As I sat alone in the waiting area, I realised Anika was the only person I couldn't imagine living without. She shattered all the damn walls I had built around my heart. I was so deeply in love with her.
Anika Sharma, a typical event planner, is thr...
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Anika
My wedding day had finally arrived, and despite the joy of marrying Jai, nervousness lingered within me. I couldn't decipher whether it was fear or just butterflies fluttering in my stomach.
In my leggings and top, I settled into the nearest chair for my makeup session. I had organized my accessories the night before, alleviating any last-minute stress.
As the makeup artist worked, a realization struck me – the foundation shade was too light for my skin tone.
"The shade—it's lighter than my skin tone," I pointed out.
"Ma'am, but—" she began, only to be interrupted by my mom.
"I told her," Mom confessed.
"Why?" I questioned.
"Because you need to look beautiful, beta," she declared. Seriously? I thought. It took me years to embrace my own skin, and I wasn't about to compromise now.
"I feel beautiful in my own skin, Mom," I replied firmly.
"I don't need everyone to like me; I just want Jai to like me. All of them can shove it, for all I care." I added.
Before she could respond "I'll be back in a few minutes. And let the foundation be my shade." I instructed the makeup artist, and with a nod, she agreed.
Stepping outside with my phone, I found solace away from the bustling presence of my mom. Thankfully, Nisha and Diya were absent; otherwise, they would have scolded my mom mercilessly.
Varsha greeted me with concern as I stepped out. "What's wrong?" she asked.
"Nothing, I'll come back in a few minutes," I reassured her and walked away.
In the beautiful hotel adjacent to the wedding venue, I searched for a secluded spot, craving a few moments of privacy, especially away from my mom. I discovered an empty room with an excellent view, allowing me to temporarily escape the whirlwind of emotions.
I texted the only person who made my mind calm.
Anika: Hey.
Jai: Hello, princess. What's wrong?
Anika: Why do you think something is wrong?
Jai: You didn't use any emojis or add four y's at the end.
Anika: Hahaha. You really know me, Mr. Singhania.
Jai: winking emoji
Anika: I miss you sad emoji
Amidst the wedding preparations, I yearned for some alone time with Jai. He, as always, sensed my emotions.
Jai: Just a few more hours, and I'll glue myself to you.
