The Four bamboo stood tall and proud carrying the weight of traditional Mandap roof which was decorated in modern way using White and Pink roses, The melodious tune of musical instrument echoed in the marriage hall and garden, Children were running and playing around, their joyful laugh echoed in the halls adding more positivity and happiness in already happy day, teenagers were posing for pictures to get perfect shots to post in Instagram post.
At one corner of room the eldest members of family were sitting and chatting together and at another the mid forties members were sitting in which men's conversation were mostly about business and latest news update and women's conversation were solely about latest trending fashion.
Arjun was tapping his foot on floor growing more and more anxious in each passing second, His younger brother fixed his Sherwani and shawl for nth time in past five minute only for Arjun to mess it up again and again.
"You are getting cold feet bhaiya? Do you want to run away?" Karan knew that whatever has left his mouth is as absurd as people saying that sun rotates around earth but he still did just to divert his nervous and anxious brother's mind.
"You crazy bro, I cannot wait to get married to her, to the woman I admire, to the woman I love, to the woman I have dreamed each and every second of my life, to the woman with whom I want to have a beautiful family, to the ...." Karan had to made Arjun sit and place his palm on his brother's mouth to shut him up.
"I got it that you don't want to runaway, I got it brother" Karan said and once again adjusted his brother's sherwani and shawl "now don't mess it up, I will not set it for you again" he threatened when he saw his brother's hand once again reaching towards the shawl.
Pranitha's condition wasn't different she was equally nervous and excited for the marriage, dressed in the bridal dark red lehenga of his choice with the ornaments given to her by his mother and her would be mother in law she was looking divine.
His sister, Her mother, His mother and as well as His ex mother in law all were in the room with her talking and gossiping about things, Shraddha was still little down seeing how Arjun hasn't yet forgiven her, Pranitha's mother was trying to look happy for her after the recent loss of court case of Ritosh's custody, and Aaradhna well the woman was beaming with happiness for her with the little Ritosh jumping up and down in her arms trying to find his way in Pranitha's lap.
"He will pull everything he will get his hand on Pari beta" Aaradhna warned when Pranitha forwarded her hand to take Ritosh in her arms.
"It's okay Maa, He is allowed to" She whispered taking now an year old Ritosh in her arm and making him sit on her lap, the little boy just kept staring at her unable to look away, he looked smitten by her beauty making the another three woman laugh, the relation between none of them was good but for sake of Pranitha's happiness they were trying to get together for this one day without glaring or taunting one another.
"Agastya, Why didn't he come?"Pranitha asked to Aaradhna placing a kiss down on Ritosh's forehead.
"He is admit in hospital, there is some infection developed in his left leg below the knees and it needed immediate attention so he is admit in hospital for three days" Aaradhna whispered softly looking sad and in pain while talking about her son.
"But Maa, Why didn't you tell us? We would have visited him and would have been there with him also you are here who is looking after him.... " Pranitha asked now worrying about Agastya.
"He didn't want to inform you and Arjun and also it's not something big Pari beta, he will be fine, I am here because I want to and also he forced me to come here" Aaradhna lied about the infection but other than that she was honest, She is here because she wanted to but it was before Agastya got admitted, in hospital he forced her to come here.
No one said anything anymore seeing once joyous atmosphere turning into tensed one, and at exact moment there was a knock on the door, Aashi went to open the door only to find his twin brother standing there with a frown.
"What's wrong?" Aashi asked peeping out of room and looking around to find Arjun waving at her and also being pulled inside the room
"Bhaiya kicked me out when I told him he isn't allowed to see bhabhi" Karan sighed pushing his sister aside and entering inside the room "Bhabhi you look etheral" he complimented making his way towards Pranitha.
"Who is with bhaiya then?"
"Thank you Karan"
Aashi and Pranitha asked and said at same time, Karan look at between them before turning to Pranitha and bowing in an English man style with "Pleasure is all mine My lady" and then replied to Aashi "Papa, he was the one who has held his hand so he doesn't make a run in this room to see bhabhi" Karan shrugged and took Ritosh from Pranitha's arm
"What's my champ doing?" He asked in baby voice then started to ticked the little boy making him laugh in joy.
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From the moment Pranitha was called on Mandap and has taken her seat beside Arjun, Arjun wasn't able to look at any other thing or direction, even for a simple thing like showering the god with flower and rice Pandit jii needed to repeat twice at least to gain his attention.
"Join your hands" The priest said, Pranitha followed with a shy smile and happy eyes but Arjun he just smiled at her "Yajman" The priest repeated getting irritated by his behaviour.
"Arjun" Pranitha whispered elbowing him lightly on his stomach "Join hands" she added softly signing towards his hand.
"Yajman, Please focus here" The Priest said earning a glare from Arjun who once again got back to staring at the beautiful woman he is in love with.
The mantra chants echoes in the hall before Pandit jii once again stopped and asked them to stand up and take Pheras, In starting four steps Arjun lead Pranitha and in last three steps Pranitha lead Arjun holding each other's hand tightly, and finally it was the time of thing Arjun has dreamt from the day he fell in love with her, his hand shivered and eyes were full with tears when he took the pinch of vermilion to fill her hairline and make her his forever, Pranitha looked back at him with warm tear of happiness sliding down from her eyes, her lips were pulled up in parabola forming a beautiful smile, Arjun itched to kiss her one more time as a boyfriend before he could do the same thing as her husband and without caring about anyone he leaned down placing a tight kiss on her forehead 'I love you' he whispered against her forehead and moved back and applied the vermilion in her hairline making her his for life, Everyone looked at the couple with warm tears specially the siblings who were smiling like a fool and was on video call with Agastya so that even in hospital he can still be part of the wedding.
It was time to tie the nupital chain around her neck and Arjun didn't wait the Priest for completing the instruction, he was quick to tie it around her and place another kiss on her forehead "My wife" he yelled joyfully throwing his both hand up in air with the 440 volt smile on his face "Pranitha Arjun Raichand" he yelled getting up on his place before the Priest asked him to sit down.
After few more mantras to thank the god and to get god's blessing on couple the priest announced "Vivah Sampan hua".
Arjun was quick to embrace Pranitha and place a kiss on her forehead before the got up from their place to take blessings of each and every elder witnessing their marriage.
"Congratulations bhaiya, Congratulations Bhabhi" Karan said embracing Pranitha in a hug before tilting the phone towards her "Agastya bhaiya is also here" he said showing phone to couple, Pranitha asked him about his health and all and also scolded him for not telling them, he congratulated the couple with a small smile which was happy and sad at same time.
"Thank You brother" Arjun said wrapping his hand around Pranitha's shoulder "We will be visiting you soo" he added, Agastya nodded his head and was about to say some before the nurse scolded him for being awake at this time of night and toon the phone away from him disconnecting the call.
After being done with almost every small and big ritual finally Arjun got Pranitha alone just for himself "Arjun" Pranitha placed her head on his chest making him look down at her "hmm bunny" he replied
"I love you" she whispered and in a blink was pulled in a deep kiss, Arjun kissed her mouth conveying his love through it making her moan in pleasure.
"Bhaiya" Aashi gasped slapping her hands to her eyes "Mumma is saying some games are still pending" She said with her eyes still closed, Arjun pulled away from Pranitha and glared at his sister.
"Let's go" he said way too seriously and started to walk with Aashi and as soon as Aashi stepped out of room he locked the door from inside.
"See you all tomorrow morning" he yelled from inside the room, turning towards a now shocked Pranitha who was looking at him with her mouth open "Now you are all mine wifey" he said mimicking a monster voice and running towards her.
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