A four-day wedding celebration at a luxurious villa on Italy's famed Lake Como brought together a chaotic group of friends who had met at a local pub over a decade earlier. The bride, Anjali, had planned every detail meticulously, leaving her friend Priya free from bridesmaid duties. On the first evening, as guests gathered by the pool with wine flowing freely, Priya met Arjun, the best man's brother. He peppered her with questions — her job, age, pets, thoughts on big dogs — and she sensed the inevitable.
First Night: Romance by the Pool
While other guests retired to their rooms, Priya and Arjun lingered by the silent pool. They kissed, giggled, and ended up having sex right there on the poolside. Villa lights still glowed and voices echoed across the lawns, but the risk only added to the thrill. Back in her shared room, Priya's friend immediately spotted the glow and asked, "You had sex, didn't you?" Priya laughed and confirmed it, excited about the holiday romance.
Second Day: Ceremony Prep and Another Rendezvous
On the wedding day, bridesmaids ran around like headless chickens, losing clipboards and taking smoke breaks. Priya woke late with a hangover and contributed little. She slipped away with Arjun for a "cute walk" that led straight to his room and another sexual encounter. Exhaustion took over and both fell asleep.
Five Minutes to Get Ready
They woke to music and gathering crowds on the terrace — the ceremony had begun. Priya jumped up, urged Arjun to dress, and sprinted to her room. She had roughly five minutes. She threw on her new dress, brushed her hair, slapped on makeup, and ran out clutching her oversized heels. By the time she reached the terrace, Anjali had already walked down the aisle. Behind her, Arjun struggled with his bowtie, half-running, half-skipping toward the front rows.
At the Ceremony: Embarrassment and Laughter
Arjun reached his seat, quickly zipped his fly, and sat down as nearby guests snickered. Priya grabbed a back-row seat and locked eyes with Anjali. She mimed an apology; Anjali burst out laughing and winked. A friend beside Priya whispered, "You might as well have been having sex with him at the altar." Mortified, Priya sank into her seat and enjoyed the rest of the ceremony.
Goodbye and a Running Joke
After the wedding, Priya returned to London and Arjun to Edinburgh. They promised to stay in touch but never did. Yet Arjun remains a fixture in Priya's life — every time she runs late, friends quip, "Were you having sex with Arjun?"
