His Substitute Wife

chapter three

"Now, for the last dance of the night We have the bride and the groom, please put you together for Mr Dante Romano and Mrs.Susmita Romano!"as I search for Dante.where is he?

I rushed over to my mother in law,"Did you see Dante anywhere?"she glared at me while I waited for an answer but got nothing,"Mum, I asked you a question.Did you see Dante or not?"her glares just get harder and her face turned red if she was an animated character, the stream will be coming out of her ears right now."First of all young lady, You have no right to call me Mum and second of all,no i have not seen him anywhere so get out of my way!""she pushed past me as I stumbled to my right -embarrassed..

"May the bride and groom please come up to the dance floor".The host announced once again but I looked down on embarrassment."May I have this dance"I look up and see a hand out.Kevin, he and I were good friends since Dante and Risa's marriage got arranged, I smiled and lean towards him,"Where is Dante?"Can't seem to see him around ".he ignored me and instead grabbed my hand..

"My silly brother left to go back to the hotel".He let out a small laugh as I felt tears forming in my eyes because I felt so ashamed and distraught."Let me have this dance with you, I will announce that the bride and brother in law dance, don't you worry". He smiled at me as we both walked together to the dance floor...

I could hear a few people whispered things but I kept my head high as I stood in the middle of the dance floor, reminding myself that I never made any mistakes but Dance Has.Kevin,walks up to the host,he grabs the mic and makes himself the center of attention, "Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen,,I apologise for the interrogation but the groom had to just step out for a few minutes due to some important meeting as we all know that he is a workaholic. Everyone burst into laughter which makes everyone drift off to the topic of me being alone at the dance floor..

"So, This dance will be a brother and sister dance,as we welcome a beautiful bride into the family. Everyone claps once again,"So I doubt everyone has a problem with this and lers enjoy the night!"Everybody cheers while the light dimmed and I spot a light hit on me, I look up in confusion as the song."Thinking Out Lady"by Ed Sheeran play..

Kevin takes my hand and put it around his neck as he put his arm around my waist.Everybody Stare at us and I feel even more uncomfortable than before, this song doesn't suit us at all.,"stay calm Susmita, Don't worry about anything, you got this,"Kevin whispered, I listen to him and dance to the song just enjoying myself..

Soon, I find Kevin bending down grabbing onto my waist and before I could say anything he lifts me up and twirls as around as everyone cheers us and from a distance I spot my mother in law giving me death glares, just as the song is about to end he put me down and kiss my forehead gently, I hear a few grasp and some come from people but some just give a few 'aw's'

He then take the mic and look at me," I would like to welcome you Mrs. Romano to the family!"Everyone shout congrats and they walk towards the dance floor to dance,"Susmita, you should go to the hotel now, the driver is waiting for you". I smile and give him a hug, Thank you so much for everything that you have done today. I really appreciate it.thank you so much..

He hug me and pats my back,"no problem, Susmita you are part of the family now and as your brother I have to keep you away from the embarrassment that Dante lays upon you".I smile and say goodbye as I walk outside..

I shiver once the cold air hit my bare skin,"STOP "I turn around and see my mother's wrath,"How dare you to insults us like that on your wedding day in front of everyone!? dancing with your brother in law as if he is the one you married "..

I stare at her in shock.Who is this woman? My mother would never said such insulting things about me,"mother I..."I never get to finished my sentence before a hand make contact with my left cheek.I let out a horrible screech when I fall on the ground,"Get up and leave,if I ever hear a complain again from Mrs Romano, I swear Susmita, you will regret it.Now, get out of my sight". I scrambled back up to my feet and rush away from my mother to the car that was waiting for me..

I get in and shut the door and tell the driver to drive off to the hotel but I turn to see my mother's in tears,Was she forced to do that?I look down at my dress to see some gravel and a rip on it. My silent cries make me realise how much I had to endure today it was a day filled with horrible and terrible moments and memories..

I will never forget this day, I will never forget that Dante Romano is my husband. I will never forget that he is the reason for my mother to slaps me. He is a man with looks but not personality..

This marriage is not just a business deal for me but also a sacrifice for my sister who bears another man child, the love of her life, I will do anything for my Risa because I really had the opportunity to protect Mina - the eldest daughter of the Amber family ....