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.

knew a room could be decorated like this as well. I made my way towards it and dumped my suitcase, zipped open and took out a pair of pyjamas, and went to the washroom without a

the veil. I tried to pull the zipper down but it wouldn't come off. My attempts being in vain, I peeked out at the door, seeing Edward already in his sleeping

to ask such an outrageous question in a less

"Hey, Ed?"

showing tiredness

this gown, I tried a lot but it won't go down."

mean the 'zipper'?"

I nodded meekly.

to me and I shifted a little.

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

it. I said to

the tips of his fingers accidentally

he said. I quickly thanked him.

back when he said, "Hey, Emi, are you feeling uncomfortable? If that's the case, I want you to know that you are more of a best friend to me than my wife, " he ended by

That suits me best.

die in peace.

"No way! 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

down and play video games? I've got Call of Duty too!" he suggested. At the name of the video game, my ears perked up and my lips twitched in

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

and my eyes widened, my top had fallen off my arms and he might have seen my more than enough cleavage which was willing to spill out

embarrassing.

will prepare for the game. You can change your clothes, from your gown, not that I mind the view I am getting now, " he said, winking

threw a pillow at his smiling face and went to

entered the room again and saw that the game had been turned on. I lost in the video game which I was so willing to win and Edward actually laughed like crazy at the thought of me shaving my head off. He had mercy on me and I had to make his

couch like always but Edward wanted to win award of I-am-a-born-gentleman so he kept on refusing it and we never settled