Our Arranged Love Story Point 5

Chapter 17.5

"Worth it."

Nami felt Luffy's arm loosen around her and she acknowledged the usual look of confusion then went back to reading the novel which was thankfully close by.

"Hey. You're home," he said.

"Yup."

Nami sat up and Luffy stood on his feet and stretched. She looked at him, closing her book and was having a hard time fighting back a smile.

"There's a surprise for you," she said.

"Really? Where?"

"In the bathroom."

Without question he left and it didn't take long to hear his exclamation from where she sat.

"So cool!" He ran back out and pointed at his face. "Did you do this?"

"Yeah. I was bored. What do you think?"

"I like it. You're pretty good."

The stache didn't look bad on him at all. It amplified his looks. But Nami had never fancied hairy men and preferred Luffy's hairless face just the way it is.

He saw the purple weapon on the floor and grinned from ear to ear at the idea that popped into his head.

"Your turn."

"Don't even think about it. I'll pass."

"Aww, come on. I'll make you look awesome."

"No."

The idea was quickly discarded when he remembered something important.

"I almost forgot."

"Almost forgot what?" Nami asked getting up and she watched as he went for her lips.

"Welcome back," he said and grinned at her red tinged cheeks. "I'm going to send a picture to Usopp. He's going to flip!"

"Wait Luffy. That can wait."

"Why? Do you need help with something?"

"No. I want to show you something Mom sent in the mail."

"What could that be?"

"It's from the wedding."

That got Luffy interested and he followed her to her room where she handed him the orange envelope.

He seated himself at the headboard and Nami joined him watching closely for his reaction as he took out the handful of photographs.

Both his eyebrows pointed upwards and a wide grin developed as he came face to face with the first picture with her standing solo in her gorgeous gown.

He hadn't said anything yet but he smiled more soft and continued staring for another 2 minutes.

"What's going through that mind of yours?"

"I still can't believe it."

"Can't believe what?"

"That this day happened." His smile was now in her direction. "I don't really know how to explain it but even though it's been hard, I wouldn't trade it for all the meat in the world."

Nami's face shadowed his and she hooked an arm around his and took a firm hold of his hand. That meant a lot coming from him.

"What do you think about our marriage so far, Nami?"

"Worth it."

They instinctively leaned in towards each other but Nami broke out in giggles and turned away.

"Sorry but I can't kiss you seriously with that thing on your face. Now is probably a good time to wash it off."

"I want to keep it longer. Besides, I can always get one later," he said and turned to look at the group pic.

Nami shook her head amused at his self-assurance. 'This guy.'

"I like this one. Your dad doesn't look too happy though."

"Trust me, he was. Behind the grumpy old man persona, he just has a hard time showing his true emotions."

'Shishishishi' "Nojiko's here too. How is she doing lately?"

"She's good. In fact we had spoken almost a week ago. I'll make her know that you asked about her."

"Thanks."

He flipped through the remaining pictures liking each one and had stopped with the final picture with them standing at the altar.

"This one's my favourite."

"Mine too. It's a great shot."

"Yeah."

"We should frame it."

"Good idea." She was actually thinking the same thing. "When we get the chance we can go find one at the shops."

"Why not today?"

"A bit hasty, aren't we? Let's do that."

"Hey Nami."

"Hm?"

"At our wedding, we didn't have any cake like how they do in the movies."

"It was a short ceremony. Maybe we can ask Sanji-kun to make us one."

"Yeah-Yeah!"

"Or maybe we can make one ourselves."

"Why go through all that trouble?"

"Because it'll be fun. And..." she trailed off for dramatic effect.

"And?"

"We don't have to share." She wriggled her brows and he instantly loved the idea.

"Let's do it."

"Today?"

"Today."

In the end, they ended up making two large layers of strawberry and chocolate cake. They had a hard time picking one flavour over the other so chose both. Both's always the best choice.

It wasn't the usual conventional wedding cake but it was iced to perfection and tasted just as good.

They had also decided to share a slice with friends and family. They might be given weird looks since the wedding was months ago but it was better late than never. Plus they both had a great time making it.