Chapter-18

Aaron Malhotra
 
Next morning

My devil friends threw a jug full of water to wake me up.

"You idiots I'm not going to leave both of you," I said in an irritated tone.

"What mister, you are sleeping peacefully on your wedding day that is not going to happen," Ishaan said.

"And haa go get ready our sister will be waiting for you so don't waste the time sleeping here," Rajeev said.

"I will see both of you. Wait for your turns Idiots." I glared at both of them.
They laughed looking at my face. Suddenly Mom came into the room.

"Aaru, go get ready. You are
getting late," My Mom said ruffling my hair.

I went to the washroom and did my morning chores. There was a kurta-pyjama set that was already laid on the bed. I wore my outfit and went downstairs.

The very first ritual of today is Kangna Bandhana. The priest did Ganesh pooja at first and then tied a mouli (sacred thread) on my wrist.
 
After Kangna Bandhana we all moved towards the dining area to have breakfast. After breakfast, the next ceremony was going to be conducted so I went and changed my outfit. I wore White Kurta-Pajama set which Mom had already kept on my bed.
I changed my outfit and went towards the backyard where Next ceremony which is Haldi ceremony was going to take place.

The whole area was decorated in a Yellow theme. There was a cute photo booth also placed in the corner. Next to it was a snacks-cold drinks table.
Mom took me towards the place which is decorated for the Groom to sit.

She started the ceremony. She applied the Haldi (Turmeric paste) on my cheeks, arms and legs with the help of Mango leaves. Then many of our relatives came to apply Haldi on me. After them, my sweet sisters and devil friends came and they applied Haldi on my whole face and covered me with the Haldi. I also applied some of them.

We all enjoyed this kinda pouring turmeric holi.
 
After completing the Haldi ceremony Mumma and bhabhi (someone from relatives) took me for the next ritual which is Ghara Ghardoli. She took me towards an open area near a backyard where a pitcher full of water is kept.

Sister in law poured a pitcher full of water on me. After that Mom told me to take a shower and rest. She also said that she will send lunch to my room.
So I went into my bedroom and had a long shower. Scrubbed my body properly to remove Haldi paste and cleaned myself.

My friends bought lunch for all three of us which we had in my bedroom. After that, I took a nap.

 
In the evening Riya came and woke me up. I started getting ready for the wedding. Riya laid out my essentials things with the wedding dress on the bed.
 

I freshen up myself and started wearing my wedding outfit. I love the wedding outfit. It is simple and classy. Mom told me that the outfit is selected by Shraddha. I loved her selection. She has great taste in fashion.
 
Ishaan and Rajeev came to take me downstairs. They again warned me about taking care and not to hurt his sisters.
I went downstairs where all my relatives were waiting for me.
 
I went towards a small temple. Their priest performed a small Puja. After that priest gave me Sehra and Pagdi to tie. Dad came and wrapped it around my head. After that, they tied small pearls Sehra on my Pagdi which is like a veil for me. It almost covers my face. After that, we all started moving towards Kumar's. There was a special Mercedes decorated with roses and cutting of JUST MARRIED❤ Looking at it I was sure that this is the work of my both best friends. I looked towards them. They both smirked looking at me. Rajeev was driving the car.

My friends and sisters were with me in Mercedes. Remaining all were coming in different Vehicles.
 
Soon we reached the wedding venue. It was decorated beautifully. It was such simple and eye-catching decorations. Kumar's were waiting for us at the entrance. One lady was standing with Aarti Thali (Prayer plate) who is a Shraddha's Mom as informed by Ishaan who also showed me her father and brother. I identified them as we saw each other a few times in the business conferences and Parties.

I went near them and bent to take their blessings. After that Milni Ritual started. We all were welcomed by her parents and relatives. Rosewater is sprinkled on us. Her mother took my aarti and did tilak on my forehead. She then pulled my nose. I tried to protect it but she cleverly pulled my nose but lightly.
Mom told me a few days back about her. She is like a second mother to me.

 
After that, we all went inside. Then they introduced me to her close family members. After that they made me sit on Couch laid for the bride and groom. Her brother came with the waiter and offered me water and other cold drinks. From which I took water and thanked him.
After the Priest called Bride for the next ritual which was Varmala. Shraddha's friend and my sister brought her to the stage where I was waiting for her. Soon she came and stood opposite to me.

Her face was covered by the veil. So I couldn't see her face. But she was looking very beautiful in her wedding dress. Her dress was colour coordinated with my outfit.
We both were handed Pink rose garlands in our hands. She started to put a garland in my head but My friends and cousins pulled me backwards. She again tried but then Ishaan and Rajeev helped her by distracting me. Such friends I have. Next, it was my turn to put garland in her head when suddenly her brothers picked her up which made it difficult to put garland in her head. All my relatives were enjoying my misery. I looked towards my friends and cousins with puppy eyes and they picked me up also and then I put a garland in her head.

Then we moved towards Mandap where other rituals were going to take place. We both settled in our place. The priest started chanting mantras.
During Varmala I got a glance of her face because her brothers picked her up.

Oh my god. She is the one whom I am dreaming for past three days.

What the fuck?

She is the cafè girl. She is Shraddha Kumar.

God must be crazy.

The way he made my life is so interesting and exciting.

She is looking breathtakingly beautiful in her wedding outfit. I can't take my eyes from her since she sat near me after the Varmala ritual. Someone cleared their throat. I looked in that direction where my Devil friends were smirking at me.
 
"Hey, don’t eat our sister with your eyes." Said Ishaan In a teasing tone.

“Shut up man," I said to him and quickly looked towards her. There was a blush adorned her face.
 
'I couldn't take my eyes off her. Control yourself, Aaron. There is a lifetime for you to look at her. She is not running away. For now, concentrate on rituals and please come out of these thoughts.' Taunted my subconscious to me.
 
Next, her parents were called for a Kanyadaan ritual. This ritual signifies the giving away of the daughter by the bride’s father and mother to the bridegroom. Tears welled up in Her Parents eyes. Then Shreya came and tied a knot of Shraddha's wedding dress end and my sherwani Dupatta. After that, we both walked around the Havan or Sacred fire taking Seven marriage vows as the priest recites mantras.

After Phere Shraddha moved to my left side and took her place.

After that priest gave me a decorated plate of Mangalsutra (Nuptial Chain) and Sindoor (vermilion). I took a Mangalsutra and tied it around her neck. Her best friend came forward and opened her Veil and picked up her Maang Tikka so I can put on Vermilion. Then I took Vermilion and put it in her parting of the hair. Some of the Vermilion fell on her nose.
Seeing this some of the aunties who were sitting near Wedding pavilion said that I love my bride so much.
I don't know why but I'm very happy listening to them. There were some unknown feelings in my heart.

Priest- " Yeh Vivah sampan Hua. Aaj se aap dono Pati Patni hue. Aab, aap bado ke aashirvaad lijiye."

(The wedding is completed. From today you both are Husband and Wife. Now you can take blessings of the elders)
 
We both moved towards our parents and took their blessings. Now I'm a married man. I'm someone's husband, someone's son in law, someone's brother in law. My friends suggested that I should give this wedding a chance. I don't want to break her dreams and hopes. But I hope she will understand my feeling towards Radha and give me some space to forget her and to start a new journey of life with her...

I am not single anymore. I am married,that to a innocent soul.

She is My wife.

My Wife.

It sounds alien to me.

But I have to reveal everything about me.

I can't ruin her life keeping her in dark.

I have to share my secret to her which I hidden from my family.

Then only I can move forward my life with her.

Shraddha Aaron Malhotra.

Sounds cool to me.
 
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