Chapter 18 "The Beginning of Our Life Together "

Sarek

Waiting for twenty-four hours to marry Amanda felt unbearable. Still, I busied myself with work and other responsibilities. Especially since we would honeymoon on a nearby planet for five straight days. T'Pau made all the arrangements for our koon-ut-kal-if-fee ceremony. I knew I was her favorite nephew, and she would never allow me to pay her back.

When I arrived at the undisclosed location in the Vulcan temple, I donned my Ambassadorial robe. I next waited for the ceremony to begin in a room where future husbands anticipated their future wives. During that time, I meditated.

"Na'shaya, sa-bath (Greeting, nephew)" T'Pau's voice floated into the room, interrupting my thoughts about Amanda. I jumped a little out of the chair because of her unexpected presence.

"Have I come at a bad time," she inquired as I gave her a distracted greeting back. Her long dark hair framed her face, and I noticed that she had gray streaks in it for the first time. T'Pau also was dressed in a ceremonial black robe.

"Not at all, ezyet. I was contemplating Amanda," I admitted and offered her a chair to sit down on in the small-sized room.

With almost a smirk, T'Pau lowered herself in the chair next to me, inquiring,

"Nam-tor du pok tor palikaya ish-veh ha'kiv k' amanda, sarek"

("Are you ready to start your life with Amanda, Sarek?)

"Yes, I have never been so ready for anything in my life," I revealed, feeling a full-fledged smile forming on my face, and I didn't conceal it from my aunt.

"Good. Amanda is here, but we have to wait until the Priestess is properly prepared," T'Pau informed, scrutinizing me.

"Are you nervous?"

"Vulcans do not experience nervousness," I replied, raising an eyebrow.

"Indeed, Sarek. I mean, because of T'Rea," she hesitantly clarified.

"Rai, ez-yet. (No, Aunt) Though I would have loved and honored her for the rest of our lives if she hadn't chosen to enter kohlinar, T'Rea was not my true soulmate. I know she died a few years ago after she began the program due to an illness, and I truly mourned her. Not only did I mourn the end of our marriage, but I grieved her untimely death, too. Honestly, I expected to be a bachelor for the rest of my life. Eleven years later, Amanda materialized like a shooting star in the black sky and revitalized me," I wryly described. It sounded exaggerated, but it was all true.

"Sarek, I understand," T'Pau responded, and I questioned her about her own solitude since she never remarried after my Uncle passed. It was a private question, but I felt connected enough to her to ask.

It was an uncomfortable topic of conversation, and T'Pau paused, deeply inhaling and exhaling first. Eventually, she solemnly remarked, " Sarek, I am at the age where I can no longer reproduce, nor do I need to marry to take care of myself. My four children are grown, and I am my own person."

"It is lonely, though," I added, nodding at her.

"Yes, but if I remarry, it will be for love. Since I have already married twice that way, I see no alternative. However, I have not met someone that fits my criteria. Sarek, you and I are most fortunate to marry for love. Ninety-three percent of Vulcans don't," T'Pau elucidated, and we agreed on that point.

"I am a little anxious," I confessed, after silence, "but not about Amanda."

"That is normal, and I felt the same when I married Aravik," T'Pau described dismissively with a wave of her elegant hand.

"My apprehension has more to do with my Father and his treatment of Amanda as my wife," I said, running my right hand through my hair shakily.

"Give him time. Your Father will come around eventually. Skonn has always had inner demons to face in life. Still, he chooses to disregard them until they are absolutely intolerable. It's highly illogical, and I hope it is sooner rather than later so you two can reconcile," T'Pau earnestly advised, raising an eyebrow.

"Amanda has a tremendous number of great qualities. I wish he would allow himself to see," I thoughtfully stated.

"Yes, that is true. As Surak says, it cannot be forced," T'Pau wisely dispensed advice with a twinkle in her eyes.

"Thank you, ezyet, for your assistance. Both Amanda and I greatly appreciate it," I recognized, reaching for her petite hand to hold. A brief smile almost appeared on T'Pau's face at the affectionate gesture as she clasped onto my own and held on to it.

"Sarek, I have always supported you and your decisions, and I will continue to do so. Even before you and Amanda fell in love, she held a special place in my heart when I met her, and I knew that I would advocate for her for the rest of my life. The fact that you two are a match only makes it sweeter, in my opinion. My favorite nephew bonding for life with my one and only favorite human niece," T'Pau humbly replied, squeezing my hand.

The Priestess came into the room and announced it was time to commence the ceremony. My aunt affectionately pressed my hand once more before departing from the room. I gave her a warm smile and focused on the Priestess's instructions. At that time, my heart rate sped up at a rate of eleven point seven.

Wringing my hands, I followed the Priestess out of the room. Before the ceremonial gong rang, I took my place on the decorous red rug in the correct location. I also clasped my hands behind my back to stop them from fidgeting.

"Amanda will be mine, my Aduna, finally, " I thought as the gong clamorously sounded.

My ashayam emerged looking more fresh and beautiful than I had ever seen her, and my mouth went dry at the sight of her. Amanda donned a silver dress that seemed to be see-through material at the neck, shoulders, and down to the top of her chest without being immodest. Furthermore, her hair was styled in a traditional Vulcan one as well.

My mouth dropped open at her presence as she strolled slowly behind T'Pau. Promptly, Amanda's eyes met mine, and I could see the exhilaration in hers as she saw the same in mine. There was a tiny smile on her plump pink lips as she telepathically communicated,

"Oh Sarek, etwel gad nam-tor t'forti la', heh nash-veh mokuhlek't dva-tor ish-veh! nash-veh adore du weht do wuh dahkuh yel ta'hal ik sarlah s' wuh Vuhlkansu yel"

(Oh, Sarek, our day is finally here, and I can't believe it! I adore you more than the light that comes from the two Vulcan suns.)

"nash-veh ashaya du, amanda. Du nam-tor lovelier do with gad nam-tor wu."

(I love you, Amanda, You are lovelier than the day is long.)

We halted our communication as the Priestess spoke after Amanda and I faced each other on the crimson ceremonial rug. Lovingly, my soon to be wife gazed at me as the officiant announced,

"What you are about to witness comes down from the time of the beginning without change. This is the Vulcan heart. This is the Vulcan soul. This is our way. Kah-if-farr!"

The Priestess indicated for us to kneel and lift our hands out in front of each other. We followed the directions and touched each other's index and middle fingers as we stared into the other's eyes. It was quite an intimate moment. Amanda's soft-touch caused my lower lip to tremble as it gave me a strange sense of warmth and comfort. Consequently, I felt at ease when we caressed each other's fingers.

Next, the Priestess began the mind-melding and bonding processes. Amanda's presence in my mind and body felt like relief because I felt like I was submerged in cool water on a hot Vulcan day. Contrastingly, it also felt like the blistering heat of desire like a frying pan when one cooks. To me, Amanda was both extremes that made me whole.

"I would bond with thee, ever, and always touching and touched," she solemnly proclaimed. Her cream-colored face blushed pink on her cheeks, and there was a shy smile on her pretty face. Amanda's exhilaration was subdued to the gravity of the ritual but still noticeable. I adored that about her.

Our eyes did not deviate from each other's during the ceremony as we were in awe. I would be able to see Amanda privately in a few minutes, and my eagerness overtook my body as the blood pumped through my veins expeditiously.

Long before T-Pau's arrival, I selected a spare room for our first intimate act as husband and wife. I decorated it with tall vanilla candles to make love by candlelight. Also, I put a mattress on the lowered area and silk sheets that I knew Amanda liked. Further, I added multiple luxurious pillows for our comfort. My pining for Amanda had reached a dangerous apex, and I was most enthusiastic about consummating. I yearned for the closeness that physical intimacy gives two lovers, as I know she did with me.

Wordlessly, I excitedly walked into the room with my hands behind my back. Amanda perched in front of the candles with a gorgeous smile on her face and exhibited exuberance. Her dress only flattered her figure, and she looked unbelievable.

"Aduna," I merrily greeted, and Amanda spun around to face me in much excitement. I stepped closer to her and took her hands in my own. Next, I embraced her and admitted how much I had missed her in my arms. Shutting my eyes, I held her tightly and whispered several endearing compliments before I withdrew from her body.

"You have brought vivacity where there was emptiness, and I am so fortunate that you came into my life," I revealed, caressing Amanda's brown hair with my fingertips. Gasping, she looked honored at my compliment.

"Adun, we have a lifetime of happiness ahead of us," Amanda concluded, lifting her face upwards.

"That is true," I agreed slowly. I bent down and kissed her lips ever so gently, then withdrew. I clasped her hands then took her to the bed, where we sat down in the middle.

"Are you ready to start our lives together, Aduna?"

"Yes, Adun!" Amanda exclaimed cheerfully, leaning closer to me pressing her lithe body against mine. At that moment, she kissed me ardently and pushed me down on my back.

"Such enthusiasm, my th'y'la," I mused afterward as she hovered over me, gradually undoing the belt on the robe at my waist with a sly expression.

"I have been waiting to show you how much I love you for a month and two days, my love," Amanda coyly admitted. Her flirting roused me more, and I felt my body start to perspire.

Leisurely, Amanda ran her hands along my chest on my white undershirt before bending over and kissing me again. We engaged in fervent kissing and groping for ten-point thirty-three minutes.

"Time to undress, ashayam," I affirmed, reluctantly removing my tantalized body from hers. Moving behind Amanda, I unbuttoned the dress from the back. I gawked at her great neck and placed kisses there.

"Ha, Sanoi! " (Yes, please) my Aduna animatedly affirmed.

Softly, I blew on my new wife's neck to give her a shiver.

"Ooh, feels good," she murmured, and I repeated the action.

Finally, I slid Amanda's silver frock over her head, carefully revealing a bra without straps. I pulled her by her hair with force but not in a way that would cause fame and began kissing every inch of her neck and chest. Amanda's arousal became noticeable as she moaned and begged me to take the bra off and her underwear. I checked it by putting my index and middle finger in her panties and limiting her to see if she was wet with arousal. Teasingly, I inserted it in and out of her to cause her a little to twitch with desire and halt her usually steady breathing into a ragged one. Her eyes were closed, and she looked most enchanting. I withdrew my finger from her panties and sucked on it to taste her.

"Mmmm, " I sensually responded, and I felt Amanda's soft hands grab my bulging cock out of my underwear and rub my shaft at varying speeds. Delighted, I groaned her name as she persisted and closed my eyes.

Abruptly, Amanda halted and pulled off my underwear and shirt. Feeling desire steadily take over, I observed her with a smirk on my face and then leaned down to claim her mouth for my own. We open- mouth kissed as my hands went to Amanda's back, where I removed her white convertible bra. Next, I kissed every inch of her body down to her underwear, where I tentatively lowered them down to her ankles then released them.

"Oh, Sarek," she breathily cried as I laid on top of her without putting my weight on her. We had our hands intertwined with the others as we scanned each other's faces adoringly. Both of us were ready, but we wanted to savor our first time together as a married couple.

"This is the start of our new life together, Aduna, as man and wife," I recalled after an impassioned kiss.

"I'm ready, my Sarek, my Adun," she lovingly declared underneath me with a bright grin on her attractive face.

"As I am, my Amanda, my Aduna," I replied.

Bending down, I cupped her face in my hands and then kissed her. Without hesitation, Amanda responded in kind and placed her arms around my neck, pulling me closer to her.

That was the beginning of our consummation and our life together.