Time flew back so quickly. It had been two months since their wedding was finalised and tomorrow is their engagement.
During the whole time Viraj has been behaving like a teenager who has had a new crush.
Anika was a lot more comfortable with him but the moment he stared flirting she became shy and nervous.
It was all very new for her but Viraj has never made her uncomfortable.
The wedding was taking place in Udaipur. Viraj and his family reached Udaipur and were shown their rooms.
Anika was in her room because she didn't know how to face him. She was so shy and nervous in meeting him.
After dinner everyone gathered together and had fun. Anika was avoiding his eyes while her cheeks were red permanently.
They went to their rooms. Anika had just sat on the bed when she received his message.
Meet me at the terrace. Now!
She bit her lip as she saw the message.
'Jaau ya nahi? I think jaana chahiye. Bura lag gaya toh?'
She placed her dupatta on her shoulder and slowly walked towards the terrace.
Viraj was sitting on the swing waiting for her. He heard the sound of her payal and smiled.
He asked her to sit and she complied meakly. He noticed how she was playing with her fingers which she did when she was nervous.
He scooted closer to her and snaked an arm around her waist. She gasped loudly and her took deep and heavy breaths.
"Do i make you uncomfortable?"
She looked at him.
"Jis tarah mai tumse baat krta hu. Tumhare kareeb aata hu. Do you feel uncomfortable?"
(The way i talk to you. Come near you.)
She bit her and shook her head making him smile.
"Toh itna ghabrati kyu ho?"
(Why do you get so nervous?)
"Hume sharam aati hai."
(I am shy.)
She mumbled cutely and he kissed her head softly making her smile. She kept her head on his shoulder and they sat there for quite long.
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Today was their engagement and Anika was getting ready. Viraj's Tika ceremony was going on downstairs.
Sumitra along with Samrat's wife came to take Anika downstairs. She held her mother's hand tightly.
Sumitra blinked her eyes and gave her assurance.
Viraj heard the music change and saw her coming towards him. He just kept looking at her.
She was made to sit on the center of the stage and the Singhania women surrounded her.
Her Godh ceremony started and her shringar was done.
After that she was made to sit beside Viraj. She lowered her head and sat beside him playing with her fingers.
"You look beautiful."
He whispered leaning near her slightly. She blushed and mumbled a thank you.
The stage was cleared for the dance program.
Viraj and Anika were going to perform last. Anika was not looking at him while dancing.
"I love you."
She looked at him wide eyed and he smiled. The performance came to an end and Samaira brought the rings.
They made each other wear the rings and everyone hooted.
The photo session started. Anika was feeling a little uncomfortable because she was not used to so much attention.
Viraj noticed it and asked the photographer to finish it quick.
They were then taken to the dinner table. Everyone retired to their rooms after dinner.
Anika changed her clothes and lay on her bed thinking about what Viraj had said.
'He loves me!'
She blushed and hid her face in her pillow. The constant smile was not leaving her face. She giggled at the giddy feeling. She heard the door knocking and went to open it.
Her eyes widened when she saw the person on the other side.
He quickly got inside and closed the door. She was about to say something but he kept his hand on her mouth and her breath hitched seeing him this close. Looking deep into her eyes.
"I know i shouldn't be here. But kahe bina nhi reh skta. I love you. I am in love with you Anika."
(But i couldn't stay without saying this.)
He slowly removed his hand from her mouth and cupped her face. She continued to look at him wide eyed.
He placed a kiss on her cheek and she clutched his shirt. Kissing her forehead he left quickly.
She stood rooted to her spot.
"Hayee! Hamari toh jaan hi nikal jaayegi."
She smiled with a dreamy expression.
The next day was Haldi ceremony.
The ritual was done in separate areas.
By the end of the ceremony Anika and Viraj were covered in yellow paste. They clicked a lot of pictures and had a lot of fun.
They were sent to take a bath.
They came down after changing. A short puja was done where holy threads were tied on their ankles and wrists.
The rest of the day was spent playing games and dancing.
The next day was Mehandi. It was done in the garden. Anika and Viraj were sitting at the opposite corners.
Anika sat down after having breakfast and started getting her mehandi done.
She smiled seeing her parents dancing. The happiness on her father's face made her happy.
By evening her mehandi had dried but she still couldn't remove it till the next day.
Samrat's wife took her along and they started dancing. She saw Samrat standing a little away and looking at her with tears in his eyes.
She too started feeling emotional and a few tears leaked her eyes. He came near her and shook his head.
She hugged him and he patted her head. They danced and enjoyed.
Anika was dead tired as she slumped on the bed.
Suddenly all the memories started playing in front of her eyes like a movie and she started getting emotional. She went to her parents' room and soon she slept in her mother's lap.
The next day was the most awaited one. Viraj was literally jumping with happiness. He was roaming around so that he could get atleast a glimpse of her.
Anika was in her room getting her things ready.
The beauticians came at 4 and she started getting ready. ************************************** Please do leave your comments.
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