Roshini's PoV

I am still in awe of the recent happenings around me. On the top of that, he gave me the most exciting surprise.

We are getting married !

Today.

He is in a very hurry to make me his wife. May be to give the protection I need in my life now. Especially when we have zero idea on what my family may plan next.

It feels like a dream. My wedding day. Getting ready as a bride was never even in my dreams honestly. But today I am going to be his bride. He have given me everything. He is the blessing of my life.

I love you Reyhaan !

What?

I am getting emotional.

A tear drop fell down from my cheeks and Swetha wiped it away with her finger. She was helping me getting ready. Fixing the veil on my head, she kissed my forehead.

"And this is the end of all sorrows in your life. You would be the most happiest wife ever." She was as excited as I am.

She made me wear all the ornaments and helped me stand infront of the mirror for a final look. I saw my reflection and wondered.

Is this the same Roshini a few days back?

No way.

I have changed a lot. For good.

"Roshini, they are waiting for us. Come dear." Swetha rushed. I took small steps along with her with a bright smile on my face.

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Reyhaan's PoV

After waiting for almost an year, a few months of dating each other, now she is just two hours away from being my wife. It feels unbelievable. Everything has been a mess around me since yesterday. But her presence made me feel better. It was enough for me to battle all the other loses.

I am still not sure about what she thinks about me.

Am I in an hurry?

Am I becoming too much impatient?

Was she really ready for this?

I am sure. Everything was too quick for her to digest and accept. She was not yet prepared for this wedding. May be she needs more time. But I can't wait for a long time. This is really needed now. Nobody can separate her from me and I would leave no stone unturned to make sure of that. Soon she would realize that there is nothing to worry being in a marital relationship with me and hope that would make her comfortable.

As of me, I don't need anymore time. I was completely prepared for this all these while.

I got myself ready in the wedding attire that Vijay chose for me and started waiting for her. It has been hours Swetha took her to get her ready. Running my hands over my hairs, I was staring at the door.

"Calm down. She would come soon." Vijay assured me.

It was then we heard the footsteps and our eyes fixed in the direction they are coming. Swetha came out first, followed by a shy Roshini behind. She was taking baby steps, not looking at me.

My jaw dropped seeing how beautiful she is in that lehenga. An angel. I couldn't move my eyes away from her. I saw her mehendi filled hands slightly shivering. Swetha gently held her making her comfortable. But she is still not looking at me, her eyes all fixed on the floor as if her groom is lying down there.

I was aware of two pair of eyes glancing at me, ready to make me their prey for teasing.

"Roshini, you are one hell of a gorgeous bride." Before me Vijay has already complemented her.

She smiled.

Oops !

These two never give us some privacy.

What would she think about me? I haven't said something about how mesmerizing she is.

"Now show your face to your groom for once. Atleast he can confirm that he is getting married to the right one today." Vijay added.

And this time she lifted her head to look at me.

I felt the entire world stopped around me.

I smirked and she blushed.

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Roshini's PoV

Swetha brought me to the hall where the men are waiting for us. The moment we entered I could feel his eyes over me. I looked at him through the corner of my eyes. He is wearing a red and golden combined sherwani. He is very handsome in that. He was drooling over me which made me feel shy to even look at his face. As usual my hands started shivering.

And then Vijay asked me to lift my face so that he can see me. I finally met his eyes. He smirked and I blushed.

"Here it is Reyhaan." Vijay handed over a paper to him. He smiled before standing infront of me with that.

"Roshini, sign this." He asked making me confused.

"What's this Reyhaan?"

"Before we move to the temple, let's make it legal. This is our marriage papers."he said and suddenly I was in cloud nine or ten or whatever it is.

He held my hand and made me sit comfortable near the table. He gave me the pen to sign. I hesitated for a moment.

"Reyhaan, are you sure about this? I mean, you won't regret marrying me. Right?" I asked out of nowhere.

His face lost all the glows and he suddenly had a frustrated look. I am sure he is mad at me right now. And if it was not for Vijay and Swetha who is watching us, he would have surely turned violent. He gave me a stern look.

"Roshini, I am sure about nothing in my life as much as I am sure about this."

He tried to look as calm as he can. His words had an impact on me such that suddenly I smiled.

"You don't need to worry about anything as long as I am with you."he assured for the infinite time.

It seems like his anger has vanished somewhere. He smiled back gesturing me to sign. I signed the document that sealed my relationship with him. Then he took the pen and signed his part.

"Congratulations...."

"You are finally an husband and wife legally."

We heard both Vijay and Swetha clapping around us.

Reyhaan gave the paper back to Vijay and he left after excusing us.

"Swetha, since we are already husband and wife, shall I take my wife to have a talk?"he asked making me widen my eyes.

"That's good. You are asking me for permission."Swetha laughed.
"Ok I would take a leave now. But don't forget about the wedding." She left after teasing us enough.

He came dangerously close to me and my heart skipped its beats. I became nervous in his close proximity and I couldn't even meet his shining eyes.

"Better you don't regret awakening the romantic beast inside me."he whispered into my ears and I became all red like a tomato.

I suddenly felt the urge to ran away from him and hide my face behind any pillar.

Sometimes he behave weird.

I was having no clue regarding the next move when he suddenly cupped my face with concern. I looked at him and we both got lost in each other's eyes.

"Are you ok with this? I mean, I didn't ask for your permission before fixing our wedding." He seemed guilty that alerted me.

"No Reyhaan. I am ready for this. I would be there with you whatever you decides for us. I trust you. I am glad that I don't have to fear anyone hereafter." My words brought the earlier excited version back from him.

"Thank you Roshini" he kissed my forehead.

I blushed.

"Sorry, I forgot to tell you. You are most beautiful bride anyone can ever get. My privilege."

My eyes widened at his statement.

His romantic side is giving me a tough time. I don't know how I am gonna handle this new feelings once the marriage is done.

I was again nervous when he held my hands and kissed there slightly.

"Did you like this wedding attire and the ornaments that I bought for you?"he asked.

"Yes, why such a question? I mean, who wouldn't like such a gift?"

"This is not a gift, Roshini. It is your right."he said surprising me.

"Thank you, Reyhaan. For making me feel special always. For making me feel worth. You have no idea what this means to me. I don't even know whether I can do something for you the way you are doing for me."I poured my heart out.

"Just love me. I don't want anything else except your selfless love for me."he replied.

"That you already earned. Only you."

We hugged together and joined our foreheads.

We pulled away from each other hearing a loud cough distracting us. It was Swetha. Her own ways for making us feel her presence.

"The cars are ready. Shall we go?" She asked and we nodded.

We came out of the house together, he didn't leave my hand for once. Two cars are already there. Vijay suggested the idea of them coming together in the first car and we both in the other one. We agreed and entered into the second car. Soon we started the journey towards the temple. Within next 25 minutes, we reached there. I was surprised seeing a huge crowd ready to welcome us.

"Reyhaan, this..."

"I don't want you to feel lonely in your wedding day. This must be a dream moment for you. And I won't ruin it for you at any cost." His words made me emotional. "They all are my friends and colleagues."

I looked at him with atmost respect and admiration.

Vijay and Swetha walked infront of us and we silently followed them. There were a few steps that needs to be climbed to reach the temple. I placed my foot on the first step and suddenly I slipped my leg. I was about to fall down when Reyhaan held my waist thereby saving me.

Thank god !

"You okay?" He asked still holding me.

"Glad that I have you. To save me whenever I fall down in life."

The next moment he lifted me into his arms in bridal style. I was wondered.

"What are you doing?" I shouted.

"I would be there to save you always." He spoke while climbing up the stairs.

I got lost in his words. I can feel the entire crowd looking at me with jealous eyes. But I didn't stop him. Let everyone know that he is only mine.

He made me stand on my foot only after we reached the temple where a small mandap has been arranged.

"Roshini, my child." I turned to see Dayamaa welcoming us with a warm smile.

My happiness had no limits. I am sure his mother wouldn't show up for our wedding. Atleast one of his family member is here to grace the event. That too someone whom he is very close to. I rushed towards her and hugged her. She hugged me back with so much of love. She came for us, must have fought with his mother for coming. That sent me goosebumps all over my body. She kissed my head. Reyhaan smiled at us like an idiot. Soon we both took blessings from her.

"Roshini, this is unbelievable. You are not at all the same Roshini whom I used to see before. You have a different glow altogether. May I know the reason please?" She asked adding an inch of naughtiness to her tone.

I looked at him and he winked.

"Come on. Since his mother is on a strike, I would welcome you both to the mandap."she held one of my hand and the other in his. She along with Vijay and Swetha helped us to sit on the mandap comfortably. Pandit has announced to start the rituals and my heart started beating fast. We closed our eyes and prayed for a moment.

Soon Reyhaan is handed over with the mangalsutra (wedding chain). He smiled at me and my eyes welled up. Slowly he tied the chain around my neck. I closed my eyes saving this moment for the rest of my life. Swetha adjusted my veil so that he can tie the chain. Finally he is done and squeezed my hand in his. He had the biggest smile on his face. I returned a teary smile. He then applied the vermillion on my hair partition. Soon we stood up together and completed the vows of marriage. Vijay handed us over the garlands and we exchanged it. With that the rituals are complete and we have been announced as husband and wife.

We took the blessings from everyone and they congratulated us. With that we bid goodbye to everyone and started the journey of our new life.

"Reyhaan, where are you taking me?" I asked while sitting comfortable in his car.

"Hey, shh... Hereafter don't ask me any questions. We are starting our life together and it would be not less than a rollercoaster ride. So fasten your seat belts and just enjoy."

His words made me astonished. 

What is he planning for?

Soon he started the car and everyone waved at us. I smiled at them while wiping my tears.

I looked at him who made me complete today. His wife. This must be the destiny of my life and there is nothing else there to be excited when I look back. He is the sole reason why did god made me endure all the tortures and still keep me alive.

I smiled when he glanced at me.

"Hey wifey, are you already dreaming?" He asked and my mouth opened widely.

Wifey?

I tried to fix my eyes on the window side inorder to escape from his naughty stares. He chuckled seeing my efforts.

Half an hour of driving, seems like we have reached the destination he has planned for me. I thought he would take me to some hotel since this is the night of our wedding. Surprising me he took me to a house. Or a mansion if I say. Probably bigger than his house. The security guard has opened the big gate for us and he drove inside. He parked the car at the parking area where two more cars are seen. He immediately got out of the car and opened the door for me. Entering out, my hands automatically reached his shoulder.

"Reyhaan, whose house is this?"

"Welcome to our home, Roshini." He said shocking me.

"Our home?"

He pinched my cheek for once.
"I bought this house long ago. For us. And this is the place where we are going to spend our life together. You are the queen of this kingdom. Congratulations."

Before I can understand anything,  he placed a bunch of keys into my hand. I looked at the keys and stood there like a statue.

Did he mean I should keep this?

"Reyhaan, I may faint soon. If you don't mind, would you hold me?" I asked dramatically for which he giggled.

"Come on Roshini. What grant welcome you are now waiting for? This is your home and I can't wait to show you the entire house." He was very excited.

"Reyhaan, but I can't still believe..." before I could finish, he picked me into his arms and started walking towards the door. I rested my head on his chest holding his collar in my fist tightly.

"Reyhaan, what are you doing?" I shouted.

"Noone is here to watch us wifey. This is our world." He said making me relax.

He made me stand infront of the door and asked to open it. I smiled.

I have spent my whole life in someone's kitchen and now he is giving me the full authority of a big house and his big heart. I felt goosebumps. I can't describe this emotion with words.  I hugged him and he kissed my hairs. Together we opened the door and I understood that there are many more surprises he kept for me inside.

I entered inside placing my right foot. My eyes widened seeing the interior. This is the most beautiful house I have ever seen in my life. He made sure that everything is perfect.

I walked through the entire house astonishing at each of the particular features. I couldn't stop myself from taking a look at every corner. He has followed me everywhere I am going. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring our new home. There was nobody inside the house except us which made me more confident. I don't want anyone to intrude into our heaven atleast for this day.

"Where is the kitchen?" I asked remembering.

"Too much obsessed with the kitchen?"

I laughed at his question.

He moved towards the area opposite to the living room and I followed him. I was surprised seeing the big kitchen with an attached working area.

"Wowwww.." I started exploring the kitchen. For unknown reasons it made me very happy.

I turned back to see him standing with his hands on his hip.

I raised my eyebrows with a funny expression.

"Aren't you tired?" He asked.

"Ofcourse. Not." I shrugged my shoulders.

"Don't tell me that you are going to spend your first night in this kitchen." He said making me blush.

Oh god. I am unable to even look at his face.

First night?

I bit my lips realizing what did he say.

I held my head in defeat.

He slowly came towards me and held my hand.

"Don't you want to see our bedroom?" He asked caressing my already red turned cheeks.

"I am lucky being the only person seeing you blushing like this."he smiled.

"Let me welcome you to our room in a grant way." He said while lifting me into his arms.

My heart skipped its beats. But I didn't withdrew my eyes from him. He climbed the stairs carrying me and took the left turn. With his leg, he opened one of the room and entered inside.

"And here it is. Our room."he made me stand on the floor.

I took a quick look at the entire room and had a satisfactory smile. This is the most beautiful room in the entire house. There is a balcony attached to the room and I immediately walked towards there breathing some fresh air. I could get a vision of our front premises through the balcony. A beautiful smile occupied my lips.

Suddenly he hugged me from behind and rested his head on my shoulder.

"Baby, do you want to take a shower?"he asked in his sweet voice.

"May be after sometime."I replied unable to control the tickling sensation he is having on me.

"Fine. You wait here. I think I need a shower badly. It has been an hectic day. I would come back soon. Don't go anywhere till I come back."

My heart stopped for a moment. I can see how tired he is. He haven't taken rest for a single minute today. He has been running the whole day to arrange different things for our marriage. He was doing everything to make me happy.

And what did I do? I didn't pay enough attention to notice how exhausted he is. I didn't take care of him properly. My excitement was all about the wedding and the new house. Did I forget about him meanwhile?

I mentally slapped myself.

I caressed his hairs and kissed his forehead with all my love. He smiled wholeheartedly.

"I am sorry, Reyhaan. You have done enough for me and I..."he suddenly placed his finger on my lips.

"Don't overthink. This might have been an hectic day. But the most special day of my life. My excitement is still alive as it is before. And remember one thing. I can only smile when you are happy."

With his words he has completely vanished my sorrows.

"Thank you."I hugged him.

"I haven't done anything for you particularly. It is for us. Together. For my own happiness. I may be selfish. But believe me whatever I am doing is for completing my own life. When I realized that you are my solace, there was no looking back. I did everything to keep you with me."he spoke with all honesty.

I grinned at his confession.

"Ok, take some rest. I will be back. Don't go outside this room. You may lost your way considering you are new to the house." He said and I smiled at his concern.

"I won't go anywhere. I would wait here. Go."I assured and he went to the washroom.

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Reyhaan's PoV

I had a quick shower to calm my body. It was a busy as well as a wonderful day for me. A day I was waiting for so long. She is my wife now. And hereafter mine forever. It sounds so satisfaction in pronouncing that, my wife. I am so glad that I took this step.

I was coming out of the washroom wearing my clothes when I saw her sitting silently on the bed. I remembered how she behaved like a kid a few minutes ago while exploring our new house. Everytime it makes me so happy when I am the reason of her happiness.

I moved towards the bed to face an extremely nervous Roshini.

Why does she appear so dull?

What's bothering her?

"Roshini, why are you sad?" I asked hoping that she would open up to me.

"No, Reyhaan. I am not at all sad. I am very happy." She said trying to smile.

"Then why are you looking very upset?" I asked.

She didn't reply.

"Is that because you had to shift to a new house? Or the fact that you are alone here with me?"

Her face suddenly changed.
"What makes you think like that? If I am with you, that would only send me peace and happiness. Atleast I don't have to be afraid of anyone walking over me." She said giving a relieved expression.

I chuckled.

"Then what was that?" I asked again.

"Reyhaan, your mother didn't attend our wedding. Isn't that bothers you?"she asked doubtful.

Finally !

I know she must be upset over some reason.

But I didn't imagine it to be that.

I went more closer towards her.
"Roshini, as a son it was my duty to inform her regarding my marriage. I did that. But it was her decision to not come for the function. I have no control over any of her decisions. I can't do anything with that. Atleast Dayamaa came. I am happy for that."

"You mean you invited her?"

"Yes, but she behaved like she doesn't have a son."

She was about to say something but I cut her off.

"Roshini, listen. Everything will fall into its place at right time. We need to wait patiently. Don't stress over anything."I tried to convince her.

Seems like she left that topic.

Good.

"It is getting late. I think you should change into something comfortable." I suggested.

She looked down at the heavy wedding lehenga she is still wearing and gave me a confused expression.

"You can't spend the whole night in that heavy dress." I added earning another confused look from her.

She is absolutely looking like a goddess in that attire. I can continue staring at her an entire lifetime at this beauty. But she is also tired. She was very struggling to walk in that dress.

"Why are you not responding? You don't want to change?" I asked giving a wink.

She seems to be in a dilemma which she is not talking about.

"Reyhaan, I don't have anything else to change into. I haven't brought anything with me." She replied without looking at me.

I held her shoulders gently.

"What do you think about your husband? See, I know what you are and where you come from. What you have and what you don't have. You shouldn't hesitate to tell me anything. I won't judge you anyway." I ensured.

She nodded meeting my eyes.

"Now go and open the wardrobe." I told her.

After giving me a look, she walked towards the wardrobe and opened it. As expected, she was amused and her eyes turned teary. I smiled while reaching upto her and engulfed her into a sweet hug.

"Reyhaan, all these dresses...is this for me?" She asked finding difficulty in framing words.

"Yes. What else you think. I cannot buy dresses for someone else if its not my wife."I caressed her hairs in a loving way.

"But isn't this too much? I mean, a wardrobe full of dresses for me?"she was still amazed.

I gave her a naughty smile.

Past one year, I have bought a lot of dresses for her. Dresses of almost all fashions. But this is the right time giving her that. I finds my pleasure in seeing her surprised everytime.

"How can you love me this much?"she asked with shining eyes.

"Because you deserves this. You are an angel."I pulled her nose and she giggled. "Now what are you waiting for? Please change your dress. Take your own time. I would wait outside."

I was about to walk out when she held my hand.

She started thinking while looking at the opened wardrobe.

"What's now?" I asked having no idea.

"Which dress should I wear?"she asked innocent.

I started searching the wardrobe and after a long battle with my own mind selected a blue salwar from that. This is perfect for her.

"Here it is."I handed over the salwar to her.

Before I can leave, she immediately ran towards the washroom.

After a few minutes, she came out wearing the new salwar. It looks like it has been made only for her. Indeed perfect.

She didn't look up feeling my intense gaze on her. For some reasons I like it.

"Reyhaan, stop doing that."
When my stares became intolerable for her, she told.

I averted my eyes away realizing I am too much carrying away by her.

"Aren't you hungry?" I asked.

"No, I am not."

"But why? You haven't eaten anything for a long time now. I think you should have something."

"I don't feel to eat. I am not hungry."she replied.

I started arranging the bed. She looked at me in awe.

"I would do that Reyhaan. You go and eat something." She said trying to snatch the pillow covers from me. I didn't let her do that.

"No, Roshini. I am also not hungry. All I want is now a peaceful sleep. Probably after one year of my sleepless nights."I spoke making her wonder.

Finally done with the bed.

I sat on the bed and she was continuing looking at the floor portraying no emotions.

"Are you standing there for the entire night? Come on, let's sleep." I said and she turned suddenly nervous.

I stood up and walked towards her realizing her hesitation.
"What's the problem?" I asked.

"You have no problem if I sleep with you on the bed, right?" She asked making me shock.

"What are you even asking? Roshini, listen. This is your room and your bed. Why did you ask my permission?" I held her hand and made her sit on the bed.

"Because I am scared Reyhaan. In that house nobody allows me to even sit beside them for a minute. Even Abhi has been prohibited from sleeping with me." She was saying but I stopped her.

"Let's not talk about that again. This is your new life. A new beginning for you. For us. Past is past. We can't do anything to change that. So let's forget everything that hurted us." I cupped her face.

"And you don't need to worry about anything while stepping into this new life. I know our wedding was in an hurry. You may need a lot of time to cope up with several things in life. To accept me as a part of your life. To treat me as your husband. And that is not your mistake and I am not going to complain ever. Life has been different for both of us. I understand that." I said and her eyes welled up.

"I promise that this would be the most precious phase of your life. I would do anything to make that more memorable. Take your own time. Till that enjoy this phase." I slowly kissed her forehead and helped her settle on one of the sides of the bed.

"Would you mind if I turn the lights off?" I asked covering her with the quilt.

"No, Reyhaan."

"Ok, good night."

"Good night, Reyhaan."

I occupied the other side of the bed with a full teeth smile on my lips.

I love you Roshini. Can't wait for the new mornings in our life.

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