Chapter 120
CHAP 85 ------------ PART - B:
"Good Morning My Husband-to-be" (kiss emoticon)
Arnav smiles as he reads Khushi's message. He had just come out of washroom, refreshing after his morning jog and had picked his cell with the intention of calling Khushi and found her message.
Arnav send his reply, "Good Morning to you too, My beautiful wife-to-be".
He waited for few seconds but when no reply came he put his phone down and went to closet to take out his shirt. He was wearing it when his cell ringed. He immediately picked it up seeing Khushi's name flashing over it.
"Hey", said Arnav.
"Hello Arnavji, how are you?", said Khushi. Arnav could hear voices from behind her. "I am good, you ok?", said Arnav.
"Yeah, I am good", said Khushi, "It's a mad house over here, so much to do and everyone is going crazy. I still need to pack my luggage and upon that my things seems to go missing", said Khushi in hurried manner.
"Areyyy Khushi ... come down for breakfast", came her mother's voice from behind.
"Coming Amma", shouted Khushi back.
Before Arnav could say something Arush's voice came, "Mamaa ... mani do ... Mamaa mani".
"Baby wait a minute, Mama will give you water", said Khushi, "Hello Arnavji, you there?".
"Khushi you go, we can talk later", said Arnav realizing that Khushi would be busy soon.
"Sorry Arnavji, I ...", Khushi was saying when Arnav cut, "No sorry ... its ok you go ... anyways we will be meeting tonight", his voice tender at the end.
"I will wait ... don't be late", said Khushi softly.
"I won't", said Arnav, "Bye Khushi", with that he cut the call as he can hear Arush shouting for his mama in background.
Gosh ... he is missing her so much and can't wait for the evening to come. The last few days had been crazy, with the never ending rituals. He couldn't spend time with Khushi properly. But it will change after today. Khushi will be his forever, thought Arnav with a smile.
He would not have to hide and sneak around to meet Khushi. He can openly be with her after today ... every day ... every minute. He smiles widely as he went out of room to go down for breakfast. There was an extra spring in his steps ... his heart was bursting with happiness.
It's been long that he had felt like this. The last time was when he had won the young business man of the year award for the first time and after that the things went tumbling down with Tania and that incident.
Just as that thought came in his mind, his step halted near the stairs. His mind started to give him warning signals while his heart thudded fast, now with apprehension.
Happiness doesn't seem to stay for long in his life. Whenever he gets extreme happiness something or other happens to snatch that away. He had many such examples to go over. What if something happens today? What if he couldn't make it to marriage ceremony? What if he lose his Khushi? Sweat beads came over his forehead thinking about it.
He came out of his thoughts, feeling someone shaking him, he look to his side and found his sister standing next to him clutching his arm and looking at him with worry.
"Chottey are you alright? I had been calling you since a minute, you weren't responding", said Anjali with concerned.
Arnav put his hand over hers, which was holding his arm, "Di ... wo Khushi".
"What happened to Khushi Chottey?", asked Anjali instantly getting alert & more worried.
Arnav shakes his head, "She is fine ... but I can't seem to shake off this feeling that what if something happens and I loose her Di. Whenever I get happy, something happens and that happiness get snatch away from me", his tone was emotional.
Anjali cupped his face, "Nothing bad will happen Chotey, and you will get your Khushi. I won't let anything happen today ... I promise", said Anjali in assuring tone.
She can understand her brother's feelings. He had seen so many hardships and tough time in his life ... he had to grow up sooner than others ... taking up her responsibility along with struggle to survive and live better. God knows that he deserved every happiness now and it can be only with Khushi in his life.
"Di, sub thek hoga na?", asked Arnav and in that moment Anjali remembered her teenage self, asking the very same question to Arnav, when they were thrown out of their own home all those year ago.
"Sub thek hoga Chottey, sub thek hoga", replied Anjali the very same answered which her 14 year old Chottey had given her that time. Then she hugged him close, just like Arnav had done that time.
"Whats going on between sister and brother haan?", came Rahul's voice from behind. He was waiting for Anjali to come for breakfast and went in search for her when she didn't came.
Anjali breaks the hug and turned her face towards Rahul who got serious seeing the look on his wife's face. Anjali shakes her head a little and blink her eyes in assurance that she is fine. Rahul understood that the matter is related to Arnav. He came near and side hugs Arnav.
"Hey Arnav, relax man. Don't pay heed to any worried thought or thing. Just think about Khushi. You will be binding with her in the most sacred relation today. After today you don't have to wait for her call or the right time to meet her. You will have her forever. Just think about that and leave the rest up to us. Ok?", said Rahul giving Arnav the assurance he needed.
Arnav look down and nodded, his face was expressionless now.
"Now come, lets have breakfast", said Rahul. Arnav move ahead, while Rahul and Anjali followed behind him.
Rahul squeezes Anjali's hand, "He will be alright Anji, he is a strong man. And we are here to take care of everything ... hmmm?". Anjali smile up at him and nodded. They joined other family members for breakfast.
The time went on with Khushi being busy with her packing and helping her sister and mother in household stuff. She had done almost all the packing, was just adding last minute items and gifts she had gotten. Then she had packed Arush's stuff as well.
Arnav went to his room after breakfast. He needed to be alone for now. After gathering his thoughts, he was back to his exhilaration & anticipation of meeting Khushi and making her his completely. He worked on laptop for some time, send some mails, makes some important calls and then lay down on bed ... to relax and have some rest.
---------------------- Afternoon - Around 3pm
Khushi caresses the card ... her wedding card, placed on the dressing table. She was sitting on a stool in front of it. She smiles reading her and Arnav's name on the card. Today is the day they both have been waiting for ... to tie into the most sacred relationship ... to belong to each other ... to be together forever.
She remembers all those times when they both wanted to be with each other but couldn't ... due to restrictions by society and the apprehension, on her part, that what will their family or people will think. Though Arnav doesn't care two hoots about what others think, he had to take in account of his and hers family thoughts and didn't want to do something to make them feel embarrassed. And Khushi immensely respect Arnav for that and is thankful to him that he had obliged to perform every ritual.
She closes her eyes, remembering Arnav's face ... how much she had missed him ... it was just 2 days that she haven't seen him ... talking on phone doesn't subsides the craving to be in each other arms. She places her hand over her heart, lighting rubbing the area, telling herself that ... just few more hours to go then she will be with her Arnav, in his arms, forever.
Khushi opened her eyes, feeling a touch on her shoulder; she tilted her head and saw Payal standing next to her.
"Khushi are you alright?", asked Payal, she had just come in the room and saw Khushi rubbing her chest ... she got worried thinking that maybe she isn't feeling well.
"Yes Jiji I am fine", said Khushi with a smile.
"Sure? You are behaving strange since morning. Most brides feel nervous and jittery on their wedding day ... but you are too calm", said Payal worriedly.
Khushi laugh a little and takes her sister's hand, "I am fine Jiji ... yes I am nervous ... but more than that I am happy that today I will marry Arnavji and I don't have to wait to meet him, talk to him ... because after today we will be together forever".
Payal smiles and cups Khushi's cheek, "You know Khushi, your and Arnavji's love is so unique. Apart from movies I haven't seen that kind of love in real life".
Khushi squeezes Payal's hand, "I am sure someone is made for you too Jiji. When you will find your true love, believe me you will feel the same".
Payal just nodded her head and then look around the hotel room, they had booked for Khushi, "Where is Divya and Aashima? Why haven't they started getting you ready?".
"They went down to eat something and relax Jiji, there is enough time to get ready", said Khushi, "What about Amma and Arush? Are they coming?".
"I talked to Amma few minutes ago, she was feeding Arush his lunch. They will leave after an hour", said Payal.
"Jiji, why have you booked this room in Hotel? I could have gotten ready at home and then get here? It just added more into the expense", said Khushi.
"Arey pagli, getting ready here was more convenient", said Payal, "The mahurat was at 6pm and you know from 5 to 6 is rush hour ... you wouldn't want to stuck in traffic on your wedding day right?", said Payal in teasing tone.
"Still ... I think it wasn't needed. We could have left early", said Khushi.
"And then where would you have stayed till the mahurat?", said Payal, "Standing in the lobby or hall?"
Khushi pouted at this and then asked, "Jiji, I asked you before but you haven't answered me ... You haven't used your savings right? The money I gave you was enough right?"
Payal averted her eyes at this, "uh ... yes Khushi I haven't used my saving ... but you cannot stop Amma, Baba and Buaji to use theirs right?"
"That's not fair Jiji, they have to save for your wedding as well", said Khushi in a protesting tone.
"I told them to go ahead, you know I am not ready for marriage and I have my savings right ... when the time comes we will have enough for me ... don't worry", said Payal.
"Hmm ... ok, so there wasn't any problem with the expanses right? And why Baba booked this hotel for wedding ceremony? Isn't it expensive? I asked him as well but he didn't answer me properly", said Khushi with concerned.
As they have kept almost everything from her as a surprise, she was shocked to know that her family had arranged the marriage ceremony at this 5 star hotel and have booked a room for her as well. She had asked her Amma and Baba why they had done this but they haven't replied to her properly saying that she shouldn't get worry about anything today as they had taken care of everything. But she couldn't help but feel worried thinking about the expanses and how her parents are managing it.
Payal hated to lie to her sister, but she has too, "Khushi you know na Arnavji had bared almost all the expenses. For Mehendi, Sangeet and even the travel & accommodation for our relatives. We haven't spend much on those, you know how Arnavji had forbid Baba from this ... so we had only this marriage ceremony to prepare for ... so we had enough to do what we did ok ... so don't worry".
Khushi nodded her head lightly agreeing with her sister. She knows very well that how persuasive Arnav can get. He doesn't called a shrewd business for no reason, he has the best business acumen and knows well how to persuade the other party on his terms, playing the exact cards and words... that's why he is counted among youngest business tycoons list in Asia.
She remembers how she had tried to make Arnav agree that she will share in the expenses, few days ago, about the travel and accommodation of relatives and guest from her side. But he had given her his coldest look and said in no non-sense tone that she will not repeat this again and if she loves him ...then she will not stop or even try to argue on this topic with him. And even if she try to do something behind his back, he will come to know of it for sure, and the consequence will not be in her favor. His tone had held such finality that she had stood mute and only nodded her head in agreement.
What Payal told her wasn't a complete lie. As Mehendi and Sangeet were arranged by Groom side, they didn't have to spend on it except for buying gifts, their clothes and their traveling as Shashi had agreed with Arnav helping them, with their guest accommodation & travel, on this condition that they will handle their own family's travel expenses on their own.
Khushi had given her savings to Shashi to use for marriage but he didn't used it and kept it save in his account and forbid Garima, Buaji and Payal from telling Khushi about it. They had arranged everything related to marriage ceremony from the loan they had taken. And thanks to Arnav they only have to use half of that.
Just then the door opened and Aashima and Divya came in. Divya was holding two paper bags.
"Here you go, a veg sandwich, apple pie and orange juice", said Divya as she place the paper bags on the dressing table.
"Thanks", said Khushi as she takes the sandwich out of paper bag.
"Have you showered?", asked Aashima touching Khushi's dry hair. Khushi nodded her head while eating.
"You didn't wash your hair?", asked Aashima
Khushi shakes her, swallowing the morsel, "I had washed them yesterday ... I don't want to roughen them by washing it again".
"Ok then, we will start after you finish eating", said Divya as she move to bed where her makeup kits were placed. Payal picked her towel and went to washroom to take shower.
"Where is Poonam?", asked Khushi as she didn't find her in the room.
"Madam forgot her jewelry, so she went home to get it", said Aashima irritatingly, "Can you believe it? That girl I tell you ... her memory is getting weaker by day".
Aashima, Poonam, Divya and Payal will be getting ready here, in Hotel Sapphire room along with Khushi, while others will join them 2 hour before the mahurat.
----------------------- Around 4.30pm
Arnav enter his room and was surprise to find Aman, Akash and Uday there. Aman was taking out the sherwani from the garment bag.
"Ah here he comes", said Aman as he arranged Arnav's clothes on bed.
"What are you guys doing here? Don't you have to get ready?", asked Arnav as he stood next to bed.
Akash quickly came to Arnav and said, "We will Bhai, after we get you ready", as he put his arm around Arnav's shoulder.
"Thank you very much", said Arnav taking Akash's hand off, "But I can get ready myself. Now out".
"Arey Arnav bhai, the groom's friend help him get ready ... that's how it is done", said Uday.
"Yeah ... so here is your towel", said Aman extending a towel towards Arnav, "Go take bath and then we will help you put on your sherwani".
Arnav takes and towel and throws it now bed, "I will just say this once. Get out now", with that he pushes Akash towards the door.
"But bhai ... we have to help you in getting ready", said Akash.
"Yeah, how will you manage alone?", said Aman.
"Dammit, I am not a kid that I will need help in getting ready", said Arnav irritatingly, "If you three knows whats good for you ... then get out now!".
"But bhai ...", Akash was saying when Arnav yelled, "I said OUT NOW!!".
Uday quickly went out of the room not want to face famous ASR wrath.
"Bhai it's the custom to help groom and ...", Akash was saying when Arnav grabs his hand and push him out of his room and then turn to Aman, who give a sheepish smile and quickly went out, "Call us if you need help ok", said Aman before going away.
Arnav roll his eyes and shut the door, "Unbelievable", he murmurs irritatingly and went to washroom to have his bath.
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Rajat paced in his room, as he waited for his son to pick the call. On third ring the call got picked. "Where are you Rohan? You should have been here this morning. Anjali had already asked me few times about you ... she is already upset that you haven't attended the Haldi", said Rajat hurriedly.
"Dad I am on my way ... so relax now. I had already talk to Anjali Di and told her the reason that I had some important work", said Rohan. Rajat could hear the traffic sound in the background.
"What was so important that it couldn't wait for 2-3 days", said Rajat in anger.
"It was important Dad. I was informed that some big party is planning to buy our company's shares. I couldn't let it go just like. So I was having meetings with my sources to get to know about that party", said Rohan in serious tone.
"So you got to know who they are?", asked Rajat curious and worried.
"Only this, that the party is from India. Our own board members are very tight lipped about that party. They are not letting any information out. I wonder what's so special about that party or company", said Rohan with annoyance.
"Ok we will talk about this later. You just come here", said Rajat.
"Uffo Dad, I am coming. Seriously if it wasn't for Anjali Di insisting me, I would have left India by now", said Rohan and cut the call.
Rajat stare into nothing, thinking ... who is this big party Rohan was telling of.
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Arnav went down after getting ready in his cream and red sherwani, a deep red stole hung on shoulders ... paired with deep red pajama and silk jotis.
"Chottey", Anjali exclaimed seeing Arnav climbing down the stair, looking utterly handsome in sherwani. She was looking at him in awe as he came near her.
"You ... you look different", said Anjali still mesmerized.
"Different?", said Arnav as he look down at himself.
"Good different Sale Sahab", said Rahul coming there. "Handsome different", said Akash from other side.
Arnav shakes his head and then look at Anjali, "Lets leave Di".
"Huh ...", Anjali came out of her awe, "Arey wait ... wait. You're not ready fully".
"What?", said Arnav and look at himself again, "What's left now?", he frowned.
"Wait here", said Anjali and quickly went to her room and came back with a red box and turban in her hand.
"No way Di I am wearing this", said Arnav quickly seeing the turban in Anjali's hand..
"Just shut up. You will wear that", said Anjali handing the red box to Rahul.
"This will be too much", said Arnav in annoyance.
"Be quite", said Anjali sternly and then place the turban on Arnav's head while he made a sour face. Then she opens the red box and takes the pearl necklace and put it on Arnav.
(Arnav's attire)
"Now you look like regal prince", said Anjali excitedly. "Prince Charming Di", said Akash and Arnav roll his eyes at him.
Anjali called out to their Nani, who came there with pooja thal. Arnav huffed and puffed as Nani did his arti and put a tilak on his forhead.
"Now can we move?", said Arnav impatiently making others smile at him.
"Ok ok ... lets go", said Anjali and they all move out, with Anjali and Nani giving instructions to Akash, Uday and Rahul to check the things needed for marriage ceremony.
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Garima knock at the door and waited. The door opened revealing Aashima all ready in her red & gold saree. "Is Khushi ready?".
"Yes aunty, see for yourself", said Aashima and give Garima way to come in.
"They have left and will be reaching here soonn ...", Garima stopped as her eyes fell on her beautiful daughter, all deck up in bridal glory.
"Garima nazar utar lio, rajkumari lug rahi hai humari titaliya", said Buaji as she ties the kaleera on Khushi's wrist.
Khushi was looking breathtakingly beautiful in her red and blue bridal attire. The navy blue choli and red lehenga skirt had light gold, with silver mix, heavy zari & dubka work on it. Few stones were embellished here and there, making it shine whenever light fell on them. The red see through dupatta had silver zari embroidery patches with navy blue border having heavy gold zari work. 
(Khushi's Attire and accessories)
The dupatta was pined on right shoulder going down to her waist, with one end pined to her left side of waist. It went over head, going behind and other end was rolled around her left wrist.
(See image for how duptta is draped -- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/491877590533733153/)
She was wearing the red and gold bridal jewellery set. Her eyes done in gold smokey shade, with long kajal lined their borders. Light blush-on on cheeks, paired with deep red lipstick.
(See image for Khushi's makeup & jewellery -- https://i.imgur.com/zo3i5k6.jpg)
Garima eyes got moist seeing Khushi as she came near, her daughter is getting married today. "Amma ...", Khushi smile at her mother, "My bidaai has still some time and you have are already started with tears".
Buaji swatted her shoulder, "Oye Sankadevi sudharna na tum".
"Kia Buaji ... jub dekho martey hi rehtey ho", said Khushi with pout rubbing her shoulder. Garima cupped Khushi's face, "My gudiya ... May Devi Maiya keep you happy always".
Khushi smiles at her mother, "Just keep on blessing me Amma". Garima put kala tika behind's Khushi ear and patted her cheek.
Arush tugged on Kaleera and pulls it. Buaji quickly pull him away. "you naughty baby ... its not a thing to play".
"Nah ... eeh chahiye", said Arush pointing towards the sparkling kaleera set.
"My shonu Baby, Mama will give you later on", said Payal as she picks Arush in her arms, "Now come with assi", saying that Payal take Arush out of room.
"Jiji, we should go down and prepare for their welcome", said Garima wiping her eyes. Buaji nodded and then take out 200 rupees from her wallet and move it around Khushi's head.
Khushi moves her head with Buaji's hand movement, "Buaji stop, my head is spinning", as she feigns to faint.
"Be quite and stand straight", said Buaji chiding Khushi and then completed the 7 rounds. "Lets go Garima", said Buaji and move towards door and Garima followed behind.
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After some time the Raizadas reach at the 5 star hotel "Sapphire", where marriage ceremony was held. There was tight security around, Arnav's guard standing on high alert at every small distance.
NK and Kunal received them at the entrance of Hotel and guided them to the Venue Hall.
Garima, Buaji and Sriti were standing at the entrance of hall to welcome them. Khushi's Chachi's and cousins were standing behind them. As Arnav stood at the entrance, Garima came forward and did his arti. She put the tilak and then hesitated, "Um maaf kerna bitwa lakin rasam ha".
Before Arnav could ask about it, Garima caught his nose and pull a little. Arnav was taken back with this. Anjali giggles seeing Arnav's expression and presses his arm, giving him a small nod.
Arnav smiled at worried Garima and nodded in assurance. Garima smiles and move to side. Arnav step ahead with Anjali and Nani on either side of him, followed by others.
Rose petals were showered on them from both side by Khushi's cousins, Payal, Poonam and Naina, as Arnav and Raizadas move ahead on the path going towards mandap. The Raizadas looked at the arrangement and beautiful decor in appreciation. A beautiful white structured mandap stood at the end of the path.
NK knock on the door and then opened it a little. "Come in", came Divya's voice.
NK enter and was in awe seeing Khushi. He move closer, "Shall we go sweety? Your prince awaits for your arrival", said NK in teasing tone.
"NK", Khushi pouted and fidgeted with her fingers. Now the time has come, she started to feel nervous and jittery.
NK takes her hand and squeezes, "Relax. The moment that you both have waited for is finally here." Khushi smiles at this.
"Come lets go", said NK tugging her hand and takes her out of the room. Aashima and Divya followed behind.
Arnav stand inside the mandap while other settles down on the chairs place on both side of mandap. Arnav took his cell out from sherwani pocket and check the time, its 5.50pm. He put it back and look towards the entrance ... only 10 mins left. His patience was running thin now.
"Relax ASR, she will be here soon", said Aman who was standing next to Arnav.
"yeah bhai, don't worry Khushi won't run away", said Akash teasingly earning an angry glare from Arnav.
Arnav wished for the time to went fast so that he can just get married to his Khushi quickly and whisk her away.
After few seconds a soft music started as the lights got dim. A hush fell over the hall as every eye move towards the entrance. 2 small girls came wearing red frocks, carrying a basket. They throw the white rose petals on the ground as they move on the path.
Then came Arush, wearing a red sherwani with gold color pajama and colored stole around his neck. Payal was right next to him, guiding him towards the path.
He was carrying a board with the words - Daddy Here Comes Mommy!, making audience go awe and some laughed.
Arnav chuckled reading the board as Arush came near. "Haye mera shona", said Anjali as she takes Arush in her arms and kiss his cheek.
And then Arnav's eyes went to the stunning figure entering the hall. The people and surroundings seized to exist as he watches Khushi walking towards him.
NK and Kunal walked ahead of Khushi, holding the red chunri at both ends, in the air. Khushi was under the chunri, with her hand linked in Shashi's arm. Anuj and Ankit (Khushi's cousin) were behind them hold the other two ends of red chunri.
Khushi walk ahead slowly, on the path adorned with rose petals now. Various size of candles lit on both edges of the path, their light reflected off by the stones embellishment in Khushi's lehenga.
Arnav was drinking in her form, from top to bottom. She was looking exquisite in his designed lehenga. Never before he found that his designed was being justified, like it was today by Khushi and her beauty. He was just speechless seeing Khushi as she came close.
Not only he but others were also looking at Khushi being mesmerized by the beauty of her and the elegance with which she has carried her bridal attire.
Arnav step forward in trance, his hand extended forward on its own accord. Khushi had kept her eyes on the ground since she had entered the hall and walked on the path. Butterflies fluttering in her stomach and her heart was racing fast, as she knew that every eye in on her. Her steps halted as Shashi stopped seeing Arnav extending his hand. He nudge Khushi and little and she raises her eyes slowly.
Khushi looked at him in awe and wonder, taking in his appearance, in her designed Sherwani of beige color, with gold embroidery, paired with deep red Pajama and stole. The red turban rested elegantly over his head and a pearl necklace rested proudly on his chest, adding an extra charm to his regal appearance.
He just looked like a royal prince, thought Khushi as her eyes move up and down on his form ... her prince ... her Arnav.
And then her Green eyes met with the his melting brown ones ... love and longing etched in them, for each other.
She blushed, as an old memory flash in her mind, where she would tell her sister that one day a prince charming will come and will sweep her off her feet and take her into the fairyland, filled with love and happiness.
Her eyes clash with his intense full gaze and she lowered her eyes, forwarding her hand. Arnav takes her hand in his and pull her. Their eyes and heart connected as the world around them seem to fade out.
"Ahem ahem ...", Anjali fake cough loudly. Arnav and Khushi look away from each other, realizing that they are not alone.
"Come out of your lala land love birds", said Lavanya, "let's just get married first, then you both can stare at each other as long as you want". Others giggle and laughed at the teasing.
"Ok stop now", said Nani as she came forward, "Let start with the ceremony".
The pandit lit the holy fire and started to chant the mantras begging the marriage ceremony. He asked the groom and bride to put the garlands on each other. Payal came forward with the tray, she handed one to Khushi, while Anjali passed the other to Arnav.
Arnav and Khushi stood, facing each other. Khushi raised her hand to put the garland on Arnav, but just then Aman and Akash picked Arnav up. Khushi pouted seeing this and then gasped as next moment NK and Kunal picked Khushi and raise her above. She smiled wide at this and extended her hand forward but Akash and Aman pull Arnav away a little and then raise him more above. Arnav tried to put the garland around Khushi but NK and Kunal pulled her back and then raise her more up. Others hooted and cheered while the battle goes on who will put the garland first.
"Aman ...", Arnav said looking at Aman to his side, who understood and lowered Arnav a little. Khushi quickly put the garland around him, smiling widely and then Arnav put the garland around her.
Everyone cheered and clapped. Akash & Aman put Arnav down while NK and Kunal put Khushi down.
Arnav and Khushi took their seats while other family members also settled down. Panditji proceeded with the mantras and then called Bride's father to come forward for the Kanyadaan.
Shashi came near Khushi, he lifted her right hand and place it above Arnav's right hand. Shashi patted Khushi's head as his eyes got moist. Khushi presses her lips to control her tears and felt Arnav squeezing her hand. She looked at him and found his eyes pouring his love and support.
Panditji carried on with the mantras and after few minutes asked the groom to tie the mangulsutra around bride's neck.
Anjali came forward with the tray and stood behind Arnav and Khushi. Arnav took the mangulsutra from the tray and tied it around Khushi's neck.
His eyes were trained on her face. Khushi felt emotional, it was a strange yet a happy feeling to be tied to someone ... to belong to someone. Then Arnav takes a pinch of sindoor, from the small pot on the tray. Anjali raise Khushi's mang tika and Arnav applied the sindoor on Khushi's mang. Khushi closes her eyes feeling his finger on her forehead. Arnav was overwhelmed with emotions and happiness, finally marking Khushi as his.
A tear roll down from Khushi's eyes as she opened it and look into Arnav's soulful eyes. Arnav frowned and wiped the tear. Khushi smiles at him, assuring him that she is fine. They looked at each other as Anjali tied Arnav's stole with Khushi's dupatta.
Panditji asked them to stand up for pheras. He chants the holy mantras as Arnav and Khushi took arounds of the sacred fire burning with intensity, while their family members shower flower petals on them.
Arnav had never paid attention to this before, but now as he was taking the pheras, holding Khushi's hand, he listen to the vows they took with each phera ... binding them for a lifetime.
Arnav pulls Khushi close, without caring of anyone around, cupped her cheek with one hand ... while other still holding hers, he pecked her other cheek. There were ooohs and aahs and murmurs around. Khushi blushed deep red at his gesture.
"You are mine now", whispered Arnav and move back. Khushi's heart thudded seeing the burning look in his eyes.
TO BE CONTINUED ...
I wanted to write more but needed more time. So i posted what i had written so far.
Though i am not satisfied with it. Haven't proof read it either as i am hell sleepy and wanted to post it so that you guys don't have to wait more.
I might edit few bits here and there, when i will read it again tomorrow.
Still, let me know how you guys find this part 😳 How did you find Arush's entry? When i first thought of Arshi's wedding, i wanted Arush to have a small chunk of his own. 😉
*EDITED* -- Proof read the part and done some edits.
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