Oo…!
Goriye..!
Tu Kinni Gori Hai
Tu Zameen Pe Chand Ki Chudi Hai…
Buri Ye Badi Buri Hai
Duniya Ki Neeyat Chhoriye…

Nazar Na Lag Jaye Jaanu
Thought Ye Ghabraaye Saanu
Nazar Na Lag Jaye Jaanu
Thought Ye Ghabraaye Saanu…

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|| MALHOTRA PALACE ||

Mahesh was reading a file in his room whereas Sawarna has just changed to her night Gown and was now applying some moisturizer siting beside Mahesh on their bed..

" Sawarna.. Has Everything set for tomorrow!? ", Mahesh asked, his eyes were still on his files reading the contract papers of a new deal.

" Yes.. Everything is final.. The decoration Things have arrived to decorate the temple and also the needed things for tomorrow is safely stored in the storeroom.. the decoration of hall work has already done perfect.. so don't Worry.. & Also Maa said Muh-Dikhaayi ki Rasam will also take place tomorrow Only.. and I agreed with her decision.. because I don't think there will be another auspicious day for Nandini's Muh-Dikhaayi.. tomorrow is the First navratri and with this NANDINI and Manik will also get the Blessings of Mata Rani.. ", Sawarna said keeping the moisturizing Cream aside on the side table. Though she's Still not accepting Nandini as her Eldest daughter-in-Law but she also can't ignore the fact that
now she's the Daughter-In-Law of Malhotras..

" Hmm.. ", Mahesh Nodded his head and then after a while he raised his head and looked at his wife , " Maa was Right.. Nandini is actually good for our family.. she has taken care of Everything in the family very well.. Just the way today.. before retiring for her room for sleep she has personally give Milk in everyone's Room.. I know how much she was tired after returning back home with Manik.. she's such a sweet person.. ", Mahesh said with adoration filled in his voice..

Sawarna just give a little smile to Mahesh and then covering her with blanket she lay on her side.. she sighed when she remembered the words of Sheela at the time of Haldi and now today Mahesh's Words.. And the words of Sheela when she was leaving today from here.. she don't know what to believe,!?

The thing ; What she's seeing!?

Or;

The Thing ; What Sheela was telling her!!?

She sighed and closed her Eyes to invite sleep.. she need to wake up tomorrow Early.. tomorrow is the first Navratri and she just hope everything goes well and whatever she's thinking for Nandini was a lie!!

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When Manan left for shopping leaving Sheela and Soha bubbling in anger and jealousy they planned to manipulate Sawarna More.. and as soon as they saw Sawarna left to attend a call Sheela looked at Soha and after winking at her , she give excuse for using washroom and left behind Sawarna..

On other side ; Sawarna has completed her call was going to walk back to hall was stopped by Sheela.. she was comfused that What she's doing behind her!? She Frowned looking at Sheela for answer..

" Wohh.. I'm just here to Ask that , I hope Nandini isn't creating any problem here!!? ", Sheela said with a fake concern filled voice.

" No.. ", Sawarna was nonchalant replying it..

Sheela gulped and said with fake small smile, " Samdhan ji.. I'm sorry that at the time of marriage our plan spoiled.. I don't know how but suddenly someone kidnapped Soha at the exact time of marriage.. ".

Sawarna's eyes furrowed hearing it.. she looked at her and asked, " Do you guys got to know who kidnapped her!? ".

Sheela Nodded negatively, " no.. even who kidnapped me had beaten me badly.. ", She Shivered as she remembered that how they pushed her and her Forehead hit the wall..

" It's okay.. thank to god that nothing happened to Soha.. ", Sawarna Sighed.

Sheela Nodded her head and then she decided to do for what she's here.. She asked, " Now what you have decided, Samdhan ji!? Are you going to keep a murderer in your House!? ", Her expressions was concern filled in front of Sawarna otherwise She was Evilly Smirking Inside her.

" Nothing.. I could do before marriage but not now.. she's now daughter-in-law of Malhotras and no one can decline it.. so there's not any other chance rather than moving on further.. ", Sawarna said softly.. she can't go against her family specially after seeing the happiness in her Manik's eyes.. he was the first one who has given her the feelings of to be called mother and whatever she was doing only for his happiness and if his happiness in NANDINI then she's ready to forget everything - negative thoughts of Nandini..

Sheela was shocked hearing it and was also angry but then she said, " As you wish.. but let me just warn you that An Evil person can't change to good very soon.. she has been beating my daughter since childhood but I'm just quite because of her Mama's love for her.. though she killed her parents but still instead of sending her to jail he decided to keep her with him just because he love her and doesn't Want her in Pain.. but his decision wasn't good for my children.. I only know how Much my children has suffered in her presence.. ", At last she sobbed a little showing her fake tears..

Sawarna felt bad hearing this about her children and then patted her shoulder as if trying to calm her..

" But still I wanted to give her chance Sheela ji.. now I think I should go inside.. everyone must be waiting For us.. ", Sawarna said and walked inside leaving fuming Sheela behind..
she will not let this Wretched girl snatching her Daughter's Right..

|| SHEELA POV ||

Lucky Wretched Girl!!

But don't worry live happily how much days you want to live but then you will be returning to me only.. then I'll teach you a lesson not to snatch something which belongs to my children!!

I'll make sure that you won't live Happy with Manik..

This is the Promise of Your Mami.. *Evil-Smirk*

|| POV-ENDs. ||

*~*

|| NEXT MORNING ||

Malhotra palace has been gleetring in the happiness of welcoming the most auspicious festival of Navratri.. the Malhotra Palace' temple has decorated very well and Nandini has waken up Early today than usual and just finished the decoration of the temple..
she spread red colour duppata on Devi Mata statue's head.. and complete the decoration of the
" Pooja ki thaal " with " Akhand Jot " separately, which will be lightened continuously till the ninth navratri.. and she has arranged a Medium size soil made pot for sowing the Barely Seeds in the pot Filled with soil Which is known as
" Khetri ". The Seeds of barely will eventually grow as the Navratri continued..

During these 9 days/nights, nine forms or incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped. The festival honours and celebrates Goddess Durga for defeating the demon Mahishasura in a battle.

Preparing everything she let the Akhand Joty as it is and she wanted Dadi to lightened it or any other members of the family who lightened it every Year.. she took the colours of plate to draw rangoli infront of the surface , where the Photos of all gods placed.. and also at the corner of the doorstep..

Doorstep Rangoli↑

After making the Rangoli She lightened the Diya inside the plate and after lighting it she sit down and picked up the " Navratri Katha " and started with Durga Bhajan.. - " Maiyan jag data di , keh ke jai Mata di tureya jaanvi , wekhi pende ton na kabravi "

Her voice was loud and mesmerizing ; filled with immense faith on the god.. her beautiful voice has spread all around the palace and reached every people in the palace.. everyone started to gathered at the temple behind Nandini, where she's siting on the floor.. whereas Nandini was so lost in prayer to felt their presence..

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|| MANIK POV ||

I have just freshnup and just stepped out from the bathroom when I heard a mesmerizing Voice.. it was so beautiful and peaceful.. keeping the towel aside my feets lead me to the voice automatically..

I don't know what's this song about but the lyrics are so soothing and meaningful.. although it's bit difficult to understand much.. but I know the language is somewhat similar to punjabi..

Walking downstairs I realised that I just Come to the temple of the Malhotra palace, which has decorated so beautifully.. I don't believe in god but I'll not diny that the person who's singing this has attracted me to here as if her voice has hypnotised me..

As the song ended I Stood at the entrance of the temple and find other family members standing whereas Nandini siting on the floor with a book in her Hands..

Was this mesmerizing Voice belongs to Nandini!?

Wow!!

She's so good!!

I didn't entered Inside but keep standing there.. I don't know why but my Feets has frozed on the place and my heart wasn't ready to make me move away from this place..

||POV-ENDs. ||

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|| DURGA POV ||

I was just going to step outside my room when I heard my Pari's Mesmerizing voice.. she's singing the Durga MAA Bhajan.. it so pleasent to hear..

Pari.. you are actually standing on my belief that I have choosen You ; the perfect & correct choice for for my Maan!!

I smiled and walked towards temple and stand behind her with my folded hands not before Admiring the decoration in the temple..

Now, it truly felt that navratri has begun..

As Nandini proceeded with bhajan , other also started to gathered in the temple even the servants as well..

No doubt she has magnetic effect in her voice that every person got attracted with her Voice..

But what surprised me most was my Maan was too got attracted with her voice.. he has stopped believing on god a long time back but after seeing him today here, I'm so happy..

Thank you Devi Maiyan.. for sending this pari in our Life..

|| POV-ENDs. ||

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Mahesh and Sawarna was also surprised with her voice and they also got lost in her magical voice.. Other family members wasn't less surprised..

" Jaikaara Shera Walli Mata Da.. Bol sanche darbaar ki jai.. "

Nandini ended the bhajan and then Felt that she's not alone in the temple.. she turned Back and find everyone smiling at her.. she smiled Back and then Asked, " Dadi.. who Always sow the barely seeds and lightened the Akhand jyot, please do them so that I can continued with ' Navratri Vrat Katha ' "..

" Pari.. Mahesh and Sawarna do all These things.. but this year as a new bride and the Eldest daughter-in-Law of the Malhotra palace I gave you this responsibility to do it every Year.. ", Durga replied creasing Nandini's hair Lovingly..

Nandini looked at Mahesh and Sawarna.. as Mahesh looked at nandini seeing him.. he smiled and said, " I agreed with MAA's Decision.. go ahead beta.. ", he smiled Envoouragingly at her at the End..

NANDINI Nodded her head and then turning back she started to read
' Navratri Vrat Katha ' without any difficulty and mistake.. she was reading as if she's pro in it..

After that she has sow the Barely Seeds and also lightened the Akhand jyot..

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FEW HOURS LATER

Everyone was ralishing the taste to tea made by Nandini , siting in the living room.. it's a Ritual of the Malhotra family that each and every person will keep all fast of the Navratri.. even Manik can't diny for it as it's containing since their Ancestors were alive.. though she doesn't believe in all These but he can't let down the tradition of his family..

On other side , Nandini has been keeping these fast since she was just 14 years old.. and used to keep fast with her mother and father.. her mother teached her to keep this fast if she wanted something From her mother when she was small and being the little girl she would keep it in excitement but as she grow it becomes her habit..

" Maan.. today is an interview of a Manager post.. so please take care of it.. ", Mahesh said taking a sip of tea..

" Sure.. bade papa.. ", Manik nodded his Head looking at his mobile, checking mails..

" No.. there is no office for anyone today.. today is Pari's ' Muh-Dikhayi ki Rasam '.. so everyone will be at Home.. ", Durga Ordered strinly. All looked at each other and Mahesh was going to say something but one glare from his mother he was all scared cat for his mother making youngsters giggled lightly..

Nandini who siting beside him, shake her head in Disbelief and tap on his shoulder a little harder catching his attention.. he raised his eyebrow looking at her.. Nandini give him a strin look and gestured him to drink his tea first then do whatever he wanted to do..

It was so natural for them to understand their gestures without even a word with their respective Mouth.. as if they can understand their talks with just the wave of their Eyes..

" So you meant to say I can do anything after drinking tea!? ", Manik asked with gesture of his Eyes.. he didn't speak a word but Nandini understand what he said with gesture of his Eyes..

So Nandini to Replied while blinking her eyes, " Anything.. ".

Manik's eyes glint with Naughtiness while sipping the tea After keeping his mobile inside his pocket......

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The Muh-Dikhaayi Ceremony held on the terrace of the Malhotra palace.. the Star like twinkling lights has been tucked around the corner giving the blissful look to the terrace.. the Golden and white colour balloons were swaying on the floor..

There was a pool at the center of the terrace and the candles are dancing on the water and the border of the pool was glowing With the candle lamps..

At the front of the pool there was a Swing for Manan to sit and it was decorated very beautifully with flowers..

And the Right side there was the siting arrangements for the guests Who are some close friends and some business partners.. no media was allowed as Manan marriage was still not out to the outer World.. they decided to update a post on Social media about This..

And the left side it was a simple floor siting arrangement for the Malhotra family..

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|| MANAN ROOM ||

Nandini tiredly Pouted looking at herself in a heavy lehenga and Malhotra family jewelries.. she's looking beautiful in it but it's so heavy she feared that she will fall in front of all the guest and become the laughing stock of the night.. she's in the traditional Marwari lehenga and jewellery..

" Aiyoo Ayiyyappaa.. I don't know if I able to walk in this or not.. because while descending the stair my face will be covered then how I'll be able to walk without tripping!!? ", Nandini bite her nail nervously.

Manik stepped inside their room after getting in cream yellowish with check basket kurta..

And as soon as his eyes fall on Nandini , as if the world froze
and time stopped for him.. his Nandini was looking so beautiful in this lehenga.. his breath stuck in his Chest and heartbeat raced in full speed..

Dua Bhi Lage Na Mujhe
Dawa Bhi Lage Na Mujhe
Jab Se Dil Ko Mere Tu Laga Hai

He slowly walked towards her and as soon as Nandini saw his reflection in the mirror she stand from her place and they have an Eyelock..

Neend Raaton Ki Meri
Chahat Baaton Ki Meri
Chain Ko Bhi Mere Tune
Yun Thaga Hai

Nandini's heart has skipped a beat as she linked her eyes with him.. his eyes held that intensity which makes her shiver to the core..

Jab Saanse Bharu Main
Band Aankhein Karun Main
Nazar Tu Yaar Aaya

Manik stopped behind Nandini and her breath picked up feeling him so close to her.. he hold her shoulder from behind and then turned her , facing him..

Dil Ko Karaar Aaya
Tujhpe Hai Pyaar Aaya
Pehli Pehli Baar Aaya Oh Yaara

she lower her head blushing feeling his intense gaze on her.. she was unable to stand his burning gaze on her.. his gaze was so pure and Hard which makes her something blissful inside her.. she never felt like that in her life ever..

Har Roj Puche Yeh Hawayein
Hum Toh Bata Ke Haare
Kyun Jikar Tera Karte Hai Humse Taare

His gaze was like the first ray of the sum in morning - So pure and soothing.. it felt like the butterfly dancing on the flowers..

Har Roj Puche Yeh Hawayein
Hum Toh Bata Ke Haare
Kyu Jikar Tera Karte Hain Humse Taare

It felt like the blooming of new flower and the first drop of the Rain.. so Refreshing and lingering of the sweet Mud scent all of the surroundings..

Ab Kisse Hai Tere
Inn Hothon Pe Mere
Izhaar Aaya Yaara

Manik raised her chin slowly and she closed her eyes tightly fearing to get lost in his deep like ocean Eyes..

Dil Ko Karar Aaya
Tujhpe Hai Pyaar Aaya
Pehli Pehli Baar Aaya Oh Yaara

" Nandini.. ", his husky voice wringed in her ears as if the like a mixture of sweet melody to her Ears..

She closed her eyes more tightly but when she felt his breath on her face, she opened her Eyes very slowly.. her breath got slow yet rapid when he forward his hand towards her face and took some amount of Kajal from the corner of her Eyes..

Dil Ko Karar Aaya
Tujhpe Hai Pyaar Aaya

Nandini looked at his ring finger which's tip has the kajal.. her eyes turned to his and saw his eyes were smiling brightly but his lips has a curve of dreamy one.. taking the kajal he took his finger at the back of her ear..

Pehli Pehli Baar Aaya Oh Yaara

" Meri hi Nazar Na lag Jaye.. you look so beautiful.. ", he breath near her ear sending shiver till the inner cells of her Body..

My favourite Scene from the Kyy-3..😍🤩

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Welcome To the Seventeenth Part of Manan's " HUMSAFAR" Journey.. I hope this part didn't bore you!!?🤞🙈

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