Chp 73

Author Pov

It was almost 4 when Abheer was done with his work. He looked up to see Ruhanika engrossed in something in her phone.

Abheer called Sameer through the intercom.
"Sameer, call everyone in the main hall. It's time that they should know their boss's boss!" Abheer heard Sameer chuckle with a 'ji hukum.'

Ruhanika looked at him too with a smile as she heard his words.

"Aren't we going home after you were done? What's with this announcement?" Ruhanika asked getting up from her seat and walking towards Abheer. Abheer got up and wrapped his left hand around her waist with right one in the pockets.

"We are, after this though. It doesn't seem fair only few of my employees got to see you." Abheer said making her giggles.

"Yeah, others will quite be restless to know me, right?" She asked teasingly. She laughed loudly as Abheer bobbed his head agreeing.

They met other family members in the loby and all of them head to main hall.
The employees became quiet as soon as Ayaan and Abhiraj entered the hall followed by Vikram and Vikrant.
The employees had a hunch that this might be something related Ranisa as the incident with Ruhanika and Sameer was spread throughout the company like a wildfire. They all became quiet as their hukum sa entered the hall with his arm wrapped around a gorgeous lady followed by Sameer.

Abheer stood up with Ruhanika by his side as everyone bowed their head in respect to which he nodded.

"Good afternoon everyone. I have called you to introduce one of my important persons. Everyone present here knows I'm engaged. And this lady standing by my side is the one I'm engaged to! Your Ranisa!" Abheer said looking at Ruhanika with a smile which she reciprocated with her shy one.

The people in front of them were surprised with the exchange. They were quite surprised seeing the soft expression of this strict, cold and ruthless businessman.

"She is Ruhanika Singh Rajput, only daughter of Rajput Family. She is a Professor in Rathore University." Abheer said. Proudness can be clearly understood from his voice which made Ruhanika smile at him.

"Some of you have already met her." Abheer said looking at the employees working at ground floor who nodded agreeing with him.

"So I thought to introduce others to her too." Abheer gestured Ruhanika. She nodded at him before turning towards the people. They were quite shocked when Ruhanika bowed her head a little with joined hands,
"Khamma Ghani." Hearing her, everyone greeted her back bowing to her.

"It's really nice to meet you all. I've been wanting to visit Abheer ji's office for quite a while. Meeting some of you was really nice experience. I'm glad Abheer ji got support of such kind and polite staff. I just hope Abheer ji might not keep you on edge always with work." She joked. Abheer shook his head while others laughed.

"You don't need to worry about that, Ruhi beta. It's rare for people to work over time in our company, however it doesn't apply for Abheer. He is the only one who will be found in the company after 7.00." Vikrant replied, making Ruhanika sigh. She looked at Abheer who just shrugged.

Abheer decided to divert all attention from himself.
"Well, your Ranisa was really impressed with your behaviour earlier. I'm glad you all are the people which are important pillar in the success of Rathore Industries. You guys deserve an applause for yourself." Abheer clapped which others followed with lots of smile.

"On that note, I would like to announce something." Vikram said coming ahead.
"Since you all this year, company has cracked many deals. We have grown exponentially than last year. I believe it's because of the Lakshmis who are entering in my family!" He said smiling at Ruhanika.

"So this month, everyone is getting a 100% bonus along with separate Diwali bonus! Also you all are invited for their wedding on 11th November." Vikram announced while everyone cheered in happiness.
Ruhanika smiled with wet eyes coz the way Vikram directly declared her and her child as their reason of prosperity and success.

She is really lucky to have them!

Ayaan came forward,
"Well, guys congratulations. Good for you, coz I'm still not getting paid that much." Abheer glared at him making him shut up, while his family rolled their eyes. Ayaan chuckled nervously saying,
"Um.. actually I wanted to tell you that it's your Ranisa's birthday too today. Let's wish her all." Ayaan said and started singing the birthday song like an excited toddler, which actually made Ruhanika happy.

After this little celebration, Ruhanika with Abheer moved to the crowd. They chatted a little as everyone was wishing them both, for their marriage as well. Still coz of so many people, they got really late. It was almost 7 when they departed from company for home. Meera had called Vikram asking when they were coming, informing him that everyone was ready for the party. He was first surprised as those in the company(family members) don't know about this plan.

They reached home shortly.
As they entered home, Abheer was surprised to see everyone standing in the living room ready in party attire. Even the whole room was decorated. As they saw them coming, everyone shouted,

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABHEER AND RUHANIKA!!" Abheer surprised with all this excitement was soon surrounded by his and her family members, engulfed in their warm hugs and wishes. Same goes to Ruhanika, though this already happened with her in morning when she arrived.

At last, Meera came to Abheer with Abhaya in her arms. Abheer's eyes held so much love as he watched his princess adorned in the cute dress.

He took her in his arms, kissing her forehead. Abhaya too smiled seeing Abheer and held his face in her small small hands.

"Happiest Birthday baba!" Ruhanika came over to them and wished in baby voice on behalf of Abhaya. Abheer chuckled at her antics and returned the greetings.

"Happiest Birthday to maasa too!" Ruhanika giggled hearing him.

"Come on now, you all go and get ready. We have to start the party." Niharika said excitedly bouncing Hridhaan in her arms who giggled happily with her.

"Which party? I was uninformed about this." Abheer asked confused.
"Of course, you'll be uninformed. Coz it's your surprise birthday party arranged by Ruhanika." Reyan said. Abheer looked at Ruhanika who nodded cutely. He just chuckled shaking his head.

They both headed upstairs followed by Ayaan and Abhiraj who left for their left wing.
"I've kept your clothes on the bed. You go get changed. I'll be changing in guest room." Ruhanika told Abheer softly who nodded in return.

Abheer went towards Ruhanika's room as he got ready. He knocked first before entering. He was mesmerized as how beautiful Ruhanika was looking. She was applying kajal in her eyes as she saw Abheer standing behind him.

She turned towards him and admired him.
"You look beautiful Abheer ji." She said softly eyeing him. Abheer literally laughed hearing her.
"How come I only look beautiful to your eyes and not handsome?!" He said pulling her to himself grabbing her waist.

She blushed at his comment and also coz of his hand on her bare waist.
"I'm just stating the facts." She said shyly. He chuckled caressing her cheeks which were adorned with her light natural blush.

"You are gorgeous yourself my chubby cheeks!" He said kissing her forehead melting her heart. She smiled looking at him. She took some kajal from her eye and put a small dot behind his left eye.

"Kisi ki nazar naa lage aapko." Her love for him was clearly seen in her actions as she kissed his cheeks. He smiled before grabbing the pencil kajal behind her.

(May all evil eyes stay away from you!)

"Iski jyada jaroorat apko hai. Kahi humari hi nazar naa lag jaye." She chuckled at his comment as he put a small dot behind her ears.

(You need this more than myself.)

Now everyone was just waiting for Abheer and Ruhanika. Their attention turned up as Adu said,
"Here they are!" The elders admired how good they look with each other. The younger clan were too smitten by their bhaisa-bhabhima. Their love was motivation for all Rathore siblings, and they all really manifest to have someone like them as their life partner. Though someone's is already in his/her life! (🤭)

Gayatri Devi came ahead and waved of evil eyes from both of them with red chilly and salt. They both smiled warmly at the affection their families showered upon them.

Their Outfits!!

Soon they cut the cake together with Abhaya as everyone sang birthday song for them. Abheer who till last year thought it was all childish to celebrate birthdays, was now finally thinking this childish play is meaningful as his jaan was continuously smiling and giggling with being centre of attention of everyone and getting pampered.

As the cake cutting and feeding was done, Reyan played songs and younger clan started pulling everyone on the floor to dance.

Everyone were dancing and enjoying themselves to the funky songs. It was really fun. Abheer watched them with smile holding Abhaya and Hridhaan in his arms. Even Adhiraj Singh Rathore was also dancing, trying to cope with energy of Ayaan and Aishu who are the craziest duo when it comes to dacing wild.

At last Gayatri Devi and Niharika had to pull him to sofa to sit as he has knee problems. He sat huffing but still was smiling looking at his children so happy.

"This celebration was only possible coz of Ruhanika. Else our dear grandson's birthday is enjoyed by everyone in Rajasthan except himself." Gayatri Devi said to Adhiraj as she sat beside him.

"That's so true. I'm really happy for him. He is completely changed man now. He was caring before too towards everyone but now, having someone to care for him in a way you do for me has soften him." Adhiraj said smiling as he saw how Ruhanika and Adu are trying to pull him with them and he is refusing.

The night ended with the same wildness, lots of fun and love. Next day Abheer and Ruhanika went for their wedding shopping in morning and then Rajput family went to Jaisalmer in night. They agreed to come to 6th to Jaipur after 'Bhaidooj' directly at Rathore's ancestral palace.

Days passed quickly. Diwali happened with lots of devotion, spirituality and celebration. With Diwali being finally over, everyone was hell excited as wedding rituals are gonna start.

The next day of bhaidooj, both family did the Mel ritual. It is the Rajputana ceremony, where both familes throw community feast for their own respective guests announcing the marriage. Both the families invited each and everyone of their relatives and community and it was just a grand event.

The next day, it was Griha Shanti puja. It was done in morning itself. Both families performed this puja to keep evil eyes away from their home and family and to get marriage done without any hindrances.

"Ayaan all arrangements are done, right? Guest would be arriving from day after tomorrow. I don't want any problems on time." Vikram asked as he was checking the guest list, to invite some of the close people again by personally calling.

"Yes, babasa. I have just talked with Ahuja Sahab. He told me our hotel will be completely ready by tomorrow morning for the guests. No bookings will be accepted for next 10 days. The guests will be allotted their rooms only after showing their invitation cards. If anyone wouldn't have that, Ahuja Sahab has guest list. He will check thoroughly before letting them enter." Ayaan said. Vikram nodded.

"Abhi beta, palace is cleaned right? Rajputs are coming tomorrow. We will leave tomorrow early and you know I will not have time checking on Ranisa Palace myself. I'm entrusting you with everything Rajputs will be needing." Meera said coming towards Abhiraj.

"Yes badi maa. Everything is already done. I'm even going in the evening today with Ayaan to our palace to look over everything myself. You don't worry and relax a bit." Abhiraj said making her sit and handing over glass of juice. Meera smiled at him and caressed his head lovingly.

"Jiji, everything required for rituals are already sent to palace. Kul Purohit ji has also reached there sometime ago." Saraswati said sitting beside Gayatri Devi in pujaghar.

"Good. Bas ab sab bina kisi pareshani ke par pad jaye." Gayatri Devi wished smiling.

(Now just everything should happen without any problems.)

"Sab achha hi hoga. Kids have planned everything perfectly. Don't forget to enjoy in your worry. Afterall it's our first grandchild's wedding." Saraswati said keeping her hand on Gayatri's, who smiled agreeing.
(Everything will be perfect.)

Aishu, Aditi are given the responsibility of return gifts for the guests in guidance of Niharika. Vikrant is busy handling last minute comapany works.

Now it is really looking like wedding house, with so chaos!

Meera's brother, Shashank Singh Chauhan and his family arrived. Meera smiled looking at them and went to hug him.

"Achha hua, jaldi hi agaye sab log. Bhabhisa kaisi hai aap?" She hugged her bhabhi, Shashank's wife, Shloka.

(It's great, you all came early. Bhabhisa, how are you?)

"Hum ekdam badhiya hai, Meera. Aap ka toh puchhungi nahi kyu ki aap dikh hi rahi hai kitni khush hai." Meera smiled hearing her.

(I'm perfectly fine, Meera. And I won't ask you as I can see how happy you are looking!)

"Ha ha, akhir kar saas jo banane ja rahi hai. Hukum chalane keliye bindani la rahi hai apne bete ki." Shashank teased her making her laugh.

(Of course, afterall she is going to be mother-in-law. She is bringing her son's wife to order around.)

"Bindani ka toh pata nahi, pr ek aur beti la rahe hum. Aur rahi baat hukum chalane ki, toh humari maasa ne humpe kaha kabhi hukum chalaya hai, jo hum humari beti pe karenge." She shrugged making him smile. He always knew his decision to marry him off to his friend was always right.

(I don't about daughter-in-law, but I'm bringing one more daughter to myself. And if we are talking about ordering around, when my maasa never did that to me, why would I be doing that to my daughter!)

"Dhok lagata hoon bhuasa." Shashank's son, Mihir greeted her touching her feet.

(Greeting, bhuasa.)

"Jeevto re, beta. Abheer bohot naraj hai aapse, apne unki engagement miss kardi." She said caressing his head.

(Abheer is really upset wih you, you missed his engagement.)

"Something suddenly came up bhuasa and I had to leave for Delhi. Even I was excited for Bhaisa's engagement. Where is he though?" He asked.

"He is in home office. Go ahead, meet him. I'll send coffee for both of you." Meera said and he left nodding at his parents.

Mihir Singh Chauhan was handling their company Chauhan Techs with his father by his side. He is only son of his parents, so really pampered, yet respectful and humble. He is 27, same as Abhiraj and his best buddy.

The next day early morning everyone left for Jaipur Palace. Their cars, Rolls Royces, Urus, G-Wagons directly stopped in front of Ranisa Mahal first.

There is this one custom in Rathores. From very first, centuries ago when Rathores were ruling, they were living in this palace. One of the first generation king, Rawalsa Adinath Singh Rathore had built this palace for his beloved queen, Mandakini. The queen was just as beautiful as she was intelligent!

Around that time, an incident happened. One of the king of nearby kingdom had done another marriage. The king became so negligent towards his first wife who was Mandakini's friend that he almost forgot her existence. He even started abusing her after some years. The servants could not do anything to help their queen as he was king after all. Having enough of all this torture, she one day escaped her prison and went to her parents' kingdom. But they strictly refused to take her back as now she was no longer their responsibility. She had nowhere to go so she took shelter under Mandakini'd wings.

Mandakini desturbed with her friend's sufferings thought something. That time she presented her husband, Rawalsa Adinath, that the palace gifted by Adinath would belong to solely Rathore Queens. The palace should be passed on from generations to generations to the next Rathore Queen. Even the king cannot enter this palace if the queen refuses. The palace will have guards who will remain loyal to the Queen and if time comes they shall even go against their King for the Queen's well being. Rawalsa Adinath had approved her proposal after giving much thought to it.

Since that time, every woman in Rathore family had right over this palace, even if it was owned by the queen. The responsibility of being queen's guard was given to Shekhawats. Abheer's guard belongs to this family too, but he had himself taken this decision to serve his hukum until the day Rajasthan is blessed with their next queen.

So, Rathore Family first directly went to Ranisa Mahal. Meera first entered the palace as she was the last queen, followed by everyone.

Jaipur Palace

Ranisa Mahal (with decoration in the early morning glow)

"Khamma Ghani Ranisa, hukum sa." The head guard Balwant Shekhawat greeted everyone who was Shekhwat's dadasa, still in shape.

"Ghani Khamma kakasa. Sab tayari ho gayi." Meera asked looking around, already pleased with the way the entrance was decorated.

(Are all preparations done?)

"Everything is done, badi bahu. Rooms are ready. Helpers are arranged. Decoration is done too." Balwant said making her smile.

"Decorations are really beautiful Balwant. Good job." Adhiraj said looking around while others agreed too.

"Dhanyawad hukum. But every credit goes to Abhi baba and Ayaan baba. They both has selected everything for decorating the palace just like new bride. We have just done whatever they told us too." Balwant said making Ayaan groan in disagreement.

"Balwant Dadu, aap kabse credit dene lag gaye. Aur jab sara kaam mil batke hua hai to wah-wahi bhi hum sabki honi chahiye, na bhai?" Abhiraj nodded making Balwant chuckle.

(Balwant Dadu, since when you started giving credits? And when everything is done by all of us, why only we both should be praised, right bhai?)

Their moment was cut off by screeching voice of tyres. All looked to see who came. Niharika smiled seeing it was her sister and her family.

"Akshu! Agayi aap. Kaisi hai?" Niharika exclaimed hugging her sister Lakshmi. Lakshmi Rao, Niharika's younger sister was married in a Marathi Family to Jivansh Rao and is living in Maharashtra now.

(Jiji! You came. How are you?)

"Yeh kya saali sahiba badi hi jaldi agayi aap?" Vikrant teased her shaking hands with Jivansh.

(You came so early saali sahiba!)

"Chidhane ki jaroorat nahi hai jijasa." Lakshmi said huffing making him chuckle.

(You don't have to tease me jijasa.)

"We got late coz of my urgent work. Else Lakshmi was ready to come here on Abheer's birthday only." Jivansh reasoned but later teased Lakshmi who glared at him playfully making others laugh. They both have 2 daughters, Siya the elder one who is 24 and Prisha the younger one who is 23.

"Okay. Now everyone get settled in your rooms quickly and come to temple in 30 min. Rajputs must be coming. We need to hurry." Gayatri Devi said and everyone left for the main palace except for Ayaan and Abhiraj as they have settled themselves the day before only. Saraswati Devi and Gayatri Devi left for temple after ordering helpers to keep their luggages in their rooms.

Soon everyone gathered in front of Ranisa palace after getting freshen up and doing puja in Maa Kaali's Mandir.

Everyone's attention turned towards entrace as some musicians started playing 'Padharo mhaare des' and they saw cars entering, Land Rovers, G-Wagons and other guard cars. Abheer smiled or moreover everyone had big smiles on their faces seeing Ruhanika getting off of the car with Abhaya. She grinned so wide as flower-petals were thrown on Rajput family.

Everyone came to them. Every ladkewale put Pushpamala in necks' of ladkiwale.

"Khamma Ghani sa." Vikram said doing the same and hugging Nikhil.

"Ghani Khamma, Ghani Khamma." Everyone greeted each other, hugged each other.

"Finally bride is here. You look gorgeous bhabhima." Adu said excitedly side-hugging Ruhanika who smiled.

"Thank you." She replied.

Ruhanika's Saree!

Our dear hukum sa!!

Our gudiya matching her parents!

"Everything looks so beautiful here! Aapne toh pure mahal ko bhi dulhan ki tarah sajaya hai!" Sushma Devi said looking at the palace.

(You even decorated the whole palace like a new bride!)

Meera's voice grabbed everyone's attention.

"Lagega hi na kakisa. Akhir aaj usse apni nayi malkin jo milne wali hai." Meera came to them holding aarti ki thaal with a sweet smile.

(Of course it should look like that kakisa. After all it will be getting its new owner today.)

"Jis tarah se pura Rajasthan utsuk hai apni nayi Ranisa ko pakar, ussi tarah se yeh sajawat pure mahal ki khushi darsha rahi hai." Meera said making Rajput smile with admiration towards Rathore family. They are the purest people Rajput's ever came across.

(Just the way whole Rajasthan is excited to get new Ranisa, the decoration is indicating the happiness of this palace.)

"Ruhi beta aage aaiye." Ruhanika stood across Meera at entrance as she asked.
Meera did aarti of Ruhanika putting tilak on her forhead along with Abheer's and Abhaya's.

(Ruhi, come forward dear.)

"These are yours from now on, until you get yourself another daughter in form of your son's wife." Meera handed her the keyset of the palace. Gayari chuckled as Meera repeated the same sentence once she said years ago.
The words held really deep meaning. It was like anyone who is related to this family will be the child of the family, no matter if they have any blood connection or the same surname!

Ruhanika looked a little nervous with the weight of the responsibility. This was the first thing she was handed over due to the title of 'The Ranisa'. There are many more to come. It would be normal for anyone to feel anxious. Seeing her turmoil, Gayatri Devi patted her back gently.

"It's okay to feel this way. Being a queen is a very big responsibility. Ranisa hona kisi vishal vriksh ki tarah hai, jiske niche hazaro log ayenge apne jivan ke kadi dhup se chhav dhundane!" Rathores smiled at the ideology Gayatri Devi said.

(Being like a queen is like a huge tree under which people will come to seek shelter from the harsh sun of their life.)

"Jaise ek hukum sa apne praja ka rakshan karte hai, usi praja ke palan ka dayitva rani ka hota hai. Ve dono pure rajya ke mata-pita saman hote hai. Rajya chalana kisi bade parivaar ko sambhalne jaisa hai. Jis tarah se ek kutumb mein purush jyada tar apne parivar ke jaroorat ka dhyan rakhte hai, unko jivan ki kathinayion se bachane ka prayas karte hai, usi prakar ek aurat parivar ki antarik sukh-shanti banayi rakhati hai. Hukumsa humesha bahari sankat se apne logo ko bachayenge, aur Ranisa humesha apne logo ki vyavharik pareshaniyo ka dhyaan rakhengi.
Yeh sab chize bohot nayi hai aapke liye. Dhire dhire aapko sab ki adat pad jayegi. Bas itna kahenge jis din apne logo ki pareshaniya, unka dukh dekh kar aapke aankh mein aasu aye, uss din aap purn roop se woh vishal vriksh banengi jo khud dhup mein tap kar dusro ko chhav deta hai." Gayatri Devi completed patting her head, making Ruhanika nod with a small smile.

(Just like hukum sa protects his people. Similarly, it is the duty of the queen to look after her people. Both are equivalent to father-mother of their kingdom. Just like in a family men mostly take care of the needs of their families, try to protect them from difficulties of life, in the same way a woman maintains the inner happiness and peace of her family. The king will always protect his people from external danger, and the queen will always take care of the practical problems of her people. All this is very new for you. Slowly and gradually you will get used to everything. Will just say that, the day you had tears in your eyes after seeing the problems of your people and their sorrow, you will completely become that huge tree which provides shade to others after basking in the sun.)

"Aur waise bhi hum sab aapke saath honge hi. Aap bohot achhi rani banengi." Vikram said side-hugging her to which she grin mumbling a thank you. Abheer smiled at that patting his princess softly, who was dozing of in his arms.

(And anyway we all will be with you. You will become a very good queen.)

Everyone then went inside. Rathore helped the Rajputs settle in before they left for their palace. By afternoon, both groom side and bride side were done with Ganapati Sthapana puja, which is the first ritual. As in Indian culture, every work is started with Ganesh Aradhana, this ritual is performed seeking Ganesha's blessings for both new groom and bride and praying to complete the wedding without any troubles. Agnihotri's had arrived in the afternoon and were living in the main palace with Rathores. While Sakshi who too joined in the evening and would be living in Ranisa mahal with Rajputs.

After dinner, Abheer was standing in the balcony of his room. That's when he saw a silhouette of a lady strolling in the garden dar away. It took him no time to identify that it was none other than Ruhanika. He immediately grabbed his shawl and one more for her before leaving the room.

Ruhanika was strolling outside as she was unable to sleep. Her day went with so much happiness and excitement. And now she can't sleep coz of the same. She shivered due to the cold as she was just in her simple cotton saree. Indeed the nights are way too cold in Rajasthan.

Suddenly she felt someone wrapping a warm shawl around her. She turned to see Abheer standing there with a warm smile on his face. She grinned and hugged him throwing her hands around his neck. This kind of hugs are her favourites. He reciprocated the hug burying his face in crook of her neck, holding her by her waist. Ruhanika shivered when his warm breath fanned her collar bones and his cold hands held her waist.

"Why are you not in bed? Aren't you tired from the day?" Abheer asked in the same position.

Ruhanika pulled out and shook her head smiling, with both of them still holding each other.

"Nah. I am not sleepy. Gudiya slept with bhaisa-bhabhisa. So thought to stroll around for sometime." Abheer hummed.

"Why are 'you' up so late? Don't tell me you were working?" Ruhanika squinted her eyes at him. He chuckled and replied,
"No. Just talking on the call in balcony when I saw you in garden without any warm clothes. So, I came. Moreover we didn't get anytime to spend with each other." She smiled at his response and kissed his cheek. Abheer raised his brows and questioned.

"Aren't you getting too sneaky these days? You cheeky little monkey!" She blushed and looked down making him laugh heartily at her flushed face.

She pouted angrily seeing him laugh.
"Do you have any problem with me being cheeky? If you don't want my kisses, tell that clearly. I'll stop showing my affection." She huffed pulling herself out of his embrace. She turned around to go when he pulled her in a back hug.

"Oh ho! Aap toh naraz ho gayi. Ab aapke saath masti nahi karenge toh kiske saath karenge. Aur waise bhi, majal hai kisiki, jo humari hone wali patni ka humse pyaar jatana band karna chahe!" A smile threatened to come on her face, but she stood there with a poker face while he was showering kisses on her face and cheeks saying sweet words to melt her heart.

(Oh ho! You got angry. If I will not tease you, who will I tease? And anyways, who is that daring to stop my future wife to stop showing her love towards me!)

"Ab iss nachiz ko maaf bhi karde humari pyaari chubby cheeks. Aagese aisa nahi karenge hum. Aapke alawa hai hi kon iska." She finally giggled hearing him which made him smile too. She turned around and hugged him.

(Now please forgive this useless fellow, my dear chubby cheeks. I will not do this again. Who else I have besides you!)

"Kiya maaf." She looked at him lovingly. Seeing her that sweet smile, Abheer started leaning slowly towards her lips. In no time both of their lips met as they closed their eyes.

(Okay, I forgave you.)

Abheer's lips slowly sucked on her lower ones making her moan in between. The sound made him so proud, knowing that only he can get to hear this sound. He cupped her cheeks while her hands found their way to his neck, slowly ruffling his hair.

His tongue slowly grazed her lips asking for permission to enter. Ruhanika without any hesitation opened her lips. He started sucking her tongue making her crazy coz of the steamy kiss. The kiss which started slow has turned hasty and rushed and that they both were literally eating each other.

Feeling her out of breath, Abheer pulled out with a pop sound. They breathed heavily as they leaned on each other's foreheads. Abheer opened his eyes first. He felt satisfied seeing Ruhanika's flushed face and out of breath, just coz of him. He kissed her forehead twice making her smile. She opened her eyes feeling him caress her cheeks and again looked down shyly being not able to handle his intense gaze.

He chuckled and said teasing her,
"You are getting shy just by our make out. How will you be able to handle me on out first night jaan?!" She gasped hearing him and her ears started turning red. She smacked his bicep and turned around muttering, 'shameless!'

Abheer laughed out seeing her walking away but he still can feel the smile grazing her lips. He walked behind her and wrapped her in his own shawl too to keep her warm. The gesture melting Ruhanika's heart like puddle!

They strolled around for sometime, talking, laughing and teasing each other. Seeing the time Abheer and Ruhanika left for her room. Ruhanika so wanted to sleep with Abheer but Sakshi was already sleeping in her room. So he bid her goodnight, kissing her forehead one last time before leaving the palace.

Hola people! It's been long since last update. Be lated Happy New Year🎊🥳☺❤🤗😘😁 May this year bring lots of happiness in our lives and would turn out best year than the last! I don't know about myself but hope so you all will get your wishes fulfilled in this year!

First function is done! By the way is any Rajasthani reader out there? If yes can you please comment. I just want to confirm some Rajasthani wedding rituals. A small guide. Though I searched a lot on google, but still every page has different rituals. So I wanted to confirm.

The next update will be directly after 25th Jan as in the meantime I'm busy. So yes, that's for today!

Comment how was the chp? Are you liking their outfits? Coz I'm selecting after seeing hundreds of images, downloading some of them first and then again finalizing one from them! Hope so you are enjoying the story. And sadly the way I used to receive comments in previous chp, it has become so less in last few chp that I actually doubt if you are liking the story or not, if you wish to read further! Coz even the reads in the last chp are half than it's previous ones!

I know the story has extended than I intended. But just to keep less chps I have been writing really really long chps. Furthermore I have asked opinions too if you want this extnded version or not, as I myself know new readers might not choose to read the story so long!

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