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Chapter 37
The wedding was postponed for a week after the events that took place at Bijolia palace though everyone assumed that after the horrific events t will quite tough to bring back the atmosphere of the wedding but they were all in for a surprise - Shakti, Vikram, Maan, Som, Balwant, Patta, Chakrapani along with Phool and Subhagyawati and all the people of Bijolia drowned themselves in restoring the palace as it was before but with certain changes, the way they were all working like people on a mission even Pratap and Ajabde were helping but Ajabde was not allowed to pick up anything heavy due to her injuries and within 5 days the palace and surrounding areas were restored enough to hold the wedding
The day was finally here Pratap thought it sure had been a tumultuous journey for the both of them since the beginning they faced so many obstacles including death itself and came out of it though the scars still remained. His brother Shakti still had nightmares about that night but Phool's company was bringing him back to his older self. Even Vikram played a big role in that sense
Flash Back
Pratap had just returned from a patrol at the borders when he was informed that Kunwar Shakti was still in the Dangal sthal and had been there for quite some time. He finds his brother all sweaty and tired but still going on with his practice so he intervened and took him to his room to make sure he fell asleep in his presence
Shakti: You know you watching me sleep is a bit creepy
Pratap: Go to bed Bhai
Shakti: I'm just saying it would have been more romantic if you did the same with Bhabisa but on second thought
Pratap: Off to bed
Shakti: But I'm just saying...
The door opens and Vikram walks in clearly he just woke up as his eyes were still droopy
Shakti: Here comes the prince
Pratap looks at Shakti and shakes his head and then goes to Vikram who cuddles himself against his elder brother
I had a bad dream Dada Bhai he began and then narrated his tale of not being able to find any member of the family including his brothers and everyone in the family knew that Vikram despised darkness (he was scared of getting lost and never being found) so he got up and went to Pratap's room but could not find him there and he also knew that Shakti spent majority of his time in the Dangal sthal so he even went there but could not find him - it appeared that everyone let him
Pratap and Shakti looked at each other and glanced at their younger brother they knew Vikram was a peaceful fellow who loved spending time with his paints and colours rather than weapons he was in every sense the baby of the family though he was a big boy as per the elders but at that time both of them realised the after effects of the event on his mind
So what should we do now? Shakti pondered but before they could say another word Vikram laid down between both his brothers clutching their hands like lifelines and fell asleep. Shakti looked in bewilderment at his brother and then kept his other hand on top of his covering Pratap's hand with it and with a cheeky grins says
Looks like your desire to watch me sleep will be fulfilled tonight Dada Bhai and Pratap just smiled
The next morning they were discovered by their mothers who were all smiling seeing their children all cuddled up close together. Ranaji and Rawatji were also happy seeing the strong bond between the brothers and they left them alone as they all knew they had a rough night
Pratap was brought out of his musings as his brother barged in his room to check up on him
It is time Dada Bhai you are being called for the puja Vikram said and then together with his brothers Pratap proceeded towards his new beginnings
Chapter 38
Ajabde you look so beautiful Kunwar Pratap won't even know what hit him Phool and the other girls teased Ajabde who blushed red like a tomato
After all they have been through this day had finally come was the thought in everyone's minds. Ajabde dressed as a bride was dream come true for her parents who at one point thought they had lost their daughter so when the news of the arrival of Kunwar Pratap with the baraat came everyone's smile just got brighter and wider
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves immensely throughout the festivities but time stood still when Ajabde entered and proceeded towards the mandap. All presented could only say how perfect both the bride and groom looked as if Lord Eklingji had himself selected them for each other.
The wedding went off without a hitch both Pratap and Ajabde took the sacred vows that tied them together for the rest of their lives. It was the time for the Bidaai and everyone had tears in their eyes but her question took them all of guard
Where are my brothers?
It appeared that Balwant and Patta had moved out before the Bidaai and were hiding. She knew where she could find them and went to their place and they were there under the big oak tree where they all played as kids.
Balwant and Patta were both trying hide but failing miserably so they sat down internally cussing out Kunwar Pratap for taking their Jija away from them and when she called came up with the silliest excuses to cover up but everyone could see their moist eyes
Ajabde then said so should I go now? And both the brothers shook their heads in denial and hugged their sister tight as if not wanting to let go of her but they knew she would have to go so took a promise from her that she would come to meet them regularly as they would do the same
The entourage went to Chittor Ajabde's home where she would begin her new life as Kunwar Pratap's wife for the rest of her life. Pratap knew he was returning home but this time he had his beloved with him- Ajabde whom he would love and protect till his last breath