Chapter 17: chapter 17

Either it's a dream or a nightmare in every girl's life. Entering in to the new household, new family members, new responsibilities added toll to Rakshita's already nervous state. She took the first step inside her in-laws house, her new house, her new beginning which she was always afraid of doing. But now she isn't alone in this, beside her stood a graceful gentleman, holding her hand in his, promising to never let her down or face anything alone. Rakesh's family welcomed them with cheers. His house was a massive three storey building 🏫 with all sorts of facilities available within. Rakshita stood in the living hall taking in her new home. Rakesh's near and dear relatives were present. Rakesh and Rakshita greeted everyone and they all did the welcoming rituals and everyone gathered to have breakfast. Once the dishes were served, Rakesh's aunties asked the couple to feed eachother starting with the sweet one. Rakshita's eyes widened, Rakesh suppressed his smile and looked at Rakshita. Nikita and Sachin who were seated next to Rakesh and Rakshita also looked those aunties with wide smiles. Rakesh spoke in a shushed tone to Rakshita asking her to feed him, if not those people might start gossips with all sorts of imagination. Rakshita also understood his concern and searched what to give him and she luckily found a Bengali sweet Rasamalai which hand a spoon and fork to eat. So with a fork she cleverly diced a piece of the sweet and gave him witha sweet smile plastered on her face. Rakesh clearly understood how clever she is and accepted. With a mischievous grin he then sweetly said to Rakshita that his favourite sweet is jamun. Immediately the aunties around asked Rakshita to feed him jamun. Rakshita turned to look at Rakesh shocked, but he winked at her. Without other choice she lifted the sweet and took it toward him. Her hands shivered, her eyes were looking  down, not at him. But Rakesh suddenly held her hand and took the jamun away and put it in his mouth himself. Everyone laughed at that and Rakshita was eased. After all the rituals were over and everyone had left. Finally, the had the family time. Sitting in the main living room, Rakshita, Rakesh, Sachin, Nikita and their had were conversing. Finally Rakshita settled in, easing her nervous. Taking in the view in front of her, the house and the people, she wondered is this is her very own life? Is this is where she belongs? When her mind was in those deep thoughts, Rakesh looked at her, Nikita caught him staring. With a teasing tone she informed that she is going to take Rakshita around the house and finally she is happy to have a girls time with her. When Rakshita stood up to leave, Raghav interrupted and said, "Rakshita, you too are my daughter and this is your house. I want you to be comfortable just like how you were in yours. Since your mom-in-law isn't here, now your are the lady of the house as well as SK groups and you hold a major role. Hope you will accept us and be with us at all circumstances. ", With a smile he added, "Welcome to the family", Sachin too smiled at her and said "yes sissy, I want a bossy mom, I am done with Nikita's bantering", Rakshita smiled at that , when Nikita suddenly hugged her side ways and said, "No, I am not ready to share my sister with anyone", all three men laughed at her. Rakesh heart swelled with joy. He know about his family all too well but their affection towards Rakshita made it the most happiest person. But Rakshita felt bad, she thought that she neither deserve such a welcoming nor so much affection. Yet she thought to be loyal to them and take care of them. With that Nikita pulled her away from the living room .She had already saw the ground floor which had two living rooms, a huge kitchen and a dining hall large enough to conduct a banquet. First floor consists of their mom and dad's room his study cum office room and Nikita's room which had a inbuilt room as closet, a medium hall with furnitures, a study room which she converted to a workshop where she designed costumes and her bedroom.The second floor consists of Sachin and Rakesh's rooms, same like Nikita's but a little large. The floor also had an inbuilt gym and a pool on the terrace. They also had a beautiful terrace garden just awestrucking like the one in the front of their house. She then took her to the other way down, hopefully she thought it lead to the basement, but what she saw made Rakshita hold her breath. It was a huge library classic styled with floor to ceiling shelves arranged with bounded books, a sliding ladder and beautifully furnished reading area. As far as her eyes can scan, it held every genre of books right from centuries ago. Nikita smiled at Rakshita's reaction and said that this was especially built for their mom, she is a great reader and loves to spend more time here whenever her dad is away for business. After her death, whenever Nikta feels nostalgic she would come here, which makes her feel like returning to her mom, that this was her escape point. Rakshita too immediately knew that this same place is going to be her escape point too. With a consoling smile Rakshita took Nikita's and and both came out. Nikita again took her to Rakesh's room and told her to rest after changing in to comfortable clothes. She showed that already Rakshita's bags were kept inside the closet. With that Nikita left stating to call her if she needs anything and Rakesh would be back anytime soon. Hearing that again Rakshita felt nervous. She immediately went in and unpacked her  bags changed in to a comfortable salwar. Thank God she wasn't in some orthodox household where only wearing only saree was mandatory. She planned to arrange her dresses in closet when she heard a knock at the door. Her eyes widened. Beautiful encounters of love are going to present itself for Rakshita from now on. -------------------------------------------------------------Author's Note: Sorry guys!!! Please dont scold me for late updates. Here after I will try to upload frequently. Thank you for all reviews, comments and support. Keep supporting!!!!