43.

This book is entirely a product of my imagination. Please do not copy my work, or I will take strict action.

Thank you ❤️

Aarav’s POV

"I'll kill you. Stay away from my wife" I say giving him a death glare and pulling Aaradhya away from him. But he sticks his tongue out at me and everyone bursts into laughter.

"You both are too much" Maa says shaking her head and I huff.

"Aaradhya meet her. This is kajal mine and Mitali’s best friend’s daughter. And this is her son Rohan" Maa says introducing the little devil and his mother to Aaradhya.

Aaradhya greets them politely and pinches the devil’s cheek. He smiles sweetly at her.

"Come we’ll talk while sitting" Chachi says leading everyone to the couch. Aaradhya also starts walking there but I hold her hand and pull her to a corner.

"What happened?" she asks her brows furrowed. I look around making sure no one’s watching.

"Stay away from that little devil" I whisper. She looks at me confused.

"Why? He’s so cute" she says and I glare at her.

"He is not cute. I’m cute. Can’t you see my cuteness?" I say crossing my arms. She giggles softly.

"Listen he’s a very bad boy. He’s after beautiful ladies even at this young age. Or maybe he’s here to take revenge on me because… once I called him Chotu" I say remembering the incident and she smiles.

"Don’t worry. I’ll stay away from him" she says her tone amused and I smile.

"I heard everything" We both startle turning to see Jaye standing on the stairs.

"Bro you’re jealous of a kid? Such a kid you are" he says smirking.

"When he starts flirting with your girl then I’ll ask you" I retort and he rolls his eyes.

"How can a five-year-old kid flirt huh?" he says walking towards the others.

"You too come" my baby says dragging me along. I sit down and watch the devil drinking juice. He glances at me and smirks.

"Aaruuu" he says walking toward Aaradhya.

How dare he call my baby Aaruuu? Calm down Aarav. She’s only yours.

"I want to sit on your lap" he says and my innocent baby picks him up and makes him sit on her lap.

"How does he know my name? I’ve never met them" my jaan asks while caressing the devil’s head.

"Actually I shifted to another city and got so busy that I didn’t get time to come and meet you all but I missed you all. Aunty told me a lot about you and Rohan was so impressed by your stories that he insisted on coming here for Riya’s wedding and to meet you" Kajal Di says politely.

Kajal Di is ten years older than me. She had two miscarriages before Rohan was born. She has no one except her husband and son. She’s a close family friend of ours.

I don’t hate Rohan but one year ago he challenged me that he would make my future partner love him more than me. And I can’t share my baby with anyone let alone this kid.

"Sit on the couch Rohan" I say smiling at him but he ignores me.

"Chill Aarav. He’s just a kid" Jaye says and I give him a death glare.

"Hi everyone!" Riya shouts coming downstairs. Rohan jumps off Aaradhya’s lap (thank God) and runs toward her.

"Princessssss!" he shouts and Riya lifts him in her arms.

"Oh my boy I missed you so much" she says kissing his cheek. I glance at Jaye and see his jaw clenching.

"Chill Jaye. He’s just a kid" I say smirking and he glares at me.

"Riya congratulations! You and Jaye are getting married" Kajal Di says and Riya smiles sitting beside her.

They start talking non-stop. Kajal Di has come to attend Riya’s and Jaye’s wedding and will stay with us until the wedding.

Aaradhya's POV

We have our dinner and go to our rooms. Kajal Di is really nice. She’s soft-spoken and kind-hearted. She works with her husband but she took a week off just to be here with us. And Rohan he’s such a cutie pie. He teases Aarav Ji a lot but he knows how to respect elders.

"Aarav Ji finish your work as soon as possible because there will be so many things to do during the functions" I say looking at him while he works on his laptop.

"I’m doing that only baby because I want to spend time with the family" he says still typing and I smile.

"There won’t be many people at the wedding just close ones right?" I ask and he nods.

"Yes" he says putting the laptop aside.

"I’ve finished all the work and now I’m free" he says lying down and hugging me. I smile looking at him.

"Riya will leave us" I ask and he nods caressing my head.

"She was so small and now she’s getting married. It feels like time is passing so fast like a train" he says emotionally and I can feel his pain.

I felt the same when Dii was getting married but destiny had other plans.

"I miss my Dii" I say and his hand stops. He looks at me.

"Do you want to meet her?" he asks and I shake my head.

"I miss he  but I don’t want her to feel bad. I know she’ll blame herself for everything that happened in the past. I’ll wait for her. Whenever she calls me or comes to me I’ll be okay with it" I say and he smiles kissing my forehead.

"My baby is so understanding" he says and I smile warmly at him.

"What will we gift Riya and Jaye?" I ask drawing circles on his chest.

"Let’s give them a nephew or niece" he says and I blush.

"Divert your mind from that" I say and he lifts my chin.

"Do you want to have a baby with me or do you want time?" he asks sincerely and I blush hard.

"With you, I’m ready for everything because I know you’ll always be there to support me in my hard times to take my pain to protect me" I say looking deep into his eyes. He smiles but this time there are tears in his eyes.

"We have come so far in our life Jaan. It feels like it was just yesterday that we met and here we are. I’m scared because I can’t spend enough time with you… or should I say with you nothing ever feels enough" he says his voice breaking as tears roll down his cheeks. He takes my hand and places it on his heart.

"We will make every moment special no matter how little time we have together. You’re fulfilling your husband’s duty but I’m not able to complete my wife’s....." I put my finger on his lips and shake my head.

"You are in my life what else can I ask for? If you didn’t come into my life I wouldn’t have known what it truly means to live with a life partner" I say hugging him tightly.

He is my everything and I’ll make sure to give him everything.

Riya's POV

"Please I’m sorry na" I say to Jaye who is sulking like a kid just because I kissed Rohan and called him my boy. Since then he’s sulking like a 3-year-old child.

"Look I won’t kiss him again. Please come. I’m really tired from today’s events and from the day after tomorrow our wedding functions are going to start. Will you behave like this then too?" I ask sitting on the bed and looking at him in disbelief.

"I’ll never take you out of the house once we get married. I’ll lock you in a room so no one can see you except me" he says and I burst out laughing. He’s lying there with his back facing me.

I hug him and he turns around to look at me. I smile and he hugs me tightly.

"You are only mine" he says in a serious tone and I nod.

"We are getting married after three days. How are you feeling?" I ask and he smiles.

"I’m feeling like the luckiest man in the world because I’m getting such a gem as my wife" he says and I blush.

"Let’s sleep. I’m really tired" I say and he kisses my forehead.

"Good night Mrs. Soon-to-be Singh" he says and I smile.

"Good night Mr. Singh" I say and we both drift into a deep slumber.

Aaradhya's POV

"Be quick guests are already coming" Papa says while dialing a number.

"Maa Riya is ready and now I’m going to get ready" I say to Maa who is busy looking at the arrangements.

"Yeah go and tell Aarav to get ready too" she says and I nod making my way to our room.

I enter the room to see Aarav Ji talking on the phone. I head straight to the closet and start getting ready. I take out his clothes and smile seeing the dress.

"Aarav Ji come and get ready fast" I say while wearing my jhumka. I’m wearing a yellow lehenga with light green work on its border.

"I’m coming Jaan…" Aarav Ji says entering the closet but stops when he sees me.

I smile and wear my bangles. He hugs me from behind and I kiss his cheek lightly.

"You’re looking so pretty Jaan" he says and I smile.

"Thank you love. Now go and get ready fast" I say pushing him inside the bathroom to freshen up.

I finish my makeup and by then Aarav Ji comes out all ready.

"Am I dreaming? My husband is looking bomb" I say and he looks down rubbing his neck shyly.

"We are twinning?" he asks noticing our matching clothes and I smile.

"Yes because I told the designer to make matching outfits for us" I say and he walks toward me.

"My wifey is really intelligent" he says and pecks my lips.

"Aaradhya Aarav come down fast" Chachi shouts and we step out making our way downstairs.

"You both are looking so pretty together" Maa says taking the evil eye off both of us.

"Aarav is standing beside my daughter that’s why he’s looking good or else…" Papa teases and I giggle while Aarav ji pouts.

"Bhabhiii!" I hear Darsh’s voice and turn to see him all ready.

"What happened? And you’re looking dashing man" I say fixing his kurta collar and he blushes.

"Thank you but I’m not well today. My tummy is hurting" he says and I smile knowing it’s his nervousness.

"Let’s go. I’ll give you medicine or else you’ll ruin the function" Maa says taking him with her.

"Aaruuuuu!" I hear Rohan’s voice as he runs downstairs with Kajal Di. He’s looking so cute in a yellow kurta and white pajama.

"O my handsome boy" I say picking Rohan in my arms.

"Thank you and you are looking beautiful" he says and I smile pinching his cheek.

"Ahm ahm go and play with the kids" Aarav Ji says but Rohan ignores him.

"Bhai Chachu is calling you outside" Darsh shouts and Aarav Ji walks out glaring at rohan.

"Why do you hate him?" I ask Rohan putting him down and he smiles.

"I don’t hate him. Actually I love him and want to become like him in the future. But when we used to live here I had a girl friend  and I was telling her that I’m really brave and she was impressed by me. But Aarav Uncle called me 'Chotu' in front of her and she started laughing at me. That’s why I tease him" he says and I can’t stop laughing.

"You are also laughing at me" he says pouting and I stop my laugh.

"I’m not laughing at you baby" I say and pinch his cheek.

"Aruuuuu!" I hear Kia’s voice and turn to see her all ready in her haldi outfit. She comes towards me and hugs me tightly.

"My goodness, you are looking so pretty" she says and I blush.

"And who is this handsome?" she asks looking at Rohan and the little cutie looks down blushing.

"My name is Rohan" he says shyly and I smile.

"Wanna be my friend?" Kia asks and he nods happily before forwarding his hand toward her and she shakes hands with him.

"Your hand is so soft and you are so beautiful. Are you single?" he asks and I suppress my laugh at his flirty behavior.

"Excuse me she is not single. She is taken and I’m her  man" Rahul says from behind acting angry.

"Aruu why is every beautiful girl taken?" Rohan says and I laugh while Rahul pulls Kia towards him.

"Go and play with the kids instead of doing all this" Rahul says dragging Kia to meet Maa.

My phone rings and I frown seeing an unknown number. I pick the call and place it on my ear.

"Hello who?" I ask and wait for the person to reply.

"Nisha" comes the answer from the other side and I freeze in my place.

"Dii" I whisper my voice trembling.

"How are you princess?" she asks softly and my chin wobbles. I control my tears and gulp hard.

"I…I’m f…fine. How are y…you Dii?" I ask hearing her chuckle softly.

"I’m fine princess and don’t cry. I know you are happy in your life and don’t worry about me. I called to say sorry to you" she says pausing before continuing.

"I’m sorry because of me they forced you to marry Aarav. But I’m happy that decision changed your life" she says and I smile thinking about Aarav Ji.

"Are you happy? And where are you?" I ask waiting for her to speak.

"I’m in the UK and I’m more than happy. I have a decent job I bought my own one-room apartment here and…I found true love" she says and a satisfied smile comes to my lips.

"I'm happy for you Dii but come here to meet me please. I miss you" I say and she giggles.

"Someone is missing me huh?" she says, and I laugh.

"Aaruuu come here!" I hear Chachi’s voice.

"You go we’ll talk later. Enjoy your time with your family princess" she says and we bid goodbye.

I cut the call feeling so light. She is well-settled and happy in her life.

"Go and call Riya down" Maa says and Darsh and Raj go to call her.

It’s the haldi ceremony now and in the evening it will be the mehndi function. There are just close friends and relatives today the rest of the guests will come tomorrow.

I see Riya coming downstairs looking so beautiful in her attire. A yellow lehenga with royal designs on it. She comes down and sits in her place.

"Where is dulhe raja?" Maa asks and we hear Jaye’s voice.

"Here I am!" Jaye shouts from upstairs and comes down all happy and glowing. May he get every happiness in this world.

"Come fast and sit here" Papa says and he sits beside Riya.

They both pass each other small smiles and the rituals start. One by one everyone begins applying haldi to them.

"Here you go. If you apply the same haldi as the groom you’ll get married soon" Kajal Di says applying haldi to Darsh and Raj.

I apply haldi to them followed by Aarav Ji, then Kia, Rahul and everyone else.

"Now the real game begins!" Raj, Darsh and Kia shout and start running after everyone to apply haldi.

"Aahhh leave me both of you!" Aarav Ji shouts when Darsh and Raj push him to the ground and start applying haldi to him. In the process his kurta gets torn and everyone bursts out laughing.

"Aren’t you smiling too much?" I hear Kia’s voice and nod with a smile but my smile fades seeing her smirk evilly.

"Hehehe we are best friends na?" I say backing away and she nods.

"Yes we are" she says and applies haldi all over my face then runs away.

"I’ll kill you Kiaaaa!" I shout grabbing haldi and running after her.

"Aunty save me please!" she says hiding behind Maa and maa laugh.

"Aren’t you laughing too much Maa at my condition?" I say and apply the entire haldi on her face.

"Hahahahaha well done Aaruu!" Chachi says and the three of us smirk at her. She grins and…

"Ahhhhh three of you!" Chachi shouts and we run towards Kajal Di. Like this we start playing haldi like Holi.

Papa and Chachu are literally dipped in haldi by their wives and Aarav Ji and Jaye’s kurtas are torn because of this game.

Riya and I make Kia entirely yellow by applying haldi. Now I am looking for darsh because he threw water on me and ran away.

"I’ll not leave you just wait!" I shout walking towards the corridor but someone pulls me and pins me to the wall.

A shriek escapes my mouth because of the sudden move. I open my eyes only to find my yellow husband standing there looking at me with intense eyes.

"Aarav Ji" I call him and he hums.

"Leave me someone will come" I say but he smirks.

"I haven’t applied haldi to you nor have you applied it to me" he says with a pout and I smile.

"Okay then leave my hand. I’ll apply it to you" I say and he smirks.

"Without using your hands apply haldi to me" he says and I look at him, confused.

"How?" I ask and he smirks.

"Like this" he says and rubs his cheek on mine slowly sending shivers down my spine. I close my eyes. He holds my waist with his other hand.

He leans in again but this time he buries his face in the side of my neck rubbing his face on my skin. I press my legs together because of his move.

"Ahhh Aarav Ji please" I say and he backs away with a smile. My eyes fall on his half bared chest.

"Now leave my hand. I want to apply haldi to you" I say and he lets go of my hand smiling. But what I do next shocks him.

I pin him to the wall now. I know I’m not strong compared to him but my man submits himself when I try to dominate. Such a gentleman. He looks at me shocked but then smirks and pulls me by the waist.

"Should I apply haldi to you Mr. Yaduvanshi?" I ask slightly touching his face with my fingertips and he takes deep breaths.

"You don’t have to ask Mrs. Yaduvanshi. Just do it. I’m dying to get haldi applied by you" he says pressing our bodies together and I smile innocently.

I put my hand on his chest and start spreading the haldi sensually looking deep into his eyes. I know he’ll lose control if I continue.

I lean towards him and peck his lips then back away immediately before he can kiss me.

"Jaan kiss me" he says or rather begs me but I don’t. I keep rubbing my hand on his chest. I see his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down.

"Jaan I’ll die. Please kiss me" he says leaning closer and I close my eyes. Our lips meet in a passionate kiss. He’s trying his best not to go beyond this I can feel it.

"Aarav Uncle!" we hear Rohan’s voice and I push him away immediately stepping aside. I see him groaning.

"Uncle Grandpa is calling you" Rohan says and Aarav Ji glares at him before nodding with a forced smile.

"And Aaruu come with me. I want to show you something" Rohan says dragging me towards the living room. I look back at aarav ji who is pouting and glaring at Rohan.

Aarav's POV

This devil. Kabab me haddi, I mumble and walk towards Papa. We have lots of work to do. I see my love sitting and laughing with the ladies doing some rituals with Riya in between.

"Change your torn clothes both of you" Chachu says to me and Jaye.

"Okay we’re coming after changing" we say together and start walking upstairs.

"Aarav can I get your spare clothes?" Rahul asks showing his torn kurta and I nod. We continue going upstairs but stop in the middle.

"Aaruu you are looking so beautiful" I hear Rohan telling my Jaan touching her cheek. My fists clench.

"Haww I’m not beautiful?" Riya asks him and he goes toward her.

"No you are also beautiful but I’m sad you are getting married and you’ll leave me" he says kissing Riya’s cheek. I see Jaye glaring at him.

"What about me then?" Kia asks and he goes to her this time.

"I know you’re single and Mumma I want to marry her" he says making everyone laugh.

He’s just innocent. He doesn’t even know what he’s saying.

My eyes fall on Rahul who is looking at them with a death glare.

"He’ll steal our girls" I hear Jaye’s voice and we nod.

"It’s okay. He’s just a child" I say trying to convince myself and they nod with me.

In the evening

I am so busy with Darsh and Raj. We are checking the wedding arrangements making sure the security is perfect and everything is in place. Now everything is done and we can just enjoy the wedding.

I come and see almost all the ladies in the garden. The garden is decorated beautifully and mehndi artists are applying mehndi to everyone. I look around for my love but I don’t see her.

"Three of you go and get ready fast!" Maa shouts and we run towards our room to get ready. I see my outfit and smile. Her choice is really nice.

I come down after getting ready. I see the ladies sitting and artists are applying mehndi to them but my eyes are still searching for her.

"Aarav go and check if the food arrangements and stalls are set properly. One last time please" maa says and goes from there. I start checking everything.

There are more than 100 dishes from Indian to Western. There are different stalls, like customized bangles, live art painting, and fresh henna are making. There are also raisin art stalls and so many other things.

I check everything and go towards where all the men are sitting. I sit beside Papa. They are talking to the guests.

“She is looking so pretty” I hear Rahul’s voice and look where he is looking.ohh he is looking at kia. My boy is whipped.

“Lover boy” I say and he looks at me sadly.

“What happened?” I ask him and he looks at me.

“She is so busy with the function that she is not giving me time” he says and I smile.

“Uncle when are you planning to get my friend married?” I ask Rahul’s father and he smiles.

“We are working on this and you’ll attend his wedding soon” Uncle says, and I can see Rahul smiling widely.

“First, let me get married” Jaye says grinning.

I laugh at him but stop when I see  angel on Earth. My love is looking so pretty, I think. looking at my woman who is fixing Riya’s jewelry who is sitting and getting henna on her hands.

We both are twinning again, I think. looking at her dress.

“I’m coming” I say to Jaye and Rahul and make my way toward my love.

"Hey love" I whisper behind her and she turns around looking me up and down.

"My handsome man you are looking killer" she says fixing my collar and I smile.

"You are looking so mine" I say and she blushes.

"Aaradhya you also apply mehndi" Chachi says and my baby looks at me.

"And if your mehndi color doesn't come dark then believe me Aarav didn’t love you enough" Kajal Di says and everyone laughs.

"Yes if a husband loves his wife with all his heart the henna color comes dark" Maa says and my jaan looks at me.

"If my mehndi color doesn't come out dark be ready Mr. Yaduvanshi" she says with a cute glare and sits down to get her henna done.

I love her I know and I don’t believe in those things but she’s telling me that if her color doesn’t come dark... I gulp thinking about what she might do.

I walk towards where the henna cones are being made. The maker walks toward me and I glare at him not dangerously but still.

"I love my wife with all my heart but if her mehndi color doesn’t darken be ready. I’ll make sure to apply mehndi on your hands with your blood" I say pointing my gun toward his head and I see him gluping. I put my gun back and walk back to my place.

"Man why do you threaten the poor man? What if you don’t love her enough?" Jaye says and I scoff.

"I love her enough but I don’t believe in that henna color thing" I say and he laughs. The function keeps going and everyone enjoys themselves.

It’s night now and everyone has gone to their respective rooms only family members are sitting in the garden.

"Yeah we have so many things to do tomorrow" Raj says tiredly.

"I’m hungry" Riya says.

"But how will you eat? You’ve applied mehndi" Darsh asks before anyone can say anything. Jaye speaks up.

"I’ll feed you" he says getting up and walking toward the food section.

"We are also hungry na bhabhi?" Chachi says and Maa agrees with her.

"We will also feed you" we say heading toward the food section and hearing them laugh. We come back with food plates and sit in front of our women.

"How is my design looking?" my baby asks as I feed her. I look at her design.

"it’s really beautiful yet simple"  I said  feeding her and she keeps smiling.

"You also eat na?" she says and I take a bite of the food.

After finishing our dinner we head to our room. She lies down on the bed directly. She is really tired today.

"I’m so tired" she says and I smile seeing her.

"Should I change your clothes?" I ask and she smiles looking at me.

"Then you’ll make me more tired" she says standing up and entering the closet and I laugh listening to her. After changing we both fall asleep from exhaustion.

4460 words❤️.

Don't forget to vote 🥺