CHAPTER 39-BACHELOR PARTY

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Geet's POV

AT UDAIPUR

“Hello Ha bhuasa, aadhe ghante mai nikal rahe hai. ”Avantika was busy talking on the phone and while I was busy getting my eyebrows done.

(We are leaving within 30 minutes)

Kavya got her haircut and Anaya is busy getting her nails shaped.

I was done with waxing, manicure and pedicure,a haircut and nails ofcourse .

Suddenly my phone rang and I asked Anaya who is calling me as my phone is with her.

“It's your husband ”Anaya teased me by turning it which displayed his name.

“Ohoo Mr. Deora”Kavya smiled ear to ear, flaunting her hair in the mirror.

“Anaya give me my phone” I turned to stand to get my phone from her hand.

Avantika took it from my best friend's hand and she answered but without saying anything.

She tried hiding her laugh while listening to the call.

I tried to get my hands on it but it was vain.

“Don't worry jijosa, we won't ask her to straighten up. I know you love her natural wavy long hair ”

Saying she handed me the phone which was already disconnected.

Everyone started laughing while I texted him

“Sorry, if I had any idea you are calling me, I wouldn't left my phone in their hands”

Without saying anything, I sat because one of my eyebrows was still pending. This is so painful. I don't want to do this but I have no choice as I am the bride. Who invented the concept of going to a spa or parlor ?

Did people 100 years ago used to do this?  No,  they won't but today it has been a compulsion to do it. I know I have to look best but I really hate the idea of getting my eyebrows shaped as I have sensitive skin.

The only person who can do it without making me suffer is Avantika but this time she stepped back saying she won't take a risk on my big day.

Finally it got over . I waited for Anaya and Avantika as they were still busy with their nails.

"Anaya di, is everything ready? ”Kavya asked, checking their nails.

“For tonight yes” She replied ,while her hands displayed her newly shaped nails.

“Geet jija, are you ready for your Bachelorette?''Avantika asked while I didn't know what they were planning to do tonight with me.

“Whiskey bhi ready ”Avantika winked at Anaya.

“But no drinks please ”I said, looking at them.

“Geet yaar, mocktail hogi bas ”Anaya said, hugging me.

“Okay. ”I replied, on my way to make payment .

***Time skip***

“Geet jija, how long are you going to take?”Kavya asked, applying lipstick on her lips.

“15 mins bas ”I answered, while my hands were applying eyeliner.

I have finally learnt how to apply perfect eyeliner on both sides. The Bachelorette party is organized on the second floor of our house which will be attended by me, my sisters, my friends and some of my cousins. Around 10 to 12 girls.

I am wearing a white dress which is sleeveless and has a V shaped neck along with a front slit in the right side.

I matched it with kitten heels , white pearl earrings and a light shade of pink lipstick.

I was finally ready.

“Geet jija, Dhruv jijosa ko yeha hona chahiye tha. Kehte kya biwi mili hai! ”Kavya complicated but it was more of teasing.

(Dhruv jijosa should be present here. )

“If I were a guy,  I would have married you Geet”Anaya said, sitting on her one knee and proposing to me offering her hand.

“Geet jija, should we click your photo so you can send it to him? ”Avantika asked,  switching on the camera in her phone.

I can feel my cheeks turning the darkest shade of red but I just said Thank-you because I am feeling shy. Who wouldn't be feeling it? Anyone will blush in this situation.

We clicked some photos both in individual and group one. The rest of them are wearing a night suit of satin black colour which had their first letter of their name embroidered on the pocket of the shirt.

“Let's go Geet jija,  we shouldn't waste time more”Radhika, one of my cousins said, holding my hand.

I followed them only to get blindfolded before I could enter the room where the party is organized.

I can hear murmuring around me.

“How long should I  stand? ”I asked, as I couldn't see anything. Neither can I remove it as soon as my sisters won't allow me to do it without their permission.

“Geet jija be careful ” I heard my cousin's voice, holding my hand.

“Come  Jija”  I heard Varnika's voice.

I walked slowly and then gently someone removed the satin cloth from my eyes.

I slowly opened my eyes only to see decorations which had balloons and a neon purple light formed the word “Our Bride ”

The whole room was filled with balloons on the floor and other decor items.

I never imagined that this is what they are planning for so many days.

“As per our agenda, we are going to play some games and then we will have cake cutting. ”Avantika announced, as she was the host of the overall party.

Then I heard my phone notification and it was his photos from his bachelor party. I looked at his pictures and I will say  one line for him - Handsome is an understatement.

I locked my phone and kept away otherwise everyone would scold me if they noticed me using it.

DHRUV'S POV

At Sirohi

I have a bachelor party today which is organized by my best friends and cousins.

My cousins have planned to go to a club which I actually denied at first. Later they convinced me as they said it's my last week as a bachelor. I shouldn't throw tantrums.

I wore jeans, a white T-shirt and brown jacket as the temperature was around 15° outside as it is December month.

We were on our way ,Garv had already arrived and Vihaan would join us directly at the club.

Garv was driving the car and there were five excluding Vihaan.

“Dhruv you are first in our whole Deora family to do a love marriage ”One of my cousins said, sitting in the backseat.

I didn't answer but smiled. We reached the club and I have already informed her about our plan.

One by one everyone got out of the car but I didn't because she sent me her photos and I want to see them.

I can't admire her in front of my cousins as I know I won't be able to hide my smile  as they always find a way to make the most out of the situation by teasing me.

I unlocked my phone and opened the chat. I got her solo pics and group pics were uploaded on her story. No one can beat her in the speed of updating her social media.

She is looking gorgeous. What should I do? Should I drive to Udaipur now? I can't Mumma has already told me that we can't meet before 27th.

Today is my last day roaming outside and tomorrow onwards I will be locked inside of the four walls of the house once the lagan arrives from her place.

I got a call from Garv and he asked me what I was doing outside.

I got outside of the car and made my way inside. I noticed them sitting on a table already.

I sat near Garv and they were busy discussing something.

“Whiskey Dhruv? ”My cousin asked.

“I don't drink, sorry. ”I replied.

“Neither do I,” Garv said,  looking and smiling.

“Come on Dhruv,  tell us Bhabisa has ordered you not to drink”My another cousin giggled.

“No, she didn't but I don't prefer. I will go with juice ”

“Me too. ”Garv said and placed the order.

My cousins asked me to join them on the dance floor but I declined as I was waiting for her reply.

I kept checking my phone and suddenly Garv asked me to look at him.

“Does Geet drink? ” He asked but my eyes were looking at my screen.

“No she doesn't ” I replied.

“What about Avantika? ”

“How do I know? ” I lied because she does, but occasionally.

“You are teaching at her university. You get a chance to meet her frequently, not like me, having a crush on her from six years ago. But she isn't aware of my feelings. I think I love her. No matter how many times my parents send me photos of girls. I say no without looking them”

“Garv, what if she doesn't love you back in future? ”I asked because I know what he feels about her. He never looked or thought about anyone else.

“What if she fell harder than me? I don't know but I love her passionately, the thought of her seeing someone else haunts me.  I don't know but if not her, then no one”

“Garv, I thought I am the only one who can love someone selflessly but you are proving me wrong. I am always there for you.  Remember, your plan to make our kids best buddies. ”I hugged him but got disturbed when the waiter approached with two glasses.

“Are you sure this is juice? ” We asked, looking at the glasses.

“Yes sir. Maybe due to dim light here you aren't able to see it correctly” The waiter informed us and we got our glasses.

“Cheers”

We started drinking and I felt a change in taste.

“I liked the taste and I think we should order more, ” Garv suggested while I was confused after hearing his words.

“I don't think this is just juice,” I said doubtfully.

“It is a juice. Maybe you have tried for the first time so you might think it as a different”

“Okay order it”

Geet's Pov

After cake cutting, we were dancing and I was paired with Avantika. Kavya was paired with Anaya.

“Geet jija, do you want to remove this bride sash? ”Avantika asked while dancing.

I nodded and removed it carefully. I handed it over to her and she went to keep it on the table.

I joined my cousin and after two minutes, I noticed a tense look on Avantika's face talking to someone on call. I walked towards her.

“Avu what happened? "I asked and noticed she was talking over my phone.

“Jija, let's go outside ” Avantika held my hand and I followed her not knowing what's happening.

I took my phone from her and noticed his name. Why did he call me at this time though he informed me he will be busy at his party?

“Hello Dhruv”

“Geet”I heard his voice but I found his voice a bit different.

“Aap theek ho na? ”

“Rainbow you know ”He stopped and began speaking again “Rainbow you know I am so jealous of your bestie Anaya, why is she standing so close to you? Hugging and kissing on your cheeks. it's my duty to do this”

I was surprised seeing the level of frankness, I have never seen him talking like this. Wait,  did he drink?  How can he?  He hate drinking or someone else made him to drink it

Suddenly I heard someone singing behind

“Avantika tu hi junoon tu hi karaar ”  It's his best friend.

“Jija, is everything okay?I heard someone calling my name,”Avantika asked, looking at the change in my facial expression.

“No, call Vihaan.  Where is he? He left for Sirohi today, right? ” I asked and she started calling the number on the phone.

“Geet I love you so so so so much” I heard his voice again. I was worried if Vihaan was with them.

They avoid drinking but I  don't know what to do. I am at a distance of two and half hours from his place.

“Vihaan Bhai, where are you? ”Avantika asked.

“Vihaan, where are you? Dhruv and Garv banna are with you? ”I asked, taking the phone from her hand.

“No, I am just five minutes away from reaching the club why?All okay? ”

“They have drunk today. He just called me but please go and do something ” I informed and he said he will keep reporting.

“Geet, you know we will have two kids. No, we will have twins”

“Dhruv, we will talk later about this. ”

“Why not now? ”

“We are not married ” and I asked avantika to go inside.

“Marriage is a permission ”He started speaking slowly,  also I can hear his friend singing “Avantika, Raanjhana hua mai tera”

“Dhruv, control ”

“What control? How can you be so beautiful? Wait,I am coming right now. I can't wait to hug and cuddle you along watching our favorite movie in my room”

“Dhruv, where are you? ”

“I am don't know ”

Suddenly I heard a voice and it was of Vihaan.

“Geet don't worry.  I will take each of them safely. You please enjoy and I will inform you once I reach home ” The call got disconnected.

I went inside but deep down I was worried. I don't know how my brother is going to manage them all alone.

THE NEXT DAY

“Geet, uth aaj lagan likh rahe hai” Seema Bhuasa tried waking me by removing the blanket. It was winter and I didn't want to get out of my bed.

“Muje kya kaam Karna hai sone dona” I said, taking the blanket from her hand and covering myself again , hiding more.

(What I have to do after waking up. Please let me sleep)

“ Tu aise karegi toh sasural mai kon uthayega ”

(If you keep doing this, who is going to wake you up there?)

“Dhruv hai waha ”

“Jamaisa ka aise naam kon leta hai? uth ab” She removed the blanket.

(How can you call Jamaisa's name  directly ,get up)

I woke up and went inside my bathroom to switch on the geyser.

I came out and selected a churidar to wear.

After half an hour.

I wore a red churidar because Mumma has a strict order to wear only pink ,yellow or red as other colours are not a good sign for a bride.

I went downstairs as my room is on the first floor. I noticed all the gents gathered in the guest room to write lagan.

(Lagan - the priest arrives at the bride's home and writes about the details of the wedding including the name of bride and groom, their father's and place names. It also mentions the date and time of pheras.  Then the paper and a dry coconut is tied in a yellow or red colour cloth. After lagan is done, panditji or any other person will go to his place to hand it over to them. Dhruv will wear this around his waist on the day of wedding. )

The preparations were going on, the lights were already decorated outside of the house. Mumma called me for the next ritual.

All the ladies were gathered, singing the songs and few of them were talking.

“Geet baisa, yeha betho” Virendra Bhabha's wife asked me to sit on a bajot or path.

I sat , a sudden realization hit my mind. Just five days more. Today is the 22nd.

I covered my head with my dupatta. Monika Bhuasa came with an aarti thali and applied tilak on my forehead along with feeding me a piece of jaggery dipped in ghee.

Mumma handed over the thali which had bangles which I have to wear till I receive my wedding bangles from his place on our wedding day.

Monika Bhuasa put the bangles on my wrist. Seema bhuasa repeated the same tilak and aarti.

She put the payal around my ankles. I shed my tears and Kavya wiped it

“Bidaai mai time hai, ro mat”Anaya hugged me.

One by one all the ladies present there applied tilak and fed me jaggery.

Then Mumma asked me to wear a kataar around my shoulder criss -cross to avoid catching evil eyes.

I can't keep it away until baarat arrives

. If I don't want to wear it around , I have to carry it with me all the time.

At Sirohi

Dhruv's Pov

“My head feels so heavy” I said,  feeling like a huge stone placed on it, while I realized I was on my bed. I noticed Garv sleeping nearby  hugging me.

“Garv uth” I said, removing him.

“Avantika, five mins aur”He blabbered. Does he dream about Avantika?

“Garv ke bachche uth, Ham club se yeha kese aaye”  I moved his head in order to wake him up.

(Wakeup,  how did we come here?)

“Dhruv, yaar ”

“Good morning Mere behno ke husbands' 'Vihaan entered the room with a tray which had mugs.

“When did you come here ? Vihaan, did we drink? ” I asked while he sat on the bed.

"It's better if I don't answer it.  You know what you do and this Singer as well”Vihaan expressed, while I tried waking Garv.

“Good morning Bhaiyo. We were in a club . What are we doing here? ”Garv asked, stretching his arms and checking the time on the phone.

“Dhruv, call your wife and ask her?” Vihaan said, handing me a glass of water.

I was confused, so I checked my phone. I called her at midnight and also I got messages from her.

Dhruv, why did you drink?  What was that we will have twins?

Dhruv, just call me once you wake up.

“Garv, what did we drink? Juice or something else ” I asked, while Garv was busy figuring out why he had a headache.

"Let me tell you. You both enjoyed drinking. Then you called Geetanjali. She called me to find out where I was. I reached there and called your jijosa as you all five were so hard to manage. I got you and Garv along with me. Aditya jijosa managed to bring your cousins with him.”

We both covered our mouths, we were shocked as we got trapped in our cousin's plan.

“Did we say anything?  I mean anything?  Kakosa and kakisa toh nahi jaante hai ye sab”Garv asked us to come closer.

(I hope kakosa and kakisa aren't aware of it)

“You know Garv you gave me a free concert right from the time we left till you fell asleep. What were you singing?  Avantika, tu hi junoon. Tu hi karaar . Avantika, le jayenge Mumbai Wale le jayenge. Avantika, you are my lover. And You Dhruv,  you were so desperate in planning your future. Vihaan, I will have twins. One boy and one girl. They will call you Bade papa or Vihaan Mama.”He acted the way we were last night.

I was so embarrassed that I got up from my bed, decided to take a bath.

“Are you going to take a shower in cold water? ”Vihaan taunted.

“No. Wait let me call Shivu jija. She witnessed your state and you both proved that song, baby there's another side you don't know ” He scolded meanwhile Shivu jija entered the room with our breakfast.

“Dhruv and Garv,  what was that? Thank God Mumma and Bhabosa didn't see you in this condition . ”

"Sorry jija but it's Arjun's fault ” I justified by giving her an excuse.

“Arjun ke sath jaoge toh yehi hoga na aur tum Garv kya Avantika Avantika kar rahe the? ”

We both stood, looking down just like school kids getting scolded by the teacher.

“Get Ready, have your breakfast. And you Garv, you have to do a rasam. So make sure you get ready fast. ”Jija ordered and went outside.

After Two hours

The lagan has arrived from her place and Mumma was welcoming by doing pooja.

I sat on the sofa placed in the living room seeing the ladies singing songs and doing some rituals.

“Wear this” Aditya jijosa handed me a kataar asking me to wear it across my shoulder.

“Sorry jijosa, I didn't do that ” I apologized for my behavior last night.

“It's okay. Even I did the same on my bachelor. Chill. It happens. You just talked about your kids but I talked about grandkids to your sister that night ”

“Really”

“Yeah,I will check whether my wife had her juice or not.  You know I can't compromise her health ” Saying this, he left.

After lagan, it's time to welcome Bari,  the red poshak which she will wear during our wedding rituals.

Garv was standing holding it in his hand and my kakisa (Arjun's Mumma),  applied tilak on his forehead then on the box which had the poshak and then the bangles which she is going to wear from the time we get married till next 1.25 months.

She completed the aarti , Garv entered and placed everything so that all the ladies could see what we had brought for her padla.

I decided I should call her and apologize for my words. I headed towards my room secretly and dialed her number.

“Hello ”I heard her voice.

“Hi, lagan aa gaya hai ”

“Oh, theek hai”

“Are you okay?  Is your health fine? ”

“Yeah, but what was that last night?  Twins. I am jealous of Anaya. She is getting to kiss your cheeks. It's my duty to do it” She started speaking in my voice.

“Sorry you know I don't drink. Arjun ne kiya hai ye sab''

“Arjun banna? Really?  Am I a fool? ”

“Yeah I mean no”

“See you are saying yes”

“Yeah was for Arjun. Trust me, you know me very well ”I acted like an innocent which actually I am.

“I know but you were so cute.  The way you were speaking. Rainbow, I love you so so so much. Rainbow Geetanjali ”

I smiled hearing her and I heard her giggling.

“So, Five days to go. I have been asked to not go outside and ”I stopped .

“And what? ”

"Nothing. I can't wait to see you in that red poshak. Sitting nearby and doing all the rituals with me ” I continued saying  my wishes.

“Dhruv don't make me blush ”

"That's my duty Mrs. Dhruvpratap”

I felt Someone is calling her and she answered in a high pitch.

“I never witnessed you talking loudly in front of me.”

“Just wait for a few days. You will witness it live. Okay. I have to go. I will call you tonight and yeah, you were looking so good. ”

“Thank-you and I think that white dress was lucky because you  enhanced it more ” This was cheesy actually.

"Kuch bhi. OK take care. Come soon”

“Take care and don't forget to have your meals on time ”

The call ended.

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This is how Dhruv will tie the lagan

(One can wear the Kataar across the shoulder with the help of a belt or can carry in his/her hand as it is shown in the picture)

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