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Aarav's POV

"Make sure everyone stays in their position and if you find anything suspicious inform me immediately" I told my senior guard while rushing upstairs.

Maa is shouting at me because I’m not ready yet. Everyone else is ready and the men are all set to leave with the baraat.

I enter our room in a hurry to get ready but stop in my tracks my eyes fixed on my world. "Aarav breathe" I said to myself and step closer to her. My knees feel weak as I look at my love.

"How am I looking?" she asks twirling in front of me. I take a deep breath my gaze running over her from head to toe.

"Y....you are l....looking so... mine" I manage to say trying to control my tears. She’s so beautiful that words fail me.

"Aarav ji why are you crying?" she asks softly stepping closer to me.

She wipes my tears gently and I pull her into my arms, inhaling her scent that always calms me.

"I’m not crying" I say quietly still admiring her. It feels like a sin to look away from her. She’s wearing a wine colored lehenga with intricate embroidery looking ethereal.

"This dress is amazing. You know we’re twinning again" she says glancing at her lehenga with a smile.

"Maa and Papa ordered this specially for us."

I smile at her words but before I can say anything she adds "Now go and get ready fast. I’m almost done and I want a picture with you." She gently pushes me towards the closet.

I quickly change into my outfit the same wine color as hers. The embroidery on my collar and cuffs matches the design on her lehenga.

When I step out I see her adjusting her dupatta on her shoulder. Unable to stop myself I walk to her and pull her into my arms. I don’t want to let her go.

"You’re looking dashing my love" she says wrapping her arms around me and taking my evil eyes away with a loving gesture.

She puts a small dab of kajal behind my ear. I do the same taking some kajal and placing it behind her ear. I don’t want my wife to catch any evil eyes either.

She looks at me and places a soft kiss on my lips.

"Let’s go or we’ll be late" she says pulling back. I nod even though I don’t want to let her go.

I come outside the house with the men because we are entering the mansion like a proper baraat. Jaye's excitement is out of this world. He’s so happy almost jumping in joy.

"When will my day come?" I hear Darsh’s voice and smile before pinching his cheek.

"First be independent then we’ll find a girl for you" I say and he nods pouting.

"But who will give their daughter to him?" Raj teases and everyone bursts out laughing.

"Yeah because girls are lined up for you na" Darsh shoots back  making us laugh harder.

"Thank God I’m all set" Rahul says and we all tease him more.

"Ok ok we are coming" Papa says on a call before cutting it. "Let’s go everything is ready."

As Papa says this the dhol beats start and loud music fills the air. We all begin dancing our hearts out to the rhythm. Everyone should know it’s my brother’s wedding.

I take a bundle of money touch it on Jaye’s head for blessings and throw it in the air. Darsh, Raj and Rahul are dancing with every ounce of energy in their bodies.

"Wohooo! Papa, Chachu, you are rocking it!" Jaye shouts laughing as he sees Papa and Chachu doing Bhangra. They refused to dance yesterday but now they’re unstoppable. I shake my head and join in dancing with them.

As we enter the mansion while dancing my eyes go to the balcony where all the women of the house are standing. But my eyes only find her.

My love. My everything. She’s standing there dancing softly in her spot with a wide smile. Her eyes meet mine and she winks.

"Hayee" I say putting my hand on my heart dramatically and she laughs.

"I love you!" I hear a little devil shouting while looking at Aaradhya.

My glare shoots towards him but he completely ignores me and continues dancing with everyone.

"Chill man" Chachu says pulling me with him to dance.

We dance nonstop until we reach the mandap which is set up beautifully in the garden. Lavishly decorated because it’s Riya Yaduvanshi’s wedding.

Jaye sits in the mandap starting the rituals.

Maa, Chachi and everyone else come out of the house and sit on the chairs placed around. My jaan walks over and sits beside me.

"How was my dance?" I ask grinning at her.

"While dancing you looked like a dancing monkey" she says with a straight face and I pout.

"Aww you were looking hotter than hell my love" she says making me smirk.

"Wanna get warm by this hell love?" I ask leaning closer but before she can reply we hear an old aunty’s voice.

"Kids these days have no manners talking openly like this" the old lady says and my baby immediately looks down.

I turn to look at her but she’s an old lady so I can’t say much.

"She’s my wife. I’ll do anything with her whatever I want. You’re no one to say anything" I say with a sweet smile and she instantly shuts her mouth.

"Aarav ji" my baby whispers and I look at her.

"She’s an old lady. Please behave" she says softly and I pout.

"But she was stopping me from romancing my wife" I whisper and she glares at me.

Just then we hear fireworks and I turn to see my doll entering.

Riya walks slowly towards the mandap and I feel tears in my eyes. She was so small just a few years ago and now she’s getting married to the love of her life.

My gentleman friend stands up as she reaches him. His eyes are moist filled with emotion.

When Riya stops in front of him, he takes her evil eyes by rounding money over her head. Papa and Chachu do the same making sure to bless her.

Everyone stands in their places as the wedding rituals begin.

One by one each ritual is completed.

"From now on you both are husband and wife" the pandit announces and fireworks erupt in the sky lighting up the night like it’s day.

Chachi and Maa start crying and so does my baby.

"Shhh she’s going to live with us only" I say trying to comfort her but she shakes her head.

"It’s happy tears Aarav ji" she says and I smile at her.

"My baby got married" Kia says wiping her tears and I smile at her reaction. She’s a carbon copy of Riya.

The bride and groom take everyone’s blessings one by one. Guests start meeting them giving their blessings and wishes.

At the dinner table Riya sits down and says "I’m really hungry"

"For God’s sake today is your wedding. Behave like a bride" Darsh says and everyone bursts out laughing.

"Bhai see him na!" Riya complains to me and I glare at Darsh.

"She’s hungry 24/7 no matter what the situation is" Raj says and we try to control our laughter because he’s right.

"Yeah she’s a bhukkad" Kia adds sipping her juice.

"Look who’s talking" Riya shoots back giggling.

I glance at my baby and she’s looking down quietly.

"What happened love?" I ask noticing her weak smile.

"Nothing just my head is hurting a little" she says and I immediately get worried.

"Let’s go to the room. I’ll call the doctor" I whisper but she holds my hand.

"It’s just a small headache Aarav ji" she says softly trying to assure me. I’m not convinced but I nod anyway.

We start having our meal but the entire time my focus stays on her. I can’t stop worrying.

Now it’s bidai time. Riya and Jaye are leaving for their house today and will come back here after a few days.

"Take care of my daughter" Chachu says to Jaye with tears in his eyes.

"More than my life" Jaye replies promising us all.

Chachi and Maa are crying nonstop but we somehow calm them down worried about their health.

They sit in the car and I hug Jaye tightly.

"Please take care of her" I say my voice low and he gives me an assuring smile.

"Take care of my brother" we suddenly hear my love’s voice and we all smile at her words.

Riya and Jaye sit inside the car and we watch as they make their way towards their new home.

Jaye's pov

"Welcome Mrs. Singh into my life" I say to my love who is wiping her tears.

She looks like a fairy in her wedding outfit and I just want to admire her till my last breath.

"Thank you Mr. Singh" she replies and I kiss the back of her hand while keeping my focus on the road.

"Now I’ll not leave you not in this life or the next" I say and she giggles.

"This is my dialogue hubby" she says and my breath hitches.

That word—hubby—becomes my favorite instantly.

"Say that again" I ask looking at her briefly and she gives me a teasing smile.

"What love?" she asks innocently and I chuckle.

"I’ll tell you that in our bedroom wifey" I say speeding up the car slightly.

She laughs and her laughter fills my heart with warmth. Everything feels surreal she’s mine finally.

We reach our new house which is decorated beautifully. Lights, flowers, everything screams celebration.

We step inside holding each other’s hands.

"We’ll live with the family after this right?" she asks and I nod still admiring her every move.

"This is heavy" she says sitting on the couch her bridal attire weighing her down.

"Don’t sit here love. Let’s go to our room and make our first night unforgettable" I say picking her up in my arms. She giggles wrapping her arms around my neck.

I carry her to our room and the new beginning of our life starts.

She becomes mine in every way and I become hers. We spend the night showing each other how much love we hold in our hearts.

Aaradhya's pov

"The mansion feels so silent" Raj says sitting on the couch and everyone agrees with him.

"Both talkative people are not here, that’s why" Maa says with a small smile.

All the guests have left even Rohan since his father had some urgent work. Now it’s just the family here. The workers are busy removing all the decorations and cleaning up.

"Now you all go and rest. It’s already 3 in the morning and you all must be tired" Papa says and everyone heads to their rooms.

"Are you feeling fine now?" Aarav ji asks as I lay on the bed.

"I’m just tired that’s why I had a headache. After a good sleep I’ll be fine" I say softly and he nods gently caressing my head.

"Sleep tight jaan" he says and I smile closing my eyes as sleep takes over.

Next Day

Today Riya and Jaye are going to the mandir and in the evening they’ll return here. Their reception party is after one week.

"Maa their room is ready" I say walking downstairs. Jaye and Riya’s room is decorated beautifully for them.

Everyone is sitting in the living room after breakfast. I walk toward Aarav ji to sit beside him but suddenly my vision starts blurring.

I rub my eyes lightly trying to clear it but it doesn’t help. My entire body feels heavy pain shooting through me, especially in my head.

"Aaradhya what happened?" Aarav ji asks getting up to come toward me but before he can reach my knees give out and I start falling.

Before I can hit the ground I feel Aarav ji’s arms catching me his voice filled with panic. Everyone rushes toward me but I can’t hold on anymore. My eyes close and darkness takes over.

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