Rishbala SS: Balika Bodhu_Chap14..Pg 69 - Page 14

Madhu and Rishabh both are hiding their feeling from their mothers.

such an adorable update... I wish I could read more without any interruptions till the end *sigh* i love when it someone writes the falling in love stage, and you have written it so beautifully (i can never write that.. they fall in love too fast🤣) waiting for the realization of love, and how Mukund's proposal for Madhu is going to affect Rishab... I am getting so many scenarios as I wonder which one you would follow or you have something all different planned for this ff.. would love that😉😆 Continue soon:)

AWWW. . . Please please please, dont want Mukund to marry Madhu, no matter what!

wow mimi the story is going steady n awesome😉 oh poor madhu n rishab both r hell confused with their own feelings n the scene when they parted without seeing was😭 what mukund😲 god why him now?😕 continue soon dear😊

Hello friends, as promised, here is the next chapter of this SS...I was desperately looking for an appropriate folk song that would capture the mood of this chapter, but the one I got could not be downloaded from the net...so I am providing a youtube link, and unfortunately it has a man speaking in between the song...nevertheless this song is really beautiful and if possible just play it on as a background music while reading through the chapter...and thanks to all for liking and commenting...but due to constraint of time I am utilizing it more in writing and updating, so plz don't mind if I cannot individually thank you for your comments..

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GFY2dCftsk[/YOUTUBE]

Rishabh came home after two weeks of examinations. This was first time when he had to struggle with his papers. He could not concentrate in studies after coming back from Shimulpur. A pair of doe-eyes kept on haunting him, day and night. His friends had started making fun of him, seeing him day dreaming in the lecture classes.

"Chhoto babu, why didn't you inform you are coming today? I could have come to the station," said a servant. "Where is Ma?" asked Rishabh. "Ma Thakuran is busy making preparations for the wedding," replied the servant. "Whose wedding?" questioned Rishabh. "Bipin babu's son Mukund. The wedding is next week," informed the servant. Rishabh headed towards Radha's room, while mulling over Radha's involvement in Mukund's wedding.

"Ma," called Rishabh, on entering Radha's room. "O ma Rishu, you've come! It's very good that you have come today. I need your help son. Tell me which of these saris would be best," said Radha and pointed towards various colourful and gorgeous sarees, all strewn over her bed. "Who is it for?" asked Rishabh confusedly. "It is for our Madhu re, Mukund's would be bride," said Radha contentedly. Rishabh froze hearing those words. "What? Madhu's wedding is fixed? With Mukund? When did this happen?" asked Rishabh agitatedly. "I spoke to Bipin babu about Madhu, and he agreed for this proposal readily. Isn't it good Rishu? Padmini would be so pleased to see her daughter get married to Mukund. Madhu will be very happy with Mukund," replied Radha. Rishabh felt helpless and agitated. He could not contain his emotion any longer and blurted, "No Ma, it is not good, not at all good. She will not be happy with Mukund. She cannot be happy with him." "Why Rishu? Why are you saying that? I know she is naughty and unruly, but I am confident that Mukund will tame her in no time." Rishabh realized that his mother was pole apart from his viewpoint. "Ma, I want to marry her. I don't want her to marry Mukund, or any other man for that matter," said Rishabh finally. Radha's face blanched hearing his words. She tried to make a coherent sentence but failed to do so. After a few moments she managed to blurt out, "Have you lost your mind Rishu? How could you think of her as your suitable match? How can an uncouth girl like her befit Mukhopadhyay household? Didn't you see her unruly demeanor during our visit?" "Ma, if she is that unruly, then how would she be suitable for Mukund or anyone else? She is childish, but given an opportunity I know she will learn and adapt to the lifestyle of this house. Please Ma, I want to marry her. Don't make her marry anyone else, please Ma. I beg you," pleaded Rishabh. Radha's felt dizzy and tried to steady herself by holding on the bedpost. "I shouldn't have taken you with me to Shimulpur. That girl has bewitched you, my innocent son. And now she will come and ruin my household. I will never let it happen Rishu, not as long as I am alive," whined Radha. Rishabh looked at his mother bewildered, and then spoke firmly, "If that is your wish, then let it be. But if this wedding happens, then I will never come back home again," and left his mother's room.

Padmini ran from one room to another, trying to oversee the pre-wedding rituals. "O Biku, have you brought the flower garlands? I do not want anything to go missing during the marriage," asked Padmini panicked. "Don't worry Mashima, everything is in place. You go and sit with Madhu. She will go far from you after marriage," said the young man while helping with the chores. Padmini suddenly realized the truth of his words and rushed to the yard where the ladies surrounded Madhu while applying haldi on her. Padmini looked at her daughter's face with teary eyes; being a widow she could not participate in the rituals of her only daughter's marriage. But she heartily blessed Madhu and wiped away her tears.

The girls giggled and nudged Madhu while she waited for the groom to arrive. She was adorned in a beautiful red saree and red cheli (dupatta worn over the head), with the white head gear and flower garlands tied to her hair bun. Padmini put on the gold jewellery on her with utmost care, and marveled at her daughter's beauty. Suddenly there was uproar within the crowd, "The groom has arrived, the groom has arrived!!" Padmini rushed out to see the groom's men entering the gate. Madhu's aunt approached the groom with the aarti thali to welcome him. All the ladies ululated and blew the conch shell to greet the auspicious moment.

The purohit (priest) asked the groom to settle in the marriage mandap and started with the rituals. After the initial round of mantra chants and tributes to the departed souls of both the families, the purohit asked to bring the bride to the mandap. Four men brought out Madhu from the room on a small pidhi (a thick wooden plank, rectangular in shape). Madhu covered her face with two pan leaves. She was revolved around the groom seven times before coming to a stop in front. The ladies started yelling and laughing in excitement and asked both the bride and the groom to look into each other's eyes. Madhu's friends nudged her from behind to remove the pan leaves. "Arrey mukh tule dekh ekbar (lift your face and look once)," said a giggling girl. Madhu slowly lowered the leaves and looked up. "Tumi (you)?" gasped Madhu, seeing the face of her groom. "Keno (why)? Tumi khushi na (aren't you happy)?" asked Rishabh with a naughty smirk.

Originally posted by: livelyrose90

hey amazing update. i loved the song..though i dont know bengali but can you please give me link for song..and thnx 4 pm

Hey thanks dear...here is the link to the song

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1sVmvQE2XM[/YOUTUBE]

Originally posted by: book.worm

awesome fanfic... so cute and romantic... loving Rishab's attraction and Madhu's coming of age moments... continue soon

p.s: wht is rishab's age?

Sorry lazy for this late reply...Rishabh's age is around 20...

thanx for updating so fast...