17. The reception

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Dada Hukum looked at Kashi. " Kashi, when are you going for your pagphera?" asked Dada Hukum. Kashi looked at him. " Amm, I think tomorrow. " said Kashi. When Yuhan came inside with a lot of servants coming behind him.

Anita looked at him. " Yuhan, what is happening? For whose are these gifts for?" asked Anita. Yuhan looked at her. " For my sister. " said Yuhan, " SISTER?" asked Naina. Yuhan looked at her and smiled.

" Yeah, your Bhabhi sa and my sister." said Yuhan. Kashi smiled. " What was the need for these gifts?" asked Shivansh while sitting with Kashi. Yuhan made a face. " Shut up. This is not for you. It's only for my sister." said Yuhan.

Yuhan clapped his hands. All the servants went towards the room of Shivansh to keep all the gifts. Akshita smiled. " Yuhan, your only wish came true. You always wished to have a sister. " said Akshita.

Yuhan smiled. " I know. " he said. Kashi came to Yuhan. " Bhaiya, you are really like my brother. I wish that we both had met before." said Kashi. Yuhan kept his hand on the head of Kashi.

In the evening, Kashi was sitting in her room when Akshita and Anita came there with some make-up artists. " Kashi, they are here for your make-up." said Anita. Kashi looked at her. " Okay." said Kashi.

" You can go and get dressed and after that they will make your hair. " said Anita. Kashi nodded and then went inside the closet. After coming out dressing in the lehenga, she sat down in front of the dressing table.

2 girls started to set the hair of Kashi while Akshita was making her wear the family jewelry. Kashi's hair were open and were coming till her waist. In the hall, Agastya was standing there in his royal off white outfit.

When he saw Kashi coming down in the maroon traditional lehenga. She was coming down.

Shivansh was mesmerized to see her. Kashi looked at him. Shivansh took out his wallet and picked a bundle of money. He came to Kashi. She stopped looking at him. Shivansh rolled the bundle of money around her.

Then he looked at Raghu Kaka. " Give this to the servants." said Shivansh, " Ji Hukum sa." said Raghu Kaka and took that money. Shivansh looked at Kashi.

He moved his hand towards her. Kashi looked at him and then held his hand. After that they both came to the garden where all the Royal families of Rajasthan had arrived only to see their Hukum Rani Sa.

Kashi was a little scared to see so many people. " Don't worry Hukum Rani Sa. I am there for you." whispered Shivansh. Kashi nodded and after they both came to the stage for the family photograph.

Shivansh and Kashi sat on the sofa while behind them Dada Hukum, Akshita, Bhairav and Digvijay ji stood. Prisha and Vedant sat on the ground near Shivansh and Kashi. Jai was standing and looking at them.

When Kashi looked at him. " Jai ji, you should also join us." said Kashi. Jai looked down. " Hukum Rani Sa, I am just a servant." said Jai, " It doesn't matter. You are also a part of this family." said Kashi.

Bhairav looked at Jai. " Come Jai, you are also like Shiv for us." said Bhairav. Jai then came on the stage with a smile. He stood behind Shivansh. The photographer clicked the photo. " Okay done." he said.

Prisha got up and then looked at Shivansh and Kashi. " Now time for a couple dance." said Prisha. Shivansh and Kashi came down the stage and then came to the dance floor. Shivansh kept his hand on Kashi's waist and pulled her closer.

Soon the song started to play...... ( if you want better experience then play Nazm Nazm from Bareilly ki barfi)

Tu nazm nazm sa mere

Honthon pe thehar ja

Main khwab khwab sa teri

Aankhon mein jaagun re

Tu ishq ishq sa mere

Rooh mein aake bas ja

Jis aur teri shehnaai

Uss ore main bhaagun re

Haath thaam le piya

Karte hain vaada

Ab se tu aarzu

Tu hi hai iraada

Mera naam le piya

Main teri rubaai

Teri hi tto piche piche

Barsaat aayi, barsaat aayi

Tu itrr itrr sa mere

Saanson mein bikhar jaa

Main faqeer tere qurbat ka

Tujhse tu maangun re

Everyone was clapping and cheering for the new couple. Kashi was starting to feel more comfortable in Shivansh's arms. The two of them moved gracefully to the rhythm of the music, their eyes locked in a moment of shared understanding and joy.

But there was someone who wasn't happy in this environment. Mansi Singh, the princess of Jaipur. She is the best friend fir Agastya but she is obsessed with him. She made sure that no girl came near him.

Even in college, she made sure that no girl came close to him. And if someone dared to come near him, she used to kill her. But when she got the news of Agastya married. She was very angry. " I hate this Kashi." said Mansi in anger.

Kashi was walking towards the stage with Prisha. She stopped. " What happened?" asked Prisha while looking at her. " My feet are hurting." said Kashi while sitting down on the chair. She had never worn heels for so long.

" Let help you." said Shivansh and then sat down on his knees. " Hukum, you shouldn't do it. You should not touch the feet of your wife. " said one of the queen of the state of Rajasthan. Shivansh looked at that queen.

" Rani sahiba, she is not just my wife but the Lakshmi of my house and I would be happy if I would be touching the feet of the Lakshmi of the house." said Shivansh. After that Shivansh held her feet and kept them on his knee.

He then removed her heels. A servant came there with the normal flat shoes for Kashi. Shivansh slide those shoes inside her feet. Kashi got up. " Thanks Hukum sa." said Kashi and then went from there with Prisha.

Agastya decided not to put the heels of his wife down but instead move around holding them in his hand. Naina came to Kashi and Prisha.

" Let's go and have food. I am hungry." said Kashi. Prisha and Naina smiled and went to the table. They sat down while the waiters started to get food for them.

Prisha was looking around when she saw Vedant and then started to look at him only. Naina also noticed this. She looked at Prisha and Vedant and smiled. She also saw that Vedant was also looking at Prisha.

" So this is the matter. " said Naina in her mind. As the evening's festivities continued, Shivansh found a moment to slip away from the crowd. He stood by the garden, taking a brief respite from the endless greetings and congratulations.

Suddenly, he heard the unmistakable click of high heels approaching. He turned to see Mansi, her face a mask of irritation and disapproval.

" Shivansh, what you did just now wasn't right for your reputation. Touching your wife's feet in front of everyone? Have you lost your mind?" she began, her tone sharp and accusatory. Shivansh met her gaze steadily, his expression calm but firm.

"Mansi, my reputation is not defined by outdated norms or what society expects of me. Kashi is not just my wife; she is my partner, my equal, and the Lakshmi of our house. Showing her respect and care in any form is a matter of pride, not shame." said Shivansh.

Mansi's eyes flashed with anger. "But you are a royal, Shivansh! You have a certain image to maintain. This... this behavior undermines everything." said Mansi.

Before Agastya could respond, Yuhan approached, having overheard the conversation. " Shiv, if I may say something?" Agastya nodded, giving him permission to speak. Yuhan turned to Mansi, his voice steady and respectful.

" Mansi, true strength and nobility lie in how we treat those we love and respect. Shiv's actions today were not a display of weakness but of strength and love. He has shown us all that true royalty is about the heart, not just the title." said Yuhan.

Mansi's frustration was evident, but she was momentarily at a loss for words. Shivansh stepped closer, his voice softer but no less resolute.

"Mansi, I've known you for a long time, and I respect our friendship. But my life and my choices are my own. Kashi is my wife, and I will honor her in every way possible. If that affects my reputation, so be it. I would rather be known as a man who loves and respects his wife than as one who is bound by outdated traditions." he said.

Mansi clenched her jaw, her eyes narrowing. "You will regret this, Shiv. Mark my words." said Mansi. Shivansh remained unperturbed. "I won't, Mansi. Because love and respect can never be a cause for regret." said Shivansh.

Mansi turned and walked away, her anger palpable. Yuhan placed a reassuring hand on Shivansh's shoulder. " Shiv, you handled that with grace and strength. Kashi is fortunate to have you, as we all are." said Yuhan.

Shivansh smiled, appreciating Yuhan's support. "Thank you, Yuhan. Your words mean a lot." said Shivansh.

As they returned to the gathering, they saw Kashi, Prisha, and Naina laughing and enjoying their meal. Shivansh's heart warmed at the sight of his wife so happy and at ease. He walked over to Kashi and took her hand, earning a surprised but delighted smile from her.

"Are you alright?" she asked softly, sensing something had transpired. Shivansh nodded, his eyes filled with love and reassurance. "I am, as long as you're by my side." said Shivansh. Prisha, noticing the tender moment, nudged Naina and whispered, "See how much he loves her." she said.

Naina smiled. "Yes, and I think it's time to spread a little more love around here." said Naina. Prisha looked at her curiously. "What do you mean?" asked Prisha

Naina's gaze shifted to Vedant, who was discreetly watching Prisha. "Let's just say, I'm playing cupid tonight." said Naina, " Sh.. Shut up." said Prisha and then got up. She then went inside the palace to her room.

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