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The next day is pithi (haldi) ceremony. Everyone gathered around 4 in afternoon after getting proper rest from the tiredness of previous night. Rathores were busy with last minute preparation.
"Do you need any help, Mr.Rathore?" Alessandro asked Vikrant who was going somewhere in hurry.
"Are, Ales beta, no need. You enjoy the function." Vikrant said stopping to respond.
"You definitely need helping hands Mr.Rathore. Feel free to ask me. My brothers and I are willing to help." Alessandro said making Vikrant genuinely smile.
"Okay. Come, I'll tell you what to do." He said taking him inside the palace.
Just before the muhurat, groom and bride entered the garden grabbing all of their attention.
They both were made seated in 2 big different pots. The old ladies sang some traditional songs as family began the pithi ceremony. First Meera and Vikram applied haldi on Abheer as Meera's eyes turned moist. Abheer smiled at his senti mother being emotional even in happy moments.
Meera smiled in tears seeing her firstborn now on the edge of starting a new fase of his life with such a beautiful and innocent girl. She couldn't be more happier for her child.
Abheer kissed her palms seeing her getting emotional as she applied haldi on his cheeks. She smiled through tears and kissed his forehead making the crowd around them go awe. Abheer chuckled and wiped her tears,
"No tears maa. Today is all about happiness, not tears." He said making her nod. Vikram smiled at their interaction and said gaining their attention.
"I tell her the same thing in everytime. But I guess she always tends to forget it." He commented teasingly side hugging her, making Meera chuckle in tears. Abheer and Ruhanika manifested the same joy in their life in their mind.
The same bowl was passed to Nikhil and Nitya as now juthi haldi of Abheer is to put on her. They both were having tears in their eyes as they applied it on her. They tried to put on a smile on their faces knowing how sensitive their daughter is, but failed in doing so. Tears slipped from both of their eyes once their gazes met hers teary ones. Nitya broke down and hugged her making her sob too. Nikhil patted her head wiping his own eyes. The atmosphere turned a little emotional.
What an irony! On one side groom's parents were having happy tears in their eyes on this occasion, and on the other bride's parents' hearts were heavy coz now they were to give away their piece of heart on the same occasion!
"We understand what you must be feeling Nikhil and Nitya. But I assure you that your daughter is really loved in our family. I assure you that she will be protected and pampered in our family like she was in yours." Vikram came patting Nikhil on his back who smiled with wet eyes looking at Ruhanika who was wiping her mother's tears telling her not to cry.
Now one by one everyone started to put on haldi on groom and bride. Adhiraj and Gayatri Devi came ahead and applied haldi on Abheer patting his head and did the same with Ruhanika.
As Vikrant's and Niharika's turn came, Vikrant put in haldi on them and blessed them both a happy married life. While Niharika ever so naughty, rubbed haldi all over Abheer's face making others gasp and then laugh.
"Are, our groom should glow tomorrow to match our gorgeous bindani's glow! And for that, this much pithi is required, right jiji?" Meera chuckled and nodded at Niharika's statement making people burst into laughter. While Abheer to return her favour put some haldi on her cheeks suddenly making her shriek in surprise and then laugh later. She did the same with Ruhanika. Ruhanika grinned at her mischief and applied some on her making Niharika laugh.
Then came Ruhanika's kaka-kaki, Mahesh and Janaki, who blessed them applying haldi. Others elders in the family appiled haldi on them before it was turn of younger clan who were definitely planning something mischievous.
"Here we come buddy!" Reyan said, Karan, Abhiraj, Mihir stood by his side in front of Abheer like a wall. While Sakshi, Arohi, Aditi, Siya did the same with Ruhanika.
Ruhanika knew they were about to do something and chuckled nervously,
"Why are you all standing like you are about to begin a war? Come on, just apply some haldi on us and be done with it." While they smirk and Sakshi replied,
"Just some haldi? Come on Ruhi, you very well know that pithi ceremony is never about some haldi. Am I right guys?" Sakshi exclaimed making them nod in agreement. While people were ready for the show the younger clan was about to put and already excited seeing Ruhanika's nervous face.
"Do you remember what you did on our time Ruha?" Arohi asked raising her eyebrows making Ruhanika's eyes go wide.
"No bhabhisa!" She said with a shocked a face making Abheer frown. Before he could ask Ruhanika what she did, the younger clan parted away and Ayaan-Arjun and Aishu-Prisha splashed haldi water on both of them. They gasped due to the sudden force of water.
"Happy Haldi!" The younger clan screamed as laughter echoed throughout the garden.
"Ayaan!" Abheer got up from his seat and ran after Ayaan and Ruhanika did the same with Aishu and Prisha.
Ayaan screamed running away and so did others.
"No! Bhaisa it was Reyan bhaisa's plan! Please spare me!" Ayaan yelled running away from him. However unknowingly his feet took him towards the pool area of their garden. He looked behind where Abheer was coming towards him and then ahead where the pool was.
Having no option to save himself,
"Hey Maa Kaali, araha hoon main apke pas!", he on his own jumped into it making people laugh out loudly.
This way in no time the pithi ceremony was turned into holi ceremony due to younger clan, which everyone enjoyed. Elders put on haldi on each other a little, celebrating the ceremony. Sneakingly, Abheer and Ruhanika too applied haldi on each other, sealing the little moment with a kiss!
As the night worn off, everyone departed in their rooms. Abheer was in his room gazing the moon. It reminded him of his chubby cheeks. Today he can't call his jaan as they won't be seeing each other till tomorrow, till their marriage! And from tomorrow no one can separate them from each other. He smiled at his thoughts. But out of a sudden there was this little anxious feeling in his mind, maybe coz now he was going to enter into new phase of life, maybe coz the responsibilities this new relationship would bring. Though in his mind he had accepted Ruhanika long ago, but it actually happening was making him a little nervous.
His revery broke due a hand placed on his shoulder.
He looked back to see his babasa standing there.
"What brings you here babasa?" He asked and insisted to sit. They sat down as Vikram looked at him with a small smile.
"So? Finally getting married huh?" Abheer chuckled at his question.
"I guess so." Vikram laughed at his response.
"What are you feeling Abheer? Ready for the life ahead?" Vikram asked in a little soft voice.
"You know babasa, I've waited for this day from so long. And I know I'm ready for all the things ahead. But still after a long time, there is a little nervousness in my mind. Of what, I don't understand?" He said about his mind openly to Vikram, knowing that at this moment only he can understand his situation. Vikram smiled at his question.
"Anxious aren't you?" Vikram teased making Abheer want to roll his eyes, but he didn't.
"A little!" Vikram chuckled at his answer.
"I was too. Even I knew that I would never love anyone as I do with your maasa, still I was nervous the day before my marriage. That time your dadasa came like a knight in shining armour to my rescue." Vikram smiled at the memory and Abheer listened to him intently.
"This 'a little' anxiety, nervousness is totally normal. Tomorrow is going to be a big day of your life. Till today, you were an individual. Any decision you've taken, anything you did, had it's direct impact only on you. Even us as your family comes secondary. However, from tomorrow, another being is going to be tied to you till the end of your life. And everything you will do, every decision you will make will have direct impact on her. You can know it better, as you know what Ruhanika's state was after Abhay's death!" Abheer was reminded of the day when Ruhanika fainted due to her carelessness and ignorance towards herself.
"I know you were never careless, and has been always a responsible son, but more than that you have to be a responsible partner!
A girl leaves her everything behind, comes to a new home keeping in mind this family is hers now. You can never deny to the fact that a marriage changes a girl's life in many dimensions than it did with a man's. If you think a girl only wishes for love from her husband and his family, then you are wrong!" Abheer knew what Vikram meant by this.
"She wishes for respect more than love! Remember Abheer, a relation will always survive when respect is mutual towards both. But it will never survive with the love, if there is no respect for each other!" Abheer nodded understanding.
"I really admire babasa for his wise thoughts. One more thing that he told me, which I still remember. Never let any third person guide your relationship. Remember the other person will never be responsible for the downfall of your relationship, it will be the parties in it only. This is quite funny, but even if the third person is your mother." Abheer looked at him frowning to which Vikram nodded stating.
"Yes, even when you have to choose between your mother and you wife, I would say you should always support your wife, if they both are right at their own places! Again it's the case of giving respect. In every men's lives, they are tested with situation like these. Of course it happened with me too. However, you should know how to turn situations into your favour without hurting both the loved persons of your life.
You should know no matter what, your mother would always be there, however your one wrong decision, and the crack in your relationship 'with your wife' won't heal no matter how much time passes!
A woman will always be most close to her man. It is nature of women to seek validation from her loved ones. It is on us, as their life partners that how much we make them feel loved and wanted with our actions!" Vikram said patting on Abheer's thigh as he completed with a smile.
Abheer pondered upon his father's words knowing how important they were and how deep meaning they held. And Vikram being the dotting father he is, gave Abheer his sweet time to process over.
"I understand babasa. Thank you so much. Your words really put me at ease." Abheer said. They hugged as they stood up. Vikram patted his back, and kissed his forhead as he backed off.
"You are the most idol son any parent could wish for! We are really blessed to have you as our son. Seeing you entering into new phase of your life, starting your own family is really overwhelming.
I'm really proud of you, chiku!" Vikram said with a little wet eyes. Abheer felt his chest swell in happiness and peace due to Vikram happy tears.
"Are you crying, my old man?" Abheer teased to calm Vikram. Vikram chuckled wiping his eyes.
"Definitely not. But dare you call me that again. I'm still as young as ever." Vikram played along as they share a hearty laugh.
"Get some rest now. Don't overthink much. Just know that Ruhanika is the luckiest girl to have you as her life partner!" Vikram patted his head last time before heading outside. Abheer feeling so much peace and ease after talking with his babasa, finally drifted into to sleep, to be ready for the most important day in his life.
It was finally morning. Both palaces were getting ready to witness yet another marriage of Rathore lineage! It was the d-day, 11th November, Abheer and Ruhanika's marriage day!
In main palace, Abheer's room
Abheer was adorned in a beautiful golden-ivory sherwani. The Rathore ladies were getting him ready.
Now it was time for the Safa ritual, in which a sister ties safa of the groom on the wedding day, wishing him a happy married life.
"Chalo Aishu, Abheer ka safa bandho ab." Niharika said gesturing Aishu to step forward, which earned a frown by Meera.
(Come on Aishu, now make Abheer wear the safa.)
"Why would she do that when Adu is here?" Meera asked making Niharika and Adu both shock in surprise.
"But jiji...." Niharika was cut off by Meera.
"Aree! Man mein itna sankoch kyu Niha? Of course, Adu bandhegi apne bhaisa ka safa! Ghar ki badi beti hai, uska hak hai yeh." Meera said patting Adu's head who smiled with wet eyes.
She then turned towards Niharika,
"Aur Maa Kaali ke kripa se 3 bete aur hai humare. Don't worry Aishu won't miss this." She said gently patting Niharika's palms. Niharika hugged her feeling grateful. Even the siblings smiled feeling their bond grow deeper with the love amongst them!
Adu tied a beautiful safa around Abheer's head securing with a beautiful head piece!
"You look amazing bhaisa! Bhabhima will fall in love with you all over again." She said genuinely making others smile at their sweetheart. Adu is really a soft-hearted person. Abheer hugged her saying thank you and kissed her forehead pulling out, complementing her as well.
"What are you gifting Adu, Abheer?" Meera asked making Abheer smile.
"Well, her gift is here but she will get to see it when we go home." Abheer said smiling.
"What is it bhaisa?" Adu asked excitedly.
" 'The Tower of Babel' will be waiting for you in your art room!" Abheer said making her look at him with wide eyes.
"You did not?" She asked in shock.
"Yes I did." Abheer playfully said making her squeal and hug him.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you so so much bhaisa. You are the best!" She said excitedly. It was her favourite painting from 1563 and she wanted it so bad in her collection. Abheer might have to pay a really heavy amount for that.
"Well, Reyan bhaisa, Abhi bhai, Ayaan bhai, get married soon and gift me something like this too." Aishu said with a pout making others laugh.
"Niharika you put kohl in Abheer's eyes as none of our boys are married to give him bhabhi yet." Meera teased.
"It would happen anyway badi maa, even if any of us was getting married first." Abhiraj pointed out making Meera chuckle.
However, their interaction was interrupted by a knock.
"Are we late?" Diva said peeking inside.
"Oh Diva bete, come inside." Gaytri Devi said ushering her to come inside. She came inside grinning followed by Kiaan, Riddhima and Priya Agnihotri. Diva is 4 months pregnant now.
"Who said Abheer does not have a bhabhi?" Diva grinned making others frown.
"What are you suggesting Diva?" Niharika asked confused.
"Umm, kakisa if you don't mind, I would like to put kohl in Abheer's eyes. Afterall, I'm his bhabhi in realtion, right?" She asked.
"Absolutely. We have totally forgotten about you. It's nice you came yourself showing your right." Niharika said making her smile.
She came forward as Abheer sat in front of her. Aishu held the kohl as Diva dipped her finger and slowly put it on Abheer's waterline.
After done with it, she put her hand forward grinning.
"My gift?" Abheer chuckled at her expression.
"I had an idea you might come for this ritual." Abheer said standing up and putting hand in his pocket to take out something.
"Really? Then you must be ready with my gift too?" Diva said literally bouncing on her feet like an excited child who is about to get some candies.
"Diva, don't jump, dear. It's not good for the baby." Meera said steadying her, who just muttered a small apology still widely smiling.
"Here." Abheer said holding a car key in front of her. She looked at the key and gasped getting which car it is!
"Ferrari 458?!" She asked exclaiming and in response Abheer nodded.
"Thank you so much." She said looking at the keys and side-hugged Abheer.
"He Maa Kaali, hume bhi ladkiya bana deti. Taki aise sare gifts hume bhi milte!" Ayaan said dramatically making everyone laugh.
"Come on let's go, barat nikalne ka muhurat ho raha hai." Gayatri Devi said as all started leaving the room.
(It's time for barat!)
I'm coming my jaan! To make you mine for all of our lives! I couldn't wait to hold you in my arms for my whole life!
Abheer thought smiling lovingly as he exited the room.
So this was the groom's room's highlights! Let's head to bride's room now!
Ruhanika was getting adorned in her beautiful bridal lehenga after being done with her hair and makeup.
"My god! You look so gorgeous babymama. My goodness! Even I can't take my eyes off you!" Sakshi said looking at Ruhanika in awe, while sitting on the bed and feeding Abhaya with a bottle.
"Really true! I swear Abheer sa will get lost in your beauty so much that he will fall in love with you all over again." Arohi said rocking Hridhaan in her arms. Ruhanika blushed at their statements looking at herself in the mirror.
I really do look good! Will Abheer ji like me like this? Will he really get stuck like bhabhisa said?
She blushed even more at her thinking.
Now it is only matter of time before we are bound to each other for life time!
Her thoughts broke as the door opened.
Her parents and brother entered the room as her mother gasp in happiness looking at Ruhanika. Ruhanika grinned and giggled at their expression going towards them.
She held her mother's hand as she complemented her,
"You look so gorgeous. Kisi ki nazar na lage meri laado ko!" Nitya said with wet eyes putting a small kajal dot behind Ruhanika's ear.
"You really look pretty my laado." Her babasa, Nikhil said patting her head softly. Karan agreed and hugged her kissing her forehead.
"My princess has become so big, that now she is going to start her own family now. I couldn't be more happier and relieved that the man like Abheer is going to be your husband." Karan said pulling out of the hug and patting her head with misty eyes and a smile. Ruhanika too smiled with wet eyes and nodded agreeing with him.
They turned towards as Nitya put her hands on her shoulder.
"Laado, we are again sorry for whatever we did in the past." Nitya began as some tears left her eyes.
Ruhanika shook her head tearing up,
"No maa. Please! Don't say sorry. I have forgiven you all." Nitya nodded wiping her tears.
"Now that you have so loving and caring husband, don't forgive this old father of yours. Jaisalmer will still be your home after your marriage as it was before. Your room would still be yours." Nikhil said hugging her as some tears left his eyes. Ruhanika sobbed on his chest as he caressed her back.
Sakshi nudged Arohi as she stood beside her. Arohi got the signal and nodded at her.
"Babasa- maasa, please. Not now. You are making her cry. She just got ready." Arohi said softly. Nikhil nodded and pulled out kissing Ruhanika's forhead who was still softly sobbing.
"We will get going. Barat must be arriving." Nikhil said as he went followed by Karan.
"Aww my natin is really looking like a princess!" Nitya sat on the bed beside Abhaya and tickling her tummy as she giggled wiggling.
"So is our Hridhu, maa." Ruhanika said taking Hridhaan in her arms who gladly went to his bhuasa clapping his palms. Nitya nodded agreeing.
"Now let me go welcome my jawaisa. You both come down when the barat arrives." Nitya said leaving the room, addressing Sakshi and Arohi, who nodded. Sakshi and Arohi did her little touch up and started calming her down as she was getting a little nervous.
This is how every marriage is! Where groom's side are only bustling and bride's side has these emotional moments where the thought giving away their precious daughter makes them sad!
The barati gathered in front of main palace where stood a giant elephant on which Abheer would sit. Abheer came followed by his family as everyone hoot.
"You are looking handsome my boy." Adhiraj said patting his back as Abheer took his blessings.
Abheer climbed up the elephant and sat as Reyan yelled,
"Are mera yaar ghodi....mera matlab hathi chad gaya, bajao band. Pura Rajsthan ko pata chalna chahiye aaj unke hukum unki Ranisa hukum lane chale hai!" Reyan said as DJ started playing on. Everyone hooted and started dancing signaling that barat nikal gayi!
The music was so loud that everyone from Ranisa Palace came out to see people dancing coming towards the palace. Ruhanika heard it too.
"Barat nikal gayi." Sakshi said as Arohi and she excitedly went outside in the balcony. Ruhanika stood there with a racing heart for sometime. She too went out not before securing Abhaya with pillows as she slept peacefully.
She went as she saw ladkewale danced at a distance before a giant elephant. The sight was full of excitement as at one point even Sakshi and Arohi started dancing in the balcony making her laugh. As the barat neared, Sakshi and Arohi swiftly stood in front of her blocking anyone from seeing her, but she still can see them. Abheer looked up only to see as Sakshi and Arohi standing up closely. She knew his chubby cheeks is standing just behind them, but oh his saliya! Will they make anything easier for him. Hell no!
He chuckled as he got a slight glimpse of those eyes which had him captivated for a life time! Ruhanika blushed as she knew he saw her through them and went inside.
"Come on, we have to go too!" Sakshi nodded as Arohi and she left the room leaving Ruhanika alone.
Ruhanika stood by the window gazing at the sky as they left the room.
Are you happy there Abhay? Hope so you are at peace. Do you consent this marriage!
Ruhanika asked as a soft breeze touched her face making her close her eyes and she knew her answer.
She opened her teary eyes again looking at the sky.
I always knew it was you who sent Abheer ji in my and our daughter's lives! Thank you for every happiness you gave me, especially our Abhaya! You will always there in my heart! She smiled as some tears left her eyes.
Abheer got off his ride patting his trunk as a gesture of thank you. He came in front of the palace gate as his other family stood there to welcome him and his family.
Nikhil, Mahesh, Karan, Arjun, Ruhanika's maternal uncles came and made all men in the Rathore Family wear the mala and welcoming with the join hands.
Their all attention turned towards the entrace as a soft music started playing.
Nitya danced gracefully welcoming her jawaisa. As the song ended she came ahead taking off his nazar. Abheer felt really blessed to have them as his extended family. He kissed her hands as she looked at him with a smile.
Arohi passed her Arati ki thaal for Abheer's tilak. Aishu and Aditi stood beside him hiding his nose as Nitya did his tilak.
"Adu-Aishu thik se jhak na apne bhaisa ki naak. Naak mat katwaiyo ladkewalo ki." Reyan said making everyone laugh.
"Bina naak khichaye toh jijasa andar nahi aa sakte kyu kakisa?" Sakshi teased.
"Bilkul yeh rasm ke dwara ek maa apne jawai ko apne beti se prem se bartav karne ko kehti hai aur unhe apne parivar mein shamil karti hai." Saraswati Devi said with a thoughtful smile. As she was done with her tilak and held out her hand to pull Abheer's nose, playful push and pull started as youger clan shield his nose and pull him backwards. But in the end, Nitya manages to do that after a struggle making everyone clap laughing.
Abheer entered the palace not before teaching the toran with a mango tree-branch. He greeted both side with joined hands as he walked down the aisle towards the mandap. He was made seat before havan as some pre-wedding rituals began which are to be done by groom.
After sometime,
"Vadhu ko bulaiye, baisa hukum." Purohit ji told Meera who nodded and Sakshi Arohi went to call Ruhanika. Abheer stood by the aisle as he waited for his bride. A soft tune played as all guests stood up to see the bride. The palace door opened and bride entered with a long veil covering her face, as all family members gasp in awe and surprise! Diva stood there proud seeing the to-be Ranisa hukum of Rajasthan was adorned in her dress.
Abheer walked down towards her as they both stop in between the aisle. They had the eye contact through the veil. Both of their eyes swarming with love, happiness, peace! Abheer gently removed veil from her face having her first look!
His heart swelled with pride as this beautiful woman solely belongs to him! He looked towards her right where Abhiraj stood. Abhiraj came smiling and handed over bundles of notes in his hands.
Ruhanika looked at him confused so the others. However, the confusion was immediately replaced by the admiration over Abheer's acts. Hukum sa was warding off evil eyes off of his Ranisa himself, by rounding the bundles around her 7 times! Ruhanika looked at Abheer with a little wet eyes as he did so and handed them to a servant.
He looked at her and held her hand kissing her forhead.
"You look breathtaking, Ranisa!" He whispered softly making her chuckle as she blushed softly. She looked up at him.
"You look beautiful too, Hukum!" Abheer laughed so freely as she complemented him making her herself giggle. Others were surprised in a shocking way seeing the ruthless, cold, emotionless ruling businessman's this side.
"You are impossible, jaan." He said as he controlled his laughter.
He held her hand gently and lead her to the mandap. They stood in front of each other for Jaimala. Purohit ji recited the mantra as the moment finally arrived.
First Ruhanika would be making him wear the Jaimala. Surprising everyone Abheer went down on his knees as Ruhanika looked at him with a teary smile.
This man loves to make her fall in love with him all over again!
The moment she was about to put it on his neck, the blaring voice and winds caught everyone's attention as they looked up in the sky. Shocking everyone, Ayaan and Mihir were in air on 2 helicopters showering rose petals on groom and bride. Ruhanika smiled at them before turning her attention to Abheer who was looking at her with so much love in his eyes and gentle smile. She put it around his neck and others showered flower petals on them.
Abheer stood up and put jaimala around her neck and kissed her forehead yet again making all go awe of the sight. Well, this Abheer was surprising for every guest present in the room, as it was not first time they were in his vicinity.
But again, the wedding was full of surprises at every point, wasn't it?!
As the wedding proceeded, both family members around the mandap couldn't be more happier finally witnessing the moment of union of Abheer-Ruhanika, silently praying for their happy life ahead!
As the pheras were done, both were again made sit.
"Hukum, it is time for sindoor now. Ranisa hukum ke mang mein sindoor bhariye." Kul Purohit ji said as he held out sindoor for Abheer. Ruhanika's heart raced as she saw Abheer holding sindoor. Abheer turned towards her.
"Bhar du maang, Ranisa?" He whispered gently making her look at him. And she knew her answer the moment she looked in his eyes. She nodded softly. As Abheer applied sindoor an ample amount of it fell on her nose making a happy tear slip her eye. As Abheer tied mangalsutra around her neck, he whispered,
"Now there is no going back Ranisa. This man here solely belongs to you till he breathes!" Abheer whispered making her nod grinning.
"Congratulations hukum." She whispered giggling.
"Congratulations to you too, Ranisa." He said softly.
"Biyah sampann hua. Apne bado ka ashirwad le lijiye." Purohit ji said standing up. The newly weds took his blessings first before proceeding to take their elders. Everyone happily blessed and hugged them especially Rathores, who were so happy to welcome Ruhanika in their family, once again!
As everyone had their lunch, everyone proceeded for Vidaai. The moment when daughter of the parents finally leave them!
Ruhanika hugged her father as they both cried in each other's embrace.
"Babasa!" She whimpered softly clutching onto his kurta while he patted her head a small smile adorning his lips despite the tears flowing his eyes. Both Aishu-Adu hugged their fathers as they witnessed this overwhelming scene.
"Meri pyaari laado, I'm so happy for you. Don't cry now, hmm. I wish you a very happy life ahead." He said pulling out and wiping her tears. Nitya was next one to hug her as both mother-daughter cried.
After some moment,
"Shh, bas laado. Don't cry now. You know you get terrible headache if you cry so much. Don't cry. We are blessed to have a daughter like you. Thank you for coming into our life. We are relieved that now you have a husband like jawaisa and know that he will never let a tear shed from your eye. Bless you my child." Nitya said softly looking at Ruhanika who smiled through tears, knowing that whatever her mother said will definitely be true.
Karan and Arjun came and hugged her together. They shared a heartfelt hug as they told her not to cry.
"Ruha, this bhaisa will always be waiting for you in Jaisalmer and know that I am just a call away. We will always be by your side." Karan said pulling out wiping his own tears so did Arjun. She hugged her other family members before coming to Arohi.
"Congratulations dear. Have a great life ahead. And Hridu will miss his bhuasa." She said making Ruhanika chuckle.
"We know you will take care of our daughter more than anything, but still if she does any mistake, please forgive her." Nikhil said joining his hands in front of Adhiraj and Vikram.
Vikram held his hands,
"Don't Nikhil. And we have already told you, Ruhanika is our daughter! And every parents forgive their child's mistakes. You stay without any worries." Nikhil nodded with a smile, Vikram's words working like a soothing balm on Rajputs' turmoil.
Karan hugged Abheer,
"If you make my sister cry, which I guarantee you will never, but still if she cries because of you, you know who is standing against you!" Karan said patting Abheer's shoulder, who just chuckles.
"I wouldn't dare to do that. And trust me, we both are in the same boat here." Karan smiled as Ruhanika came over to them.
"Chale, Ranisa?" Abheer said gently holding her hand and guiding her towards the car. Ruhanika bid a final goodby to her family as the car drove to the main palace. The drive was really really short, like just 800-900m.
Abheer gently wiped her tears as she cried in his arms.
"Don't jaan. You know how much it hurts me to see you cry!" He said rubbing her back gently.
"I'm just emotional." She said sniffing now. Abheer smiled at his cute wife now!
"I know. You can visit them anytime. You know they are just an hour away with our jet!" Abheer said smugly making her chuckle.
"You're such a tease." She said smiling at him which he reciprocated.
Hola people! Finally done writing this chp! I know I delayed the update, but there is been a lot going on in my life!
When I say a lot, it means a lot! Today is my birthday! Yep, today is my and my twin brother's birthday and the best part is our parents' didn't wish us!
Great right! No better way to make our day special!! And these kinds of things take a lot of toll on me, which again we indians hide from everyone around us!
Anyways, this chp has been a lot awaited chp for me too. So I didn't want to rush it just coz I have to update on the said date!
I'm sorry genuinely, but I hope I make it up with this update! Hope you all like it! Vote and Comment.
One more thing, do watch CHHAVA!! Great movie made by Lakshman Sir Utekar! I cried a lot in the theatre seeing sufferings of the great warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj! And I yet I'm proud to be maratha, seeing my ancestors stood so strong against the evil!! Viki Kaushal is such a great actor! Hats off to him! If you really get a chance do watch that movie!
Now I will stop with my rant. See you in the next chp...till then stay happy! Bye bye 👋😊😘❤
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