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Part – 4

Radhika , still in her hospital gown, stood on her feet slowly,... to get ready. She saw Dev packing everything.

Dev coming near her: here, this is what dadi send for you, he gave her the red dress in her hand.

Radhika without questioning him took that from his hand and slowly walked to the bathroom

Dev just stood watching her for a minute, 'oh Radhika, i wish you said something , you are just following what i am saying now.". Wish i could just shake your shoulder and say "ye, tell me what is going on inside, or just cry loud and let the world hear it, your silent cry is more painful for me, i am near you, please share your thoughts with me..." and then looking back at the bags, he zipped it well.

Birju came and picked up everything and walked out, to the corridor.

Time ticked by..

Radhika came out, she was looking gorgeous in that gold work red salwar. she looked around the empty room. Took the towel off from her hair and dried it well. She felt so good and fresher.

Dev walked in and handed the phone to Radhika saying 'daadi'. She took the phone from him

Radhika: hello...a forceful voice came out from her throat but after that she listened carefully, silently as her voice stuck back in her throat', and was nodding her head as if Daadi can see her listening.

Dev gave an 'amazing look at the stunning natural beauty, who is standing in front of him, even though she still has that shadow of sadness in her face, and in her dried hazel eyes.

She gave the phone back to Dev silently.

Dev jerked from his dream world and came to reality, taking it from her and listening to it , he said : Jee daadi, will see you soon.

He looked at Radhika as she was circling the dupptta around her neck.

Walking near to her, he grabbed her hand : chale

She sat inside the car, and passively looked outside at the passing street.

The driver stopped the car near a Temple. Dev helped her to get out from it slowly. He grabbed her hand strongly as they climbed the steps. The sound of Holly bell was ringing in her ears. As they reached the top, Daadi and Tulsi walked out towards them.

Daadi took Radhika to her side, and slowly took her dupptta 's corner and put that around her head. Radhika just followed as daadi guided her. The mandap was ready with the Holly fire dancing with smooth wind in the middle of it from the Hawan. Dev was already seated . Tulsi and daadi helped Radhika to sit near him. The ceremony started with offerings to Lord Ganesha. Dev and Radhika did the offerings to fire as the Pandit continued with his Holly mandras... The atmosphere was filled with the sound of Hymes and sweet fragrance from the agarbathi..

For a second, the image of her whole family flashed in Radhika's mind ... blessing them... but somewhere she was sitting blank., following the rituals as it continued...

Pandit: kathbandan ke bath hum saath phere suru karenge,

Tulsi did as pandit instructed and Dev and Radhika took their seven vows and he put the mangalsuthr around her neck and put the sindoor over her parted hair.

Radhika stood in front of him bowing her head , respecting the rituals. Her face was glowing divinely beautiful with the sindoor on her forehead. Dev looked at his wife with pride.

"Congrats Mrs. Dev Purohith".. his soft voice jerked her head slightly and looked at his eyes once..

she tried to smile.. but he saw the struggle in her eyes. He comforted her with his gesture, by guiding her to daadi. They took her blessings and then together stood in front of the Lord with folded hands and prayed for all His blessings..

They walked near to the car.. ... Dev slowly took her hand in his as the car started moving towards the mansion

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Dev thought... it may take some time Radhika, so only Daadi arranged such private function. Take your time to be my Radhika ... Dev ke Radhika.. but from now onwards you are mine, and you have a family to worry about.. with that thought he squeezed her hand in his as if not to leave it anymore.

They reached Mansion.. Radhika toppled the rice filled pot and entered the house with red color stained feet bringing the mark of prosperity behind..

Dev received a call and he went on answering it.

Tulsi helped Radhika to settle down... Daadi went and sat near Tulsi and Radhika

Daadi: Radhika, you don't have to worry about anything. Take your time. Now you are the behu of Purohith family. And for that, you don't need to change in a day. Be the Radhika that you are till today, wear the dress that gives you comfort. We are not going to announce it till you are ready for it. So be yourself.but remember if you need anything, we all are around you, you are not alone. Ok.

Radhika was unable to control herself,. For a moment she thought it is her mom talking to her, comforting her. She hugged daadi in a reflex action and controlled her tears as they started filling her eyelids. Daadi just hugged her back...

Dev saw this as he walked in and felt some relief seeing them together , seeing her sharing that tear drops with dadi.. he came near; Daadi ,i need to go , urgent meeting..

Daadi: ha, and don't worry. Tulsi and, i m with her. Take your time, i will call you if we need anything. OK..

Dev: theek hei daadi and then just looked at Radhika lovingly and said: I will try to be back soon.. she nodded her head unknowingly acknowledging his words.

After some time

Tulsi: daadi, so now I also need to leave . I will be back on weekend, and we will have the feast, ok...

Daadi: sure beta..

she said bye to Radhika and left..

daadi: Radhika , if you want to change, go ahead , everything is ready for you in your room.. Oh dear.. come, let me take you to your room, ..

Radhika: daadi, i m fine..

daadi: tho theek hei.. you can take rest if you want to..

Radhika: nahi dadi, i m fine..

Daadi: Ok then, come with me, i will give you your hak ..

Radhika looked at her in confusion..

daadi: don't get confuse.. come with me., don't worry it is not the key of this house, even i don't carry it myself, too heavy you know, Birju takes care of all that. If i take it in my hand, then these people won't free me for any minute, and then i won't be able to meet my friends. So take my first tip, if anyone comes back of you and ask you to do something, give some excuse, or else you will be in trouble soon. And ha, don't tell Dev that I told you this, ok... . she guided Radhika to her room with her talk to light her heart, and went and took the ornament box out and opened it in front of her. And said : these all are old fashioned ones , but precious, i was holding it for long, and now the real hakdar is here, so now it belongs to you.

Radhika looked at Dadi... time just passed by..

Dev came back little late. They all had their dinner together. Dev noticed the small takes of Radhika on her food, he didn;t say anything, . . Radhika helped Birju to settle the kitchen..

Daadi: Dev, did everything go well?.

Dev: yes daadi.

Daadi: nobody asked about your missing days.. how can they,, right. they know you well now... and ha, ... Radhika did well, hope she will come out from this struggle soon.

Dev: ha Daadi, hum sab heina..

Radhika came back and stood nearby..

Daadi: Ok beta, i m tired now.. ha, Radhika didn't take any rest till now. so i think it will be better , if you guys.. before she could complete..

Dev: Radhika didn't take any rest!..

daadi: no, I told her, but she said she is fine..

Dev: ok , then daadi, good night..

Daadi: goodnight beta,..

Dev went and held Radhika's hand and guided her to upstairs. But then as they neared the steps, he paused for a second.. Radhika looked at him in concern..

Dev: allow me.. before giving her a second to comprehend, he lifted her up in his arms and climbed the stairs. she held her arms around his neck and looked into his eyes.. he looked into her eyes once, and then looked straight and climbed up with confidence .. he was unable to show off his happiness, as now his love is clinging to him, he looked back into her eyes one more time, her sindoor was sparkling and the black &gold beads on her mangalsuthr was shining with happiness..

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The night was bright with full moon spreading the sparkling shines over the sleeping earth... he passed the cream and white silky curtains and opened the door to their room...

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