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Mykonos, Greece 

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Hotel La Residence was entirely booked for two days. 

As it would host the two top Hindi cinema first families and their close friends for memorable stay. The hotel situated in the heart of Mykonos Island in Greece, belonged to one of Alia's brother's childhood friend Rizwi. He and his family were more than elated to be a crucial part of a wedding that has been longed by a country to happen. 

A group of around 100 guests arrived in Greece right after the Mehendi function in Mumbai. Ranbir and Alia flew in their private jet along with their immediate family members. While most of them flew with the Ambani's, closest to the Kapoor's. 

On arrival, their big group were welcomed with Hindi songs of all genre and ages, organized by Alia and the Bhatt's. The accompanying of dhols and drums created a moment similar to that of a Baraat. After a heart pumping dance moment, they were all served special drinks and snacks before ushered into their rooms to have ample of rest before the celebration kicks in. 

Tonight was the Sangeet function. Cousins and friends came just for this one show. They had all prepared and worked hard for their performances to be displayed tonight. This had to be a memorable night for the two people they all so dearly loved. After all Ranbir and Alia were getting married. Two actors with perhaps the best discography in the movies. They were also known for their hit chartbuster sangeet tracks. 

Venue for the sangeet was the hotel's most valued feature - it's spacious ball room enough to seat a hundred and more without any hassle. Those of who were participating in the sangeet, were all secretly asked to practice in the ball room prior to the sunset tea party and the night of celebrations. The engaged couple were told to rest and pamper themselves before the night breaks in. They were strictly watched by their nieces and nephews while the adults ran around the hotel and it's premises. 

Ball room reminisced a theatre stage. But Mahesh Bhatt would like to term it a circus that went out of control. It truly was. Almost everyone was downstairs in the room, admiring the chandelier's and the decorations made specifically for the night. There was a lot of music, loud chats, wandering, snacks and confident practice sessions.

While the younger generation looked confident with their prep, the adults struggled to get their beats right or in the case of Neetu and Soni, their husbands ruining the rehearsals! "Bob would you stop doing that step ? I can't stand it, seriously." Rishi Kapoor was taken back to their old days of movie dance sessions. Where he and his then co star Neetu would do weird hook steps and he could trouble her all throughout the shoot. 

He found those memories too cute to let them go. They were now pretty old, with a grand daughter and both their kids settled. The last thing he would do is to dance weirdly around his wife and let his family tease them shamelessly! But tonight was special. Their Rana, his baby boy was now all grown up and they were supposed to surprise him and Alia with their performances. 

It all came from their hearts. To show their gratitude and love for the two souls who gave them their life's biggest happiness. Tonight he would do just anything. He could play a joker like his father or a mad man. As long as his children would enjoy what they had to offer. Torturing Neetu deliberately during the rehearsal was also a part of his joy.

"Tab toh koi pareshaani nahi thi tujhe jab main tang karta tha. You used to enjoy. Ab buddhi ho rahi hai toh bhaav kha rahi hai." Rishi made his famous poker look that made his wife's eye widen. Her in laws laughed at their banter even at this age. She loved seeing this side of her Bob. But she would never say this to his face.

"Hadd hai! Jao akele dance kar lo. Main nahi karti," shaking her head she walked away and sat on an empty chair close to Rima and others who were there to catch some fun. "Haan theek hai. I can dance with .." he looked around and saw another struggling couple. His soon to be in laws. Soni and Mahesh. Where Soni danced with extra confidence, Mahesh just couldn't get the step right. 

"Soni would you like to join ? I see a possible difficulty at your side" asked Rishi with a smirk.

Soni bobbed her head in defeat. "He isn't made for entertainment. He can only talk and make movies. I am sorry. I give up." She wiped her forehead and sat next to Neetu, who passed her a comforting smile. "It took you these many years to finally understand that." Mahesh had a valid point. He laughed at her eye roll and sat along with Rishi. They had all become good friends off late.

In fact their families have mingled way too well than anyone of them could aspire. It was just perfect. Like how things put together by God must feel like. Shaheen who was one of the co-ordinators of the night, stopped in front of them with her hands on hip. "You all look like you've come from participating in a marathon. And sorely lost!" They laughed at her honest humour. "Your papa certainly was in one. He just can't run within the track" complained her mother.

"Papa let me just tell you, the step you've got is the easiest of them all. You just have to copy mumma. The competition is tough. Karan right there just showed me a sneak peak of what he has in store for us. Let me break it, he will go home with all the praises! It's so bloody good. Come on Rishi uncle .. we have to do this. Don't give up last moment na. Bir and Aloo would be sad." She hit where she had to. Both set of parents now had a frantic look. They stood up within a second to prove otherwise.

"Even though our children have warned us to not make it a battle ground. I think we need to give our best takkar to that johar! Uske jitna toh hum naach nahi sakte par try karne mein kya buraai hai. Chalo bhai shuru karo." Rishi sprang his fist in the air as a sign of his undying spirit. "Anything to be an inch ahead of Alia's other dad!" Mahesh's statement send a ripple of laughter in the hall.

The other side of the hall bustled with young blood. Over pumped to show their skills. Varun and Sid moved in a confident sync reminiscing their Student days while Arjun, Parineeti, Shraddha, Anushka, Adi, Ayan and few other dharma directors practiced for theirs. It looked like a mini IFFA award night already. "Aye Shraddha keep your damn phone neeche. Your distracting me," whined Fubu at a giggling Shraddha who was recording exclusive star moments between them to be posted after the wedding on her Instagram stories.

"Move your bum a little more Adi." Karan paraded into the room in his Balenciaga jacket and a 3D glass. Adi slid down on the stage wall. He had spent half his energy on the dance floor yesterday at the mehendi in Mumbai and now the jetlag coupled with the soreness in his ankles, troubled him. "Why don't you do that on all our behalf ?" joked Pari, drinking her glass of blueberry smoothie.

"He will do that and more. You haven't seen what he has prepared." Bebo and Lolo walked into the group giggling. "My heaven! That pair of sneaker is brighter than all our future," commented Bebo, analyzing Karan's daring fashion sense. He smirked at her. "Got it last month. Thought of using it for a grand occasion. And what's more grand than my daughter marrying your dear brother, the darling of our nation." While they were laughing at his comeback, Anissa rushed to them looking tensed.

"Guys guys, it's urgent! Bhaiyya and Alia want to come down. We tried to keep them company but they're super curious and are lying about wanting to see the decoration when in fact they want to see what we're all up to." They made a snorting sound looking bothered now. "Arey toh bacche kahan hai ? I have left Saifu, Timmy, Sam etc with them upstairs."

To Kareena's query Karan chuckled "Since when did your esteemed husband come under the category of kids ? Saif is keeping them company is probably the reason why they want to come here in the first place." Karan's sarcasm gets him a whack by his Bebo. "Hey it's anyway time for the tea party. We've just come from the poolside. The vibe is just so fab and relaxing. And the sun will soon set. I think we should head soon and they can also join."

Riddhima, her husband Bharat and few of the cousins were back from he sunset tea party set up they had organized to prepare all of them for the next two big and explosive nights of their life. "Everyone stop the practice right away. Ranlia are on their way! Wow that rhymed." Aadar and Armaan dashed to the hall, announcing the arrival of their main guests.

The hall quickly went silent as the music stopped and so did the rehearsal. "Kya faaltu shaadi hai. Apun ki koi respect nahi..." Ranbir walked down the stairs with Alia, whining loudly for them to hear. "All my friends have suddenly decided to ditch me and have fun while we're stuck in our rooms with tiny bodyguards." They heard Alia's sound more clearly as their heels clicked on the floor.

The two walked inside the room to a silent audience.

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NOTE : Never expected to hear another demise news from the Kapoor's, especially someone who I really looked forward to be ahead in Ranlia's wedding (taking Rishi Sir's place) and someone who was mentioned in my last Mehendi chapter as well ! Rajiv Kapoor passed away and it's the fourth big loss to the Kapoor's in the last three years (and the third in an year)!

Ranbir and his family has had enough with grief and I sincerely hope this ill phase passes soon for them. My boi has been through so much and I am 100% proud of the human he is and how tragedy has shaped him and Alia into these strong beings! Call it hyping/delusional or whatever, I'll never get tired of praising and applauding my babies who've truly come a long way! They are inspiring and so very mature.

To those who wanna try take away credit from Alia (for standing strong next to him, always), I suggest sjakfgafgalflf off ! Don't ship them, fine but do not strip her off what she has been to them in times of grief. For those stand in your lows are far more valuable. Thank you soooo darn much for 16k ! It really is moving faster than a lot of my other books ever did. Humbled with this response.

February is also sadly the month of ranbiraliafc's deletion last year! It still breaks my heart to think something that precious was removed altogether by a bunch of lunatics -.-

Internet and wifi in Delhi has reached an all time low thanks to the protest and govt's stupid tricks to send them home. Only I know how I managed to stay occupied this whole week with little or no internet (IT IS A PROBLEM !) So when I found thoda sa signal, I sat down to draft one of the first parts in the Sangeet series ;) But the moment I decide to click on Publish, the net goes! Happened again last night and it SUCKS -..- 

Therefore the irregular paragraph space here is thanks to me trying to do some jugaad last night to save my draft! 

Both Sangeet and Wedding will be long so they'll be in parts.

Extra dope aesthetics by my love who just amazes me with her talent *sobs* I can't assure you the exact time of dropping the next few chaps. It may come sooner or late. Depending on my internet and life. Thank you again for being so invested in this track and in THE BOOK ! Love, 

Jemi