One Month Later.

It was the night before the big day as the entire family gathered around the bride for the Haldi ceremony.

Edwina and Daphne has outdone themselves with decorations as the room was decorated with yellow and white flowers and was glowing with candles and Diyas which they arranged from Indian merchants.

Kate was dressed in a beautiful yellow dress, her hair and neck were covered with white jasmine garlands. The women in the family were all dressed in traditional dresses because Lord Bridgerton had requested that the entire wedding will happen according to Indian traditions.

Kate was most surprised by this request and thought he was doing this for her happiness. It turned out she was totally wrong and over the years Anthony has developed love for her heritage as he tries to learn everything to raise their children.

"We will get married in a temple I have made for our family in these grounds."

He announced that night the day he proposed to her and she found their family were not the least bit surprised but instead beaming with pride at this announcement, especially both mothers.

As everyone watched Chandra applying Haldi on her Amma's cheek the door opened as Male members of this family burst inside and looked like they all participate in Haldi war.

"What is going on!" Violet asked as her youngest son yells. "Ask your elder son and his little army of menaces who attacked us with Haldi paste."

Anthony appeared looking suspiciously innocent along with His sons and nephews. "We just having some fun mother." Anthony said innocently as his brothers and brother-in-laws glared at him.

"You and your band of miscreants attacked us as soon as we finished with ceremony." Frederick yells as he watched his son giggling with his cousins and uncle.

"Freddie? Did you attack your papa?" Edwina asked her son and as he nods his head, a glob of Haldi paste hit square on Frederick's face. "Edwina!" He yells but to their horror all the girls scream 'attack' and start throwing paste on them as they run to take their cover.

Anthony was laughing so hard when a glob hit his face. Wiping it away he stares and saw his wife and daughter giving him a mischievous smirk. "You! Boys get your sister!" Chandra screamed as she ran away as Anthony started chasing his wife.

"You are not going to stop them?" Lady Danbury as both mothers who laughed and shook their head. "Let them have their fun" Violet said and it was nice to see laughter in these halls again.

As he chased his wife he noticed she was running towards their room.

Once he stepped inside he saw his wife perched on their bed waiting for him. "Took you long enough my Lord."

She watched as her husband locked the door and then started walking towards her. "Is there a reason you lured me here?"

She nodded her head as she got up and then opened their dressing room. There laid large copper tub filled with milk water, bath oils and their soaps. "I thought we can do removing Haldi rituals from each other's bodies ourselves."

Anthony mocked gasp. "Seducing me like this Viscountess!? How scandalous!"

Kate rolled her eyes as she started unbuttoning his white kurta. "Are you telling me you are not least bit excited about this ritual?"

Once the kurta was off he slipped off his white trousers and then grabbed her in his arms. "Only if my love is planning to add lovemaking to this ritual."

"Before our wedding?! Have some shame My lord!"

"Do you want me to behave while we both are naked enjoying that lovely bath you have arranged for us?" He asked in his sultry voice and Kathani was gone as she pulled his necked body closer to give him a kiss.

He moans around her sweet mouth as his fingers loosens her dress strings and then watched as it slipped from her body leaving her bare except her flowery jewellery, her silk bloomers and Haldi paste on her glowing skin.

She watched as her husband dropped on his knees in front of her as he gently pulled her close by her waist. "My gorgeous Goddess." He moans as he kissed her bare stomach before gently pulling down her silk bloomers while kissing her thighs.

"Can I taste you sweet girl." He asked and found her dark eyes filled with lust as she grabbed his hair and bring him closer to her altar so he could worship her with his mouth.

"Ah!" She gasped as her husband sinfully licked her opening. She don't know why but Anthony loves showing his love like this as he pleasure her to insanity.

He smiled when he felt his Kathani clenching around his fingers and tongue and with more effort soon she fell apart while moaning his name.

She was swaying boneless as Anthony stood up and then gently removed her jewellery before picking her up in his arms.

She kissed her husband softly as he carried her towards the tub and then gently lowered her into warm milky waters.

Her eyes were glassy as she watched him joining her inside the tub. For a while both laid staring at each other and then in next second Kathani was crawling until she was laying on top of her husband's hard body.

Anthony gently wiped away her wet curls from her face as she leans forward to kiss him. "Mmmm, I love you my love." She moans against his lips, making him smile. "I love you more."

She was about to disagree but he stopped those words by slipping his tongue inside her mouth as he sinfully kissed her. She moaned as she reached under water and grabbed his hardened member.

"Kathani please!" Her husband pleaded against her mouth and since she also needed him desperately, as she slipped it inside her.

They both gasped as their hips started moving within each other, causing the water to splash around them. "Anthony!" She moans as he lowers his head to sucked on her wet nipples.

The sound he was making was so obscene but they are arousing her even more.

Finally he lift his face and gently wipe her cheeks as he removes the paste. It was erotic as they both made love to each other while also cleaning the paste away from their skins.

Kathani's wet hair was falling like curtains around their face as she devoured his mouth. Anthony sighed while his hands moved between them to touch her where they both are joined and soon Kathani started snapping her hips wildly into his.

"Uh!" He groans as she clenched her walls tightly around him as she find her release and with last few thrusts he empties his seed deep inside her making her head fall into his chest.

Once their breathing was controlled Anthony finished cleaning her up before getting out to dry each other.

Kathani loves how much Anthony likes to take care of her as he slipped her nightgown over her body before slipping in his night shirt and pants.

As soon they were dressed both walked hand in hand towards the nursery and found their children dressed in their night clothes as they laid together in their makeshift bed.

"Is their room for Amma and Appa?" Kathani asks as Anthony asks their maid to leave. "Yes!" Their children's voices sounded excited as they made room for their parents.

Once they were settled between them, Char asked her Appa. "Tell us story."

"What story do you want to hear?" He ask knowing perfectly his daughter recently favorite story and sure enough to his wife's delight their daughter says. "Story of Amma, Sleeping Beauty!"

The day of the wedding brings beautiful sunny day and the arrival of the Queen as she saw Lady Danbury, Lady Bridgerton, Duke and Duchess of Hastings and her nephew and his wife all gathered outside to receive her.

"Auntie." Frederick went down to kiss her Aunts cheek. "We are so happy you could make it."

"How could I not come? We are family after all and beside I am greatly invested in Viscount and Viscountess wedding since the very first day."

"We are all so grateful to you Your Majesty." Edwina told her Aunt in-law. "If it wasn't for your brilliant mind then so many innocent lives would have suffered."

"Let's forget about all that dear and tell me where your sister is so I can personally give her my gift."

The Queen follows Edwina and Lady Danbury as they led her towards Lady Mary's Room. As soon the door opens Queen couldn't help but admire how beautiful Viscountess Kathani looked in her traditional red bridal lehanga which is beautifully embroidered with gold strings and green stones.

"Your majesty." Both women curtsied as the Queen stepped forward and kissed the Brides forehead. "It makes me so happy to see you as a happy bride. I must admit this feel far more joyous occasion than your first wedding."

"Not that I remember but still I can't explain how grateful I am to your Kindness you have bestowed upon myself and my family." Kate told her and her eyes shows how grateful she was of Their Queen's kindness.

"Well then you will make me happy if you will wear this instead of your bridal necklace."

Kathani gasped as a beautiful emerald and rubies necklace was presented to her. "A befitting jewel to my precious jewel who makes her diamond shine in her beauty."

Both sisters kissed her hand for this huge compliment and then Queen watched as Viscountess adorned her present along with her mother's bangles and wedding ring.

Finally when she was ready the queen lifted her face and kissed her forehead as she says. "Flawless my dear."

The ton has gathered at beautiful temple on grounds of Aubrey Hall as they waited for Viscount and Viscountess to renew their vow.

They watched as Hindu priest prepared things for this traditional wedding and once the Queen was settled in her chair the wedding parties started arriving.

Viscount arrived from left side with his family Dressed in traditional white bridegroom outfit and Viscountess arrived from ride side with her family looking stunning in traditional red lehanga and precious jewels.

Anthony shed a tear or two as he was overcome by his wife's beauty as she smiles brightly at him.

"Viscountess. You are stealing my heart away with your beauty." He lean forward to kiss her and found many throats clearing around him as the priest looked scandalous with this pair behavior.

"Behave yourself Lord Bridgerton!" Lady Danbury hit him on his leg with her cane as he yelps while his wife, family and children giggled around him.

"Shall we begin." The priest reminded them and both the bride and her groom blushed as they took their seat in front of the fire.

The ceremony begins as the priest said prayers in Sanskrit and when it came time he asked. "Who will give the bride's hand to this man?"

"We!" Two excited voice shouted on bride side and ton saw as Their Sons gave their mother's hand to their father.

The priest then ask to who will bind corners of Bride's veil and Groom's shawl for ceremony and it was then Chandra stood up as she walked behind her parents. "I will do this!"

With the help of her aunt Hyacinth Chandra bind her parents together and both bride and Groom stood up as they started walking around fire and with each step they were bonded for seven lifetime to live in love and happiness.

By the time all rituals were completed both bride and groom seemed to overcome with emotions as they stood closer finally joined as man and wife in each and every sense. The ton will never know this but those who knew the truth could understand how much this wedding meant to them.

The wedding ball turns out to be the best ball of the season as ton enjoyed traditional Indian music, dances and food combined with their own music and food.

The entire night, Bride and Groom were beaming with happiness and ton witness what a true love match they both are.

Anthony was dancing with his bride and they both were lost in each other's eyes as if no one matters but them. "I cannot wait to be alone with you my love. I will enjoy taking these layers off your detectable body."

He whispered lustfully in her ear making her blush. "Control yourself my dear husband. We have guests to entertain."

"Hang these guests, I want you so much my love!" He pouted while bringing her closer as they danced around the floor. As much as Anthony wanted he couldn't leave their wedding ball soon and once the hour close to midnight he put his foot down as he told Simon. "I am taking my wife away for our wedding night."

"But? What about guests?" He stammered and found his friend smirking as he says. "You own me for marrying my sister your grace. You will handle them on my behalf."

"Bridgerton!" He hissed but Anthony was already pulling his wife away as they ran away from their party.

As soon the door closed Viscount and Viscountess were already in each other's arms kissing each other passionately. Anthony turned his beautiful bride around facing her in front of her mirror.

Kathani watched as her husband gently took her veil off. Then her jewels. He unbound her hair as they fell loose around her. He then slowly took his time to take layers off her bridal dress. Until she was standing naked in front of the Mirror only wearing her wedding ring and black beaded chain (Mangal sutra) which Anthony put it around her neck during the ceremony.

She watched as he kissed her neck and then started undressing behind her until they both stood bare in front of each other.

Anthony watched her eyes filled with desire as she take in their reflection and then she turned around and envelopes him in her embrace as they devoured each other's mouth. Picking up his wife, he carried her towards their bed.

They both kissed and rolled on the bed until he was sitting with his back on the bed frame and his wife straddling him on his lap. "So, my husband, how do you want to do this whole wedding consummation thing?" She tried to ask in her best seductive voice.

He pulled her closer and Kathani wrapped her legs around him, bringing her wet core closer to his hard erection. "I want you to decide." He looked at her adoringly. "How does my wife want me to make love to her?"

A pleasurable current flowed through her body hearing him say these words. "I have thought about it a lot since you purposed to me." She held his face tenderly as she told him what she wanted. "Right now I want you like this." Kiss. "Wrapped in my arms close to me ." kiss ."Skin to skin." Kiss." As my equal, my husband." His eyes turned a shade darker staring deep into mine, he brought her face for another sweet kiss.

The tenderness soon evaporated, turning into a desire filled battle of tongue and teeth. The moment they broke apart her lips travelled down his jaw to his neck where she bit him lightly. He hissed at the sudden sensation, as his wife's tongue darted out immediately to sooth the sting.

"Are you marking me dear?" She could hear amusement in his voice as she trailed lips over his board shoulders. "Hmm, I can mark you anywhere I want." She took hold of his palm showing him his ring. "Besides, now I have my own legal mark on you." Anthony smirked bringing her hands to his lips, he plated soft kisses my own wedding ring. "You don't know how happy these marks make me." His eyes were filled with love and adoration. "I love you so, so much." Kathani smiled, closing her eyes for a brief moment, "I love you too my husband." Anthony gave her one of his happy smiles as he position his erection over her waiting entrance.

No permission was needed as he gently entered inside her. Once seethed inside they just took a moment to feel each other. Then slowly together started moving within each other. None of them were in a rush, all they wanted was to feel each other, by every means possible, joining their bodies, joining their souls as one.

Her head rolled back in pleasure as he sped up a little. "Ah! Anthony!" he kissed his wife's breast and then suckled her bud while his strong arms held her tight on his lap as he moved me up and down his shaft. "You feel amazing my love." He rotated his hips touching her sweet spot making her groan more. "I just love being inside you, your warmth engulfing me..."

She held on to his shoulders as her belly recoiled. He watched as his Kate started bouncing on his hard shaft, making him moan. He pulled her closer to him matching her thrust with thrust. "Fuck! So close my love !" he kissed her desperately. "Find your pleasure around me ! I want to feel you around me!" with few more thrust she exploded around his member, making her back arched as pleasurable moans echoed the space, "Anthonyyyy!" Kate was flown away to another world, all she could see was white explosion in front of her eyes.

His wife's release was his own undoing as his grip on her body got tightened "Fuck! Fuck!" he growled as he held her closer and soon he emptied himself deep in his love's womb.

For a while they both stayed flushed within each other embrace. Kathani head resting against his chest listening to his thumping heart beat. Finally in glowing lights she lift her face and Anthony couldn't help as he said. "Beautiful, my beautiful wife."

Sure enough Kathani feels the most beautiful woman in her husband's loving arms.

Nine Months Later

After many days of rainfall thunder strikes that night waking up every member of Audrey Hall including children.

"Amma!" Char cried for her mother but instead her auntie Hyacinth and auntie Eloise entered their nursery. A scream could be heard through the open door and children looked scared as they asked.

"Is that Amma screaming?" Edmund asked and Auntie Eloise kissed his forehead. "Your Amma is alright. Your Appa is with her and she wants you three to go back to sleep."

"But what about Amma? She needs us when it storms." Milan told her Aunties who stared at each other as sound of screams and thunder echoes around the house.

"I want my Amma and Appa." Char cried and Hyacinth pulls her niece in her embrace as she wipes her tears away. "Your Appa is taking care of your Amma and they both want you three to be good children and go to sleep and I promise in the morning when the sun came everything will be better than before."

"Promise?" All three children asked and their aunties nodded their heads.

Like always as storm passes the sun peaked out of clouds and a rainbow appeared on the skies of Aubrey Hall.

As soon all three children were awake they quickly dressed up have their breakfast and then followed their Aunties towards their Appa and Amma's room.

As soon as the door opened the first thing they saw was Amma still on bed in her nightgown looking tired but happy as she opened her arms for her children. "Amma!" Char ran first, followed by her brothers as they kissed their mother's cheek.

"Were you alright last night Amma." Edmund asked looking worried for her

"We wanted to come to you but Aunties says Appa is taking care of you." Milan told her.

"Was baby okay inside you?" Char ask as she placed her hand on her Amma's stomach making her smile at her children concern faces. "I am perfectly fine and baby is fine too, in fact last night she got really excited and wanted to meet you three soon so..."

She trailed off and the children finally saw their Appa appearing from the balcony and in his arms they saw a beautiful baby that looked like their Amma.

"Baby!"

Anthony smiles as he joined his family on bed and showed his children their new family member. "Children say hello to your baby sister Mary."

"Hello Mary!" All three children cooed at their younger sister who slowly opened her dark eyes and saw their faces as she listened how much her siblings were happy to have her.

Watching her family being completed Kathani felt tears in her eyes as he took her husband's hand. "Thank you for loving me, for giving me this family."

Anthony shook his head and kissed his wife. "Thank you for coming back to me and giving me a second chance to start our happy beginnings.

And as the family fawned over their new family member it truly felt like Happy Beginnings for Anthony and Kathani Bridgerton.

The End