Chapter 53: chapter 53

For now & forever🔹🔹🔹Narrator's POVLife cannot be more than perfect for Spruha and Varad. Today was the day they were finally getting married!—their dream come true! Dressed in her beautiful bridal pink lehenga she stood before the full mirror taking in her view! She smiled looking at her dark henna hands which portrayed his eternal love for her! Closing her eyes and joining her hands in front of a small Ganesha idol she prayed—prayed for her love to last long and forever , she prayed before the lord to bless the two souls who were to be tied together for next seven lives , may his blessings shower them and this event to end on a good note.She felt a presence behind her. There stood her mother in a gorgeous paithani looking adoringly at her daughter. Her eyes were glossy. Spruha ran into her mother's embrace hugging her to her heart. She suppressed the urge to cry. Her mother kissed her temple. " You're looking so beautiful , sona!! God bless you beta! " She said taking some kohl from her eyes and applying it behind her ears. " Aai!! I'll miss you!! " She said as her eyes watered. " Please don't cry sona!! It's your wedding!! We don't want to ruin your makeup! " She said smiling." Come. It's the time for pheras. Let's go. " And she took her daughter towards the stage. As she took a step into the hall , his eyes met her sight. He was indeed LOVESTRUCK—for then and now! Looking at his angelic bride his heart skipped a beat and he rooted still looking at her. He gave her his hand , as she entered the stage to sit for the havan pooja. Her hands shivered as she felt his touch. For every time he touched her—it seemed new and exciting. Only she knew how she managed herself to not take up the veil from over her head and have a look at him. In the morning , Dimple has sent her his picture—where he was dressed in a coordinated pink coloured sherwani with a sehara over his head. And she knew at the moment—she was gone! Because , he was looking so dead drop gorgeously sexy and handsome!!! They sat together for the havan. Before the sacred fire of God , both reciting each word after the Panditji. Soon , the groom and bride stood opposite to eachother for the Varmala ceremony. With the scared enchantments of Vedic marriage both Spruha and Varad were made to wear garlands to eachother.There were rounds of applauses with cheerings for them. After the Varmala ceremony , the Kanyadaan took place. The auspicious sacred most important ritual—this ritual signifies both the acceptance of the bride's father and his official approval to give his daughter away. Spruha's eyes felt watery and her heart went heavy as she saw her father do the ritual. Varad's mother then bought the small box of vermillion—the sindoor to put forth on Spruha's forehead. He took a pinch of it placing it between her partition. A bit of it scattered and fell on her nose , seeing this everyone clapped and hooted for them—it is said that if the vermillion fells on the nose it signifies more love to the couple. She blushed looking at him who was busy admiring her with pure love in his eyes for her..! He then , tied the mangalsutra—the nuptial chain around her neck. As he came forward to tie the chain on her neck , her breath hitched at theri proximity. His husk breath fanned her already warmed cheeks. " Finally you're mine! Sweetheart! Congratulations Mrs. Spruha Varad. " He whispered in her ear kissing her cheek a light. She was in utter bliss to speak any word. Her lips broadened as they twitched up into a smile. " Congratulations to you too , Mr. Malhotra! " She muttered. Then , the groom's sister is called to tie the knot for the pheras and so , dimple came forward tieing their knot. And they stood for the saat pheras. Varad took Spruha's warm hand into his. He squeezed her hand a little assuring her that he is with her all the time. She smiled at his gesture.Soon they started the pheras. FIRST PHERA – PRAYER FOR FOOD AND NOURISHMENTS“With God as our guide, let us take the first step to live with honor and respect. Let us walk together so we get food”The first stage of the Saat Phera, the couple prays that the Hindu deities provide them with food that nourishes the couple so that they can live together with respect and honor for one another.SECOND PHERA – STRENGTH“Let us be happy and enjoy life. Let us walk together so we grow together in strength,”The couple pledge to grow as one in mental, physical and spiritual strengths so that they can enjoy and share their life together.THIRD PHERA – PROSPERITY“Let us share joys and pains together. Let us walk together so we get wealth.”At this stage of the vows, the couple promises to earn an honest living so that they can live comfortably. Both bride and groom promises to stay faithful to each other and respect one anotherFOURTH PHERA – FAMILY“Let us not forget parents and elders. Let us walk together so we get happiness by sharing our joys and sorrows,”In this phera, the couple promises to take care of their elders to maintain a strong family relationship.FIFTH PHERA – PROGENY“Let us observe all acts of charity. Let us walk together so we have family”The fifth vow the couple make is to be blessed with healthy children who are kind and courageous and that the bride and groom will fulfill and provide all aspects of their childrens lives with education, love and care as well as values of live.SIXTH PHERA – HEALTH“Let us live a long and peaceful life. Let us walk together so we have joy”With the sixth vow, the couple pray that neither of them will suffer from ill health and that their future is calm and balanced together.SEVENTH PHERA -“Let us be friends with love and sacrifice. Let us walk together so we have friendship” In the final step of the Saat Phere, the couple promise to live a life of love, friendship and mutual trust. The Saat Phere makes the marriage eternal and the couple are now officially husband and wife. With their vows and the pheras , they were officially known as man & wife. " With this pheras , I promise to be you with you in every walk of your life. I promise to be with you in your every thick and thins. I promise to live a life full of love and happiness. I promise to cherish you all my life. You're my heart , my everything.  My love for you is eternal. I love you varad! " She said with her heart looking at him smiling. " With this , I vow to be with you and for you forever. I vow to love and cherish you all your life. I vow to keep you happy , healthy and prosperous all throughout the life. You're mine and I own you all with your heart , soul and body. I promise to love you forever my life. I love you Spruha! " He said as he took the pheras—for he meant every vow with his heart and had promised to keep her happy forever. Finally they were hitched! She was now his and he was now hers forever for now and forever , for this life and for next seven lives , for infinity and eternity!! In the presence of the almighty , their parents , the elders , they were tied together with eachother with abundance of blessings and love from all. As their eyes met , they shined with bliss looking at eachother with ectasy. Finally they were together! Ohh they had so longed for this day!! Their dream—to have a future  together was now fulfilled!  It was a—lifetime dream come true!!! She now officially Mrs. Malhotra. Both of them , thanked the almighty for this day! For they have got the love of their life and now they would be together—forever!!! They were thankful for every other force of the universe , their fate and destiny for bringing them together making them falling in love with eachother!! He took her in his embrace inhaling her scent. She hugged him tight. The two remained the same for moments taking in the vibe. Their hearts synced together beating their love for eachother. He cupped her face , looking at her glowing face. He kissed every inch of her face with open mouthed kisses. " I'm so happy for us! For today! I'm so thankful for the day when I met you and we fell in love!! And now I've you all for me. I love you so much!!! You're now mine! Mine—for now and forever..! I'm so glad that I was indeed LOVE-STRUCK then and now too!!! Which lead me to love you more than me and my heart!!!!! You're my jaan!!! I love you Spruha ❤️ " said he kissing her petal like lips. " I love you too Varad! ❤️ " She said kissing him back. Like every other love story which has a happy ending , now their was too—for they were two souls so much in love with eachother—because , they were indeed LOVESTRUCK! ♡♡♡𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐃 Author's note : And the curtains are down!! Hereby we bid adieu to our Spruha and Varad. *puppy eyes* The book here comes to an end. As I had decided to extend it until 50 chapters ONLY. I thank every other reader and also silent readers who appreciated my book with its own flaws. *throws chocolates and candies* This book has my heart and with whatever mind I wrote it honestly thankyou to all for giving my book a try and finding my work appreciable. Glad to know , everyone loved my work. Ofcourse , I am sad as this book has come to an end. *cries in the corner* I am glad I had bought this book until here finally wrapping it into a happy ending! Ofcourse , I have planned for a EPILOGUE which I will start to write soon—along with bonus chapters! Yah!—this is an additional information about this book. While writing this part , I have had made sure to read it again and again and have finally bought to simple and their happily ever after! I didn't wanted it to extend so , I made it simple and sweet. Hope you find this good. Okay , I have no words to say anything more. Once again , I thank you all😇❤️🙏🏻keep reading , keep supporting! Also , I've already started my next book - TANGLED HEARTS. Like my other two books , I hope you will like this one too! It's introduction and first two parts are out. Here's the link to the book— "𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒"https://english.pratilipi.com/series/eaqt76ywv0ef?utm_source=android&utm_campaign=content_series_shareYours loving , JNIwrites.