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.

It was much beautiful. I never 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 single look at Edward.

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 clothes, busy on his phone.

ways to ask such an outrageous

Ed?"

his eyes showing tiredness of the day.

the 'thing' holding up this gown, I tried a lot

the 'zipper'?"

nodded meekly.

He came to me and I

his calloused fingers touched my neck quickened my breathing and I held down a shiver. I closed my

it. I

when the tips of his fingers accidentally touched my back

said. I quickly thanked him.

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

That suits me

I can die in peace.

the last thing I'd be with you,

Call of Duty too!" he suggested. At the name of the video game, my ears perked up and my lips

this time, you are gonna have to shave your head, " I said, laughing out loud, my gown hanging loose on

have seen my more than enough cleavage which was willing to spill out any moment. I quickly collected myself and my remaining dignity, pulling the

How embarrassing.

from your gown, not that I mind the view I am getting now, " he said, winking at me,

smiling face and

which I was so willing to win and Edward actually laughed like crazy at the thought of me shaving my head off. He

to sleep on couch like always but Edward wanted to win award of I-am-a-born-gentleman