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Raghu dropped Antara to her room. They were quite all the way and talked only if it was needed. Once Raghu was about to leave. Antara asked him to talk to her parents. He said, for next 2 -3 days he will be here only and then he will talk. He said bye and left.
He was staying with his friend, he kept thinking all the way about Antara and felt blessed having such a good friend.
ANtara was in her balcony thinking about the marriage proposal and her answer in yes. She couldn't sleep whole night. She always dreamt of that moment, if one day raghu will propose her..but she never imagined it to be happen like this.. she was not happy..but she was satisfied that their friendship is pure and Raghu trusts her..which means everything to her...
Hello Dad, I have to talk to you something important..
yes.
I am ready for marriage...
that's good dear.. m rly happy for u...
it's my friend..we know each other from a very long time...He wants to meet you..
they had a small convo on phone and Antara's family was happy that finally she is ready for marriage..but they were not agreed for an inter-cast marriage.. (please don't narrow your eyebrows on me..it's a genuine case.....)
and they thought that antara and raghu were in a relationship for so long but they din't tell them..
Antara was very upset..she tried to talk them..but they din't listen to her..
Finally Raghu met her family..they found Raghu a good guy but still because of the society, cast and Raghu's age they were not convinced fully..(if u hv forgot this,,..Raghu is one year younger than ANtara)... but for antara's sake they agreed..
Raghu's parents were already very happy for his son..so finally they decided the wedding to be happened once antara will be free from her college stuff..Mid of december.. :) :)
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The Marriage..
RaNtara and their family gathered in Delhi..it was only their families..Raghu and ANatra convinced them to have a simple wedding..as it was neither of love marriage or arrange marriage..they took this decision to support each other...
(@rima..m sorry dear..u wanted this wedding to be very dhamakedar..)
It was a beautiful temple of Lord Rama decorated with yellow, red and white flowers...both of the families were there only...Raghu was already sitting near holy fire... doing some rituals..
Antara came after some time with her sister in law and mother..
She was looking gorgeous in the bridal lehenga given by her mother in law...it was bright red with golden work and green border.. with matching red and green net dupatta...and matching jewellery...Mehandi was decorated on her full arms and feet...she was wearing red and green bangles till her elbow..she was looking like a diva in a complete north indian bridal dress...wearing a heaving maang teeka and earrings...a big nose ring touching her red lips...she entered in canopy and her heart skipped a beat...
she always waited for this moment..today everyone was praising her beauty and showering their blessings on her..but he won't say anything whom she always expected from...he was silent sitting over there...although her eyes were fixed on the floor only...she din't look at anyone but she could sense his presence and his feelings...which was enough to make her weak..
They were not happy but they were satisfied that are doing something good for their best friends...
This was supposed to be the most cherishing moment for Antara..which turned out to be like a feeling of satisfaction and sacrifice...
Antara came towards mandap...Pandit ji asked to Raghu to stand up for jaymala...finally Raghu saw her..when Antara came to him and stood by her right side..he turned and took the garland from his mother...he looked at Antara..she was looking really beautiful..but there was something uneasiness that he could sense...Antara..look at me.. for once!!.. i know you're upset..but i can assure you that everything is ok and i would never let anything wrong with you...you only need to trust me...they both were stood like statue..when Pandit ji asked Antara to make Raghu wear the garland.. she did the same but her eyes were lowered...she din't look at him.. after ANtara raghu did the same and they sat near the holy fire for further rituals..
Hi..Raghu said in low voice..she din't reply..
miss call..you okay...she could hear him but she couldn't reply...
but he said what he wanted to... Anatra don't worry...everything is ok..you don't need to be nervous..I am here..trust me...I'll always be there for you...okay..
she was happy hearing all this from Raghu..she wanted to hold his hand and wanted to tell him that she trusts him more than anything..that's why she is here..sitting with him near this holy fire...
she trusts him a lot...but only a lone tear could escaped from her eyes...
RanTara completed other marriage rituals and their 7 phere and 7 vows..finally Raghu filled her maang and made her wear mangalsutra...he could hear her little sobs at that time...but the feelings were different on both sides...
After completing all marriage rituals they decided to leave early as Raghu's parents also have to leave for Mumbai..but on Antara's parents requests they stayed there for few hours and decided to leave in night...
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on Airport..
Raghu and Antara couldn't talk much as it might not be the right time.. and Raghu's parents and his sister were already teasing him a lot..that they will leave tomorrow then he can talk as much as he want...Raghu's parents were talking with Antara..she liked them..and talked about her college, job and family...
In flight both Raghu and Antara were seated together ..although It was only a 2-3 hours journey..but Raghu's parents wanted them to sit together as they hvn't talked for whole day...
Antara was quite..when raghu asked her... "you okay..??"
hmm... "you need something..?"..she nodded in no...
okay... n there was silence again..Raghu wanted to make her feel comfortable so he asked...
"ANtara"
ji??...
you trust me??...she nodded in yes..
he smiled... then why u look so worried..i know u might not be happy but why are you sad...
no..i am not..she said very slowly..it's just...everything happened so sudden...
i know but it's okay...everything will be just fine as long as we trust each other... and i'll always keep you happy..
she smiled..i know..so i'll...
he laughed...
they talked for a few minutes and then pretended to sleep but none of them could..they were just staring at no where...
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At Raghu's Home...
After all those groom side rituals finally ANtara was home... She was sitting in the room with Raghu's mother and sister..and Raghu was out side with his brother in law..his father was busy somewhere...
It was for the first time when Antara came in Raghu's home..she came to bangalore many times and met Raghu but she has never been to his home..
his home was small but it was beautiful..
his parents were in mumbai and he was the only one living here...it was just one room.. one hall along with the open drawing/living room..
and one kitchen in left of the hall...
Dad, is it necessary that u n mom leave today only..u can stay for two three days at least..
Antara has just come today only..how would she feel...
Raghu's parents were leaving in night only..as they have their office..and they were already on a leave for one week...
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8 PM...
Raghu's mom n sister made Antara all ready as a new bride and they decorated Raghu's room for RanTara first night...unaware to the reality of their marriage...
Antara was getting all nervous with all these preparations and teasing...
she din't have those butterflies in her stomach..but she was tensed thinking of how she will face Raghu with all this...as he was unaware of all this preparation..
Raghu parents his sister and brother-in-law were leaving..he bid goodbye to all when his mom turned.. and said.."your bride is waiting for you.. and so what if we are leaving but din't forget it's your first night together... go..there is a surprise for you..." he wasn't shocked at all...as these things were already expected but he was thinking about antara's condition..how'z she would be feeling during all this..he smiled at her mom and bid good bye to all...
he din't notice that his sister wasn't with them...
he entered in house and locked the door...he was feeling very uncomfortable..he din't want to enter in the room..oh god! how will i face her..she must be feeling very conscious... but i can't just sit here..that would be rude..she might be waiting for me..as she is new here..she doesn't know anything..he decided and opened the door...Antara's heart skipped a beat with the click on knob...
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there he saw the whole room decorated with red and white roses... it was lightened with candles and the fire was on in chimney...
he saw Antara..sitting in the centre of the bed..all cuddled as if she is scared of something... she was looking so beautiful sitting alone in this decorated room waiting for him only...
but he was surprised why is she sitting like that...he wanted to talk to her that it's all not required..his parents have left and she can get up..but she also knows this..then why??...
is she really waiting for me??? NO!! how can she..she knows that... i need to talk to her...
he locked the door of his room and turned..he approached towards bed...
Antara was feeling very conscious by now...he doesn't know that di is here then why is he coming towards me like this..is he considering this marriage for serious... No!! he can't...
he reached to bed and sat on the corner...she cuddled more..
ANtara...?? she din't reply...
why are you sitting like this..?
she put a finger on her lips and indicated him to keep quite..
he asked her slowly.. "what happened ..you okay..why r u sitting li..."
she pointed towards curtains... Di...
his brows frowns and he checked there and...!!!!...her sister was there..laughing hard...
"i din't know u'll find about it so easily..."
DI WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE???
i just wanted to.....he cut her in between..
... di please..u shouldn't be here...
i know..m leaving..everybody is waiting for me outside..n btw why the hell u took so much time to come...she laughed again...he was very angry with her but din't show much..
ok bye now..
bye Antara...enjoy..hv fun...
Antara just lowered her gaze..she din't say anything.she was dying with embarrassment..
he left and Raghu finally locked the main door and came in the room..
i am sorry..i din't know di was here..that's why i asked u..
she just nodded and tried to get up from bed..
but her lehenga was too heavy and all jewellery..she couldn't get up..!!
May I??
she nodded in yes..he forwarded his hand..she held his hand and tried to get up...
he held her from the shoulder...
"u go and change now..if u need something..do tell me..i am here only.."
hmm..my bag..i hv to take my clothes..
..oh!! your bag and all other stuffs are packed.. everybody was in hurry ..n it was urs..so no one opened it...
oh! then how will i change..she said in very low tone..
ohk.. so u wait i'll bring your bag..i'll..
no its ok..i'll manage.. i'll remove the jewellery..it will be fine then...
u sure??
yeah!! i'll check my bag in morning only...
okay..u must be tired now..u should take some rest...
yeah!!
she sat back on the bed and he took his white kurta pyjama and went in the bathroom to change...
he came out of the bathroom after taking shower...she was still busy in removing her jewellery..she was very tired and wasn't able to remove it..both her lehenga and jewellery were too heavy...and she wasn't able to move her hands back to open the locks..
he came out and did comb his hair..he looked at her through mirror..she was looking tensed and he saw that all her jewellery was still on..except some bangles...
you okay??...he asked while combing his hairs...
yeah!! m okay...it's just...m not able to remove all this..
yeah!! because you're not used to wear all this...
actually it got stuck i think..
why din't u say mom and di to not to do this..or it's too heavy to manage...
how could i..?? and they said..you will rem..... she stopped herself from what she was about to say...
he too stopped and turned and saw her all red..
he din't say anything...
he came out of the room... closed the door...and went to kitchen..he was starving and thought that she might too... so he opened fridge and took some food for both of them..
Antara thought he has left..so she tried to remove her jewellery again and removed her duptta first. and kept it aside...she took off her necklace and kept it on bed...now she had only mangalsutra in her neck...then she removed her waist belt she was trying to remove the maang teeka..and then he came in the room..with sudden sound of knob she got scared and got up
he saw her standing near the bed shivering badly..her duptta lying on a corner of the bed..he could clearly see her milky skin shining near that red-maroon top..her cleavage was clearly visible to him...he stared her for a minute and then they both lowered their eyes.. m sorry..
Antara picked her dupatta and covered her self..
i thought u must be hungry..so i just got some food for u...
it's okay..
i'll be outside only...let me know when you're done..and he turned to leave...
Ra...!! she paused and said after a second...suniye!!...he turned...
it's okay..we will eat first...m hungry too.. and she smiled..
he too smiled... they both sit together on bed and had some food...she drank water and thanked him..
you're welcome...
he saw her tangling with her dress...and asked.. "you need help...?"
ji..?
do u need any help..??
no..its okay..i'll manage..
yeah!! that u're doing since last 30 minutes..
no..m just..
it's okay...
ji...yeah actually..!!..
sit...!!
she sat on the bed folding her legs...and he sat on his knees on bed..and then he first removed her maang teeka..and she shivered with his touch...he helped her to remove her earrings dori from her hairs and she herself removed her earrings..he removed choodamani (big hair clip) from her hairs..and put it on her hand..she kept it aside..
she removed her payal and all bangles but kept 4-5 on...
Antara collected all her jewellery and kept them in a cupboard near the bathroom...she turned back and saw the room..decorated in a rich way...
she saw Raghu sitting on the bed looking at some stuffs...
she sat near the corner of bed.."Mumma is very nice and di too.."
he smiled..."u liked them.."
yeah!!..i wanted them to stay for a few days at least...
me too..i requested them to say but they had some work..they will come soon..they too liked you..
she smiled.. are they happy with this marriage..
what do you think after seeing at this room..
she din't reply but lowered her eyes...he too thought what he just said..
m sorry.. no its...
he got up from bed..she looked at him with confused expressions..
he opened his cupboard and took out his shirt and lower...
"how many times you take bath..." she asked confusingly..
he smiled.. "it's for you..go and change..."
oh! no! its not required.. m okay..
i know...now please change them...
...she took his clothes and was about to go in bathroom when he stopped her..
u change here ..i'll go outside..
after 10 minutes she opened the door and he came inside..she was looking very hot in his clothes...n those clothes were very loose fit on her..she was so conscious...but he din't want to think about all this...
so he just came inside and said.. "now at least u can sleep properly.."
Thanks.. ..they both smiled weakly...
Raghu came and lay down on the bed on left side...but ANtara was too nervous today...she was stood near the bed only..but din't even sit..
he was about to take the quilt when he saw her..he understood.. and said.. "its okay ANtara...u can sleep here..."
but she was just stood there and lowered her eyes..
do u want me to sleep on couch even when its too cold..???
no i din't mean that...
then??? he smiled..
he asked her to sit at least...
look, i know we are not like other married couples..but we are not even strangers..
she looked at him..so what if we are married now..we are still best friends...so can we please behave like that only..
we married to each other because we trust each other..right...?
she nodded in yes..
then..how will we spend our whole life if we will behave like this...so now please sleep here...as it's too cold outside..but its okay if in summers you want to sleep in drawing room..i would hv no problem with that..but for now..please....she looked at him with an O face...
and he smiled...
she too smiled... that's what she wants..that he should always keep smiling...she wants him to forget all his bad memories and wants him to keep happy...
she too lay down on another side of bed and soon Raghu dozed off...
Antara...she had so many dreams for her first night..she was seated in a decorated room..his husband too came in her room and talked to her..
but so what if it's not like a normal first night..so what if she is not in his arms..but she can still feel his masculine smell in his clothes..he is so close to him more than he ever been...
she can feel him ..she cuddled a bit more and hugged herself...soon she too dozed off...
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