HER ONE NIGHT STAND

THE WEDDING

Myra reached office sharp 9 Am and was greeted by Gaurav first.

"Myra congratulations on your engagement with Ritwik. You have caught one of the most eligible bachelors in Gurgaon."

" Gaurav I have not caught him. We fell in love."

"That is what I meant but I thought you were more career oriented and marriage would come much later. But I guess Ritwik can be very persuasive so the quick wedding."

"Gaurav what have you lined up for me today?"

" First you are going to interview some people who will be able to take care of your work in your absence. I have also arranged for two girls to act as your assistants so that your workload is reduced. I don't want Ritwik complaining that I overwork my employees. After that you are to meet two new prospective clients. I want you to start the negotiations and then someone else can take over. Also there are two new product launches from Singhania group I would like you to look into."

It was a full day ahead for Myra and she missed her lunch. At 6 PM she decided to have a cup of green tea since coffee and normal tea nauseated her.

Gaurav entered her cabin bringing along another cup of tea and some muffins. They were discussing a campaign for Singhania Groups new product. Myra was seated while Gaurav was sitting very close, literally bending towards her when Ritwik entered.

Ritwik burnt with jealousy seeing the two sitting close to each other. "My dear Gaurav be careful you are sitting to close to my fiancée. I hope you know that I am very possessive for my things."

"Ritwik we were just discussing the campaign for your products. It is not the first time that we are sitting together. Are you jealous?"

"Of course not . Myra is mine and I trust her fully. If you may now excuse us I would like to take her out for dinner."

"But Ritwik I still have work to do?"' Myra was furious with Ritwik's behavior.

" When was your last meal, darling?"

"I had a light breakfast. After that there was no time for lunch."

"Do, I need to remind you that you need to look good on our wedding day so please don't starve?" Ritwik could not give the real reason so this was the best excuse he could come up with.

They left for dinner at a nearby Chinese restaurant. Myra could just about have her soup but no food after that. She looked very tired and seemed to have lost weight as well still she was very beautiful. He wanted to take care of her, to take her in his arms but her independent streak prevented him from doing so.

Ritwik was worried for her but he had already taken an appointment with a reputed gynaecologist for the morning.

The gynaecologist checked her and even did an ultrasound. The baby was on the smaller side but fine. She prescribed some medicines which would ease Myra's morning sickness and help her to digest food. She also prescribed some vitamins to be taken on time.

Ritwik dropped her to her office after the appointment . He was going to Bangalore for two days to wind up his work for the coming weekend.

Their wedding was to be a court wedding with a small luncheon after that. Only a few close friends were invited. His step mother had also not been informed because he did not want any disruptions in his wedding. Moreover he had never been close to her. Myra's parents were to be invited though.

The next few days were filled with work for Myra. Her sister was on her honeymoon so she had asked her parents not to inform Jiya otherwise her honeymoon would be spoiled. Ritwik called her from Bangalore asking her if she needed any help for the wedding.

She wished that he would behave more romantically but she knew that they were marrying for the baby and not for love. A day before their wedding ceremony her parents arrived and Ritwik also came back from Bangalore. Her parents informed her that Ritwik had personally gone to Jaisalmer to ask her hand in marriage. He had spent an entire day with them convincing them that he loved her and would take good care of her after marriage. He had also sent his private jet to bring them from Jaisalmer to Delhi. Her parents were very much impressed by his attitude and had given their blessings.

Myra was touched by this gesture. She wanted to hug him but their relationship was too complex.

Ritwik had sent a stylist to help Myra get ready for the wedding. He had also sent a chauffeur driven limousine to escort her to the court.

Myra looked stunning in the lehnga. She was wearing a polka multicoloured necklace with long earings. She had put on very light makeup but a bright red lipstick adorned her full lips. Desire shot through Ritwik when he saw her. Myra looked gorgeous. He could not wait to get her to bed today. Today she would be his forever. The last few days had been exquisite torture because he wanted to touch her but did not want to create a wrong expression.

Ritwik looked dapper in a black Armani suit. It was a sin to look so sexy but Myra just could not take her eyes off him. She was both excited and nervous because today was her wedding night and Ritwik had informed her that he wanted a complete marriage not one on paper.

They were married within an hour. The luncheon had been arranged at Ritwik's penthouse apartment at the terrace. Food was delicious and variety enormous but Myra had no appetite.

Ritwik observed that Myra seemed to be nervous but for the first time in his life he was also nervous. He wanted her he knew that but she was pregnant so he was afraid to touch her.

The luncheon was over by 4 pm and most of the Guest had left by 5 pm. Myra parents also left by then. The two were now alone. He asked her to rest for some time and then change as they were to leave for Maldives by the night flight.

Their suitcases had been packed already by his housekeeper. There was nothing much to do. He took a glass of wine and settled in his study checking his emails.

Myra had gone to sleep in one of the bedrooms.

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