Chapter Twenty three...
After the Pheras came the Sindoor ritual when the groom applies vermilion to the bride's hair partition. After the pheras were completed, they went to their parents to seek their blessing.They
seated back to their previous position facing everyone and the holy flames
witnessing the last rituals to complete these man and woman to be call husband
and wife. This is where Maan for the very first time made an effort
towards his wedding day to participate he then lifted his floral veil to move
aside and look straight. His russet then met the foursome together for
the first time. He noticed Pinki then leaning on Adi's shoulder wiping away her
tears with smiling and adoration on her face and Adi himself with moist eyes
gazing back at them. Now he understood the glint in his eyes when he
noticed early this evening. Adi knew whom he was getting married
to. As if they heard him, thinking loud all four laughed and held their
ears for forgiveness Maan couldn't hold his grim face any longer and gave in
with his most gorgeous smile they thought would never witness on his face
again.
Geet still was not aware of this friends conspiracy was silently
waiting for the next part to follow. She felt Maan getting closer to her
and touching her hand for the first time in a way that her heart was dying,
a peaceful, smiling droplet escaped from her eye lid and landed to its rightful spot to let the owner of the beautiful bride that how much she loves, appreciate and respects him. She looks up and cursed her long veil now that she didn't mind for worn it too long, that she wanted to look at his handsome face, how he looked as a groom. Instantly she felt arms around her side and found Ayanna di and Pinki hugging her and Pinki to lift her veil. She has closed her eyes as not to dare to gaze in those chocolates that her hazels were craving for since two weeks felt like two decades. May be she is dreaming, does not want to wake up from her sleep. As she felt his touch on her forehead to complete her as his wife, she lifted her heavy lashes slowly still scared to gaze his handsome face. He looked gorgeous, she stared her own feature in his bonbons. The intensity in his deep dark russet for her was clear to assure her that he has accepted her from his heart.
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He knew
how to read her gray rimmed hazels very well. In reply he filled his
pinch with the red powder
and brought it to her forehead and sealed the
emptiness with his name forever.
This was not hid and missed by none
other than Dadima; she was amused with this affection from both Maan and Geet.
Now the unsolved links were connecting together, she could put two with
two. Geet must be the reason of his cheerful and lively mood to the
drastic dark scowl on his handsome features.
He must
have not known then who he was marrying to or else this would not be the best
reunification she would witness. She would find out more about this
romantic mystery, with bright smile she wiped her last string of tears.
And now
the last but not least, of ritual of the marriage when the groom ties a black
beaded necklace to the bride's neck. Mangalsutra. Priest extended the
pious beads to Maan to complete his ownership over Geet, his Geet. He
parted the two ends and brought it close to her neck;
he leaned closer to her more than necessary encircling her in semi hug and she did the same. They whisper the most promising words to each other in unisons only to be heard by them, "With all my love and heart forever...only yours Maan, Geet." He clicked the ends together firmly to never part again.
As he leaned back they stared deep in to each other with the smile that only acknowledges the beginning of the new journey of love all over again.
When all
these rituals are over, the couple gets up to touch the feet of all the elderly
members in the family and seek their blessings for a happily married
life. Dadima, was on sky nine, she was still in daze that her Maan is
married not only to the girl who she adored but to the woman he loved.
She blessed them all the heavenly, worldly happiness and to fill her home with
more members in the family. She engulfed them in a hug and whispered in
their ears, "Be ready for some explaining soon." As they parted away, she
noticed Maan and Geet staring at her but confused, she couldn't hold a chuckle
she winked at them and leaned again to plant a kiss on each forehead.
"Take care of each other and love each other even more." She said bit louder to be heard by all. The entire hall approved the statement by applauding the duo.
It was when the foursome who was lined up to be next to wish these magnificent
Bride and Groom to congratulate for the married life. Agustiya gave the
manly hug to Maan and tap the back wishing him all the best for the beautiful
life of marriage to enjoy and complained that how he could hide his love life
from him. Over all he was the happiest friend among all.
Maan
acknowledged his friend with a thank you and apology. He looked passing
through Agustiya's shoulder at waiting Adi for his turn; he called upon his
name, "Adi, wahan kiyon khade ho, ghabrao mut abhi main tumeh kuch nahi kar
sakta." Adi approached with his extended hand upon completion of his
sentence smiling sheepishly. Maan got hold of his right hand with a
firm shake and pulled his shaky frame to a brotherly hug.
Adi's pride was
not controllable, he was nervous on how Maan will react when he would find out
about his plan. Maan has completely turned the tables around; he couldn't
hold his tears back and whispered in Maan's ears, "How could you do this to
yourself and to Geet? You were all set to sabotage your life and Geet's,
do you have any idea that silly girl was following your footsteps?" I'm
hurt Maan, you didn't consider us your best friends. Not once you have
shared your pain with us, you suffered all by yourself? And you thought
you would escape this without us knowing? And how could we let this
happen, thank almighty that unknown girl turned out to be Geet or else I would
have murdered you on your own wedding day."
Maan was utterly shocked as
he silently listens to his shy friend. Adi has yet again surprised him
with his strong sentiments. He felt the unpretentious in his
threat, and factual friendship towards Geet. Today he understood the real
definition of friendship, and he silently sent a thank you to the heavens for
bringing these friends in his lonely life. He squeezed him in
appreciation and said, "Adi, please accept my sincere apology and a hearty
thank you. I'm not great as you in words, but do know that I'm blessed
with you and Pinki in my life sorry scratch that..in our lives." Both men
parted with their hugs with a laugh and shook hands once again. They
turned towards the sniffling, their love as they were exchanging their own
nit-picks. They heard, Pinki and Ayanna scolding Geet for her
foolishness, Geet turned her teary gaze towards the man who is now her husband
smiling
and returned back to her complainers. Geet touched her ear with
her right and said, "Mujeh please maaf kardo, I'm really sorry and I'll never
do this again." Pinki snapped right at her, "What do you mean? Are
you planning to get married again? Don't you dare to leave my Maan
Bhai." She pretended with a fake threat hearing this all cracked in to
teary laughter. Pinki wiped her continues tears
and turned to Maan
pointing her index figure in threat again and leaned forward, "If you ever
leave my Geet then you pray to God to save you from me, you will regret the day
that we ever met JiJaJiii."
Maan backed in pretence that he was scared
and hold his both ears uttering a promise, "I'll never leave your Geet, even if
she will try to move away from me I'll not give her a slight chance, no matter
what Salijiii." The laughter echoed again surrounding these friends and
they all embraced in big hug.
to be continue...
Shaheda Di, great choice of pictures! It fit the words soo well :-) Hats off to you for both
Shaheda Di, great choice of pictures! It fit the words soo well :-) Hats off to you for both
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