The next day everyone was roaming around the place to make sure everything goes well.
Pranshi and Ditya along with other Singhania girls were at home getting ready. Almost all the men were already at the venue with the ladies.
Aadrik, Aditya and Vihaan were staying behind to get the bride and the rest.
Pranshi was ready by 7 pm and they reached the venue by 8. After her solo photoshoot, she was taken down for the Jaimala.
Viraj, Vihaan, Kiaan and Ayansh held the Phoolon ka Chadar over head as she moved towards the stage where Anay was.
Anay looked at her and was bewitched. She looked royally beautiful.
She neared the stage and he gave her his hand to help her on stage.
She held his hand and looked at him smiling. They looked at each other with love.
Everyone gathered around for the Jaimala. Pranshi made him wear the varmala and he did the same.
The photo session started which thankfully took lesser time. After that they were taken for their private photoshoot since none of them wanted to eat. Pranshi had a fast and Anay would not eat without her.
After the photographs, Anay was taken to the mandap while Pranshi sat down, resting for a while.
After about half an hour she was called and was made to sit beside him.
Arohi did the Gathbandhan and the priest started chanting the mantras.
The priest called forward her parents for the Kanyadaan and Pranshi internally panicked which was cut short when Rashi and Vaibhav stepped forward for the ritual.
They were then asked to stand up for the Pheras.
After the Pheras, Pranshi was asked to sit on Anay's left side.
He then made her wear the Mangalsutra and did the Sindurdaan.
A small pinch of it fell on her nose and she closed her eyes relishing the feeling.
She was Pranshi Anay Sharma. His wife. Religiously and legally.
The priest declared the wedding complete and they got up to take the elders' blessings.
They sat down for the Chhand Sunai ritual.
After that was the Juta Chuppai. The Bidaai was not very emotional but Pranshi felt tears fill her eyes involuntarily.
She sat in the car with Anay and bit her lip to control her tears. He noticed it and pulled her closer, kissing her head.
A tear slipped of her eye that she didn't bother wiping. Closing her eyes she slowly slipped into slumber.
They reached their home and Pranshi was woken up. Aadrik and the men went inside shouting 'Bahu aa gyi' making Pranshi giggle despite the exhaustion.
They were stopped at the gate for the Bar Rukai ritual. After that they were taken inside for another ritual where Anay was asked slide the plates aside with neem sticks while Pranshi was asked to pick them up without making much noise.
She then sat for a short puja followed by which she opened her fast.
Anay too had his dinner and they were sent to their respective rooms for the night.
Aadrik was sleeping in Anay's room and Ditya slept with Pranshi.
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The next day everyone woke up at around 12 pm. Since Pranshi had to go to Jodhpur they decided to conduct the ritual that day itself.
Pranshi and Anay were ready in their wedding attires. They went to the temple for the Seth Bhaiya ritual where they played with neem sticks.
After that that they came back home for the rest of the rituals.
Everyone sat down for the Majgad ritual which was done by Hridhaan.
After that they did some fun rituals like Jua Khelna, Mutthu Khulai and Kangana Khulai.
Pranshi then changed into a simple saree for her Sir Guthhi ritual.
It was almost evening after all the rituals. Not wanting to waste anymore time Pranshi and Anay started off to Jodhpur. They were travelling by car.
Their luggage was packed and kept in the car. They sat in the backseat while the driver drove.
Pranshi was sitting with her head on Anay's shoulder and her arm wrapped around his.
She was feeling very scared and nervous. Those people were very dangerous and on top of that they had her Swara di with them.
Thinking about Swara and her buaji her eyes filled with tears.
'Aap aisa kyu kr rhi hai buaji. Humne hamesha aapko hamari maa ki tarah maana hai aur aap-'
Anay felt some wetness on his shoulder and looked at her. She was crying silently.
He sighed and pulled her on his lap making her gasp. She tried to get down but he did not budge.
She pointed towards the driver and he muttered.
"He won't look. He is paid for driving not looking around."
He kissed her head softly and she hugged him hiding her face in his neck. He knew she was very worried. He just held her close and caressed her back making her calm.
He slowly felt her breathing even and her body go loose. He smiled realising that she had slept. He carefully took the blanket he brought and covered her with it pulling her properly so that she could sleep comfortably.
Placing a kiss on her head he too closed his eyes and slept in some time. The tiredness of so many days was taking a toll on them.
Anay woke up directly when he heard the driver tell him that they have reached.
He opened his eyes groggily and saw the hotel in front of them. They knew that they would reach Jodhpur quite late at night and it would not look good to go at her place at such a time so they had booked a hotel for the night's stay.
The driver's accommodation was also taken care of.
Anay woke Pranshi up and she looked at him sleepily.
"We've reached."
He whispered caressing her face and sliding the hair away from her face. She looked at the surroundings properly and woke up stretching herself.
Anay smiled and kissed her hand.
They moved out and took out their luggage. Going inside the hotel, they checked in at the reception.
They were given their room keys and both of them went to their room literally dragging themselves.
They entered the room and locked it.
Both of them just slumped on the bed not caring about their attires and slept like that.
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