Prachi is dressed in her bridal costume.She looks absolutely beautiful as a bride in her red bridal outfit.But the bridal happiness and excitement are missing from her face.Her eyes are not filled with joy or shyness.Her eyes are welled up with tears.
"Prachi!You look so upset".Her mother Avantika says.
P:How can i smile mom after what you did to me?
Avantika's tears flow down.Neev enters the room.
N:Prachi...why are you talking like this to your mom?She gave birth to you.She nurtured you.You did'nt know the hardships of life because of your mom.
P:I don't know the hardships of life?You both have not suffered like me.And what about the mental trauma i undergo now?It's only because you both.Neev..being my best friend instead of being truthful to me,you cheated me.You both lied to me that the truth has been told to Milind Mishra.But thankfully atleast now mom confessed that Milind does'nt know anything.The truth is hidden from Milind.How can i marry him happily?
N:We can understand your feelings.We lied to you only to make you happy.You remember your first meeting with Milind Mishra?
Prachi remembers that sweet moment.She met Milind first during the holi party filled up with colours.While dancing Milind Mishra and Prachi Shah bumped into each other.Just a glance.That was more than enough for Prachi to fall in love with Milind.It was love at first sight.But due to a bitter personal experience she suppressed her feelings.It was a pleasant surprise for her when she realized that Milind also feels the same for her.She realized it when his parents Mehen Mishra and Nikhila Mishra came to her house with a proposal.
Neev:You were so happy when Milind's parents came with a propsal.How can we break your happiness by revealing the truth to them?
P:But this is cheating.I will tell everything to Milind now.
N:It's not cheating Prachi.You are innocent.You have not done anything wrong.
Avantika:Please don't tell Shiv anything.We will get embarassed before everyone.In this age i don't want to see our family name getting ruined.Your father's heart will break in the heaven.After my death,how will you live Prachi?I can die peacefully only if you get married to a nice guy.Promise me that you won't talk to Milind about your past.
Prachi's tears flow down.It is a like a waterfall.
Prachi enters the mandap with a gloomy face.Milind's chocolate eyeballs roll over her.His smile seeing Prachi is cute like a blossomed flower.His eyes and smile are filled with his love for Prachi.Milind and Prachi enter into the bond of marriage.
While walking around the fire,Prachi's heart pains.
She thinks:This fire is witnessing us promosing each other that we will stand by each other for seven janmas.But the truth is that even if i stand by my husband during his diffuclt times i will always be tagged as an unfaithful wife.What a fate!
Prachi enters the room which is decorated with rose petals.Milind's entry makes her nervous.
She thinks:He is the only man i have ever loved in my life.I'm supposed to be happy now.But i'm not able to smile.
Milind smiles at her.She smiles back.
She thinks:He serves my smile.But do i deserve atleast his smile?
M:You look gorgeous in your red bridal outfit.You are beautiful like a princess.
She blushes forgetting everything for a moment.Milind keeps his arm on her's.Unexpectedly Prachi faints.Milind is shocked.
M:Prachi!
He sprinkles water on her face.She opens her eyes slowly.
Milind is relieved:Are you okay?
P:Yes..
M:What happened?
P:Stress...i'm really tired of the wedding rituals.Lots of functions...busy schedule.
M:I got worried.Prachi..you need to take rest.A complete rest.Sleep well.
P:Thank you Milind.Good night.
M:Good night.
They both close their eyes in the bed.
Prachi says in her mind:I'm sorry Milind.I had to pretend to faint.
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