Tomorrow was Holi and the bahus were full on busy with the arrangements and decorations for the festival of colours.
Aarohi was back after finishing her course.
After making sure that everything was going accordingly the four women decided to sit down and relax with a cup of tea.
"Where are your husbands?" Aarohi asked initiating the conversation.
"Hmm husband. He doesn't even come home on time now. When I ask he's like but I have to finish all the works before I take leave for the coming months. " Arya pouted.
They all knew that Rehan's actions are justifiable but no one was going to say that to a sad pregnant woman's face.
"What about Dhruv Bhai?"
"He's still that workaholic. He's always in the office and at home always on his laptop. The only difference is now he gets home on time. Otherwise his daughters will kill him and he knows that. " Mahika said feeling proud of the little devils she created.
Aarohi turned to Fhawani.
"Veer is on a business trip. He'll be back only tonight. "
"You know what Bhabhi let's do one thing. Let's teach them all a lesson. They can't just keep ignoring you people. "
"Is it necessary?"
"I'm in"
"Hell ya"
All three said together then turned to look at each other.
"We are doing it" Aarohi said with nothing but mischief in her voice and face.
"All of them will obviously be there for the holi. Let's see how much they can ignore you guys then. "
......
Dhwani showered and wore her white organza saree for holi next morning. She dried her wet hair in front of the mirror, her pallu a bit to the side as she did so showing ample cleavage.
Veer was mesmerized as always seeing his beautiful wife. He had missed her on his business trip and seeing her now was a treat to his eyes. It felt like a sin to not touch her porcelain waist. But before he could come behind her and do so , she sashayed out of the room.
........
Arya got ready in a crop top and skirt to show of her little bump. She was about 5 months into the pregnancy.
Rehan was on cloud nine when they found out and was more than ready to love a mini him.
"Hello sweetheart" he greeted planting a kiss on her cheek. She was sitting in front of their dressing table, getting ready. She swatted him off and focused on putting her bindi.
"Someone's in a good mood. " He teased putting his head on top of hers.
Without replying she left him their standing.
......
Dhruv was getting their daughters ready in their little dresses and Mahika could not help but smile at the sight.
When Dhruv caught her looking he gave her a smile. In return Mahika winked which caught him completely off-guard. She went on to give him a kiss.
After getting the girls ready he quickly rushed them out of the room with their brother. Once they were alone , he cornered Mahi who was doing her hair.
"Are you playing with me Mahi?"
She acted like she didn't know what he was talking about and went on to do the rest of her braid.
"I asked you something babe" he said kissing her bare neck.
She turned towards him with a mischievous smile and leaned in for a kiss , then planted a kiss on the edge of his lips before leaving the room.
"That's not fair Mahi" Dhruv yelled behind her.
.....
The three brothers were all very frustrated.
"Why do you all look so grumpy?" Aarohi asked coming towards them.
"What do you want?" Rehan asked her, suspicious.
"You know one shouldn't ignore their wives. Who knows what they will do. "
That's when it clicked to them.
So this was all planned. Well two can defenitly play a game.
The music suddenly stopped at the party.
The sudden music change made all of the people turn towards the entrance.
The Singhania brothers looking swoon worthy from every angle and ther women wanted to hide them in some abyss away from all the other women.
They were also feeling a bit proud. Wherever whenever, they will always be their husbands.
For the men , their wives were looking like literal goddesses whom they couldn't wait to worship.
But right now both the groups were in a mood for challenge and mischief.
Even with all the noise and effect they were creating, the bahus completely ignored their better halves and started walking , turning their back on them.
Soni soni ankhiyon waali
(Oh beloved with beautiful eyes)
They stopped and looked at each other.
Dil deja ya deja tu gaali
(Give us your heart or curse us)
With mischief in their eyes and love in their hearts , they suppressed their smiles and turned towards them.
Soni soni ankhiyon waali
(Oh beloved with beautiful eyes)
Dil deja ya deja re humko tu gaali
(Give us your heart or curse us)
Hum tere deewane hain
(We are crazy about you)
Hum aashiq mastane hain
(We are crazy in your love)
Today no one mattered except them. Neither the media nor the celebrities. Just them.
Hum tere deewane hain
(We are crazy about you)
Hum aashiq mastane hain
(We are crazy in your love)
Arya rolled her eyes at Rehan.
Mahika showed her tongue to Dhruv and Dhwani looked at Veer with a challenge in her eyes.
Jhooti jhooti batiyon waale
(Your talks are full of lies)
Dhwani started and the others followed her as they started dancing with them.
Bholi soorat dil ke hain kaale
(Your face is innocent but heart is black)
Arya sang as she gestured to Rehan to which Rehan gave a lovestruck smile.
Mahika danced all the while not taking her eyes off Dhruv.
All of them rushed to the nearest platter containing colours.
.....
Arya was taking the colours in her hand when suddenly a hand smeared her cheeks with colour.
She fumed at Rehan who was smirking and was about to colour him when he held her hands and made her colour herself.
He then started running seeing the furious look in Arya's eyes.
She suppressed her grin as she started running behind him.
She couldn't even believe this was the guy she hated at her first glance. That day she was married to him against her wish but today she would marry him happily again and again.
For her love was something ajeeb. She hadn't gotten it from her mother or father but now it is the most familiar emotion she knew.
And she couldn't wait to bring the symbol of their love into this world.
Jaa kudiye joh kar le
(Go girl, do whatever you want)
Gora badan tera rang diya
I've coloured your fair body
Oye mundiya vaada raha
Hey boy, I promise you that
Sooli pe joh na tujhe tang diya
I'll get you hanged
Main sooli pe chad jaanva
I'll hang myself
Tu bol abhi mar jaanva
If you say I'll die right now
Main tujhse agar dar jaanva
If I get scared of you
Dil naam tere kar jaanva
Then I'll write your name on my heart
Yaad rakhna mera kehna
Remember what I'm saying
Yeh dil ek din mil jaane hain
One day these hearts will unite
He did the dramatic SRK pose to which Arya shook her head and then crashed into him in a hug.
She didn't mind losing the dare if it was to the one she lost herself to in the first place.
......
Dhruv took a pinch of colour in his fingers and smeared them accross an unknowing Mahika's waist as she drank another glass of bhang.
She turned to look at him with wide eyes.
He showed her his tongue and proceeded to run away as Mahi ran behind him.
She stopped mid way and turned away feinging sadness and crossed her arms.
Hmmm ... kyun mujhse door khadi hai
Hmmm ... why are standing far from me
Badi masti tujhe chadi hai
You seem to be full of mischief
She retorted
Kyun mujhse door khadi hai
Why are standing far from me
Dil ke nazdeek badi hai
When you're close to my heart
Aa lag ja gale tu kisi bahane se
Come and hug me making any excuse
Bahane se, bahane se
Any excuse, any excuse
Badi masti tujhe chadi hai
You seem to be full of mischief
Har ladki door khadi hai
Every girl is standing far
Main aa gayi phir bhi tere bulane se
But I still came when you called
Bulane se
When you called
She locked her arms behind his neck.
Soch kar tha tujhe aana
You had to come after thinking
Dhruv held her waist tightly
Aakar vapas na jaana
Now don't go back since you're here
.....
Veer went towards Dhwani and to Dheeraj who was in her arms.
As he reached them , Dheeraj smeared colour all over him.
Veer gave him a betrayed look. Then took him in his arms and rubbed his face all over the boy to which Dheeraj laughed and squeaked.
Dhwani was laughing at the antics of the father son duo when both of them turned towards her.
They corned her and rubbed their faces on either of her cheeks.
Sita was watching all this happily from aside. She was invited by Dhwani and the other bahus.
She didn't want to interrupt the family's happiness and decided to stay away from the singing and dancing.
Krishna was also their with her. He was playing with Karthik and the others.
Her heart still ached thinking about the past and she was not sure if she was ready for another beginning. Yet she felt guilty for unknowingly giving Karthik even the tiny bit of hope.
Karthik turned towards her as if sensing her thoughts and gave her his innocent smile while he held Krishna in his arms.
She will figure this out. Someway or the other.
....
The music went on and everyone was losing themselves to the beat and the bhang.
Rehan was making sure Arya was not taking too much pressure and held her hands even while dancing to not let her get out of his sight.
Mahi was completely wasted on bhang. So much that Dhruv picked her up to stop her from dancing and drinking more.
His daughters were loving it as they clapped and jumped seeing their mother in his arms.
Veer hugged Dhwani from behind and kissed her cheek.
She turned towards him with a glint in her eyes, tears lining them. Then slowly....
She moved his hand more towards her smooth stomach and kept hers above his.
He looked at her confused and then the realisation hit.
He was tearing up.
His expression gave away all he had to ask. Dhwani nodded and hugged him.
In that moment he cared about nothing more , he picked her up and twirled her.
Veer gently put her down and picked up Dheeraj who was dancing near them.
His family was complete as he held his woman and his son in his arms. He was complete.
Their story was complete.
The story of the three Singhania brothers and the three women who came into their lives.
One like the cleansing fire for the one who craved to be free.
One like the healing water for the one who wanted to mend his heart.
One like the nourishing earth for the one who wished to be heard.
Somehow they were imperfectly perfect for each other.
However may be the beginning the ending is all that ever mattered.
It wasn't a happily ever after. It was more like a contented ever after.
Now , behind the closed doors of the Singhania mansion , if one listened closely enough they could hear the laughter of joy and the serene silence of Love.
The end of a beautiful story and the beginning of their magnificent Journey.
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And that is officially the end.
I am not crying, you areð
I will miss this book so damn much. I am happy only because I know I will be coming back to these charectors and that I will get to write about them in other stories.
But yeah do tell me your views. I am just too emotional to make any sense right now.
Love you all. Thank you for making this book what it is today. I know a lot of you never really liked some charectors
*cough*Dhruv*cough*
Still , author's dont write the charectors, they do that themselves.
Okay the rant is getting too long.
AHHH love you all to the moon and back
*VIRTUAL HUGS*