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CHAPTER 14
The next day was a busy one. As soon as they reached home that evening, the house was divided exactly like it had been divided for Kuhu and Rehan's wedding. Bella was made to shift in a spare guest bedroom and so was Mahir. Sumi ma had already kept a room aside for Mahir and his wife so after marriage BeHir were supposed to shift to that room. That room was already under renovation when they came home. But they were not allowed to peep. Sumi ma was planning it to be a surprise for them.
Their old rooms were locked to be converted into nurseries later on. Amma sent off Kuhu to Mahir's side to fulfil her duties as a sister. Amma had already arranged for jasmine garlands. Appa had also arranged for panditji to come at around 6:00 PM next evening. By nine'o clock Andy had still not reached there and tensions were running high. Kuhu was cranky because Sumi ma had invited Andy in first place. But Sumi ma reasoned that there was no point denying that Andy was their father. Although he did not fulfil any of his duties, she couldn't snatch away his rights as their father. Thankfully Polo was not going to come.
Polo was a simple minded woman; interested only in clothes and make up. She was blissfully in love with Andy and never realised that Andy's interest in her was only because of her father's money. But her father was shrewd man who knew that his son-in-law was a maha kameena. So he constantly kept Andy happy and near his daughter. Sumitra did not harbour any ill feelings towards Polo. Sumitra knew that Polo had fallen for Andy's charms just like she herself had. Polo's father poured money into their marriage and so Andy was with her. If Sumitra's father had poured money into Andy's hands, Andy would have been with her. With Andy, it was all about money.
Andy and Polo had a son named Aditya, Adi. He was his father's exact duplicate; looks wise and also behaviour wise. He was perhaps a step ahead of his father. From what Sumitra knew, he had once molested a female employee named Ruhi. Adi had almost landed up in jail, but Andy poured a generous amount of money in the hands of various officials and the girl's greedy relatives and got them to testify against their own niece. He had proved in the court that Ruhi had been trying to seduce Adi and when Adi refused, she blamed him for molestation. That poor girl had committed suicide out of despair. Andy had sent Adi off to New York after that.
By 10:30 PM Sumitra had received a message that Andy will not be able to make it. Kuhu gave her I told you so' kind of a look; but Sumitra was actually glad.
Out of all of her relatives, Sumitra had invited only her cousin sister, Damini's son Pratham and his wife Suhani. Her sister and her husband were no more. But when they were alive, Damini and her husband had supported her unconditionally. She had lost Damini just a year ago to cancer. Damini's husband had passed away long back. Pratham was a very successful artist who was often out of India for various art exhibitions. Suhani was also an artist, but for her art was just a hobby. She was more content in travelling the world with her husband. They both had promised to be there before the engagement.
With most of the preparations under control, Sumi ma sent of BeHir to catch some sleep. They wanted to stay and help but everyone insisted that the bride and her groom must rest. When Pratham and Suhani came, Amma sent them off to Bella and Mahir's room. They were supposed to ensure that BeHir did not meet each other. When Suhani entered Bella's room, she saw that Bella was fast asleep. Even Pratham found a similar scene in Mahir's room. It was almos 5:00 AM when they went to sleep. Everyone spent the next few hours decorating the house. They had not been able to hire a decorator at such a short notice.
When the time came to wake up, BeHir, Amma and Suhani had a hard time waking up Bella. In the end they both caught hold of half asleep Bella and made stand under cold shower, clothes and all. Ice cold water revived her quickly and Bella proceeded to take a bath on her own. When she came out, she saw a steaming mug of coffee waiting for her on the table.
Once she had finished her coffee, Bella came downstairs and helped with more preparations. Mahir was also present, but Pratham and Suhani were constantly keeping them away from each other. Bella wanted to discuss some work with Mahir, and so she requested Sumi ma to allow them to sit at the dining table and do their work. Once they were at the table, they discussed the terms and condition which Mr. Johnson had placed before them. They both thought the terms were reasonable and decided to go ahead with the project.
By the time they finished this, it was past their lunch time. So everyone sat together for lunch. Once that was done, everyone shooed them away, and told them to get ready for the Roka and the Chunni ceremony. It was almost 4:00 PM.
Amma came upstairs to help her get ready. Amma had specifically selected a royal blue coloured Kanjeevaram saree for this occasion. Once Bella had finished wearing saree; Amma left to bring jasmine garlands to adorn her hair with. Bella had fairly long hair. Amma had already pleated her hair. Now for the make-up she thought. When Amma came back with those garlands, Bella was almost ready. Amma had also brought one special ornament that was supposed to be hooked in each of the hair pleats separately. It was gifted to Amma by her mother for her wedding. Amma had kept it carefully for Bella. Once it was fitted in Bella's hair she proceeded to adorn her hair with garlands. Once that was done, she adorned Bella with various ornaments.
When Appa came to ask for something, he could hardly recognize Bella. He couldn't believe that it was his darling daughter all decked up. Bella saw him standing there and rushed up to him and hugged him tightly.
Appa: Careful now. I don't want to mess up your dress. Come with me. Let's go and meet your Janvi ma and Omkar papa.
Mahir's story was very different. Where it had taken Bella about an hour to get ready, Mahir was ready within five minutes. Now he sitting in one corner of his bed, dozing. When Sumi ma entered his room to call his downstairs she saw him fast asleep, with his nose almost touching the bed. Lack of sleep from last couple of weeks was catching up with him.
Sumi ma: Wake up Mahir! It's time to go down now. Go wash your face.
On hearing Sumi ma's voice he sat up like a small child looking disoriented and rubbing his eyes.
K: Yes Mahir, wake up. Bella is almost ready. She will be waiting for you.
Hearing these words Mahir shot out of his bed and rushed towards his bathroom. He was very eager to see Bella in the royal blue Kanjeevaram, which Amma had selected for her. Royal Blue was his favourite colour on Bella. That colour became her like no other colour. And anyways she was a force to reckon with if she was kept waiting even for five minutes.
Sumi ma: Kuhu!!
K: What? That was the only way to get him out of his bed. He knows Bella hates it if she is kept waiting. He will not want to be on the receiving end of it today; or any other day for that matter.
Mahir came out looking relatively awake. Once they had ensured that he was looking properly presentable, the three of them proceeded downstairs. Sumi ma went and collected all the gifts which she had bought for Bella as per the custom. This was the part which he had dreaded where Amma, Appa and Rehan would wash and dry their feet. Mahir remembered during Kuhu and Rehan's wedding, he had washed Bella's feet and that had made her so uncomfortable. He had had a gala time constantly pulling her leg for being the groom's sister. He had followed her around the whole time; not even letting her pick up a glass of water herself under the guise of keeping the boys side happy. He almost burst out laughing when he remembered her irritated face. Pratham and Suhani met them half way down the stairs.
When they reached downstairs; since the living room had been divided they couldn't directly enter Bella's side; they had to go out and enter the house via main door. As soon as they entered he saw Amma, Appa and Rehan standing with water and white muslin towels in their hands. Rehan made a bee line towards Kuhu; a devilish smile on his lips. He proceeded to wash her feet and she continued to protest. He took his time washing and drying her feet.
Amma had approached Sumi ma, and Appa was headed towards Mahir. Mahir tried to protest but Appa silenced him saying that it was a ritual and there was nothing degrading about it. Once Rehan was done with Kuhu he washed Pratham and Suhani's feet. Once the whole thing was finally over, they entered the house.
All this while Mahir was constantly looking around for Bella; but so far, he was disappointed. He was made to sit down. Rehan came out with a tray of refreshments for him. Even Amma and Appa had bought gifts for Mahir. So they first of all gave those gifts to Mahir. At around quarter to six, panditji arrived. Amma sent Kuhu and Suhani to bring down Bella.
After five minutes, he heard a faint sound of anklets and he turned around and saw that Bella was standing there all decked up and ready. She looked more beautiful than he had ever imagined. Her pleated hair was adorned with jasmine garlands. In the parting of her hair, she had worn a traditional matha patti. Bella had a smooth flawless skin, so she did not need a lot of make-up. Today she was wearing a small bindi on her forehead, light golden eyeshadow, a faint hint of blush on her cheeks and a dark red lipstick. With all kinds of jewellery and a thick kamaarbandh on her delicate waist, she looked mesmerizing. Mahir was confident that she had never looked so beautiful.
Just then Mahir heard someone clear their throat. He realised that he had half-risen from his seat. Blushing furiously he sat down once again. Everyone else was laughing at him. Even Bella was laughing. Kuhu brought Bella to him and made her sit down beside him.
M: You are looking gorgeous!
B: Thanks. Even you are looking quite handsome.
Mahir was about to say something when he saw panditji glaring at him. He got the hint; no talking during the ceremony. Panditji conducted a small pooja to ward off the evil eye and to get god's blessings for the soon-to-be couple. Then he made BeHir touch all the elder's feet and get their blessings.
Then Sumi ma came forward with the gifts which she had bought for Bella. Traditionally a red saree and chunni were gifted to the bride by her mother-in-law. Sumi ma had selected a very beautiful, deep red saree for her. The groom's mother also gives the bride some sweets, bangles and henna during this ceremony. Bella had purposely avoided wearing bangles as she knew as per the custom Sumi ma would make her wear the bangles. She was simply wearing a single gold bangle in each hand.
Then panditji told Sumi ma to complete the chunni chadhana ceremony. Sumi ma very lovingly placed the red scarf or chunni on Bella's head and covered her face with it. Then she made her wear the bangles and also applied a bit of henna paste o the tip of her finger, just enough to symbolically complete the ritual.
Then panditji announced that it was time for the sagaai or the engagement ceremony. Panditji asked for the rings for purification. Appa handed over Mahir's ring to panditji and Sumi ma handed over Bella's ring. Panditji did something to the rings and chanted some mantras and declared that those rings were as pure as the Ganga.
Bella whispered to Mahir
B: Going by the current condition of river Ganga, these rings are actually very contaminated. Which Ganga is panditji talking about? The pure one that existed during the times of Mahabharat or the one that flows today?
Mahir snickered. That earned him another glare form panditji. He was saved by Kuhu who said
K: Let them make each other wear the rings.
So BeHir exchanged rings with each other. Then they fed each other some sweet. Everyone was clapping.
Once the engagement was done; Sumi ma told Panditji to look for another mahurat for the wedding. Panditji once again matched the horoscopes and declared that next Saturday would be perfect. They decided to hold a small pooja on the next Monday.
Originally posted by: Vrishthi04
Perfect
It was awesome to read d description about Bela's lookIt seemed she was in front of meKuddos to our AuthorAwesomeKeep writing such beautiful updates with full descriptions of d ritualsI've a request can u please add songs in d ff according to the rituals it really makes the reading worthful and enjoyable👍🏼
CHAPTER 15
With the wedding happening less than fifteen days later, Amma had declared that BeHir will not attend office. All the work must be done from home. BeHir knew there was no point in arguing with her so Bella called up Tanvi and told her send home whatever work that corps up in their absence. Everyone at the office were pleasantly surprised by the sudden announcement of marriage. BeHir also personally went and invited everyone to their wedding reception.
The next week went in a flurry of activities. Everyone was busy with the wedding preparations. Invitations were sent to their business associates for the reception. BeHir insisted that they wanted to invite Mayur and Tanya for the wedding itself. Everyone thought it was bit odd; they were even more shocked when both of them agreed to be present for the wedding and to bring their parents for the reception.
Mahir had arranged for a photographer and a videographer to capture each and every moment of the functions. Not many people were going to come. Nanu and nani had refused to come. Andy had already made it very clear that he would not attend any of the functions. Appa had refused to invite any of his relatives. So it would only be the seven of them plus Pratham and Suhani.
On Monday, panditji came early in the morning and conducted a small pooja to ward off the evil eye. There was nothing planned on Tuesday, so everyone was relaxed. The decorators had arrived and were busy setting up a huge tent in the lawn. They had decided to conduct the Haldi function in the lawn area as Amma and Sumi ma did not want the whole house to turn yellow with turmeric. Haldi was supposed to take place early in the morning.
So the elders packed off everyone to bead early that night. Amma and Sumi ma woke up early and began the preparations for the day. They first of all prepared the haldi paste in pure rose water, sandalwood powder and mustard oil. They also added some fresh rose petals to it. Once that was ready, they went and woke up everyone. Soon the whole house was bustling with people. Everyone was busy getting ready; getting in each other's way; and amidst all of this, BeHir were sitting in one corner, busy with their laptop. When Suhani noticed them, she went and informed Sumi ma.
Suhani: Sumi mausi, look at them; they are busy with their laptop. Everyone else is ready but the bride and bridegroom are not yet ready.
Sumi ma: I will do something. Wait.
She went and stood there with her hands on her hips. She waited for them to notice her, but they were so engrossed in their work that even after five minutes, they noticed nothing. So she cleared her throat. At that sound they both jumped, and looked at her guiltily.
Sumi ma: What's happening here? Why aren't you both ready yet? And why are you together in first place?
B: Ma, some work was pending so...
Sumi ma: No excuses. Go and get ready.
M: Yes ma.
Bella went and put on yellow saree that Kuhu had specially given her. It was lemon yellow net saree with intricate bead work on it. She kept the make-up simple as from past experience she knew that once Pratham starts applying haldi, all the make-up goes for a toss. During Rehan and Kuhu's haldi, both the bride and her groom were covered with haldi paste and it had taken them about two hours to scrub off the yellow colour off their bodies. Bella knew that this beautiful saree will not be the same after that day. But Bella had become fond of that saree, and she had grand plans for it. She was not about let Pratham spoil her saree. As soon as she came downstairs, she announced that after everyone was done applying haldi to her, she would go and change into some old dress and then Pratham would apply haldi to her.
Mahir was going to wear a very simple yellow kurta. So he was already ready and waiting by the time Bella came. The lawn had been divided into two sections with a thin net curtain in between. BeHir were made to sit facing away from each other. As per the rituals, they were not supposed to see each other. They both found it extremely silly but there was no point in arguing. Haldi which had been used to colour Mahir would be used on Bella, so Sumi ma applied Haldi to Mahir first. Then a small portion of that haldi was mixed in Bella's bowl and Amma began applying haldi to her. Amma had tears in her eyes when she was applying Haldi to Bella.
Once Aama was done, Appa came forward and applied Haldi to Bella. Then Amma and Appa went over to Mahir's side and Sumi ma came and applied haldi to Bella.Then one by one Rehan, Kuhu, Suhani and Pratham applied haaldi to BeHir. Once the ritual was done, Bella went inside with Kuhu and changed into an old dress. While Kuhu was in her room changing her clothes, Mahir sneaked up behind Bella. Everyone was in their room readying themselves for the haldi fight' as Pratham dubbed it. Bella jumped when he lightly touched her from behind but mercifully she did not scream.
B: What are you doing here?
M: I wanted to apply haldi to you.
B: Oh! Okay...
Mahir very sweetly lifted Bella's hand and placed it on his cheek. Haldi on Mahir's cheek got smeared on Bella's hand. Now he placed her hand on neck so that the paste from her hand transferred to her neck.
M: Now your turn.
Bella pulled Mahir close and rubbed her cheek against his hand so that paste from her cheek got rubbed off on his hand. Just then they heard Kuhu unlocking the door so Mahir rushed away before Kuhu saw him.
By the time they came out wearing old clothes, everyone else had changed and Rehan and Pratham were waiting for BeHir to come out. As soon as they stepped out of the house, Rehan attacked Bella with fist full of haldi paste. Within seconds, BeHir looked like yellow faced monkeys. Soon it was Kuhu and Suhani's turn. Elders had retired inside the house.
Very soon it was almost impossible to say that the yellow creatures roaming around were actually human beings. BeHir had taken this opportunity to apply some more haldi onto each other.There was nothing romantic about them applying haldi to each other. They had simply made a promise to each other as kids that at their wedding they will apply haldi to each other. That time they had assumed that they would marry different people. Six years old Mahir had also sketched an elaborate plan to bribe Bella's husband with a thousand chocolates and then get him to stay with them for the rest of his life.
After a couple of hours, all the paste had been utilised and everyone was exhausted. When they entered the house, Amma was horrified at their state. She ushered all them into the bathrooms and told them that they will have to clean up the mess afterwards. It took about an hour to scrub themselves clean. They were all exhausted but happy when they came out.
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