Chapter 35

Engagement:

Armaan slowly came down the stairs, a little sad from his face from not seeing Ridhima but soon it became a happy face as he saw Ridhima just there talking and laughing. He couldn't help but say Oye Hoye!

As everyone proceeded to the ring ceremony, the girls came behind Ridhima and the boys behind Armaan. As Armaan placed the ring on her finger, loud cheers could be heard.

The party went in full swing between the laughter and music, everyone were happy.

As the party came to an end, Ridhima took Armaan aside.

Armaan: What happened?

Ridhima: Armaan, There's something I'd like to talk about.

Armaan: Tell me.

Ridhima: When we'll sit on the mandap, who's going to do my kanyadaan.

Armaan was wonderstruck by this question, he never thought of this before.

Armaan: Ridhima, I've thought of it. Don't bother, I know who will.

Armaan knew exactly what to do, the father who couldn't do it that time would do it this time. He smiled to himself .

Later at midnight, everyone where still awake talking about the party events.

Armaan: Guys, I'm tired. Going to sleep.

Atul: Go, after some days you're not even going to sleep.

Rahul: Thinking what's going to happen after marriage.

Muskaan: Rahul, stop teasing him.

Armaan: Goodnight.

Ridhima: I'm also going, Goodnight.

Anjali: You also go, Pati parmeshwar hota hain.

Ridhima: Anjali!

After they went.

Anjali: They look so much in love.

Rahul: But the difficulty they've been into, only they know.

Muskaan: It was a big bad dream for them.

Sapna: Leave it, Anjali everything ready for tomorrow.

Anjali: There is a big surprise for them.

Atul: Poor Armaan, he's waiting. What would he know, his marriage is tomorrow.

Next day, everyone woke up before time.

Anjali: Sapna, did you call Dr.Kirti?

Sapna: Done.

Anjali: Dresses?

Muskaan: In my room.

Atul: What's happening?

Rahul: Amit's coming and Armaan Ridhima will be awake soon.

Anjali: Make them go.

Armaan and Ridhima came down and left saying bye to everyone.

The moment they left, Preperations were started. The whole house was decorated.

Anjali: Anytime, they would be coming.

Atul: They are outside.

Sapna: Come on.

Armaan and Ridhima came inside and were shocked to see.

All: SURPRISE!!!

Armaan: What is this?

Anjali: Armaan, today you're getting married.

Ridhima: What??

Armaan: Really?

Ridhima: Armaan, stop it and Sapna tell me, What's happening?

Sapna: Ridhima, today's the day. You're getting married.

Anjali: Guys, Take Armaan inside and we'll get Ridhima ready.

Armaan and Ridhima got ready and soon, they were sitting on the mandap together. Their dream was getting true. Ridhima was thinking something and Armaan knew what so he slowly whispered Rahul to get him.

As the pandit announced the kanyadaan to be performed, Shashank stepped forward. Ridhima saw him and saw Armaan. He nodded and clasped Ridhima's hand while the rituals were performed.

The pandit handed him the mangalsutra and sindoor which he placed it on her neck and forehead respectively. As he placed the sindoor, some of it fell on her nose and with that exclamations were being heard. Seeing Armaan's and Ridhima's confused faces, Muskaan explained.

Muskaan: Chill, nothing happened. When the sindoor falls on the girls nose it means the Groom loves the Bride very much.

Armaan and Ridhima blushed on hearing it. They thought this meant God wanted this to happen.

The pheras started and Armaan had his hand on Ridhima during this. When the pandit told that the marriage was done, everyone clapped.

During dinner, both ate from the same plate and received many blessings.

At night, Armaan had to pay a heavy ransom to get in his own room. And when he entered, Ridhima was standing there looking towards the sky. Armaan went near her and hugged her from behind.

Armaan: What happened?

Ridhima: See that.

Ridhima pointed towards a card gently placed on the bed.

Armaan: What is it?

Ridhima: Armaan and Ridhima's last letter to us.

Armaan: Have you read it?

Ridhima: No.

Armaan: Then let's do it.

Both sat on the bed and opened the letter.

Dear Armaan and Ridhima,

How should we thank you? Finally, we both feel free. Sometimes we thought, we were never going to feel this liberty but you both made it possible. Just a small advice, don't ever break trust on your love. Our life has been wonderful and We hope this for you also. It's your love which makes your life story. May your wishes come true. Thank you!

Armaan~Ridhima

Armaan: Hmmm...Life Story. Should we call it..Jab We Met?

Ridhima: Stop it Armaan.

Armaan: Now I'm not going to stop.