Anika pov
After 6 months
I stare myself at mirror is this really me I doubt that. Drape in this rust orange color lehanga with minimal jewellery, heena clad hands. Few hours more I will be Mrs. Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi.
In this six months so much changed. I had to under go one more surgery. Then therapies which really help me to regain my confidence. In all this Shivaay is with me. I remembered on the day of surgery he didn't left the hospital since the time I admitted till I get discharged.
Bhavya and Rudra are engaged now. Priyanka and Ranveer blessed with baby boy last month. Shivaay want us to get married other day after Ishaan birthday. But our family doesn't deserve this they all were excited and had so many plans that we didn't have heart to deny them so that's how this date finalized keeping in mind about Priyanka pregnancy. In this whole chaos everyone make sure I didn't do any work or exhaust myself.
All ceremonies are done. We are getting married in Alibaug. With family ,few relatives and friends.
And all of us really enjoyed each moment. All family are so happy. About me and Shivaay we are literally living our dream.
Starting with Mehndi first then followed sufi night then other day haldi which converted into the full on holy everyone drenched in haldi from face to toe. And yes right it's start by Bhavya and Manav bhaiya.
Yesterday we had Sangeet. There were so many performances from everyone. Ishaan danced with all the males Oberoi . That tiny human being in between all grown up. Then Surprise from Shivaay God literally I cried. He sing the song for me in front of everyone. We all dance our heart out. Our performance which was planned and Choreographed by Shivaay. He is such a good dancer. We both have solo performance also. Their is no stone left to make this wedding memorable for everyone.
My trance broken by the knock on door.
" Can I come in Bhabhi " Manav asked.
" Bhaiya you don't have to ask me. "
" Seriously bhabhi Shivaay going to faint today after seeing you. All evil eyes off. You are looking so breathtaking. " He said hugging me.
" If today we both are together is because of you only Bhaiya. I am so grateful to have you in my life.
From Ishaan birthday I started calling him Bhaiya. Me and Shivaay is forever grateful to him.
In my whole recovering journey bhaiya were there with me guiding in each thing. He was strict too when I denied to follow some instructions or having the medicines. He and Rudra both are performing all the rituals as my brother. He break the hug and wiped my tears. He also having tears in his eyes.
" Shivaay going to kill me if he comes to knows that I made you cry Bhabhi."
Chuckling trying to wipe his tears.
" I didn't let him bhaiya." Wiping his tears chuckling.
"No more crying it's happy moment. I am going to that friend of mine now. I have to warn him if in future he make you cry then come to me. I will seriously punch him."
After cracking some jokes on Shivaay he left. Soon after maa, papa and Rudra Bhavya come. God these three are crying more than me. After spending some moments with them they left leaving Bhavya with me as baraat came.
Finally the time came. I made my way towards altar. There he is standing looking at me like I am only person existing in world. His eye's holding so many emotions. He is trying to hold his tears. Looking like a Greek god in white sherwani and rust orange color turban. With green pearls neck piece.
Giving full on royal vibes.
As I am taking steps towards him all other things are fading away. As I am nearing him. He take step towards me and giving me his hand. I hold it in mine. I take my place beside him.
He tighten the hold around my hand. Pulling me in a hug. Everyone was hooting and cheering showering flowers on us.
" Shivaay leave her she is yours only " Someone shout from back making all others laugh. As he break the he looked at me.
" All mine " He whispered.
" All yours " I said. I looked around us. Whole place is decorated so beautifully with flowers, lights candles like a fairytale.
Then I looked towards our family everyone standing there with full blown smiles on there faces. Dressed up in their best looking so good. Even Ishaan he is wearing sherwani with turban on his head.
Soon the rituals started, after exchanging varmala we sat and performed all the rituals listening to each Mantra pandit is saying and then explaining it's meaning.
Maa and papa performed the kanyadan. Then priyanka tie the knot of chunri to his stall then asked for 7 phere. In first four Shivaay is ahead then last me.
After that pandit ji asked him to tie mangalsutra around my neck. Followed by filling my hairline with Vermilion by coin.
And realization hit that moments it's done we are husband wife. The realization of all responsibility comes with this as a wife, daughter-in - law of Oberoi's. Announcing us husband and wife.
Finally we are married. We are husband and wife. I looked at him and he is already looking at me.
"Congratulations Mrs. Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi. "
" Congratulations to you Mr. Shivaay Singh Oberoi. "
" It's all feel like a dream Shivaay. "
" Dream come trues Anika and we are living ours. " I nodded my head. Looking all around then looking at him.
We taken the blessings from elders. Om ,Gauri, priyanka, ranveer, rudra, Bhavya and Manav bhaiya hugged us.
After that pictures with everyone.
Everyone is so happy today. They even make all of dance. After that we all had dinner together. Me and Shivaay had food in one plate.
We are leaving for Mumbai tomorrow. So today we are going to sleep in different room. All were so tried so as soon as I changed I slept.
Next morning,
I get ready in red color saree which gifted by Pinky mom. With diamond neck piece and earrings gifted by badi maa and nuptial chain. Filled my hairline with Vermillion. Making hair in low messy bun.
I looked myself in mirror here it's not Anika Trivedi anymore. It's Mrs. Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi.
After performing the rituals I hugged my maa and papa, Rudra, bhavya they all were crying so much making me cry also.
" Take care all of you. Maa you are not going to do all household chores alone Radha didi are there. Papa you are not taking to tension and no sweets. And Rudra see finally I am leaving you can live peacefully now. Nobody is going to annoy you and Bhavya if do something stupid let me know I will see him. "
I said hugging each of them. Papa held my hands in his we came Downstairs where Shivaay,Gauri ,Om and Manav are waiting as everybody left to welcome me in Oberoi Mansion.
"Shivaay" Papa called him. He is dressed in Shirt and pant. He came forward stand beside me. Papa give my hand in his hand.
"Shivaay now she is your responsibility and I know she is safe and happy with you. But then also keep her happy. If she do any mistake forgive her Shivaay. Both of be their for each other and live your life happily. " Papa said with tears in his eyes.
" Dad before my wife she is your daughter. Don't take tension I promise I am their for her. All of us are their with her. You take care of yourself and maa. And no more crying please I want all of you to bid us with smile on your face. "Shivaay held his hand in his hugging him. Dad called me also hugging both of us.
As we reach Oberoi Mansion. We are standing in front of the entrance where everyone are waiting for us. I looked around whole house is decorated with all flowers and light's. And pictures can't do justice with beauty of this house.
Pinky Mom perform the aarti. I gently tilt on the kalash filled with rices by right foot I dip my foot in alta leaving my footprints on white cloth.
We came inside first went in Mandir to take blessings then leaving hand prints on wall where badi maa , mom and Gauri handprints are already present.
After that we played some games in which most of them Shivaay win. In ring finding I won which make everyone more than happy also in between Ishaan dipped his hands to find ring along with us making Om and Gauri horrified. They literally held him with them whole time. Because he want to play games with us.
After completing every ritual. Mom and badi maa decided to do first rasoi today only as we have time after confirming with me if I am fine or not.
I made kheer for everyone which they liked a lot. After having lunch with everyone I had taken a nap in guest room. When Shivaay and me asked them let us go in our room they bluntly refused. They literally teasing us like we are teenagers.
In evening ,Me and Shivaay went to Airport to see off my Family and close relatives. Then after dinner finally they allowed us to go in room after Shivaay finally declared that he is not going to listen anyone or want anyone near his room. Making them tease us more where I am the only one at receiving end. Because as always he left me with them.
As I am making my way towards room Shivaay comes from behind grabbing my hand he lead me towards our room.
"Stop wait for a minute I am coming. " He go inside the room besides us. Which is probably his Study room and library.
After a minute he came with tray which has clay. I looked at him in surprise.
"I want to preserve this memory of our first step towards our life together. " I nodded with a smile on my face.
I opened the door of room. Shivaay kept that on floor.
" Ready Mrs. Oberoi "
" Yes Mr. Oberoi "
We left our foot impression on the clay. I take that tray in my hand.
It was perfect and I am going to keep this in our room.
I look around to find whole room is decorated with candles, rose petals and fairy lights. They literally transformed the whole room. I looked toward Shivaay knowing what was going in his head. He looked at me.
Both of us look around once again
breaking in fit of laughter.
"I am going to make them clean this room first thing in morning. " He said shaking his head in disbelief.
" It's looking beautiful Shivaay. Atleast appreciate their efforts. " I said keeping the tray on table. I open the curtains to have a look of poolside. It's looking so beautiful.
" Your favorite spot in whole house. " Shivaay said hugging me from back.
" The best thing in whole house."
We stand there in silence in each other embrace.
" Let's open the gifts Shivaay. "
" Now "
" Yes I am not sleepy. And i really want to see the gifts. "
" But first where is my gift. "
" Shivaay you really want?? "
" Yes why not I will "
" Then wait I have your gift. But where is my handbag ."
" Gauri kept all your things in room only. "
I look around to find my handbag kept on side table. I take out the box. Then handed that to Shivaay.
" Here your gift. "
He opened the box and looked inside then me and again inside the box.
He is clearly surprised.
" You told me we can customized this. So here I did. Now for what you are waiting make me wear this"
I get customized the pendant which Shivaay gifted me on my birthday. Instead of Anika I changed that into Shivika. Shivaay made me wear that.
" Where is my gift?? " I asked him turning to look at him.
" You don't likes gift so this time I didn't get anything."
" Very good decision because you already give me everything . "
" Such a mood spoiler you are " I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Your gift will arrive tomorrow. So wait till then. Now you don't want to open there gifts. "
" Come "
We open gifts one by one.These guys literally. Such an embarrassing gifts.
Let me meet them tomorrow.
There was one card Ishaan made for both of us.
" Look at you how he draw you. Like see. " I struggle to keep my laugh.
" As if you are looking good. " He said.
" Jealousy much I see. "
" I am not "
" Yes you are Shivaay it's all written in your face. " Laughing looking at him.
" Aren't you laughing too much " Suddenly pulling me into him.
Sliding his other hand around my waist.
" Aren't you taking too much advantage. "
" Am I?? "
" Shivaay leave me "
" No not leaving "
" Shivaay "
" Anika "
He cares my cheek with his knuckles looking intently at me. God this man will give me heart attack I can literally hear my heartbeats. He move more close our lips are mere inches apart.
My eyes own according get closed.
In a sec his lips touch mine. His hand one on my cheek other on my nape keeping me close to him. Mine on his shoulders. Taking in me slow and passionate kiss.
I swear this alien feeling making me feel dizzy. This is something pure magical . No word can describe it better than this.
I thank God for giving this man to life. To bring him in my life he literally bring the storms of emotions in my life turning it upside down.
He don't own my me. He owns my soul. I pray to God give my happiness to him only. Because I know if he is beside me he will never let me alone or sad.
As break the kiss he kissed me on my forehead hugging me tight. Finally I am at my home. Because he is my home , my peace , my comfort, my sanity, my life , my soul.
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Prachi Rai
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