On Weddings and Cheating

Chapter 2: A brand new start

It felt so good, for us to be finally together, it was a dream come true and I myself couldn't believe it just yet. From the moment he proposed, from the moment I walked down that aisle, from the moment we said "yes", and now, now that we were headed home. Finally, it would just be the two of us, a new family in this world, just us and not another worry in the world, our perfect life could begin now, right? I turned towards Starrk who sat next to me quietly, just staring at me with a sweet smile, I returned it before kissing him softly. Yes, now it can begin.

"We're here," he whispered softly as I gazed outside the window to see a beautiful brand new house, well if it even deserved such a small word as that.

"Its so beautiful," I whispered back as I stared at it disbelievingly. I knew that Starrk was good enough for a good job, but I never thought I had married someone so rich! "You really shouldn't have," I said as I turned to Starrk who sat beside me.

"It was fine, don't worry. Besides, I want us to start completely fresh and I want you to feel comfortable," he replied sincerely, softly brushing my cheek as he awaited my response.

"But that's far more than what I was raised in!" I responded. Never in my life did I ever even think that I would end up in such a beautiful house such as this one.

"Do you like it?" he asked, changing the subject. My eyes widened in surprise, there was no reason why I wouldn't like it, his question almost seemed to be in vain.

"Of course!" I practically shouted, only to receive a content smile from Starrk who neared my face and brushed his lips on mine.

"Then stop complaining," he whispered as he removed himself from me. "Or I'll get us a smaller one," he teased as he opened the door of the limousine that had brought us all the way over here.

"Oh, Val! It's just beautiful! You should come see it!" I exclaimed in pure excitement as I spoke to Val on the phone. I had began baking some cookies for Starrk's family was coming over. Of course, he had told me I didn't have to but I really wanted to show that I was being a good wife.

"You know I can't, I just got too much work, E." she responded sadly as a shuffling of papers could be heard from the other line.

"Are you really busy? If you want I can call back another time," I responded kindly although I felt a bit sad, I wanted to share my happiness with her, but I had to understand her situation, even if that meant letting her go.

"Well, 'Laine, I don't want to be rude, but I am sort of in a bind here. So can we maybe talk some other time?" she asked, trying hard not to upset me.

"Oh sure, no problem! Well, take care Val and call you back another time," I responded as I hanged up and turned to attend the cookies who had just come out of the oven.

"So is she coming?" Starrk asked curiously as he walked into the kitchen and embraced me tenderly from behind as he placed his face in between my neck and shoulder.

"No," I mumbled sadly as I began to put the cookies in a clean fresh plate.

"You have me, you know," he reminded as his gray clouds met mine.

"I know, but-" I complained a bit, but he managed to turn me around so I would look into his eyes.

"But?" he asked with a frown as he awaited me to explain my response. "But?" he pushed as his embrace became tighter around me, not planning on letting go.

"Starrk!" I giggled as he did not let go.

"I'm not letting you go that easy!" he warned as he swiftly picked me up on one of his shoulders and began heading towards the living room.

"Starrk! Put me down!" I continued to laugh as he abruptly stopped and accidentally let me fall a bit harshly into the cream sofa. "Not that harshly!" I commented as his weight landed on me.

"I'm not letting you go now," he threatened as his lips ceased mine, but before he continue his little game the door rang.

A small grunt came from Starrk as he laid his head on my chest. "Why now?" he asked sadly. I giggled softly before gently stroking his wavy hair.

"Aw, come on how bad can it be? They'll be in and out before you know it!" I tried to convince him as he slowly sat back up.

"Promise?" he asked in a sad voice, I smiled back at him before leaning closer.

"Muah!" I said as I gave him a peck.

"Promise!" he shouted back as I began walking towards the place where my sandals had fallen in our little fiasco.

"Shh!" I hushed as I put the white sandals with small pink flowers on.

"Ugh!" he moaned loudly as he let his head fall on one of the couch's pillows.

"Get up!" I whispered loudly as I threw a pillow that had fallen at him.

"Hey!" he complained as he finally sat back up again.

"Can't you at least show some enthusiasm?" I asked as I placed my hands on my hips. He smiled slyly as he observed me, which was the exact opposite reaction I was hoping for. Instead of intimidating him I was just causing him to get more ideas into his head.

"What's in it for me?" he teased as he walked up to me. I looked into his cloudy eyes before smiling.

"Hm... let me think about it, 'kay?" I asked as I pulled him towards the entrance so we could receive his family. It had just been two days since we had gotten married and his parents were already dying to know how we were doing, well then again who could blame them? My uncle and Val wanted to come along, but their busy schedules kept them occupied and wouldn't be able to visit for a while.

"Alright," he gave in as he gave me a small defeated smile.