Till The End

Chapter 79 - The Night Of Suspense

It's already 8 at night. I have no idea how the past 3 days past. It feels it has been just a split second. Everyone was busy with he wedding, the preparations. Friends were busy in selecting their dresses as Sarah, Emi, Rochelle are becoming the bridesmaid while Sam, Keith, Tacker and Jack will be groomsmen. The girls selected a cute baby pink flowy frock which falls just below their knees and the boys selected complete white suit with black collar ties.

Everything will change from tomorrow. I will no longer be Eila D'Souza rather Eila D'Cruz. The thought is giving me butterflies in my tummy. He is actually gonna be my officially wedded husband. God! I can't believe this is actually happening. I am actually getting married.
But this happiness is incomplete without Mom. I am missing her a lot. I wish she was here with me today. But I'm glad she left a touch of her for my wedding. My wedding gown which she designed. I still adore her boutique designs. Her designs have always been classy and elegant.

I go near the window and let myself dive into the sanity of this serene night. I look at the sky where millions of stars reside. A new feeling of completion floods me up. My life is gonna change from tomorrow. A change for good!

"Eila", Sarah comes to my room. "Come down. Everyone is waiting for you".

"Okay", I go down with her. Everyone is present today. To be precise, my family and my girl gang. Boys are at Jim's place today. As I go in the living room auntie makes me sit in between her and John. "We have something to show you", auntie grins. I wonder what.

Soon Emi turns on the TV and... God! This is me. My eyes shift to the tv screen where my childhood picture is being projected. And one after another she plays the slide and I see my whole childhood to adulthood pop up in front of my eyes. Indeed I changed a lot. From a chubby kid to this young girl today. I see my pictures with Mom, auntie, John, Emi and the pictures of our tour, pictures of me with my friends. The next picture that pops up the screen is of dad, I am in his arms. I guess I was 5 then. I don't feel sad nor happy seeing this. His thought doesn't bring any emotion now. But it's true a father is always missing in my life. Sometimes it hurt but not anymore. I am happy with the people I have in my life.
Emi slides the next picture and it's of Jim and me. I can't help bluhing seeing our previous pictures. I still find it hard to believe that I'm actually getting married to this Robo tomorrow.

"Thank you all so much for this wonderful present", I can't be grateful enough. Auntie gives me a side hug, "It feels just like yesterday I brought you with me as my daughter and tomorrow you're getting married". I just face the ground with a painfully satisfactory smile on my face.

"Time flies so fast. I'm sorry for the past years. I'll miss you", John exclaims and I give him a soft hug. Everything is fine now.

"Come on. Don't cry now. Else you all will be in short of tears tomorrow", Emi chuckles but I can feel the sadness behind her words. I know this crazy girl is gonna miss me a lot.

Jim's POV :

I am feeling weird. It's a whole different feeling. Is it the same with every guy getting married. I feel I have more responsibilities now, I think I am a more grown up man. I am also nervous whether I'll be a good husband or not. I am actually marrying Eila! She is gonna be my wife from tomorrow. God! What is this feeling?

"Jim", I see Mom coming near me as I am sitting in the living room at a corner surrounded my boy gang as they are busy planning tomorrow's ceremony.
"What's wrong?"

"Nothing", I say.

"Are you nervous?"

"A bit", I don't lie. I think it's better if I share with her.

"I know. It's common to feel such", Mom chuckles.

"I don't know Mom. This is a weird feeling", I look in front.

"Everything will be alright", she places her palm on the side of my thigh.
"Even Eila must be feeling the same now. This time before marriage is the most special moment in everyones life and also the most precious one. You will suffer the most beautiful suspense of your life during this time.
Cherish each and every single moment. You'll feel you're drowned in an ocean of dilemma but trust me this is only gonna make you feel more responsible and grown up. And now you actually have a bit more responsibility than before. There will be changes in your life. From tomorrow you won't be alone, she'll be the one beside you in every step of your life. It's not that you both won't face any problem and have a happily married smooth life. This happens with none. There will be problems, difficulties but what matters the most is how you both solve them being together and make your relation last till the end".

I just look at her. I feel my heart is feeling light now. No more burden, no more worries. Mom's are the best. They have the solution to every problem. I give her a hug saying, "Thank you. I'll always remember this".

"My son is indeed a grown up man now", her words are making me a bit emotional I should say.

Eila's POV :

I don't think I'll fall asleep tonight. I am getting emotional now. I will be leaving this place tomorrow. I decide to call Jim once to know how he's doing and if he's also facing the same situation as I am.

I dial his number and soon he picks up, "Hello"

"Hi. What are you doing?"

"Nothing. The boys just arranged a small party."

"Party?" I chuckle.

"Hmm. Bachelor's party. They say I'll no longer be a bachelor from tomorrow". He grins and I do the same. I still can't believe we are getting married. God!

"Robo".

"Yes."

"I am feing really weird", I say.

"Why?"

"I don't know. Are we really getting married tomorrow? I mean I still find it hard to believe", I explain.

"Me too". So he's feeling the same.

"Does this mean I'll be your wife?" God! This makes me blush the hardest.

"What do you think?" I can hear his chuckle.

"Ahhhh. I don't know I am just blushing, I am feeling really weird."

"Silly!"

"Robo".

"Hmm."

"You'll never leave me right?" I don't know why I am saying this

"Why do you say this?" His voice is stern.

"I don't know. I love you". I feel we are again the same Eila and Jim like the day we proposed first.

"I love you too". I wonder how this night of suspense is gonna pass. A suspense of unraveling our new future together from tomorrow. Tomorrow's sun will bring a new life for us both. I hope we can cherish this Till The End.

(I can really feel this chapter. What about u?)