Chapter-28

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The palace looked so pretty, with big gates covered in fancy designs and hanging flowers, saying hello to all the guests.

Once the guests are inside, they are greeted by a huge garden with lots of plants, shiny fountains, and colorful flowers all around, like a beautiful painting.

Inside the rooms, there were fancy lights hanging from the ceiling, shiny curtains, and pretty flowers everywhere.

For the wedding, they made a special place in the garden, called a mandap, with nice fabrics and fresh flowers, making it look amazing.

Overall the whole palace was itself looking like a bride. I am satisfied with all the arrangements and decorations.

I was passing by the corridor checking all other arrangements. When I heard a sound of bangles chiming and anklet jingle behind me.

I turned to look back just to get froze at the scene before me. There she was, the girl with whom I want to see my whole future.

She was looking ethereal in those mauve-pink lehenga which had golden work on it. Her deep blue dupatta with mirror work was draped neatly on her shoulders.

I involuntarily walked near her, and as soon as her eyes looked upon me, I left the breath that I didn't knew I was holding.

Everything stopped, nothing was going on now, just me and her in the corridor. It felt like, the time got froze. She stared so intently into my eyes that I was looking my control but still I gave her good competition in this staring game.

And few seconds later, though it seemed like hours, she looked down with a tint of blush over her cheeks. I took a sharp breath.

" You are looking so beautiful." Then I shake my head.

" No gorgeous." I again shook my head in negative.

" No-No ethereal." My actions made her giggle.

I sighed in disbelief at how I can't even compliment her properly, but to be honest I seriously can't find any words to describe her beauty today, though she always looks pretty everytime I see her but this attire and this whole Indian look suits her so much.

" English is such a famous language but I still can't find any words that could describe how you are looking today, so let me say it in hindi.

'In aankhon ko jab-jab tumhara deedar ho jata hai,

Din koi bhi ho tyohaar ho jata hai." She blushed. I love to see her blushed she's looking so enchanting at this moment that I want to do more than just standing and staring at her.

" I never knew you were a part time poet Mr. Roy?" She teased me.

" Ohh, these only come in your presence Miss Prajapati." I teased her back.

She opened her mouth to say something but my phone rang, it was my father's. I answered the call and my smile faded and I gulped hard before looking at the girl in front of me who knitted her eyebrows questioningly.

" Ok papa, we are coming." I hung up.

" What happened? Something wrong?" She asked concern laced around her words.

" Papa is calling you and me, looks like Nitya said something." I told her, and her face shrunk.

" Don't worry, they were supposed to know, today or tomorrow doesn't matter." I spoke with a smile.

" What do you mean?" She asked not getting my point.

I don't know if I should say this but I know that this could be a good opportunity to try to convince them about me and her.

" I was going to talk about us to my parents." She looked at me with large eyes making me realise that I didn't even asked for her permission nor did I proposed her.

I gently grabbed her wrist and walked toward the bride's green room.

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My father looked at both of us and marched toward us, I immediately put my hand in front of her pulling her behind me indicating him to let her out of this conversation.

"Eva, could you stand outside." He uttered in serious tone and she did what she was told though I could see in her eyes that she didn't wanted to leave me alone.

" So when were you going to tell me about this whole thing?" He asked with an intimidating look.

" I was going to talk to you after the marriage." I answered.

" Are you serious about her?" He questioned and without any doubt and time waste, I replied him " Yes, Yes I am. Papa, let me tell you why I'm serious about her. When I'm with her, I feel like I can be my true self, flaws and all. She supports my dreams and ambitions, encouraging me to reach for the stars even when I doubt myself. When everyone was pressuring me, she told me to listen my heart and do whatever give me happiness. There are a lot of reasons and even without reason, I love her. She is the music in my depressed life.I don't want to imagine my life without her, and I'm determined to build a future together that's filled with love, respect, and happiness."

He stared at me for a while and then stood up.

"Eva is good girl. I like your choice." I didn't expected this from my father.

I was beyond happy, that he liked my choice. Ofcourse no-one can deny, she is a perfect girl any guy could have and I am happy that I am that lucky guy.

" So should we talk to her parents?" He suggested and I smiled.

" No papa, I want to confess to her and then properly propose her for marriage and if she says yes then you can talk." I word my thoughts, running my hands on my nape.

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Nitya was called in the hallway, and the rituals started. First the Varmala ceremony was held then the couple moved to the mandap and priest started his work.

They both did satyanarayan pooja then  Evara did the gathbandhan by tieing knot in Nitya's dupatta and Abhigyan's cloth that he was kept on his shoulder.

Though this is done by father's sister but since my father doesn't have any so Evara did that.

Then my father headed to do the kanyadaan.

It is a ritual in which the father gives the responsibility of his daughter to her would be husband.

Eva and me were standing together admiring the couple and rituals.

And then the couple stood up for the seven feras reciting the seven vows to each other.

Abhigyan held Nitya's hand as he lead the fera, while I glanced beside me and she looked at me.

I also held her Eva's hand making her eyes wide in shock, she tried to get her hand out of my grip while her eyes were scolding me.

First Phera: The couple promises to support each other and provide for their household together.

The priest was explaining the meaning of the Pheras to the couple, and I was just holding her hand and looking at her.

Since everyone was busy with the couple, no one noticed Eva's struggling hand that was trying to get out of my grip.

Second Phera (Vow): They vow to develop mental, physical, and spiritual strength together.

She soon stopped struggling and held my hand causing me to smile.

Third Phera (Vow): The couple pledges to prosper and increase their wealth through righteous and proper means.

My eyes went to Gunny who was explaining Erica what is the priest saying cause he was chanting mantras in sanskrit.

Fourth Phera (Vow): They promise to acquire knowledge, happiness, and harmony together.

I returned my gaze on Evara who was also smiling looking at them.

Fifth Phera (Vow): The couple vows to raise strong and virtuous children together.

Sixth Phera (Vow): They promise to enjoy all seasons of life together, sharing both joys and sorrows.

Seventh Phera (Vow): Finally, they vow to always be faithful and cherish each other, promising lifelong companionship and love

As the Pheras ended, Abhigyan slided a mangalsutra in Nitya's neck then put the sindoor in her hair partition.

Then priest announced them as married couple and asked them to take blessing from the elders.

I was so egrossed in all thing that I didn't noticed my phone ringing. Later when everyone left for dinner I checked my phone.

There were 15 calls from my secretary.

I immediately called back, it must be morning in US.

I called back and was shocked to hear what she told me.

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Evara's look.

And I am so sorry if any of the ritual is wrong or not written properly. The thing is, I haven't attended any wedding in a while and don't know much about it.

There are more chapters to come and I apologise if there were any grammatical errors cause I didn't get time to edit.

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