best friend." Miya said before giving her hand to him.When Ivana felt her hands on his, she became nervous. She started sweating and her body became hot.When her soft hands touched his hands, he felt her hands were sweaty which annoyed him more. He tightly held her hands which was painful for Ivana.But she didn't make a single sound
Justin just stood there. His mind went blank when he heard what the priest said. Every one was waiting for him to approach. The situation was almost turning awkward.But suddenly Edward said "Kiss the bride, kiss the bride, don't be shy, kiss the bride." loudly clapping his hands.And every one in the hall joined him too. The whole hall was clapping hands and saying rhythmically."Kiss the bride, don't be shy, kiss the bride." The audiences were also doing the same."Kiss the bride, don't be shy" all of them were commenting excitedly."Justinnnn...." Mrs. Merchant pushed his arms slightly ensuring no one noticed it. Justin looked around at the hall and at the people who were cheering him up for the kiss. "There's no way out here now. It's for business, it's for show off!!" he tried to swallow his anger and approached towards her."LUBB DUBB LUBB DUBB" Ivana's heart was thumping so hard. With each steps Justin was taking towards her, fear and
IVANA'S POV:"Hey where's our birthday boy?" I asked as I entered Gold mansion with my dear husband, who was carrying gifts for our birthday boy."Well He's getting ready and his tantrums! God! I don't know how will he be in future when he's already so naughty and dramatic now." Miya sighed, shaking her head in helplessness."He'll be as charming as his daddy, isn't it Mat?" said Mark, coming down with our little birthday boy on his arms."Daddy, I'm a big boy now. Say my full name. Momma has kept such a sweet name for me, Mateo." said our little cutie pie Mateo in his cute baby voice grinning innocently who's celebrating his third birthday today."Happy birthday Mr. Mateo Gold." My hubby forwarded his hand towards him like a gentleman."Thanks, Mr. Machant" (as in Merchant) he said trying to shake his hand with him but all his attempts went in vain as his baby hand couldn't hold such big hand. Everyone laughed at his little attempt wh
IVANA'S POV:"Aww! Don't cry baby. You're my little angel, aren't you? Please baby, be a good girl now." I was trying to calm my little princess as she was crying continuously since quite a time."Why is my little princess crying? Is she missing Dada?" It was my dear husband who entered the room with that million dollar smile."Yes. Your little princess is crying since so long and she's in no mood to obey her mamma today." I said making a pout. He laughed at my helplessness and took her in his arms."Why is my little princess crying? Is she missing her Dada? Hmm." He kissed on her forehead saying so. And then he started talking to her. "My little baby is looking so beautiful in this pink frock. She's looking daddy's princess." As soon as he said this, she laughed a little making us laugh too."Looks like princess is happy to hear compliment from her Dada. Her mamma would be happy too if her Dada would take a look on her." I said faking my ang
IVANA'S POV:I was sleeping on his arms, feeling his warmth and love. I was sleeping peacefully but then I felt a sharp pain arising on my lower abdomen. I thought the babies kicked again and that's what causing the pain but then the pain kept on increasing.I felt wet on my gown as well. I tried to tolerate that pain but then it was getting too much. I freed myself from his arms and sat on the bed after a lot of struggle. It was getting hard for me to bear the pain.I couldn't bear it any more so I shook his hands with mine with my face squeezing out of pain and screams escalating from my mouth."What happened baby? Are you okay? Is there any pain?" He asked me as soon as he woke up and found me in pain."I guess my water broke." I couldn't say after this cause I was feeling as if I'll forget go breathe if I try to speak anything now."Baby, don't worry. Everything will be fine, everything will be fine." He was trying to console me but I co
IVANA'S POV:I couldn't be more happy than to know that one of my best friend is also going to have child soon. I just wish Miya could also have a child soon. I just wish to see our children growing up together and turn out to be best friends like us.Children, oh yes. What will we have? Daughters or sons? What would he want to have? Will he be happy with whatever we'll have or does he have any expectations? What if he gets disappointed and his love decreases for me?I felt so worried thinking about it. There's no much time left for my delivery. I can get labour pain at anytime soon and thinking about this only is making my heart ache."What is my baby thinking?" I felt his hands snaking around me, his chin resting on my shoulder while he spoke."Nothing." I spoke looking away cause I was in dilemma. Should I ask him or not? What if his words break my heart or I'd say something that would hurt him? I inhaled a long breath as I was tense
IVANA'S POV:I'm living a very happy life with the people I love the most. I'm carrying our babies inside me. Yes, babies. We got to know that we're having twins. But we haven't checked their gender yet cause we want to keep it a surprise.But my babies are giving me a real tough time. They made me feel nausea for whole three months at the beginning of my pregnancy. I would throw up everything that I would eat, except for cake and Ice cream. That too butterscotch. I guess my babies have similar taste with their father.Now I'm finally in my eighth month of pregnancy and my mood, God! sometimes I feel like eating and sleeping all day. Where as sometimes I don't get sleep at all. And that's when he, my dear hubby sings for me and cuddles me tight until I drift to sleep.Sometimes I feel like eating pizza but the moment he brings it in front of me, I want to eat burger. But my hubby never got irritated or showed anger on me. He always smiled and loved
IVANA'S POV:I can't thank my almighty enough for giving me the best family and such a loving and caring husband. I never thought that I'll ever be loved, though I craved for love all my life. But never in my life had I thought to be so lucky to get all these people in my life. My husband who loves me like I'm his everything, my in laws who love me like their own daughter and Abi, who's like my own sister to me. My friends who are more like my family."Hey wifey. You're looking beautiful and I can't take my eyes off from you." My dear husband said hugging me from behind with his chin resting on my shoulder."My husband's looking extremely handsome as well. I think I'll have to put my eye over you now. What if someone lures my husband?" I said looking at him through the mirror on my dressing table."Hmmm. Well you won't have to do all that hardwork baby. Cause your husband has no time to look over other woman. He has got his eyes upon his dear wife."
JUSTIN'S POV:I felt disturbed when I felt sunrays hitting on my face. I didn't want to open my eyes but those sunrays didn't spare my lovely sleep. I moved my hand around my side cause I couldn't feel her in my arms. But wait, why is this side of bed so cold? As if it's empty since long time?I opened my eyes after blinking for some times only to find myself alone on the bed."Wifey...." I called out for her but I got no response from her. I walked towards washroom to check upon her but she wasn't in washroom as well. Where might she go? I was getting worried for her. I dressed up on whatever I saw on the closet as soon as I could.I reached out to door knob to find a note: "I AM WAITING FOR YOU ON THE SAME PLACE WHERE YOU TOOK ME YESTERDAY, COME SOON."What is she up to? I was nearly out of breath for not finding her beside me. I ran out towards the beach as soon as I could, just to find her looking at my way, smiling and waiting for me.I
(MATURE CONTENT AHEAD!!)IVANA'S POV:He was singing for me and all I could do was to stare at him and thank my almighty, for gifting me this man in my life. I couldn't move my eyes away from him and in fact every words that he sang made my heart fill up with emotions.He's the best thing that happened to me in my life. If God would give me a chance, I would ask for the permission to meet him even earlier in my life. He embraced me, making me feel loved and secured. He wiped out tears from my cheeks and that's when I realized that I was crying.He captured my lips with his, showing me the love he has for me in his heart, pouring all his heart. I kissed him back, with the same passion and love.I just love this man with all my heart and soul."I love you." I said when both our foreheads were attached after breaking our kiss."I love you too baby." he too replied me, pulling me even tighter in his embrace."Let's go wifey, it's getting c
IVANA'S POV:We've been travelling since six hours and the jet is about to get landed as per the announcement. I'm super excited to see where we're going for our honeymoon. I've tried all my ways to ask him; by kissing him, by making cute faces but he still resisted. God! I'm so excited to know the place."HUBBY! WE ARE IN MALDIVES!!!!!!!" I screamed as soon as we landed. Wow! We... are... in... MALDIVES! I'm so super excited to see and explore this place."Hubby, how long are we going to stay here?" I just hope he says at least a week or even more for better. I just want to live here and collect memories for my lifetime."A week." he smiled looking at me and I left a breath with a huge smile. Yessss! A week. I'll collect enough memories within these time."Where are we going today? Where will we go first?" I was so excited to explore this place. I just want to run and see each and every corner of this place."Relax honey, we're going go hot