Chapter 38

Mahima's eyes glistened lightly after glancing at Samaira, who sat in a chair, adorned in her stunning bridal attire. The sight of her daughter being adorned as a bride made her emotional.

"You look pretty, Beta" Says Mahima, lovingly caressing Samaira's head. Her tone heavy with emotion.

Samaira's outfit:-

Make-up:-

Mehandi:-

Samaira feeling her affection, rose up and hugged her. "Love you maa, Please don't cry" Says Samaira, her tone reflecting Mahima's.

Mahima hugs her back, the warmth of her embrace made samaira even more emotional and comfortable.

Everyone looked at with small smiles, Their emotions reflecting their feelings.

Taking a deep breath, kiara steps forwards to enlighten the mood, "Alright! Mahima Aunty, You shouldn't be emotional on your daughter wedding. It's her day, if you're being emotional now, Samaira gonna cry like dead potato. Please don't cry guys"

Everyone plastered smiles through their tears, Mahima steps back as Samaira bends to seek her blessings.

"God will bless you, beta. Always be happy with your husband. I'm sure he'll be with you through your ups and downs" States Mahima, offering a warm smile.

Getting up, Samaira plastered a reluctant smile, which kiara can detect it's a fake one.

"Alright then, The baarat of Aryan & Rajvansh will be here anytime soon. Get ready quickly, I'll check upon Riya, since they are here too" Says Mahima, walking towards the entrance.

"Wait! We'll join you too" Saying this, Pragati, Aadhya, Nalini joins Mahima to Riya's room.

A sigh escaped Samaira's lips observing them leave. She marched towards the couch and collapsed on it with a frown.

Kiara & Akshara exchanged glances and walked towards her, "Dude? You aren't happy to get married with Aryan bhai? You should have considered it before agreeing to this proposal" Says Kiara, placing her palm on Samaira's shoulder.

Nodding her head, Akshara adds, "Yes, If you aren't interested to tie a knot with Aryan bhai. You should have rejected it, Sam"

Samaira pauses for a moment, her frown deepens, "Yaar! Actually I'm worrying about something!" Winces Samaira with an nonchalant expression.

Kiara & Akshara frowns, "What is that?" Questions Akshara.

Glancing at both of them, Samaira dramatically says, "Because I can't dance in my own brother's wedding. I thought I can dance, sing and have fun in his wedding, but, now here I am sitting as an bride for Aryan"

Samaira folds her arms across her chest with a gloomy look.

Kiara & Akshara burst into a fit of laughter glancing at her expression. "Yaar! I thought you were sad because of this marriage! But you're worrying because you can't dance? Dude! That's hilarious!" Says Kiara barely controlling her amusement.

Samaira pouts even more hearing them giggle.

"But also, Sam, You can't even dance in this heavy bridal attire because I don't know how many pins are attached to it also the makeup. If you are gonna dance, please control yourself" Adds Akshara folding her arms across her chest.

Samaira playfully rolls her eyes making them giggle even more.

"Whatever let me rest, I'm already drained because of this attire. I can't even walk in this then how I am gonna dance? Let it be, I can still dance in your weddings" Says Samaira collapsing on the couch.

Kiara & Akshara exchanged glances of disbelief. "Oho excuse me, just because you wanna dance--- it doesn't mean that you say some words like 'my marriage'. I'm never gonna get married until Ambani becomes poor" Snaps Kiara dramatically.

Akshara giggles but adds, "Well.. I don't have a plan to get married early either. Maybe I'm just gonna focus on my career too"

Both of them fell silent and glanced at Samaira for her response.

Samaira glancing at them, burst into chuckles making them confused, "Yaar? Chudail ke tarah hasegi ya fir bolegi kuch (Instead of laughing like a witch, Can you say something?)" Says Kiara with a done expression.

Controlling her amusement, Samaira replied, "I used to say that-- whenever my mom asked me to get married but here I am, already about to tie a knot."

Kiara rolls her eyes while Akshara shakes her head with a lingering smile.

"So don't decide it yourselves. So, I suggest you to get married early too. Since I'm not going to stay single after this night" Adds Samaira casually.

Before two of them could respond, Loud music, filled with the sounds of dhol and shehnai echoed through the venue and roads.

Three of them exchanged glances, Excitedly Kiara & Akshara quickly marched towards the window. Everyone are dancing with their infectious energy, fully emerged in the festive occasion.

"Oyi, Tera pati parmeshwar aye hai behen! Tayar hoja! (Your husband is here, Get ready)" Teases kiara.

Samaira made her towards the window and slowly peeked through the curtains, making sure no one can steal a glance of her.

Samaira felt her heartbeat raise as she was met with the sight of Aryan, dressed up in a stunning yet elegant groom attire. She could feel the energy in the air, and it made her pulse quicken, her cheeks flushing with warmth.

Aryan's attire:-

"Babe? Where are you lost? Stop staring at your husband, he's going to be yours anyways right? You can stare at him as much as you want after your marriage." Teases Kiara with a mischievous glint in her tone.

Samaira back off and smacks her shoulder, saying, "Shut up! I'm not staring at him. I-It's just that I'm looking at my brother, who's also a groom"

Kiara playfully pokes her tongue and grins in response.

Akshara nudged Kiara's shoulder, grabbing her attention. "Hey! Rajvansh bhai is also beside Aryan bhai! It's fun out there! Let's go" Says Akshara with a excited smile.

Kiara nods her head with equal enthusiasm and says, "Dude, Sorry! for now, We're going to join the baarat. We'll be back as soon as possible"

Saying this, Kiara drags Akshara along with her, leaving Samaira alone in the room.

A sigh escaped Samaira's lips, observing them leave. Thinking something, Samaira again peeked through the curtains. A smile bloomed on her face at the sight of Aryan, who sat with his usual cold face.

Kiara & Akshara joined the celebration, their strong presense mingled with their laughter and energy.

Pranav, Dhruv are dancing energetically while Advik joins them at last.

"Everyone are happy. All are dancing & singing. But, why won't he smile too? It's his wedding right? He's always with this face" Says Samaira, intimating Aryan's face.

Suddenly Aryan looks up making Samaira froze in her place, but, she quickly backs off by shutting the curtains.

A smile bloomed on Aryan's face observing Samaira's shadow behind the curtains.

"Yaar! That was sudden. I didn't even reliaze he's gonna look up." Thought Samaira, placing her palm on her chest.

"I didn't get to have a proper glance of my brother! Nothing happens if I'm gonna glance at my brother. It's Aryan who's sitting beside my brother" Saying this, Again Samaira peeked through the curtains and met with the sight of Aryan still looking up at her with a smile.

She felt her heart skip a beat as she glances at him, a mix of nervousness washed over her, even though she stood a distance from him.

She quickly retreated to the couch she was sitting earlier, settling on the couch, she placed her hand on her heart, saying, "I'm feeling nervous? Maybe because of my wedding? Yeah because of my wedding. I heard everyone gets nervous on their wedding days! So, It's nothing"

She assured herself as if she's trying to deny something, feeling her emotions getting out of control.

Soon the sounds of loud music came to and end, it echoed faintly near her surrounding indicating that the grooms made their way towards the mandap.

After few moments, Akshara, Kiara entered the room by opening the door creak open.

"Dude! The grooms are doing the rituals instructed by pandit jii. They'll call you down, so, let's do the touch-ups" Says Kiara before rushing towards the counter.

Samaira nods her head in response.

Akshara helps Samaira to fix her hair once again, checking if everything's perfect before they call the bride down.

"Also, What about Riya bhabhi? She's too ready right? Who's with her?" Inquiries Samaira, her tone laced with slight concern.

While applying setting spray to Samaira, Kiara replied, "Mahima aunty, Nalini aunty, Pragati aunty, Aadhya maa. Everyone are with her, Don't worry. She's ready too"

Samaira nods her head once again, "I would have been with her, if I wasn't a bride. I didn't even expect that I would be a bride on this day. It's truly 'A Dance of Destiny'."

Kiara & Akshara giggles hearing her statement, "It's okay. Enjoy your wedding for now. Also, There's a big task waiting for us, right Kiara?" Says Akshara with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Kiara playfully winks at her in response. "Guys? What are you doing behind my back? Just spill the beans, I swear I won't spill it to anyone" Says Samaira, raising three fingers above her head.

Kiara & Akshara exchanged knowing glances. Kiara replied, "Ayo girl! You'll know it soon. Wait for it!"

Samaira simply shakes her head with a done expression.

After few moments, Nalini, Mahima enters the room. "Kiara & Akshara beta? Everything's perfect right?" Inquiries Nalini marching towards them.

"Yes Aunty, Everything's set! Also? You're here to call Samaira right? Let's go! We'll join you too" Replied Kiara with a enthusiastic smile.

Mahima & Nalini nods their heads in response.

Mahima applied kaajal behind Samaira's ear before she can step out.

"Maa, The priest is calling the bride to make her entry. Aryan is almost done with the rituals. Riya bhabhi already made her entry, It's time for Samaira to enter the mandap" Says Advik, stepping inside the room.

Advik's attire:-

Mahima nods her head in response.

Glancing at Samaira, he spoke with a teasing smile, "My sister's beautiful. I hope my brother-in-law won't faint right at the mandap."

Everyone chuckled at his statement while Samaira playfully stares at him.

Marching towards her, He adds with a lingering smile, "It's your day, Sam. I hope you shine the brightest today. Just cry don't cry too much on your vidaai, It'll spoil you makeup"

Advik playfully adds the last sentence to enlight the silent atmosphere.

With a pout, Samaira replied, "I know it, I won't cry on my vidaai!"

Nodding his head, Advik says, "Alright, Now let's go. Papa and Bade papa will join us downstairs"

Saying this, Advik, Kiara, Akshara started to lead Samaira towards the mandap.

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The music shifts to a calm tune as the bride slowly walks towards the mandap.

Everyone fell silent, their eyes fixed on Samaira, her head bowed under the shimmering crimson dupatta. Kiara, Akshara, Advik with their bright smiles gently held the dupatta's edges, leading her towards the mandap.

A proud father, Vijay, walked beside her, protectively placing his hand on her shoulder.

"Aryan, Your bride's here" Whispers Dhruv bending to his level.

Dhruv's outfit:-

Aryan quickly followed his gaze and froze in his place, his breath hitched at the sight of Samaira. She's fully adorned in a stunning bridal look making his heart race with excitement and nervousness.

"If she's anything then she's my Goddess, who descended the heavens, just to be my wife. I swear to myself, I'll never leave her side and I'll make sure she's happy with me" Thought Aryan, his gaze fixed on her.

He couldn't take his eyes off her making Dhruv chuckle silently.

"Let me join my sister's doli" Saying this Pranav quickly marched towards them to hold another edge of the dupatta.

Pranav's Outfit:-

With a warm smile, Pranav held another edge of Samaira's doli making everyone smile in awe.

Whispers and chatter took place when Samaira reached the Mandap. Aryan quickly got up from his place and extended his hand to help Samaira to climb the stage.

"Go beta" Says Vijay softly, as Samaira glanced at Vijay. With a hesitant move, Samaira extends her hand and took his palm for support.

Samaira felt a sense of warmth washed over her as she takes his palm. The look in his eyes conveyed determination and some profound emotion, which Samaira couldn't get behold of.

In few moments, Aryan & Samaira are seated in the mandap along with Riya and Rajvansh.

Riya's attire:-

Make-up:-

Mehandi:-

"Dhruv, You took of care of media right? No one should enter the venue unless they show the wedding card" Orders Mahendra, glancing at Dhruv.

With a reassuring look, Dhruv nods his head, saying, "Yes bade papa. I already took care of the press. They can't enter and Advik assigned bodyguards to check the guests before letting them enter."

"Everything's clear. I made sure everything's perfect. The media or any press can't enter the venue, Everything's under control." Adds Pranav with a determined look.

Mahendra nods his head, saying, "Alright, beta"

"Now it's time, Please stand for Jai mala beta" Instructs the priest, glancing at the couples.

Aryan helped Samaira to get up, Rajvansh followed suit by helping Riya to get up.

Pranav, Kiara handed the floral garlands to the couple and quickly stood aside.

With a soft smile, Rajvansh placed the floral garland around Riya's neck making her grin widely. Soon Riya followed suit by placing the garland around his neck.

Samaira smiled, her gaze fixed on the couple.

"Beta, Now you do the same" Says the priest, glancing at Aryan.

With curt nod, Aryan glances at Samaira for permission. Taking a deep breath, Samaira nods her head indicating him to continue.

With a gentle smile, Aryan placed the garland around Samaira's neck making her follow suit.

Everyone looked at them with awe, Their filled with admiration for the couples.

Soon the time for Saptapadi arrived indicating that, The couples need to take seven rounds around the sacred fire, which is also called 'Saat pehre'.

Each step, each circle around the sacred fire represents promises, a vow, a commitment of righteous life of being together.

Soon four pheras are completed by Rajvansh and Aryan by leading the way. The last three pheras are led by Samaira & Riya. This shows the importance of their roles in their marriage.

Their each step is a commitment of fulfilling their duties towards each other.

The commitment of being together happily. The vow to support and lean on each other in their spiritual journey together.

As the couples completes their seven rounds around sacred fire, the priest chants mantras and offers prayers to the fire, seeking blessing to their journey ahead.

"Now the Grooms should apply vermilion powder in the brides hair line" Instructs the priest.

Sobitha, with her warm smile, quickly hands them the vermilion box.

Glancing at Samaira, Aryan took a pinch of vermilion powder and with a gentle rub, he applied the sindoor in her hair line.

A tear escaped freely through Samaira's eyes as she felt some of the powder fell on her nose too.

Rajvansh followed suit and applied the red sindoor on Riya's hair line and some amount of powder fell on Riya's nose making everyone look at them with awe.

"This proves that both the husbands are going to love their wives endlessly. Awww!!" Hoots Kiara with a playful smile.

Everyone giggles at her statement while Riya and Samaira exchanged glances.

The air is filled with excitement and whispers making the atmosphere more inviting and lively.

"Now you can tie mangalsutra (nuptial chain) around the bride's neck." Says the priest.

As per his instruction, Sobitha and Mahima steps forward with a tray in their hands.

"Aryan & Rajvansh beta, Here it is" Says Mahima & Sobitha distributing the nuptial chains.

According to their instruction, Aryan & Rajvansh grabs the mangalsutra and stood in front of their brides. Rajvansh stepped forward and tied the nuptial chain around Riya's neck making her look into his eyes with affection.

Aryan glanced at Samaira before acting further. Stepping forward, Aryan tied the nuptial chain around Samaira's neck, earning hoots and claps around them.

The couples stood in front of the elders of both families, ready to seek their warm blessings.

A sea of smiles surrounded them, all eager to shower the couples with blessings.

Aryan, Samaira & Riya, Rajvansh bends to touch Mahendra & Kavitha's feet to seek their blessings. With a gentle smile, Mahendra & kavitha blesses them, saying, "May your love be strong as the mountains and gentle as the breeze."

The couple bowed their heads in respect, their hearts filled with warmth at their affection.

Aryan & Samaira bends to seek Sobitha and Veerendra's blessings.

"Stay happy with each other, beta. You should never bring tears to my Daughter-in-law, She's the light of our house from today. If she's happy then everyone in the house will be happy" Says Veerendra with a warm yet determined look.

Samaira's heart swelled with hope & love at their affection. Caressing her head, Sobitha adds, her tone laced with warmth, "Take care of my stubborn son, beta. You're the light in his life. I hope you'll be healthy and happy with my son"

With a brief glance at Aryan, Samaira nods her head with a small smile. While Aryan looks at with love & Admiration.

One by one, everyone blessed them. Each one offered their unique blessings, their words weaving a tapestry of love, support and hope.

The couples listened their words intently, their hearts swelled with happiness and hope that surrounded them in the form of their families.

The youngsters looked at them with awe, Their eyes admired them with love and support.

Advik, with a lingering smile, stepped forward towards Aryan, saying, "I hope you'll be happy with my sister."

Aryan nods his head with a small smile. a

Soon, the time for vidaai arrived. The couples along with their families stood at the entrance of the venue hall, ready to part their ways.

The atmosphere shifted, Samaira & Riya stood glancing at their parents and family members with tears in their eyes.

It's a hard phase of a girl's life which has to crossed, to embark their new journey of life which lay ahead of them.

Samaira hugged Vijay by wrapping her arms around him. Vijay, being emotional hugged her back, saying, "It's okay, bachee. Aryan will take care of you, I trust him. He'll be on your side. He'll definitely loves you a lot"

His heavy voice and eyes betrayed the torment of emotions swirling within him.

Fresh tears rolled down Samaira's cheeks as she glanced at her mother, Mahima, who stood with unshed tears in her eyes. A small smile lingered on Mahima's face as she looks at the father-daughter duo.

Turning towards her, Samaira says, "I think there will be no one to save papa from your taunts. I'm leaving and I may not hear your taunts everyday, But guess what, perhaps I'll miss your tantrums, Maa"

Tears roll down mahima's cheeks she pulls Samaira into a warm hug. Samaira sobs hard, when she felt Advik & Rajvansh caressing her back.

Pulling her out of her embrace, Mahima replied, "I'll still have my daughter-in-law with me. She's going to be on my side in every fight, right, riya beta?"

Riya smiled through her tears, while Sobitha caresses her back with tears in her eyes.

"I'll miss you, Dadaji, Dadiji. You guys were my life saviours in every moment. I'll miss you the most" Says Samaira holding Yashodhar & Kavitha's hands

Kavitha's eyes glistened with uncontrollable tears while Yashodhar caressed Samaira's head lovingly.

"Whenever you feel like missing us just come to us. Because I'm going miss my granddaughter a lot." Says Yashodhar with a lingering smile.

Samaira nods her head with sorrowful smile.

Rajvansh, Advik stepped towards Aryan. Advik spoke, his eyes glistening lightly, "We've seen you from childhood, that's the reason we agreed quickly to get married with Samaira. She's not just my sister, She's my partner in crime also my supporting pillar. I hope you'll love her with all your heart"

Aryan nods his head with a small smile getting the turmoil within him.

"She's my wife now, It's means she's my breath and my heartbeat. I can never bring myself to make her cry' So, Don't worry" Assures Aryan with a soft smile.

Rajvansh & Advik nods their heads with lingering smiles plastered on their faces.

Kiara & Akshara hugged Samaira in unison. The trio engaged in a heartful hug earning looks of awe from everyone.

"I guess I'll have to visit Rathore's mansion to meet you regularly. Also, Let's catch up everytime like we used to do. Don't try to make excuses like 'My husband can't leave me for one second, I guess I'm not going to make it there" Playfully mimicks Kiara, acting as Samaira.

Samaira feeling Aryan's eyes on her, embarrassed smacks her shoulder. "Shut up! Don't you dare to spout another word" Playfully warns Samaira, feeling her cheeks getting red.

Kiara & Akshara giggles at her reaction.

With a last glimpse of her family, Samaira walks towards Aryan, who awaited for her at car door step.

Soon after all the farewells and greetings, everyone parted their ways and departed to their respective homes utterly exhausted by the event.

Samaira sat still, beside Aryan in the back seat while driver leads the car.

The memories of her childhood and family members rushed back making her more emotional. Again fresh tears

started to form in her eyes, which threatened to slip freely.

Observing her situation, Aryan gently offered a tissue to Samaira, grabbing her attention.

Glancing at him, Samaira thanks him silently for the tissue. She wipes her tear streaked face with the napkin and glances out of the window to control her emotions.

"Here, Drink some water. You must be drained right? Have a sip of water" Says Aryan, offering a bottle of water to Samaira.

She whispered 'thankyou' before gulping some amount of water, making him smile in return.

The whole ride to Rathore's mansion went in silence. Samaira didn't say anything further and glanced out of window remembering her whole childhood and antics in the ride.

While Aryan, sometimes glanced at Samaira and sometimes outside the window. "I promise Samaira, you'll never cry again being with me. I'll make sure to provide all necessary things and I'll try to be a good husband." Thought Aryan glancing at Samaira.

"I love you, my kitten"

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That's it guyzzzz!!!👉👈 I'm sleepy already coz I have to wake up early🏃. I thought i'll make this chapter more longer but....... Anyways thanks for reading *Muah* andddd.... Byeee😋💗

-AuthorDaisy