Chapter 11 - Powerless In Front Of Loved One

Mike stood like a statue watching Juliet adamantly trying not to cry in front of him. He didn't know why he was feeling severe pain in his chest as if someone was clutching his heart tightly. His eyes perused her to check whether she was faking it or not; however, he noticed her genuine tears and he felt her agony.

Mike closed his eyes to suppress his tormenting heart but his hands involuntarily pulled Juliet into a warm embrace. The trio who were watching them from the other side, were astonished beyond words. Emmy had told the other two earlier that Mike plainly disapproved of the marriage with Juliet and then they saw the guy pulling the girl for an intimate hug while the girl who was being hugged was totally blank.

Juliet could feel his warm breaths over her ears which tingled her heart, she raised her hands to return his hug. Mike was excited with her reaction, that tormenting pain was anguished by her hug. They tightly hugged each other as they felt secure in each other's embrace.

"I feel it as a dream. The feeling in my heart now is making me selfish as I desire for it more." Juliet pressed her head into his chest. " You can have it as much as you can. From today onwards I am yours, yours only, my dear wife." Mike kissed her forehead and cupped his hands over her face.

"I have seen my brother loving with his heart, going against the family systems, the bliss which he carried in his eyes is enough for anyone to believe in love. Although our marriage was already arranged by our elders, I thought to confront you to tell you that we have to know each other before getting married. If we cannot find that happiness with each other, then we could annul the engagement. But when I saw your sincere tears, it made me realise that you will be the one for me. The pain which I felt while you were crying and the happiness which I am feeling now indicates, you are the only one who made me feel so real." Mike confessed his feelings. Her appearance didn't bother him, he was happy that she loved him for who he was and he got a cute bashful little wife.

Juliet blushed at his demeanor, his warmth on her face made her heart bloom with happiness. She nodded her head, at the same time took his hands in hers "I promise you that this blissful feeling is for a lifetime." and they hugged again, not even bothered about the other three single souls who were tortured by watching their affection.

"My girl finally got her husband's love. I am so happy." Janet started to cry her happy tears whereas Jordan stood silently shaking his head with a poker face. They both didn't notice the change in Emmy's mood. Her mind was contemplating what Mike said about Alex. The eyes which once had immense happiness to make everyone fall in love now have the feeling of vendetta. Unintentionally, concerns started to arise in Emmy's mind and she overlooked these emotions but in the near future, she was ready to sacrifice herself for him wholeheartedly.

Meanwhile, a mighty lion was planning to trap the poor lamb directly to the chopping board so that he can start to avenge his loved one. Alex wanted to know more about Emmy but she was so low profile and a bit mysterious. He formulated a plan where he himself had to take action against each of them. He looked at the graveyard in front of him " Rotrigues, you wanted to satisfy your precious mistress but your pampering eventually ruined my life. I will tear down the little lass's life in return." Poor Emmy didn't know, the one she started to have concerns is a big bad wolf in sheep's attire.

The usual stone-faced Jordan entered the room with a smile hanging over his lips. "What are you two up to? Where is Mike?" Alex questioned but Jordan could find Alex to be in a jovial mood today.

"Your brother got hitched." Jordan calmly replied but Alex's face changed a few shades.

"Who is the girl?" Alex chimed in eagerly.

"Hmm, you are being too interrogative, well! You are his brother. He found his fiance which turned out to be that opposite little lass's friend, Juliet." Alex's brain made peace with itself after hearing his friend's reply. Mike indirectly lent him a big push towards his savage plan. Now, he didn't have to use the pester card to spend time with Emmy.

The love stuck Mike didn't know that he was included in his brother's revenge plan. He was powerless in front of his brother but now it included his loved one also. After confessing their feelings, both thought to spend time together as it was the first day of their love officially. So they sat on the lakeside till the sun went down and the sky welcomed the stars.

Under the moonlight, Mike held Juliet's hands, he was looking at those slender fingers afraid that if he pressed hold those harder, it would turn to mush while Juliet was gazing at Mike's side profile. His long eyelashes, small stubbles on his cheeks, and the well-cut hair, everything was so perfect about him.

"Julie, I feel comfortable in your presence, please I am not a philander even though in my family, it is me who has fewer constraints. I do have female companions but you are my first and last girlfriend. What I value the most in a relationship is trust and truthfulness that is why I am telling you all about myself. " Mike kissed her fingers which were held by him.

Juliet didn't say a word, but his statement triggered something in her heart. She stood up and walked to the edge of the lake.

"I don't even mind if you had any girlfriend before. For me, being second is not a big issue, but being second in line for getting loved is something worse. Only my grandfather loves me in my family, I had wished that my father and mother would at least show a bit of care towards me, but no, I lost my trust in the family eventually. But I would never break your trust so now you have to know one more thing. "

Juliet smiled at Mike and straight away jumped to the ice-cold lake.