Part 27 | Destined together

KARTIK

One of the beautiful thing Love teaches you is to celebrate the differences.

" Naira you have been staring at me all the way we drove here, will you please stop that atleast now. " I said as we entered the temple premises.

It was 8 in the morning.

" You never believed in God, what happened all of the sudden? And you are wearing a Dhoti Kurta !? " Surprise skated on her face.

I would be lying if I say I didn't expect this reaction.

" I don't But you do believe right. That's why we are here. "

I am a businessman, I believe only in science and logics. Anything that can be touched, felt, analysed, experimented with, only those exist for me!

But Naira believes, also my parents.

She believes in the existence of Almighty, fate, destiny etc.

" They are here! " Aditi announced behind whom stood our close family waiting for us. Mom, Dad, Arjun, Dhruv and his Fiance Siya, Jason, Robert and Ana.

Everyone were dressed in traditional outfits. The temple had quite a big Closed Central hall that hosted all functions, rituals and haven.

The hall was decorated with floral decors and made private, denying entry to public. I had apparently hired half the section of the temple for our wedding.

" Are you serious? " She gasped.

" Get dressed, Let's once again get married. " She just stared at me amazed. Soon Adit who was in her ' super enthusiastic friend' mode dragged Naira away to deck her up.

When Naira walked up towards me after about 30 minutes, with a smile as bright as the full moon on a dark sky, it felt like the background had a hundred violinist playing a finest melody tune with perfect synchronisation.

Only she was in my frame of vision, everything else just faded away.

A nostalgia of the day when I saw her as a bride colliding into my arms flashed before me. I couldn't help the smile of genuine adoration on my face seeing her today as my Wife.

She descended draped in a red silk saree with rich golden embroidery that elegantly sat on her curves. Her hair was tied in a bun adorned with white flowers. The minimalist jewellery was just perfect to her liking. Bold eyes, vivid lips and a natural blush spread across her cheeks when our eyes meet.

Breathtaking !

She was taking steps closer to me, our gaze still interlocked until,

" Woww!! " She stopped on her tracks hearing a familiar voice.

" Rudy !? " I don't understand What is it about my stupid brother that is making her squeal in excitement.

" Please Don't say me you returned early because you lost the tournament. " she was on her feet waiting for an answer.

Rudy chuckled, " I returned early because I skipped the post victory celebration trip as I did not wanna miss your big day! " He gave her a goofy smile.

" Oh my goodness yayyy!! " They shared a bear hug.

We hardly remember the last time his team lost a game. We all knew he had won the game last night, it was only a surprise for Naira as Rudy wanted to tell her in person owing to the fact it was his first tournament after Naira had entered our lives and she was way to excited.

" The game was so thrilling, they were 2 points ahead and there was only 30 seconds left. But then I scored a goal with a jump shot and we became leading! " she was keenly listening to him.

" Damn, did I just miss that. I wanna see ! "

" I have the recordings, we will watch it tonight. " There palms met for a hi-fi.

Tonight !? There's No f****ng way, I am leaving my Wife.

" Not Today Rudy. " Mom declined.

I smirked.

" Mom! Please- " my little brother made a puppy face but it doesn't work with my Mom.

" Naira and your brother will be tired by the end of the day. They have to spend time together. "

I love my Mom!

" They are together all the time! " Muttered Rudy.

Just a glare from my mom and he gave up, " Okay fine! Whatever. "

" Princess, Are you planning to kill me with your beauty today? " Rudy flirted earning a playful slap from Naira who had a big smile on her face.

Will I be in trouble if I break his nose right now?

" Flirt with my wife again and I'll make you regret it. " I slid a possessive hand on her waist.

" Oh Hi brother, must say you look good in traditional attire. " I rolled my eyes while the other just laughed.

" Okay Now, Rudy Get dressed quickly while the priest gets it all ready for the ritual. " Dad ordered and everyone left. It was just us there.

She turned towards me, " You look handsome Hubby. "

Yea only now she's paying me attention.

I looked sideways, " Kartik " she tugged my hand.

I don't care if I am acting childish here, Today I deserve her undivided attention, she should be excited about us and all the stuff we will be celebrating today. But here Madam is getting all fired up over a basket ball game and my stupid Brother.

I spared her a glance and again looked away.

" Babe " she pecked my lips.

" What !? " I faced her and she mouthed a sorry.

" I don't need any sorry. " I muttered.

" Okay no more talks about anything else. Only us. Now babe please. " She again pecked my lips.

Everyone were busy with the preparations, and I pinned her to the walls of nearby pillar which was huge that we were entirely hid behind it.

" Don't take the risk of tempting me to ruin those perfectly painted lips, I swear you have no idea how hard I am resisting myself from devouring every inch of you. " I whispered in a husky tone and her breath hitched.

Damn, Her alluring pair of eyes were an ocean and I was drowning helplessly in it.

" what if I dare to take that risk "

She grazed her fingers across my jaw line, slowly down my neck and rested on my clothed chest.

I caressed the sides of her cheek with my fingers, " are you trying seduce me Mrs. Oberoi? "

" Perhaps. " she gave me a naughty smile.

" Naira! Kartik! " Dad called out.

" Yea Dad, coming! " I replied. Naira let out a low giggle.

" Don't tell me I didn't warn you,

Tonight, My little temptress. "

" Let's see. " She pecked my lips and walked away. I rubbed the back of my neck beaming.

Damn, Women !

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Naira didn't want a new ring, she said the ring I had made her wear the very first time was close to her heart. So we exchange our original wedding ring.

Rituals were carried on as per tradition. Our marriage was sealed with love and faith before our family. Vows of respect, loyalty, trust and companionship in sickness and wealth, in good and bad days, today and forever in the journey called Life was promised.

I tied the nuptial chain around her neck, filled her hairline with sindoor.

The priest declared the successful completion of the wedding.

I held her hand in mine,

A promise of a lifetime was made.

My forehead met hers, " I love you." She whispered.

" I love you more babe. " I brushed my nose against hers.

Mom and Dad exchanged delightful smiles as they looked at us, holding on to each other.

We hugged them and Mom placed a tender kiss on Naira's forehead. Robert congratulated me as we shared a brotherly hug. Ana gave me a rose and kissed my cheek. The little girl had become the apple of our eyes in such a few days. She very much reminded us of Nisha.

Once our wedding photoshoot was done, tons of memories were captured. I saw Naira being surrounded by our friends, laughing in joy.

Dad patted my shoulders and I turned towards him with a smile.

" Seeing her happy, makes me happy dad. " He smiled at me.

" Naira's a good women, Son. Unlike all other girls she isn't with you for any benefits, it's pure love. She loves you with her everything, I can see it in her eyes. She has not just changed your life but all of ours. " I nodded at Dad.

" Be the reason behind her smile, a shoulder she could lean on to. There can be issues, rough days but never give up on your wife. The hand you have held today, never let it go Son. " I fixed my eyes on my wife.

I never believed in Fate and destiny but now that I look at her, I guess I have started believing in it.

They say Love is not in our choice, it's in our fate.

Meeting her was no accident,

it was a play of fate.

Perhaps it's written in my stars,

She's the one. It's always her.

And our love was destined.

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That evening,

Rudra, Dhruv and Arjun were in the room with me, I didn't pay much attention to their conversation.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror as I buttoned my blazer but stopped mid track.

" Don't forget to check the insides of your blazer once you wear it. "

Naira had said this morning.

As I checked, I was taken aback seeing a message imprinted on the fabric of the blazers, visible only from the inside.

In you, I have found the

love of my life

And

My home.

You will forever be my always

♡

Love,

Naira

My heart skipped a beat in delight.

" Kartik ! " Aditi dashed into the room.

" Boys move out of my way!!" She grunted slapping their arms as she made her way towards me.

" Are you ready? " she grinned.

" Yea, just the tie. " I held the one piece cloth.

" Turn. Let me do. " She took the tie and placed it around my neck.

Aditi for sure made a good sister.

" Is she ready? " I asked her as she tied the knot expertly.

" Done. You look dashing !! " she winked and earned a fake cough of attention from Arjun.

" Honey! It's his day and he deserves a compliment. " Arjun pouted and rolled his eyes. We chuckled.

Aditi smiled at me, " she is waiting for you. Go get her. " I gave her a quick hug before leaving the room.

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They say , a successful marriage requires falling in love

With the same person again everyday.

I will fall in love

with you

a millions times over,

everyday, everytime from

the very beginning

with a promise of forever.

We will have a million forevers!

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