Being Mrs. Singhania part 25 page 48 21/06 - Page 19

Engulfed in arms of her father Arohi cried clutching his coat. It was the time of her Bidaii and only God knows how much she was dreading that moment. Why it is that she has to leave? Why can't Arjun come n stay with them at her house. She will for sure show him who is the real King! But no she has to leave and go in lion's den where no one will be there to save her if he decides on eating her.
And that thought made her cry more hard.

Her bua came and held her as her maternal uncle consoled her father.
She cried holding her bua. She never liked her meddling nature but today she didn't want to leave her.

From her peripheral view she found her father patting Arjun's shoulder speaking something. Whatever he said Arjun just replied by nodding his head.

"Where is Sanchit?" She asked her bua looking around.

"He is inside" it was Jia who answered.

Arohi nodded and walked inside to find him crying alone in corner.

"I always told u, u will cry the most when I'll go" she teased him.

He quickly wiped his tears and looked at her "Pagal, these are happy tears. I can't describe in words how happy I am feeling" he tried smiling but failed "Now when I'll come home I won't have to see ur monkey face, Papa will love me more. No one will eat my food and...Dida don't go" he couldn't control his emotions anymore and threw his arms around her.

"I will miss u Dida" he cried "who will save me from Papa's anger? Who will watch those late night movies with me? How will I handle Bua alone?" He complained hugging her tight.

Arohi rubbed her back "I don't want to leave you and Papa too"

"But you are leaving"

She couldn't tell it to her brother how much she wanted to stay! She sighed and cupped her face "I am not going anywhere far. I am here in Delhi only"

"Tell Arjun jiju that u r my sister before his wife. And if he ever made u cry I will make sure he doesn't get to play his whole life. It doesn't matter I am small, I can cause serious damage!"

Arohi chuckled through her tears and nodded "I will tell him"

Sanchit walked her back towards the car where Arjun was waiting for her along with her father. She hugged her father one more time before settling inside car. Arjun slid inside through other side. She glanced at her brother and father as the car moved out of the driveway.

"God! Stop crying now" it has been quite sometime they left from resort but she couldn't stop crying. Everytime she tried to stop, her father's face flashed through her eyes and new batch of tears will start pouring.

"Don't worry I'll give u many more occasions to cry in future" he mocked.

She looked at him in disgust. This heartless insentive jerk can say her such mean thing then it is useless to expect to him to understand a girl's condition who had left her home to live with a total stranger. And when that stranger happens to be him, she has every right to bawl her eyes.

"Hey look here!" Hearing him she turned to face him a bit confused and then she heard the sound of click.

He bloody clicked a pic of her. She was sure she was looking a mess.

"It's a million dollar pic" he flashed mobile screen in front of her.

Oh God! She looked pathetic with her nose red, eyes swollen and lips partly open.

"Give it to me!" She tried snatching the mobile from him but he pushed it behind his back making it out of her reach. Her heavy outfit was already not helping her and he just made the task difficult.

"Delete it! Delete it right now!" She yelled. Thank God there was a screen separating them from driver otherwise she would have looked so funny jumping at him n yelling like this.

He gave her a smug smile "are u mad!? I will post this pic. It will become a kick-ass meme in no time!"

"Dare u do that Arjun Singhania! I have no qualms in becoming a new wed widow!"

She tried few more times to snatch mobile but of no use. After a while she tiredly leaned back on her seat. Picking up the small cushion from her side, she threw at his face.

"Go to hell!"

"Not without u wifey!"

Arohi humphed and decided to sleep as it will be morning by the time they will reach at Singhania mansion. Due to tiredness of whole day activities sleep came to her in no time.

Someone shook her terribly and she woke up with a jolt. Her sleepy gazed fixed on a very annoying set of brown eyes who she had grown to hate dearly in past few days.

"Ow!" She rubbed her arm "what the hell is your problem!"

"We have reached! Get up" he announced stretching his arms, almost hitting her in process.

She pushed his arm away and looked outside as car entered through mansion gates.

Her whole body felt so stiff when she stepped out of car. She felt like she will collapse on ground with her face flat because her legs refused to move. It was like some heavy weight was tied on them. She looked at Arjun who was standing beside her n without a thought clutched his arm. All members of his family were standing at entrance watching them so she was sure he won't do anything else than glaring her, which he did. Together they walked towards entrance where Kumud was waiting for them with a thali in her mind.

First she performed their arti, then put vermilion on their foreheads. After that she rounded money over their heads to ward off any evil eye.

"Arohi, hit this Kalash(pot) and enter inside"

Arohi nodded but her insides burn as she heard him whisper "hit it gently! don't show off ur football skills, jumbo"

Giving him a stern look, she did what Kumud had asked her.

Arohi literally did a happy dance in her mind as Kumud spoke next words

"Arjun, now as per tradition u have to pick her in your arms and walk till temple"

The horrified look on Arjun's face was worth it. He kept making fun of her calling her fatty, jumbo and all sorts of names. Now he will have to pick her up in his arms and she was very grateful for that. It was almost becoming difficult to walk now.

While Kumud was telling him the importance and value of the tradition, she leaned towards him and whispered "Leave it! I don't even think ur lean arms would be able to carry me"

She knew she had hit the right nail as he looked at her challengingly.

Male and their egos! She thought chuckling as he picked her up.

After taking blessings from almighty she was asked to leave an imprint of her both hands on a pillar.

Arjun came behind her and held her hands as she dipped them into Alta(red mixture) first and then pressed them on pillars.

"Game time!" Gauri yelled as she dragged them in hall. They both were made to sit opposite each other with a bowl full of milk in front between them.

Kumud dropped a ring into it and asked them to find it. Whoever finds it first will have upper hand in this relationship. It was going to be best of three. Arjun and she exchanged challenging looks before starting the game.

As soon as Arohi found the ring she felt his hand also reaching for it. She tried to pull it but he used his power on it and snatched the ring from her hand.

Arjun 1 Arohi 0

The second round began and again the family members were cheering for both of them. This time they found the ring together. Arjun again tried to use his power but Arohi was prepared this time. Using her long nail she grazed it on his flesh. Wincing he left the ring and Arohi won the second round.

Arjun 1 Arohi 1

The third round started. Again they found the ring together. Arohi poked her nail again but he was unfazed n tried pulling ring from her hand.

"I don't loose finals Arohi" he mumbled for only her to hear.

She rolled her eyes and whispered "ur zip is open!"

Arohi couldn't believe that Arjun fell for that as instantly his hold loosened on ring n other hand flew to check zip. Before it could register his mind that he was wearing a Sherwani, she pulled the ring out n won final round.

Arjun 1 Arohi 2

Arohi gave him a victorious smirk while he could only scowl.

Later on they were taken to different rooms for rest.

At evening Arohi was getting ready for reception. She was wearing a long tail red lehnga covered with mirror work and golden thread work with a long cut out choli and heavy dupatta.

The moment her eyes met monster through mirror, her smile immediately faded.

He was wearing a full black suit with a red pocket and star pin on lapel of coat.

He was asked to make her wear the jewelry. Picking up the two string diamond necklace he tied it around her neck. Next was the earrings. Arohi glared at him as he intentionally was doing everything roughly.

Once the were done, Kumud applied black tikka to both of them to protect them from any evil eye.

The wedding reception was taking place in Taj hotel. As they reached outside the hall, paps were already waiting for them. They posed for few pics. Now they had become expert in posing after all those endless tiring photoshoots. So they both striked some good poses before making their way inside.

The hall was decorated with pretty pink, peach and white roses. A stage was organized for them in center decorated with white flowers n lamps. A one side arm couch was kept for both of them to sit.

All the big people from sports, bollywood and business world were invited. The whole Indian cricket team had come down to Delhi for celebrating the big day of their beloved captain.

Arohi's eyes were wide open after so many pics. She was sure she won't be able to blink for a lifetime.

Arjun's hand behind her back tightened as a certain someone came to meet them. There was a significant change in his demeanor as he stiffened beside her. She could feel hate radiating out from him.

So who's is it?