The next day was the most awaited one. Everyone was busy in doing something or the other. Some pre wedding rituals were done. Sakshi was feeling butterflies in her stomach since morning. The thought of getting married was finally settling in.
She was feeling a series of emotions. One time she was happy and giddy that she was getting married to the man she loves in a few hours. Other time she was sad and upset that she would leave her family, her brother in a few hours.
Right now she was sitting in her room all ready. Her palms were getting sweaty due to nervousness. Pranati was with her and was assuring her that it was normal and that everything would be fine.
Sometime later Shweta and Rajesh entered the room to call her downstairs. Dhruv was also with them. He had cried buckets last night because his chhoti di was also leaving him now.
Shweta put Kala Tika on her and Rajesh patted her head loveingly. Sakshi being the sensitive and emotional girl she was hugged her parents and tears started falling off her eyes.
Shweta consoled her and Pranati corrected her makeup. She was then taken downstairs.
Adarsh saw her coming towards the stage and he was stunned. She was always beautiful to his eyes but today she looked ethereal. Its true that a woman looks the most beautiful on her wedding.
Adarsh kept a hand on his heart to calm himself. He then forward his hand to her and helped her on the stage. A warmth engulfed Sakshi as soon as she gave him her hand.
Everyone then gathered for the Jaimala and then the photo session started. After about two hours they were finally taken to the dinner table. Sakshi did not eat beacuse of her fast and Adarsh denied saying they would open her fast together.
After dinner Adarsh was taken to the Mandap and Sakshi went to her room to take rest for some time.
A few rituals required only him. After some time she was again called down amd made to sit beside him. The priest started chanting the mantras. Shweta and Rajesh did the Kanyadan and Aanchal did the Gathbandhan.
They stood up for the Pheras and after that Sakshi was made to sit on his left. He then tied the Mangalsutra and did the Sindurdan.
A small pinch fell on her nose and she closed her eyes at the feeling. She was finally a married woman now.
She was Sakshi Adarsh Singhania now.
Opening her eyes she looked at him only to find him smiling softly at her and her own lips curled into a smile.
They then stood up to take everyone's blessings which was followed by a short, fun ritual called Chhand Sunai. Then was the Joota Chhupai Nek and as always the Singhanias lost to their girls again.
Then came the worst part of all. Bidaai. Rashi carried a plate full of raw rice in front of Sakshi and she was supposed to throw those seven times behind her where her mother would catch them in her pallu.
After the seventh throw she turned around and hugged her parents and cried in their arms. Dhruv was beside her and clutching her tighly not wanting to let her go. Yug took him away from her and she was then taken to their car.
They started their journey to Singhania mansion and Sakshi was still crying. Adarsh gave her his handkerchief and took her in a comforting hug. Her cries slowed down after a while and soon she slept due to tiredness.
Adarsh woke her up when they reached and they were stopped at the gate by Dhriti, Aanchal and their sisters for the Bar Rukai ritual. Some rasams were done and they were allowed in.
Seven plates of different sizes were lined up in the hall and Adarsh was supposed to slide them aside with a stick and Sakshi was supposed to pick them up without making much noise.
After that they opened their fast by eating Moong rice. Adarsh also had his food and Sakshi was then taken to Dhriti's room. Day after tomorrow would be some other rituals and then would be their wedding night.
They slept as soon as the pillow touched their heads.
The next day everyone woke up late. It was lunch by the time they gathered in the hall.
Sakshi got ready and went to the kitchen. The food was already prepared and she was told to prepare just a sweet dish as her Pehli Rasoi. She prepared Aate ka Halwa.
After lunch everyone played games, danced and enjoyed together. Adarsh was dying to have a moment alone with Sakshi which he was unable to since three days. Finally in the evening the youngsters decided to watch movie and gathered in the home theatre.
Adarsh immediately pulled Sakshi with him and the rest of the couples took their seats. As soon as the lights dimmed and the movie started he hid his face in her neck and placed soft kisses there.
"I love you."
Sakshi bit her lip to control the moan from escaping her mouth while Adarsh continued his actions. She clutched his hand and whispered.
"Please Adarsh. Koi dekh lega".
(Someone will see.)
He groaned and said.
"I can't wait for tomorrow. Kal nhi jaane dunga."
(I won't let you go tomorrow.)
Saying this he hugged her close while Sakshi tried hard not to blush at his words.
They watched the movie with Adarsh touching and kissing her in between.
At around midnight everyone went to their rooms to sleep while Sakshi went to Dhriti's room. The next day some rituals would be done and then would be their wedding night.
The next day everyone woke up and Sakshi and Adarsh got ready in their wedding attires. ************************************** They are finally married❤️
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