Stolen Heart

11. First Night

Karn's POV.
After putting the Chudamani on I looked at my wife she had a few tears slipping from her eyes. I wanted to ask why but I didn't think that it was the correct time or correct place.

She quickly wiped her tears when Radhamaa and Vrushali came to take her to get ready for our first night. Hold on FIRST NIGHT!? I completely forgot about this.

I have a feeling that everything will get so awkward. But I would like to talk to her get to know her first, I am curious about her knowledge?How she felt about the marriage? Was she comfortable in Angadesh? and most importantly why was she crying?

I went to my room to take the box that I bought this morning before our wedding. I opened the box and looked at the pair of anklets and remembered that in the culture of Angadesh the husband is suppose to give his wife a gift on their first night.

I looked at the pair of beautiful and simple silver anklets. They were simple yet has the most complex beauty. They also made a different sound so when Advika will approach me I will instantly know that it's her and will give all my attention to her.

In The mandap I noticed that she was facing problems in walking around which was due to her heavy anklets to I got an assurance that she will like my gift.

I walked towards my room with the box still in my hands. When reached the room I was about to barge in but then realized that it is now not only 'my' room but 'our' room after the marriage.

I knocked on the door and the door intently was opened by a Dasi as if she was expecting me to arrive any moment.

Then at least 10-15 Dasis came out of the room, I was left surprised as what were they doing in my room? I shifted from my place a little so they have some space to leave.

All of them left and I finally went inside and looked at at my beautiful wife sitting on they bed.

I observed her appearance and she was wearing a beautiful elegant looking red lehenga along with some heavy jewellery, most of the jewellery she was wearing I didn't even know the names of. All I know was that they look heavy .

Her hair was beautifully braided with thick layer of Gajra and some kind of jewellery decorating her braid. And on the top of her head was the beautiful Chudamani that I chose.

I went towards my bed and sat down on it which, I checked if she was ok but me getting closer to her made her breathing rapid.

I smirked at this and gently traced hand on her her upper arm I can feel that her breath hicked. I suppose I am crossing my limits.

I took my hand causing her body to relax. Then I took the box and put it in front of her, she looked at it with curiosity. Her face was covered with a red veil but I could tell that she was curious to know what was inside.

Advika : What is inside the box, Arya?

Me : In Angadesh culture the husband has to give a gift to his newly Wed wife on their first night.

Advika looked curiously inside the box as I opened it. When she saw the pair of anklets her face immediately showed a beautiful glow.

I took her feet to put the anklets on but she immediately pulled away, I looked at her with confusion.

Advika : A husband is not suppose to touch feet of his wife.

Me : And where is that written?

Advika : Huh?

Me : if a wife touches her husband feet then it's considered a virtue but if a husband does so then it's considered a sin?

Advika felt silent and was in deep thoughts, I reached out for her feet again I could feel her hesitate but she didn't stop me this time.

I looked at her beautiful alta coloured feet and smiled then my eyes fell on the pair of anklets that she already had on, they indeed looked heavy.

I took of her previous anklets and replaced it with the once I brought now. They looked stunning on her feet without a doubt.

I could see her smile, I then took off her veil and looked at her beautiful face I am grateful that her face was not covered by some sort of jewellery.

She too looked at me and smiled then shyly looked down, I have never seen this side of her maybe because it's not been so long since we have met.

The way her beautiful brown eyes were filled with shyness and were adverted made my heart beat faster. Her beautiful pink lips curled up into a beautiful smile, everything about her really is perfect.

I then took a pillow and was going towards the couch to sleep there just then I my wife call.

Advika : Where are you going Arya?

Me : it's ok I will sleep on the sofa so you can feel comfortable.

Advika : But I only feel comfortable when you are with me. (mumbling)

Me : What?

Advika : I said you can sleep next to me I don't mind.

Me : Are you sure?

Advika : I am sure.

Her voice was firm clearly telling me that there is no room for argument. I silently went and layed down next to her. Then I felt a pair of soft arms around my upper body, I looked down only to see Advika fast asleep. Soon I too fell a sleep.

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