Part 1

Scene: After Abhira wedding | Same night

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'Akshu?'

Kairav spoke, his voice soft. His sister looked up immediately, hearing him despite his low voice and hugged him. He wrapped his arms around her as she sobbed. He patted her head and looked up, his teary eyes meeting Abhimanyu's. His brother-in-law quietly took his spectacles out and cleaned it from the fabric of his sherwani-dupatta and made him wear it again. With proper vision restored, he realised Abhimanyu's eyes were just as moist. Truly, Abhimanyu could not see his sister sad. Akshara's tears made Abhimanyu emotional too. Kairav looked up at the starry night.

Kairav: (in mind) Abhimanyu Akshu ka bohot dhyan rakhega papa-mumma.. perfect partner milla hai humari Akshu ko..

Abhimanyu: Akshu...bs baba...tum itna royogi to mujhe lagega ki tum mujhse shaadi krke sad ho..

Akshara let out a chuckle despite her tears.

Akshara: Bidai me toh sb rote hai Abhi...

Abhimanyu: Sb se mujhe kya lena dena? Mera jisse mtlb hai vo ho tum...tumhe nahi dekh skta rote hue..

Akshara gave him a smile feeling very lucky. She had already bid her good bye to everyone else in the family. Goenkas were emotional as they sent their Kaira's daughter away to her new family. Birlas stood near the entrance to take their Bahu home.

Harshvardhan: Bohot time lg raha hai bhaisahab...abhi sbko rest bhi krna hai...subah Udaipur ke liye bhi nikalna h..

Mahima: Iska koi mahurat nahi hai kya?

Anand: Chup kro dono! Thoda bhi sabra nahi hai..

Anand finally said, trying to shut up the two so-called adults in his family who kept whispering their annoyance, annoying him in the process. The rest of the Birlas- the better ones, stood a step ahead. Manjiri in the front. Eager to take her daughter home. Neil and Parth were super excited for Abhimanyu. Nishtha and Shefali were looking forward to this as well.

Kairav: Abhimanyu- tumhari permission ho toh ek baat kahun?

Abhimanyu: Kairav itne formal kyu ho rahe ho? Aaj rishta pakka hua hai...haq se bollo..

Kairav: Mai- vo mai Akshu ko thodi der ke liye le jaa skta hoon?

Manish: Kya? Beta is time?...bidai ho rahi h...

Harshvardhan: Ye kya naya hai? Hum kbse wait kr rahe hai...

Mahima: Haan, aur phir rest krke subah Udaipur ke liye bhi nikalna hai...waise bhi kuch hi ghante h..

Kairav: (nodded) Sorry- vo mai..I am sorry..

He kissed Akshu's head and hugged her one more time.

Akshara: Sorry bhaiya...

Kairav: Teri kya galti? Aur sb sahi keh rahe h..

Akshara wanted to say more but she knew her new family won't like it. Akshara always considered everyone's emotions around her and these were her first few moments as a Birla. She did not want to start them with trying to protest against their wishes. So, she nodded as Harshvardhan called the two over.

She felt a hand slip around her shoulders and smiled at her husband. It felt different and yet, it was the same. It was them! Abhira! But they meant something more now.

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Manjiri welcomed Abhira at Birla's side of the palace and did the couples' arti.

Manjiri: Jo rasme hai vo toh hum sb Udaipur me ghar pr hi karenge...abhi tum dono rest kr lo...

Mahima: Finally!

Harshvardhan: Aur haan...subah time se uth jaana...tum, tumhari biwi Neil aur Parth ke saath car se aa jana...hum sb flight se jayenge...ate time problem hui thi...

Akshara felt the chills. Birlas wasn't a very warm household. She knew they weren't like her family but she did not realize they were this curt and formal with each other.

Manjiri: Aur phir hume pehle pahunch kr tum dono ko welcome krne ki tayari krne ka bhi time mil jayega...

Manjiri added sweetly, covering up for her husband. Akshara smiled at her. Everyone started to leave.

Abhimanyu: Akshu! Finally!!

Abhimanyu said pulling her closer.

Neil: Chale bhai?

Abhimanyu jumped away. He thought it was a private moment and everyone had left. Guess not.

Abhimanyu: Kahan? Mujhe pta hai room kahan hai..tu jaa

Neil: Bhai aap mere room me ho..

Abhimanyu: Kya?

Nishtha: Haan, aur bhabhi mere sath..

Abhimanyu: ye kya baat hui...ab toh shaadi bhi ho gayi..

Nishtha: Pr chachi ne kaha hai ki kuch ghante rest krke travel hi krna hai...rasme toh kl hongi Birla house pahunch kr...so aap same room me bhi uske baad hi

Neil: (whispers to Abhi) Sorry bro, jiska apko intezar hai...vo raat to ab kl hi ayegi..

Abhi: Batau tujhe?!

Neil chuckled and hid behind Akshu.

Akshara: Abhi...tang mt kro mere devar ko..

Abhimanyu: aur ye jo mujhe tang kr raha hai...

Akshara: Abhi! Kuch ghanto ki ho toh baat hai...chalo Nishtha..

Abhimanyu made a long face as his wife left with his sister.

Neil: Bro chale? Ghoorne se bhabhi wapis nahi ayegi...

Neil ran away laughing as Abhimanyu followed him.

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Akshara sat in front of the mirror and studied herself. The recent addition of vermillion and the nuptial chain stood out to her. She was a married woman now! Abhimanyu's woman! She blushed and looked behind to see Nishtha who had told Akshara that she would help her remove the heavy attire but had fallen asleep.

Akshara: thak gayi hogi ye bhi...kitna dance kiya apne bhai ki shaadi me..

Akshara stood up and took Nishtha's jewellery off. She removed her makeup and the numerous pins in her hairdo. She undid her heavy dupatta and placed a soft blanket instead. Once done with her, Akshara sat in front of the mirror but did not know where to start from. Even her dupatta was pinned on many sides and its end was still tied to the groom's cloth which she was carrying here since the knot was not be opened.

Akshara: Uff! Kya karu mai...kahan se suru kru...

Abhimayu: Mai kuch madad kr doon?

Akshara turned back. Shocked! Abhimanyu had entered through the window!

Akshara: Abhi ! tum?

Abhimanyu: Off course! Tumhe lga mai apni nayi navelli dulhan ko akela chodunga?....no way!

Akshara: Abhi lekin vo maa ne jo kaha-?

Abhimanyu: Shh......chill..aisa waisa kuch nahi karunga..

He winked at her. Akshara blushed and looked down. Abhimayu turned her so she was facing the mirror again. He kept his hands on her arms and looked into her eyes through the mirror.

Abhimanyu: Oye- hoye!

Akshara: Aye-haye.. winks*

Abhimanyu got shocked.

Abhimanyu: Tum toh badi vo ho Akshu..

Akshara: Tumhari biwi na! I know!

Abhimanyu shook his head at her silliness and turned to see that Nishtha was still asleep. He moved his hands around and started to unpin Akshara's dupatta. Akshara moaned in relief as the heavy piece of fabric finally got off her head and body.

Abhimanyu: Dekho Akshu, aisi awazen mt kro...mai bigar jaunga...

Akshara: Abhi! Nishtha room me hai...kaisi baaten kr rahe ho..

Abhimanyu: So rahi hai...isliye mujhe chup chaap tumhari help krne do..I know mere touch se tum control nahi kr pati..

Akshara: Oh please! Aisa kuch nahi hai...vo tumhara touch nahi, dupatta hatne ki khushi ke karan tha..

Abhimanyu: accha ji?

Akshara: Haanji..

Abhimanyu jerked her, her back hitting his chest. He rested his chin on her shoulder. Akshara heaved at the sudden movement.

Abhimanyu: So I don't affect you Mrs. Birla?

Akshara: (breathes loudly) not at all Mr. Birla!

Abhimanyu: tsk tsk tsk! This is a dangerous game you play Akshu..

Akshara: Bring it on Abhi...

Abhimanyu lifted her up and took her to the washroom and locked the door behind him. Finally, no fear of waking Nishtha up. He turned Akshu to face the bathroom mirror. His fingers slowly caressed her neck and he removed her necklace. Akshara had never felt his touch there and this was a new sensation but she controlled.

Abhimanyu got dangerously close to her ears and undid her earrings. Her heart beat faster and still she controlled.

Abhimanyu: uh! Room me toh Ac tha lekin bathroom kuch garam nahi hai?

He casually removed his shirt and kept it away. Akshara's eyes became big as she took in his abs.

Akshara: (mutters) garmi to ab hui hai..

Abhimanyu: Kuch kaha?

Akshara: Nahi...bs ye ki shaadi hui nahi ki tum beshrm ho gaye? Shirt peheno!

Abhimanyu: Uff! Kitne haq se keh rahi ho..biwi bani nahi ki rob shuru?

He retailated. 

Akshara: Abhi! Tum kbse aise bold-

Abhimanyu walked closer and kept his arms on either side of her body, caging her.

Abhimanyu: Mai toh humesha se hi moofat hoon...bs in mamlo me control krta tha...pr ab toh mere official rights pr bhi cement dal gayi hai...ab no filter!

He stretched his hands. Akshara felt her mouth go dry and she looked away. However, her eyes kept straying back to his half naked body. She was still facing the mirror and he was looking at her through it, standing behind.

He snaked his arms around her waist and undid the kamar-band. He took his slow time tracing her body- worshiping it as he took down all the jewels one by one. Akshara too, persisted. She controlled her emotions that wanted nothing more than being in his arms and surrender to him. Now, she stood in her blouse and lehenga skirt.

Akshara: Abhi...ab jao please...mai change kr lungi..

Abhimanyu: Aise kaise? Ek jewellery to reh gayi..

Saying this, he unclasped her nose pin but left it on her nose. Akshara looked up at him to see him smirk. She frowned. Abhimanyu moved dangerously close to her face causing her eyes to widen. Looking deep into her eyes for one more second, he bend lower and took off the pin with his mouth!

Akshara's hands grabbed his strong muscular arms and a moan left her mouth.

Akshara: ah...Abhiiiii....

She reopened her eyes to see Abhimanyu stepping back with a smile.

Abhimanyu: To kya keh rahi Mrs. Birla aap? About me not affecting you?

Akshara face became as red as the vermillion that stood proud on her head.

Akshara: shut up Abhi!

She said softly and looked away as her husband walked out laughing while putting the t-shirt back on.

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Abhira will be wed super soon and I am so excited!! As if it is a wedding in my family!🙈

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There will be a part-2 to this.

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