Singhania family left for the venue. Rashi was ready and they were waiting for the car.
"Kitni der mai nikal rhe hai?"
(When are we leaving?)
Rashi asked.
"Bas Aman mama gaadi mai gas bharwa ke aa jaaye. Phir."
(Let Aman mama get the car. Then.)
Pranati replied.
"Achha kaise kaise jaana hai?"
(How are we going?)
Sakshi asked this time.
"Tu, mai, Rashi, Aman mama ke saath. Bachho ko Utkarsh le aayega."
(You, me Rashi with Aman mama. Utkarsh will bring the kids.)
They heard a knock on the door and Aman entered. He smiled at them and greeted them. They smiled back and returned his greeting. He came in front of Rashi and patted her cheek lightly.
"Bhut pyaari lag rhi hai. Tum bachhe kab bade ho gaye pata hi nahi chala yaar."
(You look pretty. When did you kids grew up we didn't even notice.)
He said lovingly and caressed their heads. They started off for the venue. When they reached there Vaibhav's Tika ceremony was going on. Rashi was taken to the room adjoining which was booked for the bride. Sakshi and Pranati stayed with her. After about 45 minutes the Tika ceremony was over and they were called outside for Rashi's Godh ceremony.
Rashi was made to sit on the center of the stage and the ladies of Singhania family were doing the rituals. Vaibhav was lost in her. He couldn't take his eyes off her.
The Godh ceremony was over in about 30 minutes and the stage was being cleared for the dance function. The function started with lighting the diya in front of Lord Ganesha.
One of Rashi's cousins performed the Ganesh Vandana.
Next was Dhriti and Aanchal's performance. Then was Utkarsh and Rashi's other cousins.
Vaibhav's brothers were next. The most iconic part of the evening was Rashi's Bua and Fufaji's skit. It was a funny skit depicting stages of a married couple.
Their cousins performed a surprise performance. Vaibhav and Rashi's cousins did a dance battle.
Then came Rashi's turn. She danced on Dilbaro and Raabta.
Vaibhav performed on Chashni and Ranjhana. Together they danced on Humdard and Humsafar.
They were lost in each other's eyes and their trance was broken by Dhriti whi had bought the rings. They exchanged rings and everyone hooted and threw flowers at them.
After the ring ceremony Adi went and sat on his chachu's lap and started talking to his chachi.
"Aap jaldi se hamale saath hamale ghal chalo. Mai aapko apne tois se khilaunga."
(You come with us fast. I will show you my toys.)
He said with a big smile on his face making both of them smile. She bent forward and kissed his cheek. He too got up from Vaibhav's lap and cupped her cheeks and kissed them. He then ran off the stage as he spotted Arnav and Ahana.
"Adi ko toh uski kiss mil gyi. Meri kiss kaha hai?"
(Adi got his kiss. Where's mine?)
Vaibhav said playfully when he saw her looking at Adi with a smile. She looked at him shocked and then blushed.
He laughed and shook his head. The photo session started. And after about an half an hour they got off the stage and were taken to the dance floor. Everyone danced like mad and finally after another hour they were seated around the dining table.
Two tables were arranged. One for the elders and the other were the youngsters were sitting. The food was served and they were about to start eating when Dhriti interupted.
"Come on bhaiya-bhabhi. First bite ek dusre ko khilate hai. Ye rule hota hai. Haina bhabhi."
(Come on Bhaiya-bhabhi. Make each other eat the first bite. This is the rule. Right bhabhi.)
She looked at Bhavna for support who nodded mischievously in return. Vaibhav glared at Dhriti. He knew Rashi was still not very comfortable. He felt a hand over his and turned to look at Rashi who was looking at him. She blinked her eyes as if telling him that it was ok and she has no problem. He smiled and forwarded his spoon in front of her mouth.
She had the food and forwarded her spoon in front of his mouth. He did the same and ever cheered for them. Rashi blushed and lowered her head and started eating her food. She didn't even notice that she had been eating from the spoon from which he ate.
"Mumma chachi-chachu ek dusle ko kyu khila le hai? Wo koi baby hai kya?"
(Mumma why are chachi-chachu making each other eat. Are they babies?)
Adi asked cutely when he saw his chachi-chachu feeding each other.
"Jaise aap mumma ke baby ho waise wo bhi toh apni mumma ke baby hai na."
(Just like you are mumma's baby they are also their mumma's babies.)
Bhavna explained not knowing what reason to give him.
"Haan."
(Yes.)
He said and again focused on his food. Rashi smiled at his cuteness. She saw Bhavna looking at someone with narrowed eyes. She looked around to see that Bhavna was looking at Adarsh who was looking at Sakshi who was talking to Pranati and also feeding Dhruv in between. She looked back at Bhavna and smiled.
'Adarsh was up for an interrogation now.' She thought and chuckled at the thought. Vaibhav looked at her with a raised eyebrow. She shook her head and continued eating.
They were leisurely sitting after their dinner waiting for the elders to get over. Everyone was extremely tired. Rashi yawned keeping her hand over her mouth and involuntarily leaned on Vaibhav's shoulder. He smiled at her, kissed her head and rested his head over hers.
Unknown to them Sahil had clicked their picture. After everyone was done they started leaving for their homes.
Everyone was dead tired and so slept the moment their heads touched the pillow. Rashi kept looking at her ring and smiling to herself. She couldn't deny that she was falling for Vaibhav. And how could she not. He had been so patient with her and never even once tried to make her uncomfortable.
Whereas Vaibhav was continuously looking at the picture that Sahil had sent him. 'They looked good together' He was thinking and smiling to himself. He just wanted to hide her in his arms and never let her go.
"Just a week more. And you will be here. With me. As my wife. Tumhe itna pyaar karunga ki tum apna sara dard bhul jaaogi."
(Just a week more. And you will be here. As my wife. I will love you so much that you will forget all your pain.)
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