The Traps of Black Swan

Turning towards the cry of a baby, they saw little Kelly, the ring bearer sitting on the floor holding the rings in his hand instead of going up to the groom and the bride. Everyone chuckled watching Zara blush in embarrassment as she tried to coax him to give her the wedding rings, but the little Kelly cried whenever she tried to take and adamantly wore the rings.

Zain turned a blind eye when his sister's eyes fell on him. He had an expression, 'I don't know anything.' 

Shea, who came up with the ring bearer idea, awkwardly laughed looking at Shawn. The latter grabbed a crystal garland that had a prism at the corner, sparkling under the light. He went to the little gentleman who was making everyone laugh and his mother embarrassed.

"Hey, little champ, would you like to play with this?" He swung the sparkling prism that was bigger than the sparking little diamonds on the rings. He dropped millions of worth diamond rings aside and tried to reach for the new toy, looking at Shawn carefully.

"Little Prince is grown up. Prince is ready to have his little prince." Aarvi whispered to Aaron looking at him carrying Little Kelly and walking the Aisle.

The groom looked at his bride, "Cupcake, you speak of baby every day now." She took it for the first time that day. He was sure there would be many times more.

Aarvi bit her tongue and teased looking at him, "Ronron, just because you look sexy and hot, your age doesn't decrease." He was thirty plus.

He felt like she was looking down on him, "Challenge accepted."

Aarvi giggled and the ring bearer's eyes shifted from the little toy from his hand to Aarvi. As they hadn't spent much time together, she was a stranger for Little Kelly. Yet his eyes sparkled looking at her. He voluntarily spread his arms for her so that she could carry him.

Shawn shifted his position avoiding her carrying the little fellow. He said loud enough to be heard by all, "My brother got a new little love rival."

The hall burst into laughter leaving the couple speechless. Zara and Zain shook their heads resignedly. They initially thought their son was attracted to sparkling things but he was attracted to the lights. If he could open his eyes to the sun, he would sit and stare at the sun, if he could grab the sun, he would have hidden the sun in his pocket. 

Shawn passed the wedding rings and diverted the attention of Little Kelly on different lights. After the ring ceremony, the bride and groom had their lovely wedding kiss. 

When the guests were directed to the reception hall, Aarvi was admiring the white horse outside. Aaron brought the cape he specially ordered so that she doesn't have to be inside and if she goes out, she could wear the cape.

Spreading hems of the long white cape, he fasted the hook on her shoulder and Aarvi exclaimed. The embroidery on the white cape was mind-blowing with an expert finish. There was no thread out of place. It looked like a royal medieval period cape on the princesses and queens.

He pulled the hood on her head leaving her petite face visible between the white fur. He had a satisfied smile while she was speechless. "Ronron… Am I visible?"

He smiled rubbing her head over the hood when her friends came out with their partners. Shea was laughing in despair while Shawn and Dax looked like they were preparing for the war. Tia reached them first, "Sister Aarvi you won't believe what they are up to."

"Dum Dum, don't believe her. She started this first."

"I just suggested. You made it a game."

"Game!?" Aarvi uttered looking at her friends and the two women. "Snowball fight?"

The two ladies' eyes shone brightly hearing her.

Dax: "..."

Shawn hesitated but was ready to challenge the girls in a snowball fight, "Little heart will fall on her face if she runs in the gown."

"Shall I change and come?" Aarvi immediately probed, ready to have some fun.

Aaron gently flicked on her head and reminded her, "Reception." He brought her out for the white horse that he couldn't include inside the hall.

Dax looked at them and sighed too. They forgot the main topic, "Dumdum, Tia wants to join the race."

"Race?" 

Shea cleared, "Uff, your friends made it a competition... Aarvi, we planned to try together, so Tia wants to join us."

"Exactly, the race of three." Shawn completed.

Shea cried as she shook her head, "It doesn't happen like that, Shawn… Ahh..." She didn't know how to explain to the two men that not everyone gets pregnant on the first try. "Brother Aaron, could you make them understand in easy words?" She didn't want Tia or Aarvi to be sad if one gets pregnant and the other doesn't.

Aaron looked at two men and his wife. He spoke in their business language. "The success rate of pregnancy is the same as stock market analysis. The prosperity of the company might be good but we can't be sure if the price rises or falls. Similarly…" He paused. He didn't want to say as 'a healthy person,' because Aarvi might start worrying about the accident six years ago, "A couple might take a few months, sometimes years to get pregnant."

Aarvi and Tia had heard of it so they nodded in understanding. Shawn and Dax realized their stupidity could pressure their women. They understood and changed their dialogues, "I won't let my daughter be near your son." Dax told to Shawn.

"If I have a daughter, I will tell her to never look at your son."

The ladies: "..."

Letting them fight on their own, Aaron was taking his newly wedded wife away when she suddenly realized, "Wait wait... Dax, what about your marriage?" They were planning a baby ahead of time. Aren't they?

"President Evans is sponsoring me after her honeymoon." He poked fun while saying their marriage would be after she returns.

Aarvi chuckled, "Sure, a month's holiday for your honeymoon."

"So generous."

Tia: "..."

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At reception,

Aarvi changed to an A-line gown before entering the hall. Once again she was in awe looking at the decor. All white tables were arranged with a small white tree made of branches and decorated with candle holders and crystals. The all-white of the wedding was added with blue and silver colors and maintained the winter wonderland theme.

The crystal garlands and faux snow with candles had created a romantic ambiance. The air started to fill with the scent of wine and champagne.

The main table was arranged uniquely. The feather boas nestled between the candles to create frost decor.

Sean pushed the trolley of three layers of beautiful cake. He flashed her a smile and she smiled back, "I am eager for your signature dish, chef Harmon."

"My honor to serve you, President Evans." Both chuckled. Sean handed them a knife and went aside.

They celebrated all the events without making it huge. The ambiance was romantic so the music was set perfect for the couple dancing. 

"Do remember the moves we practiced?" Aaron asked while guiding her to the center for the first dance.

Aarvi hummed as she added, "It's been six months, Ronron." Then she was surprised by realizing that the plan started a long back and she had no idea till the morning. "I could have helped you." She added helplessly. She could have helped him with arrangements.

Aaron pulled her in a position, and looked at her ecstatic eyes and radiant face, "It wouldn't have been a surprise." He led her on the dance floor in a soothing, and heartwarming, couple dance. 

Everyone was busy admiring the couple and their buttery smooth twirls and lifts, no one noticed Shawn leaving the hall for a second time and answering the calls. Shea, who tried to hold his hand to ask if they could dance, realized he wasn't next to her. 

She looked around and went away from the hall. She flashed a smile at Zara who was feeding Little Kelly, "Sister-in-law, did you see Shawn?"

Zara pointed towards the exit.

Thanking her, Shea went out and saw Shawn rubbing his forehead, trying to hold his temper. He looked worried and angry. He was trying his best to suppress it and speak over the phone.

Shawn noticed Shea and put on a smile, "Fine, keep me updated." He instructed the caller before ending the call.

Shawn kept his mobile away, he held her and gently rubbed her arms, "Why did you come out without an overcoat? It's cold outside."

"Why are you worried? Is something wrong?"

  Shawn shook his head as he took her inside, "There is nothing to worry about... Let's dance." 

Shea didn't pressure him and nodded, flashing him a gorgeous smile to keep him less stressed. The three years weren't easy for them. The families, responsibilities, business came out very suddenly.. She learned well when and how to speak with him without putting extra pressure on him.