Chapter-26

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This whole chapter is written in Author's pov.

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Today morning came with new hopes and good vibes. Everyone woke up early to get ready for the Haldi

ceremony.

Haldi ceremony is a traditional pre-wedding ritual in Indian Hindu weddings. It is a joyous and colorful event where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom's skin by family and friends.

Yellow or white attire is commonly chosen to complement the theme of the ceremony.

Nitya was sitting in her room draped in a simple yellow Saari with sleevless blouse and was looking pretty without makeup.

While Evara was busy in preparing the setup with Erica. She wore a white lehenga which has yellow floral prints and a white top with a yellow heavy dupatta.

Erica wore a yellow palazzo with a top and full length yellow shrug, she was looking modern yet ethnic.

"She's looking gorgeous." Uttered Anshuman staring at the white dressed girl, as he came out in the big open yard.

Anshuman was wearing a yellow kurta ending just above his knees and Gunny was wearing a white kurta-pants with a plain yellow dupatta.

" She always does." Said Gunny knowing about who he is talking about, but then  his eyes fell on the girl beside her and he felt his heart beat faster.

He put his hand on his heart before mumbling " She's looking gorgeous."

Anshuman turned to him while saying " That was my sentence." But stopped to locate his gaze, which were on Erica.

" Ohh, looks like someone is melting." Anshuman's words brought him back to reality, and he shake his head in negative "No-No, it's not like that."

Then both the males walked toward the girls

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Soon the elders and relatives came and the ceremony started.

Both the bride and groom were sitting together but a not so thin yellow dupatta was separating them, Nitya was shy while Abhigyan was trying his best to get a glimpse of her.

The mothers did some simple pooja before Eva bought the haldi paste and one by one everyone applied the paste on the couple.

"Girls is the ceremony going to simple-simple." A grandmother said indicating the girls to dance and make the event more memorable.

The two males looked at the girls who were looking at each other and smiled before moving to the DJ.

A marwadi song was played at the music player, and everyone's eyes lit up  hearing the sound.

People gathered in the middle and started dancing. The duo also joined while their boys were admiring them with soft emotions in their eyes.

Gunny moved near the crowd with the paste of haldi in his finger tips and Anshuman smirked at his actions.

He then came near Erica making her stop her dance moves and since everyone was busy in dancing no one payed any heed to their moment.

Both of them looked into each other's eyes.

" What are you thinking, Mr Randhawa?" Erica asked staring back and forth into his eyes.

" Just doing what my hearts is saying." He whispered as his hands met her cheeks transferring the yellow paste that was on his hands to her cheeks.

"What does this mean?" She looked at him with curious gaze.

" What do you think?" He raised his eyebrow in teasing manner with a smirk on his face and she just smiled shyly at him.

After the ceremony everyone clicked a lot pictures and went to eat the royal feast by the hotel but Eva was helping the helpers to wrap up the setup, Erica did asked to help her but she refused saying she should go first and serve the guests.

As the family members sat to eat, Anshuman noticed that Eva wasn't there, he sighed knowing where she would be.

He came into the yard and saw her standing on a stool trying to remove something. He came near her and stood beside her table looking at her as she struggled with what she was doing.

" Do you need any help?" He uttered making her flinch at sudden voice beside her.

She looked at him and sighed before saying "Seriously, I would have fell on you, because of your sudden deep voice."

"That's fine, I am always beside you to hold you when you fall." His words made her breathe hitched while he looked at as if it was just a casual sentence.

" Help me." She mumbled getting off the stool and he replaced her and removed what she was struggling with.

Then they wrapped up everything and came back to the dining table to see that everyone has left for their respective rooms.

"Welcome lovebirds." Said a female voice and they saw Erica crossing her hands over her chest and a teasing smile was grazing her lips making both of them blush.

" You guys are late for lunch." She commented, both of them shrugged and sat on the empty chairs.

" But don't worry we'll serve you." Gunny said entering the picture.

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~Mehndi ceremony~

It's a ritual in which henna is applied on the bride and groom's hands.

The hall was decorated elaborately with colorful drapes, fairy lights, and floral arrangements to create a festive atmosphere.

It was evening and Evara was walking back and forth in her room when Erica entered " What happened?" She glanced at her cousin who was all ready in a mehndi green anarkali and simple makeup while she was wearing her comfy clothes.

" Is everything set?" Eva asked and she nodded in affirmation.

" Good, now go and enjoy." She said and strode to her bed and sat resting her head on headrest.

" Why aren't you ready yet?" Erica asked with her hands on her hips.

" You know, I don't like the smell of Mehndi. I can't tolerate it, you go." She said and with her phone.

" Oh, come on. This day doesn't come again and again. Stop being..." but her words were cut as Nitya entered the room wearing a green lehenga and a silver coloured top, her earrings and mantika was making her more attractive, as her dupatta was draped as saree.

She looked at both of them " What's happening and why aren't you ready yet Eva?"

" Nitya, I don't like the smell of Mehndi, it's just not piece of cake, you guys go people must be waiting. please." Eva said not even looking at them.

" I am not going until you come with us." Nitya took seat next to me on bed.

After lot of convincing she agreed and came out wearing a deep green colored full sleeve, full length cotton frock with golden prints. Her hairs were left open with a mangtika in partition and simple earrings.

The males were already present there and were busy helping the guests. The girls took seat were and the beautician started with her work to apply henna.

The ceremony was kinda boring so Erica stood grabbing everyone's attention saying " looks like guys can't even entertain us?"

So guys decided to do mimicry and dance, everyone was enjoying the function very much then it was time for dinner while Eva and Erica were busy in preparation.

Gunny picked up Erica and took her to the dining table and feed her with his hands, there were only family members and they started hooting at his actions.

On the other hand Eva was busy in something important and said that she'll eat later.

Anshuman came to her with a tray of food and made her eat while she kept roaming ordering around the workers.

Erica and Gunny looked at them.

" They are cute." Erica said motioning her both hands towards them and cracking them on her temple to avoid bad eyes.

" Yup but not more than us." Gunny whispered in her ear from behind.

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