Ashi Virani

Introducing Ashi Hussan!

BIRTH NAME : Ashi Divamani Hussan (nee Virani) ALIAS  /  NICKNAME : Ashi, Ash AGE : 29 DATE  OF  BIRTH : April 6, 1993 PLACE OF BIRTH : Bridgeport, ME RESIDENCE : Downtown TW : Drug use, overdose, miscarriage, divorce

Task #004 - Favorite Things

Favorite Foods

Handvo, Dal Dhokli, Gujarati Samosa, Sunny’s mom’s hazelnut cake, vegetarian lasagna, nachos

Favorite Drinks

Coffee with 4 cream and 6 sugars, Baja Blast, water

Favorite Songs

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica, Say Anything - Good Charlotte, Perfect - Simple Plan, Last Night on Earth - Green Day, You’re the One that I Want - Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta, By the Way - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favorite Animals

Dogs

Favorite Movies

Shubh Aarambh, A League of Their Own, Grease, Jurassic Park

Favorite TV Shows

Teen Wolf, Vampire Diaries, Stranger Things

Favorite Video Games

Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, Legend of Zelda, Overwatch

Favorite Colors

Turquoise, purple

Favorite Vacation Destinations

Sunny nodded looking into her eyes. He couldn’t imagine his future with anyone else but for now he just wanted to enjoy this moment. “My mom is already talking about grandkids, but pay no attention to her. She already has one.” he chuckled. “Yeah he loves you cause you’re the one always spoiling him.” he teased and planted a kiss on her lips. “Well, it looks amazing. You look hot as hell and I don’t know how I’m going to contain myself.” he told her with a smile. “I don’t even want the other guests looking at you. I want you all to myself.” he joked putting his arm around her waist as he walked. Truthfully he wasn’t the jealous type and when people complimented her it just made him proud to be with her. “Well, you better believe that. We have all night. And all morning to enjoy it.” he could happily spend the rest of the night in their hotel with her, but they had a party to attend. “Alright. My mom wants to meet your family, but they’ll have plenty of time for that.” he said. 

x

“I think no matter how many they have, they want more.” She grinned. “I think they like spoiling someone they don’t have to take care of 24/7.” Ashi pressed her lips together and shook her head. “I don’t spoil him. He just gets a little treat here and there.” Which was a lie. She fully spoiled Chazz, but how could she not? The dog was so cute. She kissed him back and smiled happily as he complimented her. “You already have me all to yourself.” She held up her left hand. “See? This ring here proves that.” She said as he then held her waist as they moved to their car. “And the rest of our lives.” She added before her smile faltered a little. “Of course. Yeah she’ll be able to meet Aryan and I think my auntie is coming, but she knows my mom won’t be there, right? That might take a while before she meets her.” If ever, honestly. Sunny hadn’t met her mom either or stepdad and honestly that was something Ashi wanted to keep that way.

“Yes, I’m in no hurry. I’m liking having you all to myself. Except for having to share your love with Chazz.” he joked before he planted a kiss on her cheek. He looked at her when she suggested testing out the bed. “What exactly are you implying, Mrs. Hussan?” he asked, enjoying calling her that for the first time. He couldn’t have been happier that she agreed to take his name. “You mean like jump on the bed and have a pillow fight or something?” he joked taking her hand as they headed back the way they came. “Well, I’d love that but are you sure you want to mess up your hair and make up? I happen to know it took hours.” He knew that she had to get up much earlier than he had that morning to get ready. “Plus, our family could walk in. But we’ll see what happens. Don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of love for you after our party tonight.” he told her with a smile. He knew especially when he had a few drinks it made him want her even more. “Is your brother coming to meet us before the party?” he asked.

x

“Whenever is right for us, we’ll do it.” She said with a smile before laughing a little. “What can I say? The dog loves me.” She teased him. As he called her by her new name, Ashi’s heart fluttered. “I think you know what I am implying, Mr. Hussan.” She grinned before shaking her head and squeezed his hand for a moment then gave a roll to her eyes. “It didn’t take forever. Just a little longer than I usually do. Mainly because I was jittery.” That’s what she got for drinking coffee while she was high on excitement. “Depends if you can keep your hands to yourself or not. But I did bring my make up and stuff just in case.” The new bride said to her husband. “That’s what they invented deadbolts for. And you better. We’re getting our money’s worth with that room.” She winked at him before shrugging. “Not sure where they ran off to. Maybe they’re helping with the set up of the reception?” She suggested and looked around for Aryan. “I’m sure we’ll see him again.”

Hazal knew a lot of things had changed since they were young kids. There were people in her life she had not forgiven for abandoning her but she found it hard to be mad at Ashi. They were close friends when she left and by the time the letters stopped coming, Hazal had other heartaches to worry about. It took her time, to forgive the woman, but the way Sunny had talked so highly about her, it felt impossible to forgive her. “No, it’s okay, you’ve been so busy, plus you know I met him before I really knew who he was,” she laughed, “when he said he was picking out a ring for you I was convinced I was hearing things.” Hazal admitted to Ashi, “I did get some food,” she nodded her head, “and of course it was delicious but who can go wrong with those options?”

x

She smiled and nodded. “That’s true, but still. I am sorry. And you will be invited a lot.” She promised before listening to her. “Well, whatever he was saying then, I hope it was all good otherwise I may need to drag him into the ocean.” She teased a bit and was glad she was sharing this with the woman before her. “Good. I’m glad you liked it all. I know everyone brought stuff, but I’m still so thankful.” 

Husband and wife, those words sounded so official and he felt like he had been waiting forever to hear them. He kissed her back, taking his time and looked into her eyes when he pulled back. “We got married,” he said almost in disbelief, smiling from ear to ear. He couldn’t resist kissing her again “I love you,” he said and then they started to wrap things up. The photographer asked if they wanted to take some more pictures by the beach since the party wasn’t starting for a while. Sunny nodded, squeezing her hand. “Yeah, lets get some good ones.” He wanted to be able to look back on them and remember this day and how happy he was right now.  “Maybe someday our kids will be seeing these photos,” he chuckled as they walked a ways down the beach and the photographer asked for a few poses. Sunny lifted her up in his arms for the last one and laughed setting her down. The photographer let them know they were going to be taking photos throughout the party. “I’m sure they’ll get progressively more interesting as the night goes on.” Sunny joked. He looked at her after the photographer left. “Well, I think we’re supposed to make our grand entrance later. But for now we can go back to the hotel and get buzzed on champagne.” Some of their family had been invited to the hotel they were staying at tonight, after being given very few details, but regardless, they would be the first to know.

x

She couldn’t believe she was married again. However, with how much she loved Sunny and just how perfect they were together, it felt like this was the first and honestly, the only one that mattered. Sunny was the love of her life and now, they were going to be spending the rest of their lives together. “We did.” She grinned and kissed him back again as she held onto him. This was it. She was really Ashi Hussan now. Well, once she got the name change, but that would come soon. “I love you.” She said back before looking over at the photographer and nodding as Sunny agreed with going to take pictures at the water. A grin crossed her face as he said they could show their kids one day. “Someday.” She agreed with a smile. After getting some pictures done and laughing as he picked her up, she smirked as she stood their with him and shrugged. “We could get all checked in. Maybe test the bed a little before coming back?” She smirked at him.

Luca nodded at her statement. “I suppose that is the best way to go about it.” He added as the less people that knew about a secret, the more likely it was to actually remain a secret. At least that is how he’d assume it would go. “I am mainly just staying around here for the most part. I’d like to make some small changes to my business.”

x

“It was definitely fun to pull off.” She said with a grin. She was truly glad that it all worked out and their day was amazing. “That’s good. Same really about staying in town. What are you thinking about doing with your business?” She asked curiously and wondered what changes eh could do. “Anything you need help with?”

“Don’t be silly. This is wonderful. If someone feels like their day is ruined, send them over to me. I’ll set them straight.” What mattered was that sunny and Ashi had the reception of their dreams. Party poopers be damned. “It’s a gift, and I never accept returns. So, you’ll have to enjoy it or donate it to a good cause. Maybe even both.” She laughed, giving the girls arm a squeeze. “ Life is fleeting, so you should enjoy every minute. If I can can gift you with that, I’m happy.” She was having a great time here and happy to be a part of it. “Speaking of honeymoons.Do you have an idea of where you might go?”

x

Ashi smiled softly and nodded. “I’ll be sure to do that.” She was glad that she had someone there to be on her side about this day. It wasn’t like she thought many wouldn’t be, but it was still nice. Her eyes stayed wide as the woman said that she wouldn’t accept it back and she couldn’t believe this was actually happening. “Thank you. I... I don’t know what to say.” She swallowed as Leanne squeezed her arm and listened to her. “I appreciate it, more than you know.” She told her honestly. “I have no idea. I don’t think we were really planning on traveling. We just got a hotel room for the night, but maybe we will do something.”

Aryan couldn’t help but laugh at his clearly already awake state of his twin. He figured she had barely slept due to being so excited. They grinned when she moved passed them to grab some coffee. As he slid one omelet on a plate for her, Aryan glanced at her shaking hand and lifted his eyebrows. “You sure you wanna add coffee to them jitters?” He teasingly asked. “Go on and eat so I know you at least have something in your stomach.” Aryan ordered his sister before going to the task of making his own breakfast. Once it was made and the stovetop off, Aryan took a seat on one of his bar stools and reached for the cup of coffee he had made himself during cooking. “So, shit, here we are, Ash. You’re gonna get married. And I actually like the dude.”

x

“I need something and it’s not like I have anything to calm me right now.” She said and she took a drink of the coffee before nodding and taking the omelet from him and sitting down. Ashi started eating the food and looked through her phone to make sure she didn’t miss anything and that nothing was going wrong for the day. When her brother started talking, she looked up at them and put her phone down. “I know. And  you’re actually at this one instead of me calling you from the hotel room in New York.” She said with a smile, but honestly, looking back on all that, she hated it more than anything. “I’m glad you’re going to be there.”

 Mic  had been headed towards the tables to gather up some of the left overs Sunny had so kindly offered when he spotted the bride. A small smirk shaped on his lips as he approached her after she called out for him and waved him over. “Yeah, I am a friend of the groom, actually –” He said, “So I guess I should say congratulations to you.” He chuckled a little back at her. “You  have gotten yourself a fine man.” He had always gotten on with Sunny, and the two worked out together frequently. “I got her that Netflix voucher. And one of those packets of microwave popcorn. She seemed to appreciate it.” He said, as she hadn’t come out of her room for a long time after as apparently she had a lot of stuff to catch up on. “I would have gotten you a gift it I had known, but then again you are also the person I’d ask for advice and I am not  sure I would have been able to afford whatever you would have picked out.”

x

“Friend of the groom? And you never told me?” She asked and tisked at him. Ashi may have been a little drunk at this point of the night, but she was feeling good and that’s what mattered. “Yes! I got married. To the best!” She yelled happily and laughed himself before she took a drink of the water in her hand someone gave her so she could hydrate. “Ooh, see. I told you she would.” The bridge said and poked the man’s arm. “That’s true. If I knew it was for me, I would’ve said something like a new car.” She teased. “Are you having fun?”

When Eddie first mentioned hiring Ashi to be their receptionist, Enzo was all for it. He loved being able to offer people second chances like he did with his childhood friend Eddie. Honestly, the female was great at her job and helped their company greatly. Naturally, of course, when Ashi invited them to her wedding, Enzo knew he would attend to celebrate with his employee. The male took a sip of the drink in his hand before seeing Ashi coming towards him. He smiled as she spoke. “Hey, no need for thanking me. I’m happy to be here. Especially considering the secret behind it. Congratulations, by the way, signora.” The male said. “Oh, yeah, she’s around. I appreciate that though. She definitely loves a good potluck or BBQ.” Enzo muttered with a small grin as he thought of his girlfriend.

x

She shook her head. “No, there’s all the reason to thank you. You and Eddie have helped me so much and I appreciate it.” She said happily. “But, now you know why I wanted to take a few days off.” Ashi let out a little laugh and smiled. “Thank you. And good, I’m glad. How is she doing?” She asked curiously, knowing the woman was pregnant and wanted to make sure she was doing okay. “You guys are free to take home anything. Heaven knows we have enough food.”

Everything about this moment felt like something out of a dream, as cliche as that seemed. The warmth of the sun and the cool breeze from the water that surrounded them. He couldn’t take his eyes off of his very-soon-to-be wife as she read her vows. When he wrote his he tried to refrain from keeping them too long as hard as it was not to fill page after page. As he listened to her speak his heart swelled and he smiled when she mentioned their first date at the fair. The night that changed their lives forever. Tears lined his eyes as she continued and he blinked them back, rubbing her hand. It was hard to resist kissing her now, but he knew it was going to be worth the wait. The officiator said a few more words that he barely heard. He was too busy anticipating the moment they were married. Finally, the man asked the question; “Do you, Shaam Ahmed Hussan, take Ashi to be your wife. To love, respect, and cherish for as long as you both shall live?” he took a breath and let it out wearing a smile as he nodded. “I do.”

x

It was so hard to not kiss him after all this. She wanted to wrap her arms around him and fall into the ocean water together as they did. She squeezed his hands as the officiator talked and finally getting to the question they had been waiting for. As Sunny was asked, she smiled as he answered his I do, and then finally, it was her turn. “And do you, Ashi Divamani Virani take Shaam to be your husband? To love, respect, and cherish for as long as you both shall live?” She nodded like crazy and squeezed his hand. “I do.” Ashi grinned and gave his hands another squeeze. “Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.” The man said and she quickly leaned in and kissed Sunny, her husband, the love of her life.

Luca nodded at the woman’s comment. “It’s not often that we have surprises here in town. Almost always the secret gets out. You guys must have kept it pretty tight lipped.” He added as he knew that this was a small town and there was almost always rumors flying around town. Luca couldn’t remember the last time there was a surprise this big that hadn’t ended up being spoiled. 

x

She nodded with a laugh. “We did. Only my brother and Sunny’s cousin knew and admittedly I was worried Aryan would spill the beans.” Though, at the end of the day, she knew they wouldn’t have. She trusted Aryan with her life and always would. “How are you, though? Any exciting plans yourself this summer?” She asked curiously.

When Hazal received an invitation for a get together with Ashi and Sunny, Hazal didn’t think twice about it. Dressed in a floral sun dress, something casual for the beach, she didn’t realize exactly how under dressed she was. At least, in comparision to Ashi. As it were to turn out, the beach event was actually a reception for their wedding. It was no wonder Sunny hadn’t let on when the actually day was. Instead of being annoyed by the aspect, Hazal found herself mingling with many people around Bridgeport and eating the food when she was approached by Ashi herself. Leaning in for a hug, she shook her head at the woman, “Well, I’m honored to have been included,” even if it was not what she expected, “of course. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I knew you had to have the best when Sunny mentioned who he was marrying.”

x

“Of course. I couldn’t imagine not having you here.” She said with a smile and looked into her friends eyes. “I appreciate that so much. I’m sorry I haven’t had the chance to introduce you two before. We’ll have loads of dinners together though.” Ashi promised Hazal. One of her favorite things about moving back to Bridgeport after all these years was that she got to reconnect with the woman like this and she was hoping to be a better friend than the one who stopped writing when she was nine. “Did you get some food?”

“Of course. I wouldn’t miss a good get together for the world.” She winked. Though now she knew it was in fact a wedding reception. She’d had her suspicions it was more than a simple party given the guest list and the amount of food being severed. This wasn’t her first rodeo with surprise engagements, but she was certainly pleased to be a part of it all. Leanne did her best to make all of the town parties and events. “I had a small hunch something was going on, but keeping that a secret was impressive.” Her eyes fell on her new ring. “Here. This is for a you. Use it for a honeymoon.” She handed her a folded up check.

x

She smiled at the woman and was glad that she had shown up to the barbecue. “I’m sure anyone who was paying attention would’ve caught on. I’m just glad non one was too mad that it ruined the day or something.” Honestly, that really meant a lot to her that it all happened without a hitch. She had been worried otherwise. As the woman handed her a check, she looked at it and then back at Leanne. “Oh, no. I couldn’t take that. Its too much.”

Sunny nodded smiling at her words. It was hard to believe that they had started dating a little over a year ago, but honestly it didn’t take him long to know. They were finally doing this and his heart felt like it might fly out of his chest. He wanted everything to be perfect. He looked back at the water. “Yeah, it’ll look better for the video and pictures.” he stated moving closer and he also felt it would be more ‘magical’.  After taking a few steps they finally began. They were keeping certain elements in the style of her hindi traditions but also doing things there own way. Sunny didn’t practice himself, after all, nor did he speak the language. The wedding pandit did say a prayer in hindi and then a few words in English,  to begin the ceremony. He then said that it was time to read their vows, with Sunny going first. He took the piece of paper out of the inside pocket of his jacket, his hands shaking as he opened it. It had taken him more than an hour to write it and he had read it to his cousin and then this mother, who cried, to make sure it was perfect.

“My dearest Ashi. We’ve been friends for a long time, and lovers for only a year. I’m not sure how, but somewhere down the road, I realized that you were the one. The one worth fighting for. The one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, and grow old with. My one and only true love. My life is richer, and I am a better man because of you. You inspire me every day, and give me hope and courage even at my worst moments. I owe it all to you. I stand here today to give you my promise to never stop loving you for as long as I live on this earth. To never stop fighting for you and along your side when you need it. To follow our dreams together. To give you everything that you deserve, to the best of my abilities. Even though you deserve a lot more. I love you with all my heart, always and forever.”

x

Her eyes met his again as he agreed that the ocean as the background would be perfect. "You're right." She said softly as they headed to in front of the water. After the guy taking the video took his place, they got started. It wasn't a traditional wedding in either culture, but one that was mixed with hers and American weddings. The man said the prayers she picked out in Gujarati and then some in English before it was time for the vows. They had decided to write their own and Sunny was up first. She squeezed his hand as he did and tears lined her eyes as she listened. Once he was done, she wiped her cheeks and looked at him.

 "I'm not sure how I'm supposed to do this now with tears going down my face, so excuse me if I let out a sob." She said and wiped her cheeks again. "Sunny, I know I always say you are the light in my darkness, the sun casting out the shadows, and while it sounds like a play on your name, but it’s the truth. You came into my life at a time that darkness was swarming around me and pulled me out. You were the first to make me laugh in a long time when others tried. You took me to the fair that was in town to hang out and what was supposed to be us hanging out as friends turned into the night my life was changed forever over kissing me on the ferris wheel while I was holding a mermaid doll you won me. Every day since, you kept bringing me more and more out of that darkness until it was just a small shadow that was easily forgotten and on days it wasn’t, you were there to help it all be not so dark. Even when it tore us apart, you were still there to help and we found our way back to each other like a lighthouse guiding a ship home. We became stronger than ever and now, here we are getting married. There’s no one in this life I’d rather spend every waking moment with. No one else I want to start a family with. You’re it for me, Sunny. My soul mate. I love you. And I can't wait to be your wife."

Sunny’s smile widened as he turned to take her hands. “You look amazing too.” he told her and he really meant it. There was a glow about her. He let out a shaky breath, feeling butterflies in his stomach. He was nervous but in the best way possible and somewhat glad they had chose not to do this in front of a large crowd with everyone watching them. He hoped he could get through his vows and say all the right words. He nodded giving her hands a squeeze and let out a breath. “I’m more than ready,” he said as he waited for the ceremony to begin.

x

Ashi's eyes met his again and she smiled happily at him. "Thank you." She was glad he liked her saree. She had gotten it from her aunt because she wanted a little tradition and she felt good in it. She was glad they didn't do this the traditional route, though, and it was just them, his cousin, and her brother there with them. "Then let's get married." She said and squeezed his hand back and smiled at him. "Do we wanna get closer to the water or just up here?" She asked and looked around to see what would be best.