Hello everyone!
It was supposed to be Five shots but I had to extend it because of the marriage drama.
Anyway, enjoy reading.
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Ragini is in her bridal attire, Sanskar is wearing matching outfit to match with Ragini's bridal look, pre-prepared for Their marriage and standing at a little distance from the mandap.

Ragini and Laksh are sitting on the mandap, doing the pooja. Panditji is chanting mantras. Its time for bride and groom to take pheras, so they get up and start to take pheras,

Laksh's mind is filled with thoughts and worry, he sees his parents who are sitting right in front of him, then Ragini who is smiling from outside and then he notices Swara hiding behind the pillar crying silently.

3 pheras are over, RagSan are looking at each other with pain, worry and tension on their faces. Sanskar is cursing himself in his mind for leaving it on Laksh to decide their fates.

Its time for 5th phera, panditji asks for the bride to come forward, Ragini takes small steps still looking at Sanskar with pain in her eyes, before she could move forward, Laksh gains the courage and speaks up,

Laksh: "Maa, papa, I am sorry. I can't marry her. I love someone else. And Ragini, I am sorry", says leaves the mandap immediately. Laksh's family follows him after asking sorry to the brides family.

RagSan finally sigh in relief.

Dadiji: "God! what's happening? Now what will happen to my granddaughter? I think, I ruined my granddaughter's life with my own hands? I am the reason for everything. I shouldn't have chosen such a guy for her. I thought he was a good guy from good family. Now everything is ruined. My granddaughter's marriage got broken even before it could start. Now who will marry her?", and starts crying feeling sorry, Shekhar holds her mother for support while comforting her.

Sanskar: "dadiji, I am sorry to interrupt, but I am willing to marry her", says while coming forward.

Dadi: "Hey chorey! Do you think I will let her marry you? You are a total stranger to her and for us. How can I let my daughter marry a stranger?", questions him while glaring at him.

Sanskar: "dadiji, it's Ragini's life. She has the every right to decide whom she wishes to marry. And I will marry her if only she agrees"

Shekhar: "Maa, what he said is right. First, you ask Ragini what she wants. Then we will decide".

Dadi wipes away her tears, getting up from her seat asks, "Ragini, since you heard everything. Now say, what's your decision? Yes or No, the choice is your's? And we agree with whatever decision you make".

Ragini looks at Sanskar, he blinks at her and nods his head lightly signalling her, "this is our chance", she then looks at her dad, who's worried and waiting for her decision. She then looks at her dadi, who is blaming herself for everything. "dadi, I am ready to marry him".

Sanskar's family who are watching everything in shock surrounds him immediately,

Uttara: "Bro, I think I have seen the bride somewhere. Where do you think I saw her?", asks while raising her eyebrows, Sanskar looks at her in shock.

Ram prasad: "And our Not so sanskari Sanskar is trying to save a girl's life?"

Uttara & Ram prasad: "Something is definitely fishy", both say at a time and hifi. Sanskar understands that his father and sister are already aware of the situation and what he is trying to do, by their teasing tones. He then looks at his mother, who is worried for him and haven't spoke a single word.

Sanskar: "maa don't worry. I am fine and I will be fine. And it's my decision to marry her. I am happy and I will be happy, I can promise you", says with smile trying to give her assurance, still not convinced. He looks at his father, signs at him asking to convince his mother. His father nods OK.

Ram Prasad: "Sujatha, stop worrying. Everything happens for a reason. Just go with the flow", says in his chilled tone, while side hugging her. Sanskar and Uttara nods along with him.

Sujatha: "are you guys having fun? Ji, our kid has taken such a big decision on his own without asking us. Are you not going to scold him?"

Ramprasad: "our kids are too old to get scoldings. See him, he looks happy. Even me and Uttara are happy with his decision. So just accept it".

Sujatha: "Ji, but I don't even know her. I didn't even saw her face clearly. We didn't even get the chance to speak with her directly. If she is going to be my daughter-in-law, don't you think I have the right to know her better? ", questions her husband in worried tone.

Ramprasad: "Is that what you are worried about. You should have said that sooner. Then let's go and meet her first. Uttara, come with us". Uttara nods and follows her parents. "Sanskar, you be here", says to Sanskar, stopping him from following them.

Sanskar: "papa, please?", looks at his father with pout.

Ramprasad: "your innocence doesn't work on me. Show it to your girlfriend", and winks at him. Sanskar grins.

In Ragini's room,

Ragini's phone pings with notification, she checks it, "My parents are heading towards your room", a message from Sanskar. She could see them entering her room, she gets up to greet them.

Ragini: "Namaste uncle! Namaste aunty!", greets them while touching their feet then waves at Uttara. Ramprasad and Uttara speak with her casually, asking random questions while introducing themselves, she answers them with a smile. Sujatha is only observing everything, not speaking a single word. After sometime they decides to leave, Sujatha remains in the room.

Uttara: "congrats babhi!", whispers in Ragini ears while hugging her. Ragini breaks the hug and mouths her "thank you", then she follows her dad to her brother Sanskar's room.

Now, Ragini and Sujatha, are only left in the room. She finally thinks to speak with her directly and starts asking basic questions and then the questions she wants to the answers for. Ragini answers her everything happily. Sujatha, satisfied by hearing her answers, leaves the room while grinning.

Sanskar is pacing in his room,

Sanskar: "Why is mom taking so much time? What if she says No to the marriage? What if she doesn't like Ragini?", asks getting tensed.

Uttara: "bhai, why are you overreacting? Who doesn't like my babhi? I think I might love her more than you. She is really cute. I like her, the moment I first saw her. I agree with your decision".

Ramprasad: "Haan Sanskar. I agree with Uttara. She is really a good girl. I am sure your mom will like her too", gives him assurance.

"Thank you dad!", Sanskar exclaims and hugs his dad, his dad pats his back in response. Door opening sound of the room gains their attention, Sujatha comes inside while grinning. The trio surrounds her immediately and starts asking her questions continuously.

Sanskar: "maa, what happened? Why did you take so much time?"

Ramprasad: "What did you speak with her? Did you get the answers for your questions?"

Uttara: "Mom, Why are you smiling? Do you like her? Will you accept her as your daughter-in-law?"

Sujatha: "stop!", almost shouts, the trio stops speaking. Then she continues, "ji, I spoke with her. I got all the answers for my questions. (Wo ladki sundar hain, susheel hain aur bahut sanskari hain) She is beautiful. She has good manners. She is really a good girl. She is a motherless child, but her dadi, her dad and dadaji, brought her up really well. I like her. And Sanskar I agree with your decision as well. Get married soon and bring my daughter-in-law to our house".

Sanskar: "thank you soo much, mom", saying he hugs her.

Sujatha: "but...", everyone looks at her curiously, "I feel like she's too good to be your wife", Sanskar acts like crying, "sorry, sorry, I was just joking", says and hugs him back. Everyone is happy and smiling.

Muhurat time,

It's almost the time for the muhurat, RagSan are sitting on the mandap. Panditji is chanting mantras. Uttara does the gattbandhan, RagSan get up to take pheras, while holding their hands tightly, exclaiming their happiness to each other. Everyone is showering flowers on them. They sit back after completion of Sath pheras. He makes her wear mangalsutr, he is looking at her, she gets emotional and teary eyed. He wipes her tears immediately, nods in No, 'not to cry'. Then he applies sindhoor. The marriage completes, both are looking at each other with smile on their face.
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Finally, RagSan are married after a lot of drama with everyone's permission and blessings, as he promised😍 I am very happy for them. Now, only the epilogue is left.

Hope you all liked the update.

Thank you!
Naveena navee.