Chapter 55

Shubh's POV





Sandhya came with a beautiful platter which had two rings on them. Rings??? Wasn't she supposed to get flower garlands?? We were getting married or engaged???

What was it?? I looked at Vidhi she also looked surprised.

Vikram Ji came and stood by Sandhya, they were smiling at us mischievously.

" What ?? We are getting married today... What is the confusion?? We are getting married today, right?? "

" No confusion Mr Brother-in-law, and don't worry, you getting married today itself but first you are going to exchange rings." Vikram Ji said and Vidhi smiled and hugged him. Everyone hooted and Sahil whistled.

Sandhya gave rings to us and we exchanged them. Our family and friends clapped.

Then after about 2 minutes Sandhya and Manu came with big platters with flower garlands on them. We picked them up and I was about to put it around her neck when Sandhya stopped me.

" Wait, she will do it first. " Sandhya said.

" It seems Shubh can't seem to wait for another minute. " Sahil said and everyone started laughing.

So she was the first to attempt to exchange the garland, fighting off the men from my side as they playfully hindered her from placing the garland around my neck as Sahil, Samar and Sid had picked me up.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the moment. Just then Vikram Ji and his friend Gautam picked her up and she put the garland over my head.

Once I also successfully exchanged my garland, everyone clapped and congratulated us. They showered flowers on us and we were led to take the seats at the Mandap to start the ceremony.

We followed all the instructions that Pandit Ji gave us and then we took saat phera and said our vows. Her father did the kanyadaan and I put Sindoor ( vermilion) in her hair parting and tied Mangalsutra (nuptial chain) around her neck. And that we were announced as man and wife.

We took blessings from all our elder ones and then we were asked to have some food. But I could not find my shoes. Just then Manu came with a big smile and asked for money as my shoes were with him. She had taken my shoes as per one more very interesting ritual called Joota chhupayi.

" Hey Manu, you did that?? Why? " Sahil asked.

" Why are you even asking?? Because Vidhi is my sister. I am supposed to do that. Do not interfere Sahil I am talking to Jiju. Jiju if you want your shoes, you have to give 50 thousand. " Manu smiled.

" Ha ha ha you can get at least 10 such pairs in that amount. " Sahil said and Samar laughed at that.

" Oh God, it is like Deja Vu... You said the same thing at Sagar's wedding. "

Samar said.

" We are in the same team this time so keep quiet. So Mrs Sahil Malhotra, please go and get the shoes first. Why should we trust you?? Maybe you don't have them. Show them to us and then only we will give money." Sahil said.

" Oh, Mr Sahil Malhotra... So you don't even trust me now? Interesting." She glared at him.

" It's ok Manu, I will give you the shagun. " I said and was about to take out money when Sahil stopped me.

" Ok wait... Shubh don't worry, I am on your side, I will get your shoes back. "

" Bhai sa, stop Sahil please, he is a cheater he snatched Sagar Ji's shoes from me. " Manu said to Vikram Ji.

" Sahil !! Stay where you are, don't go after her, otherwise, I'll punch you. "

" Hey, Vikram I have a licence to follow her anywhere I want, she is my wife. I married her twice." Sahil said.

" She is my sister too and she doesn't want to be followed by you. So I will stop you, it doesn't matter if you are her husband or not. " Vikram Ji said with a smirk.

" Beware Sahil, Vikram is enjoying punching these days. He punched Shubh very hard. Thank God Damini is Samar's sister and not Vikram's. Otherwise, he would have found something or the other to punch me as well. Till now I am the only one who has not been punched by his brother-in-law. " Sagar said while laughing.

" He keeps bragging about it and keep teasing us. Now I must find something and punch him. I should have punched him. " Samar said.

" Don't worry Samar, he has not been punched by his brother-in-law. But he is the only one who has been slapped by his sister-in-law. Thanks to my beautiful wife Manu. " Sahil said and everyone started laughing and clapping.

" Oh, that was because she thought that I was Sahil. " Sagar said.

" So what??? You were slapped by your sister-in-law. So stop teasing us." Sahil said. Manu looked a bit embarrassed.

" Sorry Sagar Ji," she said to Sagar.

" It's ok Manu, I am happy that you slapped me that day. " Sagar Ji said and she nodded.

Sahil snaked his arm around her waist and said, " I am happy too... Thanks for slapping him beautiful. " he snaked his arm around her waist.

" Manu please get his shoes or mom will come and scold us for being late for food. " Vikram Ji said.

" Yes, bhai sa... " She said and started going and as expected Sahil followed her.

" Hey, come back soon don't pull any stunt this time Sahil. We are waiting."

Sagar said and everyone laughed, all the girls were smiling shyly.

She got the shoes and gave them back to me. I gave money but she refused to take and said that she did that for the ritual and doesn't want anything in return. I tried again and again but she refused and said that she just wants me to take care of Vidhi.

" Give it to me... I will go shopping. " Vidhi said and we all were shocked. Everyone burst out laughing.

" Oh God Vidhi !!! Not again... How much shopping do you want to do ?? Have mercy on your one-hour old husband. Shubh, I pity you, man. " Vikram Ji said and I smiled and shook my head.

Imagine those were the first words she said since she became my wife. Oh, God !! Save me, my wife is a bit crazy about shopping.

" What Bhai??? I was just kidding. "

" Oh thank God !! But vidhi you just got married, try to be a bit shy... " Manu whispered to her but Sandhya and I heard that.

" Let it be Manu, Shubh blushes more than Vidhi. " Sandhya teased me.

" Sandy !!! Shut up please. " I whispered but she kept laughing.

We all went to have food. There were two very big sitting arrangements were made. Vidhi, sandy, Shruti manu, Sahil, Sid, Vikram Ji and all his friends along with their wives sat down with us on one table while our parents and relatives on the other one.

We had our food while they all teased us a lot. They laughed as we wanted to eat different things.

Samar looked a bit lost and Sid was upset. I knew that Sid was upset because of Shruti but what happened to Samar. I had always seen him smiling. I was about to ask Samar but Sagar asked before that. He just smiled and shook his head.

" Leave him alone Sagar, he is missing our princess. Isn't it Samar?" Sahil asked and he nodded.

" Don't worry, she will be back soon and then we will arrange your wedding too. " Sahil said and Sagar nodded. They all were so sweet.

We all went back again and after a few more traditional rituals, it was our time to leave.

Vidhi was getting very emotional with the thought of leaving her parents and brother.

Her parents hugged her and she kept hugging her dad tightly. His eyes were moist. Then she hugged Vikram Ji and Sandhya.

Vikram Ji's eyes were red by now and he was trying not to shed any tears. But the stubborn tears slid out of his eyes. He hugged her and kissed her forehead.

" It's ok, Vidhi you are coming to Delhi only. You can come and meet us Whenever you want. We will also come there. In fact, Sandhya and I would shift in your house only. Is that ok?? " He said and everyone laughed.

" Hmmm do that. " She murmured.

" Shubh please take care of my sister or I will beat you to a pulp. " He said and I smiled.

" I will... Just rest assured Vikram Ji. " I said and he smiled warmly at me.

Everyone got into their cars and they left Vikram ji made her sit in my car and we took our leave. They all had tears in their eyes. Vidhi buried her face in my chest and sobbed till we reached our home.