Chapter 5

White Tigers' Hill Village, Hunan province, China

It was a sunny day in the village, and the entire G-Revolution group was present in there, to attend Ray and Mariah's most awaited wedding. That was supposed to take place at the village temple. The white tigers were a small community who lived in their village, Ray and Mariah invited the entire village to celebrate their big day. Though both of them had left the village years ago, they were very much rooted to their homeland and culture. That's why they decided to get married at the village and nowhere else, because it's the place where both of them first met and grew up with each other, spinning beyblades since then.

Mariah was getting ready in her cottage that was decorated beautifully with pink flowers, as it's her favourite colour. All of her bridesmaids were there, Hilary, Emily, Julia, Mathilda, Mariam, helping her with make-up and hair. She was nervous, and a bit pissed-off, too.

'For god's sake 'Riah, can you please smile?' Hilary was impatient, 'It's your THE wedding day, you can't look like a disappointed white balloon,'

'Yeah, and look all of us are dressed in hot pink dresses, because you like it.' Julia smiled.

'You guys are looking great, all of you.' Mariah opened her mouth, 'But I'm not worried about that. It's my wedding, I mean Ray and I are getting married. I just can't believe.'

'We understand your tension and excitement Mariah.' Emily said, putting one hand on Mariah's shoulder, she was wearing a white laced wedding gown that was gifted by Ray's uncle from France.

'Yes, just think about it, how far you and Ray have come, starting from that baby age. And now you're getting married to the love of your life. I'm so happy for you Mariah.' Mariam said, after that she looked at Emily, and took her eyes down in the next moment.

'I know guys, I'm too much happy. But ...' Mariah stopped.

'What?' Hilary asked.

'Ray has invited the Psychics too.' Mariah sighed.

'Oh boy!' Emily gasped.

Nobody said anything after that, for some time. Inviting the Psychics means inviting Salima; Ray's old flame. No wonder Mariah was pissed off by that information. She can't stand Salima at all, even after she and Ray had talked about this matter a thousand times before and Ray's given her assurance that she's the only girl Ray has his heart for and no one else in this world.

'Okay! Okay! No need to spoil your mood in your special day 'Riah, let's just pretend she's just another guest that's all.' Hilary broke the silence.

'Yeah! And let's guess who'll be receiving the bouquet first, she's gonna get hitched next.' Mathilda cheerfully stated.

Hilary and Emily blushed at this, while Julia said nothing and just smiled. Mariam looked at Emily.

'How I wish I could be excited at this. If only I had confessed first.' Mariam told herself. She never got the courage to tell Max about her feelings, Emily confessed before she could, and cherry on top, Max caught her kissing Ozuma at Tyson's birthday party last year. Well she was sad about Emily dating Max and she got drunk, and Ozuma likes her so he didn't say no.

They were laughing and giggling when someone knocked at the door of Mariah's cottage. Julia got up and opened the door to see Tyson standing in front of her.

'Juls! Is Mariah ready yet? Ray's being impatient and the priest is here too.' Tyson asked, making his way in.

'Well tell him to be patient then, you're his friend.' Hilary replied.

'Yeah! Mariah needs time.' Emily added.

'Uh Girls! They always...' Tyson started and then looked at Mariah '...oh my goodness 'Riah! You're looking so beautiful!' Tyson's eyes widened. 'Ray's chest's gonna hurt a lot today!' He added.

'Then you stand beside him to give comfort.' Hilary replied and everyone else giggled.

'She's ready; we were just about to leave.' Julia told Tyson. 'Let's go guys,'

'Yeah! Let's not make our groom wait for any longer.' Mariam added.

'Are you ready Mariah?' Mathilda asked and everyone else looked at Mariah's face.

'Yeah!' Mariah took a deep breath,' I guess I am! Let's go guys, I'm gonna get married.'

'Oh yes you are!' Julia said, holding her hand.

Everyone walked out of the cottage one by one and Tyson and Hilary were the last ones. Hilary was about to place a foot outside the door when Tyson grabbed her hand and pulled her closer. Hilary widened her eyes first but after seeing the look on his face she giggled.

'Tyson! Nothing's happening now, I'm telling you!' She tried to free herself.

'Then who told you to look so stunning today? If nothing's happening huh?' Tyson asked her softly.

'It's the bridesmaids' colour code, Mariah's favourite. And all of us made the same hairstyle.' She looked at him and said.

'But others aren't looking as gorgeous as you Hilary.' Tyson kissed her neck. 'Is it the perfume you made me buy last year at the airport during our Hong-Kong tour?'

'You remember? Not bad Granger!' Hilary closed her eyes and allowed him to continue.

'Of course I do, I had to spend a fortune.' Tyson started laughing, Hilary got offended.

'Let me go!' Hilary pushed him but he was stronger and he definitely didn't want to let her go.

'Hey Hey! I was joking alright!' Tyson pulled her closer. 'You have a classy choice; even what I'm wearing today is chosen by you, wicked witch!'

'I know, huh!' Hilary acted to be angry, Tyson made his signature puppy face.

'Nothing's gonna happen now?' he pleaded.

'Nothing!' Hilary smirked.

'Please?' Tyson looked at her lips.

'No Tyson,' Hilary muttered and closed her eyes, she wanted him too.

'Something' was about to happen and Tyson had his mouth only centimetres apart from Hilary's when someone entered suddenly.

'Hilary we have to...' Emily started but after seeing Tyson and Hilary standing in each other's arms she covered her eyes with her hands. 'Oh my God! Guys its Ray and Mariah's wedding, can't you just wait for some hours?'

'Uhm! Well, I was...open your eyes Emily!' Hilary was embarrassed.

'I'll just go and find Ray and the ring...and the guys,' Tyson scratched the back of his head,' and Kai, he's the best man of Ray, hehehe!' he wasn't sure what he was saying while Emily was smiling,' see you girls!' Tyson excused himself.

'Let's go we're getting late!' Hilary walked to the door.

'Seriously? I thought you forgot that!' Emily laughed.

'No, he did! Just don't tell anyone why I'm late okay?' Hilary requested.

'I won't, but everyone figured it out already Hilary.' Emily took her hand and walked along.


Kai was standing in front of the isle, holding Ray's wedding ring in one hand, and another hand inside the pocket of his Gray formal trouser. Now He wasn't looking any different than any other day. He wears formal every time. Ray's made him his best man, as of all the bladebreakers, he was Kai's closest and he seems to be the only person to get him. So when Ray approached him to be the best man at his wedding, he couldn't say no.

So there he was, standing. The isle was set up inside the temple yard. Ray was already waiting for his bride. He was tapping his foot on the isle floor, Kai noticed.

'Relax!' Kai tried to comfort his friend.

'Uh, what?!' Ray was surprised.

'I said you should relax,' Kai said, pointing towards Ray's feet.

'Oh!' Ray stopped what he was doing. 'Man I'm tensed! I don't know what's gonna happen,' Ray replied.

'Everything is going to be fine Ray, you've waited for this moment for long, why hesitate now?' Kai replied.

'You're right, but still it's my wedding, can't believe it's actually happening.' Ray looked at his friend, who was, for a change, smiling.

'Hmm, it is, now be ready. Mariah will be coming in any minute now.' Kai patted on Ray's shoulder.

'Kai! Thanks buddy.' Ray smiled back.

'Hm.' Kai replied being Kai.

As soon as their conversation ended, the bride entered. Mariah was wearing a full white laced fish tail gown, off shoulder, with matching laced veil on her head that was covering her beautiful face. She was holding a bouquet of pink flowers. Ray stopped blinking. Someone, probably Daichi, from the audience shouted 'Hang in there Ray! You're jaw's gonna fall!' and the rest of the gang laughed at this.

Although Kai Hiwatari's gaze was fixed on someone particular. Someone he hadn't seen in the past four months. Someone he was kind of eager to see at this wedding. Someone he...missed.

He tried; he tried his best to forget her. He tried to come out of her thoughts, her smile, her emerald eyes, her golden-brown hair, her amazingly beautiful face, but he couldn't. Though he managed to get everything sorted at work, but whenever he was alone, mostly after work, it's her thought that took over. Kai couldn't tell anybody, and of course nobody dared to ask Kai anything about his feelings or thoughts, nobody asked him why the hell he actually wanted to dance with the Fernandez sister that night.

Kai forgot to blink when he saw Julia after such a long time, she was wearing off-shoulder dark pink formal gown, like every other bridesmaid. Her hair was tied in a messy bun, with some bangs falling. She was smiling and looking at Mariah as they walked through the passage. She was looking mesmerizing.

Soon Mariah reached the isle. Kai was still looking at Julia, when he heard a girl's voice saying 'Ow! Stop it!' following everyone sitting or standing around going 'AWW! SO CUTE!' in unison.

He got his senses back and turned to the couple, to see Ray was crying silently after seeing Mariah standing in front of him in a bridal dress.

The priest then started the rituals. Kai handed Ray the ring once the vows were taken. They exchanged the Ring.

'I'll always love you Mariah, my life is complete now, because you're my wife.' Ray stated emotionally.

'And I'll always return the love my dear husband!' Mariah replied.

Then with the confirmation of the priest, they went forward in each other's direction to share a kiss.

Everyone stood up and clapped, someone among the bladders shouted 'Easy Ray! Don't start off now!' and everyone laughed. Kai looked at Julia again. He thought everyone would be busy seeing the newly married couple but he was wrong.

He saw Julia Fernandez was already gazing at him with her beautiful green eyes, and she didn't look away when she found Kai was looking at her.

It was more like two silent people talking through their eyes, when nobody around was listening.


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