TaaRey FF:Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohobaat...#3 A NOTE ON PG.56 2016

Taani looked down at her knotted fingers on her lap, staring at them mindlessly. The buzz around her wasn't enough to distract her from her thoughts. Just few minutes before, her haldi finished. She bite her lips and hold a sob with all might she had. She didn't know, why she was crying. She could feel that her emotions were suddenly heightened. Suddenly, everything around her was so overwhelming, the energy or aura around her was pressing her down, like some unknown pressure was exerting on her, pushing her down, something in deep, from which she will never be able to come out.

Taani exhaled and looked up, as she heard Gayatri's soft voice, she looked through mirror, Gayatri was talking to one of the crew member who were now, somewhat servants for Taani. Gayatri glanced at Taani, who was blinking with her blank expression, at mirror. She walked towards her and gently pat her head, pulling her back from the world that she had entered mentally. Taani blinked and her eyes met with Gayatri's through mirror. Gayatri smiled gently at her, she ran hand through her just dried hairs and pat Taani's shoulder. Taani felt like her throat had gone all dry. She smiled weakly at Gayatri and quickly looked away.

Taani, herself didn't know, what she was thinking, how she was feeling at that moment. It was just... confusing. Rey's admission just spinned everything from its place. Till now, Rey was just seeing as a toy to take revenge on her Bhai. But, those words...

I am not letting you go...

They are still haunting her, still echoing in her ears. The sincere face of Rey was still flashing whenever she closed her eyes. And mainly, she was affected by those words. There was a small bloom of hope in her. But, it wasn't just so easy...

Taani gulped as she looked at clock, 6pm in the evening. Hardly 13 hrs were there and she will be Mrs.Singhania.

*****

Rey rubbed his chin and flipped the pages while yawning. For some reason, he looked up and glanced at door, finding Swayam standing at his room's doorstep, staring at him, more than observing him. Rey raised an eyebrow at him and Swayam just shook his head and entered the room, while flopping down besides Rey, on his bed. His eyes fall on the boxes in the corner. Suddenly, there was a knock and Rey jumped on his feet and opened the door, the three servants entered the room. Swayam watched with curiosity as Rey pointed servants towards the boxes.

"Destroy them..." Rey ordered. Swayam looked at Rey with curiosity as servant started following given orders.

"What?" Rey asked, while glancing at Swayam and then looking at the boxes which were now carried by servants.

"That was my question, What? What is it in those boxes?" Swayam asked, while tipping his chin towards servants who closed the door behind them.

"Nothing.. that concerns you." Rey muttered and grabbed the remote of AC from the couch and turned on.

"Well certainly, those boxes were in your room or should I say, they were yours." Swayam said as Rey narrowed his eyes, but Swayam continued," and if you remember, I am not any shitty or formal friend who doesn't see what's happening with his friend. So Rey, spill the seeds."

Rey's mouth twist as he heard the Shitty friend, that reminds him of Raj. He shook his head and quickly disposed the thought in garbage.

"Nothing... As I said." He muttered and opened his laptop, scrolling through his e-mails. Swayam nodded to himself as Rey busied himself in his laptop.

"Well, Rey, I am really happy as you are kicking out that garbage not only from your room but from your life also. I, Sharon are always here for you." He patted Rey's shoulder and jumped on his feet, before Rey could say anything, he was out of the room, closing the room behind him, leaving Rey who was staring at the closed door.

Rey pinched the bridge of his nose as his finger swiped on the touchpad of his laptop and an article popped open in another tab of browser.

Many fans came together and made a site and added the name- TaaRey on many forums. As he read more, there are many facebook pages, twitter pages.. don't know what. He scrolled down more as his and Taani's pictures appeared one by one. He sighted and stared down at the picture of her smiling, looking unbelievingly gorgeous, it was unseen pic, for himself. From the surrounding and her over all appearance, it was clicked on the set, very long ago. He blinked and his finger tapping his stubbled chin.

His finger stopped when he realized, it was the same day when he met her, when they fought over spilled coffee. The set behind it was the same, as scene was the shooting for a song. He just kept staring at her image, in which she was smiling, her hairs loose, cascading down from her shoulder. It was group photo but from all of the people, she was radiating with shine.

She was the girl, who would be his wife, in very few hours.

*****

Taani blinked her eyes open as some blurry heads hovered over her. She blinked, trying to clear her vision. She frowned as she heard murmuring around her. She rubbed her eyes and blinked open, seeing some familiar and some unfamiliar faces. She looked around the room, it was filled with so many girls, she just wanted to combust and get invisible. Her muscles were aching, actually her whole body was aching. She gulped and looked around, her eyes following anyone who came in front of her.

She breathed deeply, trying to get straight, picking up her scattered state. She shook her head and suddenly her head snapped towards the clock.

4am.

Timming for marriage was at 7am. i.e. 3 hours to go. A wave of panic hit her and she looked around frantically. Gayatri entered the room and quickly walked towards Taani and frowned while looking at Taani who was slightly pale and tired.

"Are you okay, Taani?" Gayatri asked, while gently pushing strands from Taani's forehead, calming her.

Taani nodded mutely and looked at the girls, crew members who were doing havoc around her. Some girls rushed towards her but Gayatri stopped them as Taani literally slide back, pressing her back to the bed.

She sat down and took Taani's hand.

"Taani, don't panic. You go and get fresh." Gayatri said, gently. Taani nodded, suddenly feeling like crying. She looked away as Gayatri offered her another sweet, gentle smile.

Taani removed the blanket and put her feet on the cold floor, suddenly she shuddered as her body felt too much cold air. Shakily, she stood up on her feet and walked towards bathroom to get fresh. Gayatri looked worriedly towards Taani's back as she disappeared in bathroom.

Singhania mansion was brimming with shine under the vivid sky. The parking lot was overloaded, the crowd had encircled the entire mansion, press was trying their best to get a snap. Security was trippled. It felt like, it was an extra-ordinary morning ever.

Entire mansion was marvelously decorated. The railing of stairs were under the beautiful fresh flowers. In one of the corner, there was a group sitting, handling the instruments, playing the typical Indian marriage sounding tunes. In the middle of the large hall, mandap was held with pink and white curtains. Fire altar was placed right in the centre. Three wooden flat stools were placed, two were placed side by side and one was placed on the other side. The things which were required for rituals were placed neatly.

It was only waiting for bride and groom.

*****

Gayatri watched fascinated. The sweet chimes of bangles were soothing to hear. Gayatri couldn't help but smiled as she looked at the bride with complete awe. The red chunni was placed on her head. The designer blouse fitter her so perfectly. Her long hair were styled, framing her beautiful face. Gayatri came behind and squeezed Taani's shoulder, in reassurance.

"You are looking gorgeous, beta.." Gayatri murmured and she lightly ran a finger on her eyelids and touched the finger behind Taani's ear. Taani smiled weakly at her and exhaled a deep breath, which she was holding.

Taani's outfit:

Gayatri smiled and turned to other girl, ushering them outside the room. She turned to Taani, "I will send someone to send up here..." with that, Gayatri was out of the room.

Taani gulped and closed her eyes, trying to keep herself together... Her eyebrows furrowed as again those words came back to her, his sincere face...

I am not letting you go..

Taani's eyes opened her eyes. Her heart was beating way too much faster. The door creaked open and Sharon re entered, politely smiling at her. But, Nervousness had already pralayzed all her senses and her brain. With the help of Sharon, Taani stood on her feet. Sharon lifted the chunni on her head, hiding her face till her lips. She clapsed her shoulder and lead Taani out of the room.

Taani stopped dead in her track when they were at the top of the stair, suddenly everything stopped like someone had paused the movie. All people's eyes were trained on her, she could feel them. Sharon gave reassurance sqeeze and Taani cascade down the stairs with ease and grace.

She almost stopped breathing, when she stepped into the mandap. A white rectangular, swastik drawn on it, was in front of her. She knew, he was at the other side. She took the jaimala, from the golden plate Gayatri extended towards her.

And on que the white cloth was lowered and there he was, standing with jaimala in his hand, looking at her. The entire time her face was covered as per the ritual and somehow she was grateful to that because the way his eyes were fixed on her, she would have melted right there, but the thin cloth was somehow resisting the effect he has on her. She gulped as pandit kept going with mantra.

Is it a dream? Is she still in the dream?

But, the continuous mantras of pandit confirmed that it wasn't a dream. Till when he was finally in front of her, she was in her own world, replaying those words again and again. She drew a deep breath as her eyes lifted up, she could see him clearly. Her eyes assessed the every inch of him. Even Sherwani was full over his upper half, his physique was coming in attention. His broad chest muscles were only imagined through the fine cloth of shrewani. But then he always looked handsome, there was no no doubt in it.

Rey's outfit:

Taani blinked when all started showering with rice on them. Rey came forward and put the jaimala around her neck. Taani's mind swirled as his cologne hit her nose, the familiar comforting sweet smell.

People around them kept showering them with rice, Rey bent his head and Taani stood on her toes and put the jaimala around his neck.

The pandit asked both of them to sit so they can continue with all the other marriage rituals. As Taani settled down, her hearth thumped in her ribcage. She bite her lips as she watched the flames playing in fire alter. Her heartbeats were increasing as the fire was getting more intense. Only few minutes and she will be ritually, Mrs. Singhania, Rey Singhania's wife.

*****

Rey blinked as Sharon led Taani whose face was covered according to ritual. Exactly at 7am, they had started the marriage rituals and it was time for bride to come and start the jaimala ritual. His breath caught in it's way, when Sharon led her near him. He just couldn't tear his eyes from her. Even when her face was covered, he knew she was looking beautiful already. Nothing in this world can hide her from him. As per the ritual, he put jaimala around her neck and he bent down, as she puts hers. Rey could feel the blood rushing through his veins, the thumping of his heart, slamming on his ribcage, rapidly.

When they setteled down for the further rituals, he couldn't help but looked at her. He could see her lips, she was biting on them. Both were stealing glances, everytime they got the opportunity and it wasn't going unnoticed under three pairs of eyes.

Swayam and Sharon, looked at each other, when they observed after every second, Rey was stealingly looking at Taani, sitting beside her. Sharon nodded to him and Swayam sighted, praying to the god of fire to make everything alright.

Taani held her breath, when pandit announced for seven vows, they were supposed to take. Sharon tied end of the Taani's chunni with Rey's waist. Pandit asked Rey to take Taani's hand and start the pheras, while explaining each pheras. Rey nodded and held his hand towards Taani. With shaking hand, Taani put her hand in his and at that moment, she felt like, everything inside her was calm down, the havoc she was feeling from the moment, when they were locked away with the rituals they can't meet each other or see each other. Taani drew a sharp breath, as she couldn't ignore the tingles running through her blood, when his fingers threaded with her.

Pandit started explaining pheras,

"With the first vow, the groom pledges to provide welfare and happiness to his wife and children, whereas the bride swears to shoulder all responsibilities for the welfare of the groom's entire family"

Both blinked their eyes as they heard the first vow.

"In second vow, the groom requests the bride to be his strength so that he can provide security and protect the family with courage. The bride agrees to abide by, while demanding eternal love and undivided attention "

Taani breath hitched as she heard the Eternal love', and she felt Rey breathing sharply. She shook her head and listened to the pandit.

"With the third vow, the couple pleads for wisdom, wealth, and prosperity in order to live a content and satisfied life. They pledge to remain spiritually committed and the bride assures the groom that by the virtue of true love and devotion she will remain a chaste wife"

Taani looked at the fire alter as with every vow, the fire was flaming, flames were dancing with more energy.

"In fourth vow, the groom thanks his would-be wife for bringing auspiciousness, happiness, and sacredness in his life. In return, the bride takes an oath to serve and please her husband in every way possible. Together, they also pledge to take care and respect their elders in the family "

Rey and Taani, both were deep in thought, Rey slightly shook his head. The entire mansion was quite, only light murmuring, pandit's voice and the flaming of fire could be heard.

"The importance of the fifth vow is to pray for the welfare of all the living things in this Universe and begetting a noble breed. The couple also prays to almighty to bless each other's friends and family with happiness and well-being"

Taani snorted mentally, family? Which family? Her only brother was her family. About whom she would think? Can she see his family as hers?

"In the sixth vow, God is invoked to bless the couple for bountiful seasons and long lived togetherness. The groom wishes that his wife would glut his life with joy and peace; while the bride provides assurance that she would participate with her husband in all his noble and divine acts "

How apt. They were already participating. From the engagement, till this moment, they both thought with bitterness.

This is the last vow adding completion to the ceremony. Here the couple pleads for the long lasting relationship, enriched with understanding and loyalty. They take an oath to nourish their relationship with love and honesty and be together with each other forever not only in this life, but also in the lives to come"

At this vow, Taani heart constricted, painfully. A bitter and sobbing question popped in her head,

What will be the future of this marriage?

Pandit asked Rey to come beside Taani at left side, as heart is at left side. Taani closed her eyes as Rey lifted up the chunni by its end . Taani's eyes sprang open and his eyes met hers. There was appreciated murmur in the background.

Rey pinched the sindoor in between his forefinger and thumb. His eyes never left hers. Taani closed her eyes when Rey put the sindoor in the center hair parting. Pandit chants the mantra and Rey lifted up the magalsutra. Taani didn't open her eyes, her breath hitched when she felt his hands near her throat and finally they slide behind her back, she could feel his breath fanning her face.

Tvameva mata cha pita Tvamwva
Tvameva bandhu cha sakha Tvameva
Tvameva vidya dravinum Tvameva
Tvameva sarvam mum dev deva

And pandit announced, "Vivah sampann hua...Swahha"

Taani opened her eyes and looked down at the hand extended in front of her, her eyes lifted from his hand to his handsome face. Her eyebrows furrowed as there was a emotion she noticed on his face, she took his hand and he helped her to stand.

They took blessing of the elders present in the room.

Gayatri hugged Rey and Taani also. She knows what the whole marriage is about, but she has complete faith in god, and the marriage just happened in front of her eyes, wasn't a lie.

She blinked at the two people as they proceed to take elder's blessing and wishes from others.

*****

Rey wrapped his arm around her waist, his fingers on her naked flesh of her flat stomach. Every person were greeting them. Some were hugging him. But, what they could do best was, thank them politely or return their hugs. They had less than half attention to what was happening around them. As the time passed, guests started decreasing, all heading towards the delicious lunch which was held in the long backyard.

But there was no luck for bride or groom to get even morsel of food in their stomach as the guests headed towards backyard, professional cameramen, photographers came and told them to pose them.

Rey gazed down at Taani as she avoided his eyes. His eyes trained on the sindoor and then his eyes followed the path through her straight nose . . . her kissable lips . . . and finally on the mangalsutra he just tied few minutes ago.

Soon, photographers were done with them and around 3pm, they released bride and groom for lunch. Rey took Taani's hand and led her towards backyard. The silence was brooding. It was neither suffocating nor comforting. Suddenly, Taani stopped in her track, just few feet away from the backyard entrance. She blinked as suddenly everything appeared blurry in her vision sight. She gripped Rey hand.

"Taani.." He whispered.

He quickly pulled her in his arms, Taani put her head on his chest, she could hear the heartbeats through her cheek as his heart thumped on his ribcage. She closed her eyes as his arms encircled her. Her legs were jell-o.

She took several breaths, trying to regulate it properly. Out of now where, the rim of the glass touched her lips and the so-much-needed water, slide through her dry throat. She struggled to open her eyes .

She took some few sips and leaned back, she felt little bit better.

"Are you okay, Taani??" Gayatri asked, while approaching them.

"She is feeling tired.." Rey muttered as Gayatri approached them, she stared at Taani who was now blinking but gripping Rey's arm, her head on his chest, Gayatri looked at her son who wasn't complaining even.

Taani breathed heavily and lifted her head from Rey's chest. Rey looked down at her and tucked the curly tendril behind her ear, his knuckles grazed her cheek.

"Come on... both of you, once you have eaten, you will feel good." Gayatri said, while still staring at the the couple, with interest.

Taani gulped as she realized she was hugging Rey, she quickly jumped out of his arm, only to feel light headed, Rey gripped her arm, steadying her.

"Let's go." He muttered, wrapping his arm around her waist, pulling her towards him.

They settled down and food was served in front of them. Even though Rey was eating silently his eyes never left Taani who was eating slowly. He didn't stopped eating, until he ensured she has eaten enough to survive the reception.

*****

Around 5pm, the reception was going to take place. More than 5000 people were invited and turns out, more than 10000 people were in the mansion. But, still they had some empty rooms, incase if more guests came.

Taani looked at the door, just beside the main door of her room. The room beside her room was joint by the common door. Girls were making her ready for reception. Naina, the hairstylist smiled to herself satisfied with the way Taani's hairs were treamed, curled and styled.

The common door ruttled and the door opened. Everyone scurried out as Rey appeared. At reception, since all were going to come, his bollywood friends, directors, everyone, so they had to enter together at the reception. Rey walked towards Taani who was now nervously looking at him, when his eyes met hers, she quickly looked away.

She stood up on her feet and accepted his extended hand. Rey's head snapped up, when suddenly door was opened and the two people entered the room. Taani tensed beside him, he put his arm around her waist and pulled her closer.

"What are you doing here, Raj?" Rey asked, his eyes cloudy with anger.

His anger spiked up more, when he was the woman behind him, walking into the room.

"We are here to congratulate here, Rey." Kia smiled and then looked at Taani acidly. Rey narrowed his eyes, he wanted to bark at them, but most of the people were waiting outside.

Raj smirked. "I knew, that's why I chose the reception, as you won't be able to do anything."

Rey's jaw ticked as he saw the arrogance on his face. Raj ignored Rey and looked at Taani, his face darkened as his eyes fall on the mangalsutra she was wearing. He looked into her eyes, her eyes were watery, but they were accusing, betryled.

"What have you done, Taani?" Raj hissed as he again stared at the mangalsutra she was wearing.

"Mind with the tone, Raj, you are talking with my wife, now." Rey warned.

"Oh cut the crap. She is my sister... You can't-" Raj snarled but Taani cut him.

"No, Mr.Manchanda. I am not your sister. I was your sister. You don't have any right on me." Taani said, with firm voice.

Rey looked down at Taani who was glaring at Raj with tears in her eyes. It made him feel worse, but he kept his face impassive.

Raj choked out and then started laughing.

"So, now, I should call you, Mrs.Singhania? Eh?" Raj's mouth twisted.

"What happened to that Taani who claimed to be independent. What have you done? Married a rich actor? Huh?" Raj hissed.

Taani gasped, looked at Raj with disbelief. Raj continued, "and you were accusing Kia? She is much better than you damn it. I am glad, I chose her." Raj hissed.

That was the last stroke. Tears sprang in Taani's eyes, she pressed her lips together and tried to gulp the sob. But, she closed her eyes, let tears escape.

"Security!!" Rey yelled.

The two bodyguards entered in the room, immediately. "Why are they here?" Rey hissed at them.

"Escort them out, before I loose my control." Rey barked, thankfully loud music had started because of that his voice wasn't reaching out to the guests.

Raj chuckled and shook his head. " We weren't here for wishing you anyways. We were only here to know her that I am not her brother, either. " Raj hissed and wrapped his arms around Kia's waist and without waisting a minute, he turned on his heels, out of the room.

Taani slumped on the chair behind her and sobbed her heart out. Rey stood there, processing everything.

He frowned and looked at Taani.

"So you were against Kia and Raj's relationship?" Rey asked .

"Of course, I was." Taani said, in between her sobs.

"Then why you helped her? Huh??" Rey hissed.

"She fed me lies, Rey. She lied to me. At that time, I used to hate you..." She crocked and shook her head, clutching her eyes tightly, sobbing. She shook her head and somehow controlled her shattered thoughts.

She opened her eyes and gasped. Rey was staring at her, he was at her level, on his knees.

"You used to hate me huh? so, what it is now. Taani?" Rey asked, while he lifted his hand and his thumb brushed her tears gently.

She blinked as more tears flowed, he wiped them again, gently. She processed his question.

Her hands were curled in fists in her lap, her nails were digging in her palm. Rey stood up on his feet and extended his hand towards her.

Taani glanced at clock, breathing heavily because all of the crying. She looked at the hand and then at him, he pinned her with his eyes, she put her hand in his and he pulled her up towards him.

Taani gasped when she was pulled in the circle of his arms, her hands flew to her chest, to steady herself. His nose was in her hairs, inhaling her sweet scent.

"I don't know... I don't hate you, Taani. But, I don't know.." He murmured,softly.

His forefinger and thumb gripped her chin and tipped her head back, facing him. He leaned and closed the distance between them.

Taani closed her eyes as his lips hovers over hers, his minty, intoxicating breath fanned her face. Thousands of butterflies erupted in her stomach when he closed the distance between them. His lips brushing to every each of her lips. He wrapped his hand around her waist and her hands slide from his chest to around his neck, pulling him slightly down.

Rey angled his lips and pulled her into the kiss. His lips teased hers. His tongue swipped on her lower lip, making them tremble, he invade his tongue inside her mouth, tasting the sweet taste of hers. She exhaled slowly, bathing his sense in her sweet breath. He groaned as her soft lips mashed with her. He continued his sweet assult on her lips...

They both pulled back as they were out of breath, there lungs screaming, begging for oxygen. His thumb stroked her soft, bruised lips. She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. Rey looked in daze as she ran tongue on her lips, making them tempting more.

The knock startled them, Taani jumped out of his arms as the door creaked open.

"Rey, everyone is waiting, reception is there dude, not any photoshoot." He groaned and suddenly stopped as he looked at Taani flushed face and Rey fixing his hair. He turned to Swayam.

"Yeah, we are coming." He murmured and offered Taani hand. Taani kept looking down, her heart slamming, pumping the blood through the veins.

She shakily placed her hand in his and he pulled her with him as he passed by Swayam.

Swayam raised an eyebrow at their returning back, "interesting.." He muttered and shook his head.

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Precap:

"Taani.." He shook her. He winced as she slapped his hand away, while scratching her nails on his knuckles.

*****

She smiled nervously and.pressed herself to Rey more. She felt like a frightened mouse under those cold eyes.

*****

Her eyes zoned on the way their bodies encircled each other. Too much comfortable! I must say! She cleared her throat and scolded herself.

*****

She kept her head low and marched to the other end of the room. But suddenly she was pulled roughly, fear gripped her.

*****

Hello everyone! Wasn't expecting it? Eh? 😆 I won't waste much time, I will be updating only 2 FFS - New Journey Of love and This one. Others will be continued after my exams. So yeah, I know, shocking for all of you, but yeah.. Its ME after all.😆 You should be knowing it by this.. Anyway,

Thanks for reading...

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