10.

Rudra's pov:

I was in the living room sitting on my chair crossing my legs. My bua and her daughter Raavi were kneeling in front of me begging. But was I in a mood to spare them? No? Not after they made my chashni feel a burden.

"Rudra please i won't do it again please let me go"

Deepti my Bua whispered. I just smirked at her.

"And why do you think I'll spare you? Even after warning you both you didn't stop"

I got up making them gulp, I walked around them in circles.

"Every deed has its consequences..apki kadwi batin krna pasand hai n.. (you like saying bitter things) I'll help you how to shut your mouth"

I looked at Aryan and understood he left and returned with two plates full of chilies.

Bua looked at me in horror and gulped

"R.. rudra what does this mean?"

I smirked and signaled Aryan to keep the plates in front of her.

I settled back down on my chair,

"Eat it"

Bua's eyes widened in horror, she shook her head.

"You must be kidding right"

I looked at her coldly and spoke in a mocking tone.

"You know bua I don't kid, my chashni offered you puran poli but you love chillies.. so have it now"

Even after saying she didn't eat and just cried begging me.

"EAT IT BUA OR ELSE IF I FEED YOU IT WON'T BE ANY GOOD... SO PICK THAT CHILLY AND STUFF IN YOUR MOUTH"

I growled, flinching at everyone present. Bua quickly picked up the chili and started eating. She felt her mouth burning just after eating one chili.

"W..water.. wa..water"

She spoke tearing up,

"Finish the plate till then no water, bua every action has its consequences..."

Bua had no choice but to eat those chilies; her mouth was numb. I stopped her and got up.

"Next time you decide to hurt my chashni, remember these chilies... I won't spare you"

She didn't say anything, she was not in a condition to speak. Raavi helped her mother get up and helped her to her room.

I looked at Devansh and Zayn,

"Damn Rudra 'my chashni' I didn't know you were crazy about her?"

Devansh spoke, and I just rolled my eyes.

"When you first told me you were getting married I was shocked.. well shocked will be a small word my mind was blown"

Zayn continued with a smirk, of course, he won't let go of any opportunity to tease me.

"But now that I see you look like a love-sick puppy"

I just glared at Zayn but I guess my glaring won't work on him,

"Keep that glare to yourself, dude... I'm gonna run to my to be bhabhi whenever you glare at me"

Zayn continued, and my possessive instinct kicked in.

"Dare you to go near her"

Zayn chuckled seeing my jealousy,

"Calm down dude... she is yours only"

Devansh and Zayn laughed, Aryan too wanted to laugh but seeing me glaring at him he zipped his mouth.

Devansh pats my shoulder,

"Your bua is useless my parents will do your wedding rituals if you don't mind"

I gave Devansh a small smile, and Devansh's parents treated me like their own.

"I would be more than happy if they did my wedding rituals."

Devansh and Zayn hugged me, they knew I must be missing my parents, though I don't speak about it, though I stay nonchalant about it they know internally I miss them and crave that parental love.

"Fine fine go now we have to prepare for your wedding from tomorrow"

Zayn spoke and pushed me toward my room. I just shook my head and went into my room.

Ketki's pov:

Today was the Ganesh puja, and mehendi was going to be held in Jaipur where Rudra had booked a palace for the wedding.

After Rudra's confession the day before I couldn't help but feel butterflies in my stomach. It was good that I was blind otherwise if I had seen him I would have lost my mind.

Arya was curling my hair, my makeup was already done. She put Kohl behind my ears when she was done.

"Di"

I heard a voice and I knew who it was, Misha, my cousin. She ran to me and pulled me in a tight hug.

"Wow dii you look so beautiful"

She spoke excitedly, and I just blushed.

"Arya di did you put kala teeka?"

Arya chuckles,

"Yes I did mish"

We all were busy talking when we heard samarth bhai.

"Sunshine it's time to go"

I smiled and slowly got up, he walked towards me.

"You really are my sunshine, you light my day just with your smile"

Samarth spoke and kissed my temple.

I just hugged him, I'll be leaving him after marriage just the thought made me tear up.

Baba used to be always busy at work, so it was always me and Dada for each other.

"Let's go"

Samarth spoke and patted my head.

We did Ganesh puja, after finishing the Ganesh puja we all left to go to the airport as we would be going to Jaipur by flight.

Once we landed in Jaipur we went to the palace where the wedding was about to be held.

I was sharing a room with Arya cause I needed her to help me calm down. After all, as the marriage rituals were coming closer I was losing my calm.

We both were lying on the bed gossiping when we heard a knock on the door.

"I'll go check it"

Arya spoke and went to see who was at the door. It was Misha, Arya stepped aside letting Misha in.

"You are late"

Arya spoke and locked the door.

"Sorry it's hard to sneak beer just like that.. my mum keeps eyes on me"

Misha and Arya flopped on the bed.

"Good good now take it out"

Arya spoke, and Misha took out three bottles of Kingfisher.

"What is it guys?"

I asked not knowing what was going on exactly.

"Ah ketki you are so boring we are drinking beer in Mumbai we can't hear everyone's busy so yeah we are drinking"

I scrunch my nose,

"No, I'm not drinking"

Arya wrapped her hands around my shoulder.

"Kat we need to try everything in life.. and beer doesn't make you drunk."

Arya always had a way to convince me. I sighed and nodded.

Misha opened the beer bottle, and we all clinked the bottle together.

"Cheers"

We spoke in unison. As soon as I took one sip I spit it out.

"Eww what's this"

I asked, scrunching my nose disgusted by the bitter taste.

"Drink it Kat it'll taste fine later"

I shook my head and kept the bottle aside.

"You drink it I don't like it"

I got up,

"I am going out for a walk okay"

Arya held my hand.

"Don't go alone Kat, you'll get lost"

I gave her an assuring smile.

"I won't go far don't worry"

Arya sighed and handed me my phone.

"Take your phone with you, call me okay?"

I smiled, took my phone, and walked out of the room.

I was slowly walking downstairs holding the railing when I skipped a step and a gasp left my mouth as I lost my balance.

But I didn't feel any cold floor. Instead, I felt two muscular arms wrapped around me.

"To be Mrs Chauhan be careful"

That's it, that's the voice that makes my heart go boom boom.

"R... Rudra?"

He helped me stand straight and held my hand taking me downstairs.

"Yes, it's me where do you wanna go?"

He asked as he helped me go down the stairs.

"Lawn"

He took me to the lawn and helped me sit on a bench. He wrapped his jacket around my shoulder.

"Better?"

I just nodded and I felt him sitting beside me.

"Why are you up so late?"

He asked as I felt his fingers touching a strand of my hair and tucking it behind my ear.

"I couldn't sleep"

He hummed in response.

"You?"

I asked him to play with the hem of my kurti.

"I was missing you"

"........"

My heart stopped hearing his response, I felt my cheeks heat up and I fanned myself with my hand.

"You like to joke"

I spoke awkwardly laughing while fanning myself. He held my hand and stopped me from fanning.

"I am not joking"

He whispered in my ear, cinnamon scent hit my nose. My heartbeat started rising. I was afraid he might hear it.

"I..i.. i.. um...that...you..."

I was fumbling with words, I heard him chuckle.

"Don't tease me"

I crossed my arms which made him laugh even more.

"Cute"

He squished my cheeks. I couldn't help but giggle.

"I miss my mother and father" he spoke,

"You miss them?"

I asked while I heard him sigh.

"Yes I told them at a very young age... whenever I miss them I just come out and stargaze..."

I felt bad hearing him. He sounded hurt and lonely. This time I took initiative and held his hand.

"You know I read somewhere that when people die they turn into stars.. I'm sure they are up there watching you... so don't be sad they'll be sad too"

He smiled and intertwined our fingers together, And we both stayed like that enjoying each other's company.

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