Chapter 47

Chapter 46

             Today is their wedding day and the couples are more than thrilled to fnally start their lives together. The parents have been at the hall for quite some time now making final preparations and the adjustments for the additional two couples to be wed today as well. Now since none of the couples wanted to miss the other's marriage, they had to make the mandap even larger than originally planned. There are only a few hours left before the ceremony is to begin.

Anyhow, the girls are currently at the hall as well, but in the rooms upstairs sitting with their blouses on. The girls are surrounded by make-up artists, who are making all five of the girls look like goddesses that came straight down from heaven. After all the makeup has been completed, it's now the hairstylists job to finish up their appearance. Kripa asks her hairstylist to style her hair in loose curls and leave it down. Anjali asks her stylist to tie half of her hair and leave the rest down, along with styling her ponytail. Prachi asks for her hair to be tied up in a bun. Mukti asks for her hair to be styled down. Aaliya asks to be styled up in a loose bun. Finally the makeup artists and hairstylists all leave to work for the Khanna and Sharma Mansion for Naina and Gayatri to arrive. Meanwhile, the girl's begin admiring each other along with squealing in delight. The girls decide to wear their lenghas because right now all they have on is the blouses and their pajamas. Yes, the girls are sitting in their pajamas a couple hours before the wedding. Anyways they plan to add their accessories later after they have their outfits on.

Kripa wears a dark blue lengha with a beige blouse and blue border, with lots of white gold embroidery, the blouse also has a deep back with a few ties. Anjali wears a green lengha with a beige blouse and green border, with lots of white gold embroidery, the blouse also has a deep back with a few ties. Prachi wears a red lengha with a beige blouse and red border, with lots of white gold embroidery, the blouse also has a deep back with a few ties. Kripa, Prachi, and Anjali had picked the same outfits, only in different colors so that they would coordinate nicely… well that and the girl's just loved the design. Mukti wears a light pink lengha with lots of silver embroidery. Aaliya wears a yellow orange lengha with a lot of golden embroidery. The girls then begin applying their accessories like churiyaan and the rest of their jewelery. When they are done, they look absolutely magnificent and gorgeous beyond belief.

The parents leave towards home to get ready, well Naina and Gayatri urgently have to meet with the stylists to get ready. The girls stay in the upstairs room of the hall in the meantime. The parents are planning to come with the boys and the close family friends who are meeting them at their homes. So now begins the waiting period for the girls, waiting to be called down for the ceremony and waiting for their prince charmings' to arrive.

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Now lets see what the boys have been up to while the girls were getting ready. Ah, well they seem to be up in the Khanna Mansion shoving each other to get a better view of themselves in the mirror. Why not go to another mirror is the obvious question, but then again the guys aren't really thinking straight today… they seem to be really nervous. Angad turns to Kavya saying, "Kavya get out of my way man, I gotta fix my hair! By the way I don't think even God himself can help you now, cuz you look totally hopeless!" Kavya retorts, "Dude look who is talking!! Mohawk boy!!" Angad fumes, "Well maybe if you get out my way I wouldn't look like Mohawk boy!! AND I DON'T LOOK LIKE MOHAWK BOY!" Neev laughs watching them argue over their appearance and he gets ready quite calmly. Finally all the boys pull their acts together and help each other out in fixing their appearance to make the guys look absolutely handsome! Neev asks, "Are Josh and Prem meeting us at the hall?" Angad nods and then breaks out into laughter as he hears Kavya snorting trying to hide his own amusement. Angad roars, "I can't believe those two idiots got married last night! You should have heard the way Josh was talking about marriage. HAHA he kept comparing marriage to some kind of imprisonment and then he gets married himself, BEFORE US!!" Kavya then laughs, "Yea and on top of that Prem remembered to get married in court!!! What's wrong with him man, I think they were both on drugs! They're both crazy!" Neev laughs, "Anyways chalo acha hua! We can all get married together now!" All three boys start laughing again and head downstairs to meet their parents to leave.

Angad has worn a beige sherwani with some dark blue and white gold embroidery, along with a dark blue dupatta. Kavya has worn a beige sherwani with some green and white gold embroidery, along with a green dupatta. Neev has worn a beige sherwani with some red and white gold embroidery, along with a red dupatta. Yes, the girls made the boys wear the same clothes only different colors, which match with the girl's outfits. Still, there is only one word to describe what the guys look like and that is H-O-T, HOT! As soon as the boys make their way downstairs, they set out to leave for the hall where their lady loves wait for their arrival impatiently.

Dilip and Naina leave in one car, followed by Surya and Gayatri in another car. Angad leaves in his convertible, Kavya follows Angad in his convertible, Neev follows Kavya in his own convertible, then followed by family friends. In minutes they arrive at the hall. The boys stop their cars at the steps and they come out of their cars in style, making their way inside, while throwing their keys at the valet to park. Poor valet gets smacked in the eye thrice, by Angad, then Kavya, and then finally Neev. The valet grunts, "Stupid rich kids" and leaves to go park their fancy cars.

The boys follow their parents to the hall and wait at the gate. Their soon to be mother-in-law's perform the aarthi to offer them their blessings. Then the boys enter the hall and are left speechless. There are so many decorated tables with candles lit in the centerpieces. The whole hall is decorated with candles, lights, ribbons, and flowers. It is definitely a grand hall, that's for sure. In the center of the hall, there is an enormous mandap, filled with flowers, satin cloths, and candles. The mandap could easily fit five couples and their parents. It is perfect because all the couples would be able to watch the other's get married and then take their place when it is their turn to tie the knot. It is definitely an auspicious day, the most perfect day. The guys watch their mothers, make their way upstairs to the girls. The guys then see Josh and Prem at the door, faced with an aarti from their mother-in-law, as well. Prem is wearing a beige sherwani with a light pink dupatta and Josh is wearing a beige sherwani with a yellow-orange dupatta. The guys are all taken to the mandap as the hall starts to fill up with guests, family friends, business associates, and the socially elite. It is undeniably a spectacular social event, after all Dilip and Surya are quite famous for their fashion house, Khash.

Just then, Naina and Gayatri escort Kripa, Anjali, and Prachi to the mandap. Mukti and Aaliya follow with their own mothers to the mandap. The girls continuously avoid looking at their beloveds and the girls' faces are hidden with the dupatta. The fact that the guys can't see the girls' face makes them a little disheartened. As you can tell, the guys are quite eager to look at their angelic faces on their wedding day. The girls finally make their way towards the mandap and sit beside their prince charmings. As the pandit continues to chant, the couples can't help but look forward to a life filled with happiness together and hope to have no obstacles in the life together.

Since Neev and Prachi are the first to be wed, Surya comes forward and ties their dupatta's together as the pandit continue to chant. Soon it is time for Neev and Prachi to stand up for the pheras. Neev and Prachi circle around the fire, promising each other a life full of happiness and absolute faith in one another. Neev has a huge smile on his face and Prachi can't seem to stop herself from blushing. At the end of the seventh phera, Neev can't seem to contain his excitement and yells out in happiness, "YAY!!!" This is followed by dead silence, even the pandit looks at Neev weirdly. The color rises in his cheeks from embarrassment. Everyone breaks out into laughter at Neev's excitement and embarrassed look. Neev shyly places the garland on Prachi, but as soon as Prachi reaches over, Neev keeps moving his head in all directions refusing to cooperate. Prachi pouts and folds her arms in annoyance. Neev then holds his ears and bends his head like a good boy, so Prachi can put the garland on him. Neev then places the mangalsutra around Prachi's neck and applies sindoor in her maang. Neev finally looks at Prachi's gorgeous face full of innocence. She looked so beautiful as she stared deeply into his eyes. She is finally Mrs. Prachi Neev Khanna.

Next was Kavya and Anjali and they both seemed a little high on life and super giddy. As the pandit chanted, Kavya kept playing with Anjali's fingers, while all she could do was helplessly blush. She definitely fit the profile of a blushing bride. Dilip came forward and tied Anjali and Kavya's dupattas together. Kavya and Anjali stand up for pheras as the pandit finishes and Kavya kept yanking at his own dupatta so he could play with hers. When the pheras are finally complete, Kavya and Anjali exchange garlands. Kavya puts the mangalsutra on Anjali's neck silently whispering, "You're beautiful!" Anjali blushes as she remembers when he had whispered that the night they went to Goa for the wedding and the boys came over to watch a movie, then Kavya had picked her up in his strong arms and whispered the same phrase in her ear thinking she was asleep. Oh, Anjali is a sure goner because Kavya is to charming for his own good. Anjali sighs in bliss as Kavya applies the sindoor in her maang. She is finally Ms. Anjali Kavya Sharma.

Then it is Angad and Kripa's turn to become one. Angad can't seem to stop himself from grinning, then again he definitely had many reasons to be happy about and life couldn't be more perfect for him. Kripa is feeling too happy herself; she is marrying her childhood best friend and the love of her life. The only thought residing in her mind is, isn't life just full of surprises? Kripa starts to grin while sitting next to Angad as she feels him trace patterns on her exposed midriff. Kripa glances at Angad and when he sees the same naughtiness in her eyes, he could hardly control the urge to pick her up, dump her in the car, and drive home as fast as he could… but somehow he managed. The pandit asks the couple to stand and take pheras around the fire, so they both obediently stood and did as told. They could barely concentrate on what was going on mainly because they couldn't stop thinking about their futures together. Angad soon finds himself placing the garland around her and feels her placing one on him as well. He then places the mangalsutra around her delicate neck and looking into her eyes. He can't stop himself from saying, "Krips your in trouble tonight?" Kripa curiously whispers, "Why?" Angad whispers back as he fills her maang with sindoor, "Cuz you look dam* good!" Kripa smirks arrogantly, while Angad grins seeing the attitude in her. Oh, he sure loves Kripa for that.  She is finally Ms. Kripa Angad Khanna.

Now Josh and Aaliya are called forward to get married…again! Josh and Aaliya sit through the chants as they get flashes of last night's wedding flooding their minds. Josh looks towards Aaliya as he starts to remember bits and pieces, while Aaliya looks back at him as she remembers the same thing. Josh almost laughs out loud remembering their drunken state. They are both asked to stand and go around the fire, while the rest of the people throw rose petals. As Josh places the mangalsutra around her neck he can't stop himself from staring at Aaliya. It isn't like a couple seconds worth of staring either because Josh is out of it pretty good. Aaliya keeps giving Josh a gentle push, then a gentle, poke, a hard poke, all the way to the point where she has to slap his arm quite loudly because for a minute straight he would not budge from his spot! It was like he was playing statue or something. Everyone starts laughing at how Aaliya had to beat Josh to get him to pay attention. Josh quickly applies sindoor in her maang feeling really embarrassed for being totally out of it and having Aaliya hit him that hard as she did. And she is Mrs. Aaliya Josh Kapoor… again.

Finally it is Prem and Mukti, who are to tie the knot… again! Prem seems rather nervous and Kavya smirks seeing Prem's panicky state. Kavya bends towards Prem's ear and whispers, "Want some coke, I'm sure it will get rid of your nervousness like last time… and maybe you might remember what happened last night" Kavya winks at Prem and then stands back in his original spot like nothing happened. As soon as Prem registers what Kavya said, he yells out loud, "NOOOO!!" Everyone looks at Prem shocked for his little outburst, while Prem laughs nervously, "Nothing panditji keep going!" Mukti laughs because she heard Kavya and Prem glares at Kavya. The whole gang has heard Kavya and they all start laughing loudly remembering their graduation when Kavya gave Prem coke with alcohol, which caused Prem to fall off the stage. Oh boy, a drunk Prem at the wedding… perhaps it would jog his memory into remembering the happenings of last night's drunken adventure. Prem and Mukti finish their pheras, placing the mangalsutra, and applying the sindoor. And she is Mrs. Mutki Prem Singhania… again.

And so the gang ends up getting married to the love of their lives on the same day. It is a great day for all. The guests congratulate the couples and wish them their blessings. After the marriages have finally concluded, dinner is served for all. The couples now sit on the stage. The girls turn to their husbands and start whining about their hunger. The guys wave over their mothers and ask to send over food. Soon the boys start feeding the girls dinner and vice versa.

Later on, the parents come to the stage and start the rasam for the bidhai. After the girls empty the entire rice trays, Kripa turns to Kavya and starts crying thinking about how she won't live in the same house as her brother or her parents. Kripa and Prachi throw their arms around Kavya, while he hugs them both with silent tears in his own eyes thinking about his childhood with his two naughty sisters. Kripa and Prachi soon find themselves sobbing in their parents arms while Angad and Neev look at each other weirdly because of their overly dramatic wives. Angad whispers to Neev, "Did they forget that we live just next door to their parents?" Neev shrugs, "I don't get this man, I mean they are acting like they won't see them again…" Angad and Neev then find themselves staring at a very teary eyed Anjali and finally understand. They both hug their little sister Anjali, with wet tears in their eyes remembering their own childhood. Anjali sobs, "I'm gonna miss you two!" Angad and Neev start wailing like Kripa and Prachi bawling, "US TOO!" Kripa and Prachi look at each other and start laughing, watching their cute crybabies. Anjali continues to cry in her parents' arms and then smiles through her tears seeing Kavya's smiling face. The gang watches Mukti and Aaliya bawling in their mother's arms and then slowly being led to Josh and Prem's cars. The girls are all escorted into their husband's convertibles and drive off to their new homes, leaving their childhood behind.

In Neev and Prachi's car, Prachi continues to look out the window because she finds herself too shy for words. Neev doesn't exactly know what to say, but soon sees Prachi's tear brimmed eyes. Neev just leans over and kisses her forehead in a comforting manner since she is sad to leave her parents' home. Prachi feels touched by Neev's level of understanding and whispers, "Thanks" Neev says, "Jaan I never want to see tears in your eyes, ever! Main vaada karta hoon ke tumhari zindagi ko khusiyon se baardonga" Prachi smiles looking into Neev's assuring eyes. She replies, "Neev jabse tum meri zindagi mein aaye ho, tabse tumne mujhe voh sab khushiyan di hai jo maine kabhi nahin soocha tha ke mujhe kabhi milegi! Thank you for coming into my life and giving me your friendship and your love!" Neev smiles, "Waise thank you toh mujhe kehna chaiye! Tumne mujhe pyaar ka ehsaas dilaya! Tumhare bina mein kuch nahin Prachi, kuch bhi nahin!" Prachi just lays her head onto his strong shoulders and can't help, but smile at their cute and innocent love. Soon enough they reach the Khanna House.

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In Kavya and Anjali's car, Kavya keeps grabbing Anjali's dupatta as an excuse for grabbing the brake. Kavya grins because he seems to be annoying Anjali. Since the dupatta is almost off her, Anjali snaps, "Kavya stop pulling my dupatta, nahin toh…" Kavya turns to Anjali grining, "Nahin toh kya? What are you gonna do Anju?" Anjali is confused because she can't muster up a good enough threat. Kavya grins seeing her confusion, while she just pouts and sits back into the seat crossing her arms not knowing what else to do. Kavya laughs seeing her mad, he actually missed making her mad. Kavya whispers, "I love making you mad!" Anjali looks at him shocked, "You what? You like making me mad?" Kavya nods, "Of course, why do you think I annoyed you for so many years?" Anjali mumbles, "I just thought you had a death wish!" Kavya laughs seeing her still angry, "It was because you look cute!" Anjali asks again shocked, "Cute? I look cute when I'm angry?" Kavya romantically purrs in her ear, "Mhmm" Anjali gets shivers as he does this and asks, "Wait, so you enjoyed fighting with me when we were younger?" Kavya laughs, "Of course! I love the way you nose wrinkles in anger! You look so cute!" Anjali blushes and looks out the window, not knowing where else to look. Kavya laughs as they reach the Sharma House.

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             In Angad and Kripa's car, Angad keeps randomly pointing out the window so that Kripa could turn her head and he could peck her cheek. Kripa grins, "A little eager aren't we?" Angad's mouths drops open at her comment, "You did not just say that…" Kripa scratches her head and replies naughtily, "Umm I'm pretty… no wait POSITIVELY sure that I did!!" Angad stops that car, mumbling, "That's it!" He reaches over and grabs Kripa's arms pulling her roughly closer to himself. Kripa looks at him bewildered asking seductively while tracing a finger down his face, "What's the problem Khanna?" Angad nearly bites her finger and comes closer to her lips slightly grazing his over hers. Kripa closes her eyes feeling a fiery passion erupting within her, but soon finds herself being jerked back into her seat and Angad continuing to drive the car as if nothing happened. Angad smirks seeing her desire and sees her mouth hanging open. Angad pushes her mouth closed saying, "Whoa talk about bad breath Krips!"  Kripa looks at him in utter shock, not being able to come up with a comeback herself. This was so not what she had expected, first of all she expected a heated and passionate kiss, second of all something resembling to a compliment NOT an insult! Kripa grins in delight as she remembers what she is planning for tonight. With that thought, they both arrive at the Khanna House.

             At the Khanna House, Dilip and Naina are waiting outside to welcome their daughters to their new home. As soon as Neev and Prachi arrive, Naina stands with a puja thali and does the aarthi on the couple. Prachi then walks into her new home knocking the pot of rice with her foot. Soon after Angad and Kripa arrive, then Naina does the aarth again along with having Kripa knock over the rice as well. The two very happy newlyweds make their way inside. Naina kisses her two new family members and wishes them lots of happiness. Dilip blesses Kripa and Prachi along with yanking his sons ears demanding, "Meri dono bahu ka khayal rakhna, nahin toh main danda leke maroonga!" Angad and Neev cry in pain while Kripa and Prachi laugh. After lots of discussions and little rituals, Naina escorts Prachi and Kripa to their new rooms, while the men continue to talk.

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             At the Sharma House, Surya and Gayatri stand outside and wait for Kavya and Anjali to arrive. As soon as the two arrive, Gayatri performs the aarthi on the couple and has Anjali knock over the pot full of rice as she makes her way inside. Gayatri hugs Anjali and Kavya hoping they only have happiness in the future and never have to face much grief in their lives. Surya slaps Kavya's back saying, "Finally hamare bete ne koi aacha kaam kiya hai!" Kavya laughs, "What dad, aap toh abhi se Anju meri shikayat kare hain!" Surya hugs Anjali saying, "Main toh apne bete ki pasand ki tareef kara tha!" Kavya laughs, "Voh toh hai!" Soon Gayatri takes Anjali up to her new room as Kavya and Surya talk.

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thanks for putting up with me, but you guys will have to wait for the next part because i really need to get my computer fixed! its really not inspiring in my basement!! my basement computer is like 12 years old, no joke so its really hard to type on it! anyways i came to the library to post the part and i hope u enjoyed the long part!!! sorry for the delay guys!! sabzz- i cant put the banner up cuz i only got a couple minutes left before the library closes! sorry!