Sealed With A Kiss

Emily's POV:

I was tired. My legs were numb; they were probably swollen and my posture was not anymore erect.

The ceremony had ended hours ago. I just wanted to lay down and rest but the first big thing was to remove this enormous gown from me, which was clinging like a second skin to me. I waved at Edward. He was on a call.

Edward's parents actually gifted us a sweet apartment. It was huge for the two of us, but I knew it was actually for the three of us, including Lara as she would be a frequent member of our house.

Our house. I sighed. In other cases, I would have jumped with joy by that thought.

I smiled at Edward when he helped me get in the car. The ride was silent, a comfortable silence that always had been there between us. He asked me about my parents and if I had the difficulty in convincing them howsoever of our clever lie.

That was good. At least he made it very clear to me that I was married to him for a purpose. And I am supposed to fulfil that purpose, not mourn over my feelings.

The house was so beautiful, the one you can only dream of. It had seven rooms, a separate veranda, a nice porch, one kitchen and a large lawn.

It was way too big for both of us. I took one step and slipped but Edward caught me by my wrist.

"Hey, are you okay? You seem a bit out of it today. Are you sure you are not on drugs or something?" he said, and I saw a faint tired smile playing on his lips.

I smacked his arm and lifted up my gown.

"I had to walk like caterpillar just because of you! If it weren't for this gown, I would be racing you to the bedroom, " I said, words slipping before I could manage to control. I bit my lips, anticipating his reply.

"Oh. I can always carry you, you know. You should've said it earlier. I didn't know you were so eager to go to the bedroom, " my not so real husband said, a sly smile on his face.

I blushed thousands shades of tomato and went to my room. Our room, to be exact. It was decorated with petals. Bright candles adorned every corner, curtains embellished with flowers and strong aroma of mint as well as something sweet surrounded the room.

towards it and dumped my suitcase, zipped open and took

zipper down but it wouldn't come off. My attempts being in vain, I peeked out at

head hung downwards, thinking of thousands of ways to ask such an outrageous question in a less suggestive way.

"Hey, Ed?"

showing tiredness of the day.

"Can you open the 'thing' holding up this gown, I tried a lot but it

mean the 'zipper'?"

meekly.

came to me and I shifted a

senses came into alertness as soon as he touched my hair to bring them to my side. The way his calloused fingers

it. I said to myself.

his fingers accidentally touched my back while pulling the zipper down.

he said. I quickly

feeling uncomfortable? If that's the case, I want you to know that you are more of a best friend

Best friend. That suits me

I can die in peace.

Why would I be uncomfortable with you, of all people? Trust me, that's the last thing I'd be with you, " I said, holding my gown in position,

about we go down and play video games? I've got Call of Duty too!" he suggested.

gonna have to shave your head, " I said, laughing out

had fallen off my arms and he might have seen my more than enough cleavage which was willing to spill out any moment. I

How embarrassing.

change your clothes, from your gown, not that I mind the view I am

I threw a pillow at his smiling face and went

at the thought of me shaving my head off. He had mercy on me and I had to make his favourite cheesecake as a penalty. I was tired but I made it

on couch like always but Edward wanted to win award of I-am-a-born-gentleman so he kept on refusing it and we