Today, there's an air of celebration at Raj's house as it's Vidhi's birthday party—a rare occurrence after a long time, especially since both Vidhi and Ved have started talking to their father again. The atmosphere is even more joyous because it's the first party after Naina and Vikram's marriage, adding an extra layer of happiness. Special guests, including Rajendra's close associates and colleagues, have joined the celebration, all of whom have been touched by Rajendra's kindness and support over the years, considering him as family.
Aryan arrives with other officers, and their happiness is palpable as they enter the lively atmosphere of the house. Raj's son, Vidyunt, welcomes them warmly, standing beside Vedansh, both looking dashing. As everyone enters, Vidyunt's gaze falls upon a beautiful girl in a pink dress standing behind them. He can't help but stare, captivated by her beauty. Ishita notices Vidyunt's gaze and a shy smile graces her lips. Sensing his prolonged gaze, she blushes.
Aryan and the others observe this exchange with amusement, and Aryan, unable to resist teasing his friend, leans in and whispers in Vidyunt's ear, "Don't stare too hard, she's blushing with embarrassment." Vidyunt snaps out of his trance, realizing he was caught in the act.
"Where's Vidhi? Will she talk to us properly today?" someone inquires.
"Now you guys just wait and see," Ved responds confidently.
"Indeed," agrees another.
Vidhi's day has been going splendidly for the past few days, filled with newfound happiness. She has started feeling content ever since she began conversing with her father again, thanks to Rajendra showering her and Ved with love—something she had yearned for for years. And today is especially significant, marking the day she had always questioned her existence.
The morning began with her family performing a special puja for her at the temple, wishing her eternal happiness. Following that, she enjoyed her favorite breakfast and shared some playful moments with Ved, her beloved brother.
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Inside, Naina is getting ready, feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves as she prepares to meet so many people for the first time. She carefully drapes a saree over herself and ties the string of her blouse. Standing in front of the mirror, she delicately places earrings, adds a bindi to her forehead, and slides bangles onto her wrists. Finally, she leaves her hair cascading freely around her shoulders, completing her look.
Suddenly, the door clicks open, and Vikram stands there, looking incredibly handsome in suit pants. He's completely mesmerized by Naina's appearance, his breath catching in his throat when she turns and locks eyes with him.
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Rajendra stepped out of the room and called Vidyut over, instructing him, "Manish ji is about to arrive. Take special care of him. They shouldn't encounter any issues, especially since they're coming here for the first time despite our repeated invitations." Vidyut nodded in understanding.
Shortly after, Mahesh arrived, and Vidyut greeted him warmly. Rajendra followed closely behind, going to welcome them at the gate. Rajendra approached Mahesh with folded hands, and Mahesh reciprocated the gesture. Vidyut touched their feet in respect before ushering them inside. Once inside, Mahesh and Rajendra embraced warmly, the relaxed smile on Rajendra's face not going unnoticed by Mahesh. He felt genuinely happy for his friend.
As Vidyut excused himself, leaving them alone, Mahesh inquired about Rajendra's hand. They then delved into a conversation about matters of their own, the kind of talk befitting elders.
Understanding Mahesh's unspoken sentiments, Rajendra assured him, "Naina will be joining us soon."
"Here they come," Rajendra remarked. Mahesh face lighting up with a beautiful smile as he looked in their direction. His gaze lingered on Vikram more than Naina, noticing the unique expression on his face as he stole glances at Naina. Mahesh couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.
Meanwhile, Vikram and Naina descended together, with Vikram's attention fixed on Naina, knowing she was feeling a bit nervous amidst the crowd. He observed as Naina paused, her face breaking into a big smile. Following her gaze, he noticed both Naina's father and his own father looking at him. Returning their smiles, Vikram walked towards them and sought Mahesh's blessings by touching his feet.
Mahesh then turned his attention to Naina, who approached him. He enveloped her in a warm hug, knowing she held a special place in his heart. Naina, who had been feeling restless, immediately felt a sense of security as her father embraced her. Raj smiled, witnessing their bond, and Rajendra took the opportunity to introduce everyone to his daughter-in-law. Naina reciprocated with a smile, feeling welcomed and accepted by everyone present.
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After a while, Ved brings Vidhi outside, and Vikram greets her with a smile, hugging her tightly. She looks adorable today, and she's the light in the lives of the three brothers, especially Vikram.
"Brother, is my gift ready?" Vidhi asks eagerly.
"Hmm," Vikram responds.
"What 'hmm'? If sister-in-law sees, she'll feel bad that her husband is just humming. Aww, my poor sister-in-law. I don't know how she manages to deal with you," Vidhi teases, causing Vidyunt to laugh at his brother's expense.
"What's gotten into you? Anyway, she's mine now, and she'll have to put up with me," Vikram retorts playfully.
"Enough teasing. Let's go see Dad," Vidhi suggests, and they make their way to their father.
Rajendra is overjoyed to see Vidhi and plants a kiss on her head. Her eyes then land on Mahesh, and she smiles warmly, greeting him and receiving his blessings in return.
Vidhi then looks in Naina's direction, silently asking with her eyes how she looks. Naina blinks in response, indicating that she looks beautiful.
Vidhi proceeds to cut the cake and feeds the first bite to her dad, eliciting smiles all around.
"Let's dance now!" Aryan suggests excitedly.
The lights dim, and a spotlight illuminates the area where Vidhi and Vidyunt are standing. They begin to dance, captivating everyone's attention. Vidhi starts dancing with her brother, and then he gracefully spins her away to dance with someone else. A bright smile spreads across Vidhi's face as she sees her brother, and she joins him in dancing.
Meanwhile, Vidyunt, in the midst of dancing with Vidhi, glances over at Vikram and Naina. With a sudden idea, he turns Vidhi around and guides her towards Vikram, knowing that Vikram wouldn't refuse Vidhi's request to dance. And true to his expectation, Vikram joins Vidhi in the middle of the dance floor, twirling her around as they dance together.
Vidyunt approaches Naina and asks her to dance. "No, Vidyunt, I don't think I can dance in front of everyone," she responds hesitantly. But Vidyunt persists, eventually convincing her to join him on the dance floor. Reluctantly, Naina agrees, and Vidyunt leads her to dance.
Meanwhile, Vikram is dancing with Vidhi when he notices Vidyunt dancing with Naina. Vidhi also catches sight of them and realizes that her brother is dancing with her sister-in-law. She observes Vidyunt making subtle gestures towards her with his eyes, and she smirk, understands.
Vidyunt spins Naina around once, and from the other side, he subtly guides Naina towards Vikram. At the same time, Vidhi finds herself drawn towards Vidyunt, as if guided by an invisible force.
Vikram notices Naina approaching him, so he reaches out and catches her, pulling her close. As Naina finds herself in Vikram's arms, she stops dancing, feeling his intense gaze upon her. Vikram gently places his hand on her arm, guiding it to her palm, and then wraps his other arm around her waist, pulling her closer until they're almost touching. Naina's breath hitches at the sensation of his hand on her waist.
"Beautiful," Vikram whispers, his voice barely audible over the music.
They begin to dance together, their movements synchronized as they gaze into each other's eyes. Vikram then turns Naina so that her back is against his chest, their bodies fitting perfectly together.
Lost in the moment, they continue to dance even after the music has ended, completely absorbed in each other. Eventually, Naina realizes that the music has stopped and she looks at Vikram, feeling her heart racing. She then quietly walks away, unable to ignore the intensity of her emotions.
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As everyone else had left, Mahesh sat with his daughter, expressing his admiration. "You looked exceptionally beautiful today, my dear."
"Papa, you always say that," she chuckled.
He smiled and glanced up at the sky. "Today, my brother and sister-in-law would be overjoyed to see you so happy," he remarked, his voice filled with emotion. Naina looked at him and then followed his gaze towards the sky.
"If your mom and dad were here today, their happiness would know no bounds," Mahesh added wistfully.
Feeling the weight of his emotions, Naina hugged her father tightly, knowing how deeply he cherished their memories. Mahesh kissed her forehead affectionately.
Just then, Vikram approached, overhearing their conversation, and gently interrupted to call them inside. Naina and Mahesh exchanged a glance before following Vikram indoors, their hearts filled with a mixture of happiness and nostalgia.
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