RAGHAV'S POV

"Finally I feel like I'm getting happiness of calling my family and brothers for Mahira Dastoor" Mom said and I smiled as I sat on the silver foot stool for the ritual.

"He was wearing black aunty. It was me who had to Make him understand" That dog dramatically spoke and mom glared me.

"Shut up Aarav. And no mom. It just came in my hand" I said

"Lier. He said, black looks good on him so he gonna wear that. You tell me aunty even kids know that no black" He faked innocence.

"Aarav, I really don't want to stand up from here and strangle You"I snarled

" Sush. He's right. You can do that of course. And stop frightening the poor soul Mom scolded

"Poor soul? Him! " I raised a brow when he smirked and pulled Megha near him.

"Baby you look so cute. And tell me which color isn't worn in ritual or pooja " He asked her and she looked at us confused.

"Black" She said and I sighed

"See. Even your daughter knows this. Such a dad you have Megha. I feel so sad for you" He dramatically cried.

"Such a best friend you're Aarav chachu. I too feel sad for my dad" And there my daughter zipped his mouth.

"There we go" I smirked

"Like father like daughter. I give up" He said and I smirked as Megha kissed my cheek.

"You look handsome dad. And this is so cool " She said pointing the bandhej safa on my head.

"You look cute sweetheart" I hugged her and she smiled.

RAGHAV & MEGHA FOR MAHIRA DASTOOR.

As the function got over, we all had lunch and then after some rest I got ready for sangeet.

And this time I wore that black bandhgala and tying a pink and blue safa on my head, I took my sword and went out.

RAGHAV & MEGHA FOR SANGEET

The groom's side sangeet was on Lakeside garden where as Bride side's sangeet was at sunset patio.

I saw everyone too decked up beautifully.

Since the wedding wasn't at home, mom came near me and asked me to dip my hands in henna and imprint them on a white cloth.

As I did that, after it the Raati jagga started and each one of us had a lot of fun.

Aarav, Yash, Nivi and Megha for half the time was here and then changed their teams to Janki.

And honestly I was happiest to see this.

One thing which I noticed the most all these times was, Janki decked up Mickey too in the wedding attires.

Like in Pithi dastoor she made him wear a yellow dress and in her mehendi she made him wear a green dress.

Today too, Mickey was in a tuxedo and looked well cute.

As I clicked a picture of Mickey and Megha I sent it to Janki but I was sure the message won't be seen till late night.

After all, Madam was busy in dancing her heart out.

And as she said, enjoy to your fullest Rana sa..

I too danced my heart out with my family.

And I knew, The Woman of my life was so true when she said, Enjoy to your fullest Rana sa. These moments won't come back in our lives.

JANKI'S POV

Next day After pithi, I got ready in a sea green saree with a strap blouse and as I was ready I looked at Ambika bhabhi.

"Ready for best friend's party" She asked and I chuckled nodding.

And hence, we left for the Organic garden where Radhika was throwing the Bindora. It actually meant before wedding the relatives/ friends of bride and groom inviting them for lunch or dinner.

Hence, Radhika and her family arranged lunch today for us.

JANKI'S OUTFIT FOR LUNCH

As we reached there I looked at the long dining table arranged in the garden and I smiled as I saw Radhika decked up in a red saree.

"You look hot" I said as she looked at me hugging me.

"And look sexy bitch. Wait here" She replied and I chuckled nodding.

Radhika's mom came forward and she did my aarti welcoming me.

We all had lot of fun while remembering the best times of our lives and sharing our stories while having dinner.

"And you remember how she actually wore Aarav's shoes where as everyone was finding them in wedding" I told and everyone laughed.

"Yes and madam didn't find it necessary that even her cousins were getting tensed thinking that they lost my shoes" Aarav mocked and we all chuckled.

"Whatever. It was fun. Like everyone was getting emotional. So I thought to add some fun in it. " Radhika winked and we all nodded.

"Leave me. Do you remember how in your wedding you didn't even let me, even anyone of us steal Raghav's shoes" She frowned

"Come on. Don't remind me how stubborn I was" I whined

"We'll do it this time Radhika di" One of my cousin said

"Okay guys. You know you are discussing this in front of Aarav" I pointed out.

"Oh he'll be in our team. Right" Another cousin asked and Aarav nodded when I raised my brow at him.

"You're delusional" I and Rads sang at same time and everyone shared a laughter again.

As we all completed dinner, I was made to sit on a silver foot stool and Radhika's mom came in front. A square red cloth was spread on my lap when Radhika put a tilak again on my forehead and made me wear a garland.

"I love you" She whispered as her voice became hoarse and I looked at her as she put srifal (coconut), dry fruits and lots of gifts in my lap on that cloth.

"I love you more Radhika Shah" I mumbled as a tear left my eye.

"You know these girls were this small. Radhika was crying holding me saying that she don't want to go inside the pre school. Janki saw her and she came near and held her hand" Mom spoke and I looked at her.

Yes, we were too small to remember but thanks to our mothers, we know what we conversed on the first day of our pre school.

"I Care of her" I said the same words which I said that day and she chuckled wiping her tears.

What I meant was I will take care of her.

"I will also care of her" She replied and I giggled hugging her.

"And it's been more then two decades. They're taking care of each other" Her mom came and hugged us both.

Clicking lots of pictures in the memory box, we retired back to our suites as it was already evening.

And today was Raati Jagga. Basically it was ladies Sangeet.

And hence again everyone was going to be decked up in poshak.

After resting for a while I too got ready in a orange & pink heavy poshak.

I looked at Ambika bhabhi carrying a red poshak where as Radhika wore a sea green poshak.

"Looks like Queens Era" I said as they looked at me and then smiled.

"You look gorgeous sweetheart" They exclaimed and I smiled.

As I moved out, I was told that the Raati Jagga was to take place on the First Floor Courtyard.

As I moved out, I saw men with Chattr and chanvar.

And I nodded as they moved the latter to and from while Chattr on my head.

JANKI'S OUTFIT FOR SANGEET

We moved towards the courtyard when I heard Folk songs and all the women there.

This time it wasn't bride side or groom side. It was completely all the women here where as all the men were at pool side celebrating there.

I honestly was feeling like a Queen in all the functions with these chanwar and chatr.
And as I reached I laughed seeing our mothers as they hooted for me.

"You look so beautiful Janki" Mom said and I smiled.

"Where's Megha" I asked

"I'm here mom" She said and I looked at her.

"She looks your too copy now" Mumma said and I giggled nodding.

I was made to dip my hands in henna and imprint them on a white cloth.

After wiping my hands, women sang traditional geet followed by ghoomar and dance.

And honestly we all had a lot of fun. I loved Ghoomar. We all women made a circle and did ghoomar and it was quite amazing.

I didn't even know but they all surprised me by performing on Maahi ve.

" I'm sure the sole purpose of this was to make me cry" I mumbled wiping my tears when Radhika and Ambika bhabhi came near and I raised a brow.

"Let's cherish older times" Ambika bhabhi winked and I laughed nodding and we three held each others hands twirling around just like we did in all the weddings before this one.And after which I played Ghoomar too.

The night was full of fun, laughter, tears, joy and what not.

The most beautiful and cutest Ghoomar was done by Megha who looked so cute in the poshak.

I was on cloud ninth looking at everyone enjoying themselves to the fullest. It was no one had any worries of world today and each one of us was happy by heart.

I sent Megha's video to her dad and then sent some of my pictures to him too

As I sent them, I found his sent pictures too.

And I laughed looking at every male of our families.

They were dancing their hearts out too. And I looked at both our dads who actually became kids while dancing.

There was this one clip where they all had a champagne bottles on their heads and they were dancing in a circle.

And of all these what caught my attention was Mr. Raghav Singh Rathore.

The one who was dancing with his shiny white smile.

I remember once when mom and I were seeing the family albums and I saw an years old pictures of Raghav when he was in his twenties.

It too was of a Raati Jagga, of Abhimanyu bhai sa's wedding and Raghav was on a chair with a champagne bottle on his head.

Mom even showed me the video of the same where he was laughing, cheering, hooting and shaking his legs over some song.

And today when I saw this clip, all I had were tears of happiness in my eyes.

Raghav was back.

Not Rana Raghav Singh Rathore.

But just Raghav. Who in middle of all the responsibilities, forgot that he too had a life of his own. And today, seeing him this carefree, this happy and reminiscing the old happy memories, I joined my hands to the Almighty, praying nothing else then for this human to always, always be like this.

As we came back to our suites, it was already three in the morning.

I looked at my phone beeping when I came out changing and I picked it up going to the balcony.

"First, I want to see you back in that saree again. It's on you whenever you wear that for me. " He spoke as soon as I picked the call and a small smile came on my lips.

"Mhmm" I hummed

"And second, Megha and You looked beautiful. I never knew that our daughter can so elegantly carry out ghoomar " He said and I giggled.

"She did. We all were shocked to see her doing the steps so sincerely. " I told and he hummed.

"Your voice seems drowsy." I added

"Aarav being Aarav. Said that we never had bachelor party so why not to just get drunk atleast once before wedding" He said and I chuckled.

"And where is he now" I asked

"Sleeping like a log. Though I didn't get drunk like this idiot" He said

"Mhm. Raghav.. " I spoke

"Yes Sunshine" He asked

"You today made me so much happy" I whispered

"As much as I remember, I didn't do anything" He said

"You did. I'm rewatching the video you sent. You seem, Raghav. Our Raghav" I mumbled.

"Some months back my wife told me to live my life. I guess, I'm doing the same. And till my wife is with me, I'm going to continue living like this" He said and I smiled as I wiped my tear.

"Yes. Live your life to fullest Raghav. I'm always, always here. Just by your side, holding your hand. I promise you'll never be alone. In every phase of your life, you'll find me right there near you" I promised and for a second there was silence over the call.

"I know Love, I know. And with that, I Thee Wed" He said and I chuckled

"Tomor.. I mean.. Today" I said as I realized I'm going to be married today.

"We're getting married Rana sa" I exclaimed grinning.

"We're Raani sa" He replied

"Ah no. No Raani sa. You can give me that title after hours now" I said

"Is that so Raani sa" He asked focusing specially on this words and I huffed.

You can't win him over this.

"You can play along come on" I whined

"I will play along in every thing you say baby, but this, this is non negotiable. I can't for a second deny, neither I want to deny that you're my wife. You're my Queen.. And always remember Sunshine, It's not that, ham Rana sa hai isliye aap hamaari Raani sa hai. Hukum, aap hamaari Raani sa hai, is vajah ham Raja hai. (You're a Queen because I'm a King. It's opposite. Since You're My Queen, I became a King).
It's you Sunshine. With Upper hand" He professed and I would deny if my heart didn't again leap out with respect and love for him.

"Let's Get Married Mr. Rathore" I said

"Let's Get Married Dr. Singh" He replied and I giggled cutting the call.

Give me the world today, I would happily deny it, because all I want, all I need is this one man!

My Man!

And with this thought I slept.

The next day, for the first time it didn't even take me alarm or Anyone's scolding to wake up.

I was awake exactly at 6:20 am sharp.

As I looked at the sleeping figures beside me I smiled looking at her.

Megha and Radhika both literally danced like no tomorrow , yesterday.

Kissing their foreheads, I stood up and ordering myself a chai, I brushed my teeth.

I was sipping my cup of chai when my eyes went to my hands and I looked at my henna. It was more darker today and honestly I had no intention of hiding His name. I was proudly showing off his name on my palms.

"Little miss awake early" Rads voice came and I looked at her and smiled.

"Morning Radhika" I wished and she smiled hugging me.

"My Love is getting married to the love of her life" She said and I chuckled nodding.

"How you're awake by yourself today" She asked as she came back after brushing.

"I don't know. It's like my eyes just opened and I stood up" I shrugged and she smirked.

"You're a little quite. Wedding jitters now" She asked and I looked at her.

"I.. Don't know" I mumbled and she giggled.

"Let's have desserty breakfast. Come on" She said and was pulling me when I stopped.

"Megha is sleeping" I reminded

"I'll call mom here. Wait" She said and I nodded.

As aunty and mom came here, we both went downstairs and honestly this woman knew what would make me relax on anxiety.

Hence she filled a whole plate with different types of desserts and mithai and I mouthed her a thankyou.

And with that I gobbled down the desserts. As the dark chocolate hit my taste buds, I felt relaxing.

I didn't know a lot of guests especially staff was looking at me.

And one thing which I hated was anyone staring me while eating other then Raghav.

I looked at Walter standing in front of me and I looked at him and gestured to the people and he nodded.

"Please everyone to your works. Raani sa needs her privacy" He stated and the staff without a word left.

"Walter, is Rana sa awake? Have you talked to Robin" I asked

"Yes Raani sa. Raana sa and Aarav sa left for jogging half an hour ago. Do you want me to inform him that you're awake" He asked when I denied.

"Okay. I'm done. Let's leave" I said and Radhika nodded and we went back to our suite.

I looked at Mom and aunty talking and I just smiled and hugged Mom resting my head in her lap.

"What happened" She asked grazing her hands in my hairs.

"Last time, I was kinda angry with you all for agreeing to Rana sa without asking me. I didn't even tell you Mom that how much I'll be missing you. " I whispered as tears left my eyes.

"Parents aren't wrong na" She asked and I denied.

"Even if Delhi is away, you know what he promised me? That whenever I miss you all, Delhi won't be too far away. And he's still keeping his promises. Delhi is made just a route of an hour whenever I want. He makes me respect all of my relations way more. He challenges me everyday to improve in personal and professional ways. I..Respect him a lot. I love him a lot" I professed.

"We know sweetheart. We know" Mom and aunty both hugged me and I looked at Radhika wiping her tears.

"Come on. It's an incomplete mother daughter hug. Hop in" I said and she nodded joining us.

"So today, Pithi will be done after your Padla comes" Mom told and I nodded.

Padla consists of gifts, jwellery, wedding attire of bride, fruits etc. that comes from Groom side.

Last time I was so angry or as mom calls me, I was so stubborn that I didn't even look at my Padla. And since I had too many conditions when I wedded last year that I clearly stated that I don't want anything other then the wedding dress.

It was somewhat four in the evening when I was sitting in my suite when I heard carnets and drums beating loudly.

"Tera dulha barat leke aagya hai (Your groom has come with his procession) " Radhika screamed coming inside and I rolled my eyes at her.

"Come on atleast sound a bit excited" She whined

"I can't. I'm not allowed to see him before" I huffed and that's when she raised a brow.

"Why" She asked

"Mom told that you shouldn't see your unmarried groom. It's bad omen" I told and she looked at me and then smirked.

"But honey, he isn't unmarried groom. He's your married Groom" She winked

"Oh Yes. Exactly!!! Come" I screamed this time excitedly and grabbing her hand, I went to balcony but all the excitement came to ground when I saw him covered by his cousins who were waving their hands at me.

"Ugh. These.. Minions" I muttered under breath as Raghav was totally invisible and she laughed.

"Shall I go. I don't wanna miss anything" She asked and I looked at her.

"Of course. Till then I'll just wrap up myself in yellow saree for Pithi" I told and she nodded running from there in jiffy.

After a little while, I was called to the pool side where the today's pithi was arranged.

As I sat on the foot stool, again five married ladies came and applied the paste on me. But this time starting from head to toe unlike last two days where it was Toe to head. This was called Tel utaarana.

"Take a bath. And get ready" Mom said and I nodded with a small smile.

I looked at dad who was looking at me with a big smile but his eyes sad.

And I went near him raising a brow.

"It still feels like first time" He said and I hummed.

"Papa.. Thankyou" I whispered and he looked at me with questioning eyes.

"Thankyou for tying me up with him. Thankyou for knowing that he's the best one out there for me. " I whispered and he just smiled kissing my forehead.

I went to my suite to see that my Poshak was already here that came in Padla.

I smiled looking at it.

Seeing you in the red Poshak is the best view to my eyes.

His words came in my mind and I chuckled to myself.

And I left to bath.

As I came out in a bathrobe, I looked at Radhika who was already ready in a blue poshak.

"You look extremely beautiful Rads" I exclaimed

"I'm waiting for you to get ready sweetheart. You're already killing people by looks in even this bathrobe" She winked and I laughed.

"Aren't people true when they say that best friends flirt more with each other then partners" I mocked and she giggled nodding.

"And moreover, women look sexiest in bathrobe" I winked and everyone there laughed.

Every one meant the makeup artists.

"Where's my daughter" I asked when there was a knock on the door and barged in my little princess with Mickey.

"Radhika masi told me to wear this" She grinned and we all chuckled seeing Megha in a cute little white bathrobe.

"How's dad looking" I asked and she raised a brow.

"Dad told me you would ask this and.. " She said with a small smirk depicting that she has been taught what to say further.

"Let Mom wait as much as I am waiting" She completed and I sighed throwing my hands in air.

"Come on hop in" I said picking her up made her sit on the dressing chair and I took another one near her.

Janki & Megha Getting Ready

"I'll get Mickey ready" Radhika said and I nodded.

And then it was all about the magic being created. At times I looked at Megha who was getting ready and whatever I was wearing she demanded same. Thankfully, I and Radhika bought her Jwellery which was light weighted giving Royal looks.

She was getting draped into a purple colored poshak where as I was getting draped into red poshak.

After some three hours when we both were almost ready, I looked at Megha who smiled kissing my cheek and I chuckled.

And as the make up artist handed me my nose ring (nath), I wore it just to see Megha looking at me with a fallen face.

"Now, you look different" She mumbled

"Honey, this nose ring weighs a lot. You've a small cute nose" I reasoned when she denied and I looked at Radhika who raised a brow.

"Beti kinki hai ye. Ziddi to hongi hi (Of course whose daughter she's. Has to be stubborn) " She smirked and then went to the closet , picked out something and came to Megha.

"But you've to promise me one thing" She spoke and Megha looked at her.

"It's just till Entrance. Then we'll remove it. " She said and Megha looked at me.

"But Ra.. " I was saying when she stopped me and Megha nodded.

"Then here you go" She sang and made her wear a nath.

Honestly Megha looked very, very beautiful by it. Megha Baisaraj.

"Don't worry, it's minimal weight. She'll carry it" She told me and I nodded.

"Janki, are you ready" A voice came and I looked to find.. Bhai and bhabhi.

As I looked at me, he didn't say anything for some seconds.

"Princess" He whispered and I looked at him hugging him.

"Come on. Time to go" He whispered and I looked at him.

"Veil" Bhabhi said and put he veil hiding my face.

We all stepped downstairs when I looked and Megha who winked and I chuckled as she was given a basket full of flowers.

As we went towards the garden area I looked at The way made towards the stage.

And I took a deep breath looking at the man on the end of it.

Decked up in a Royal achkan and the perfect turban he looked surreal.

He looked breath taking.

And as I looked up from inside the veil, his eyes met mine. I don't know if he was able to see me or not, but I looked at him and took a deep breath.

He constantly looked at me and I found his lips twitching upwards and my smile widened.

Walk down the Aisle Janki.

Your Raghav Is waiting for you.
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Hey Guys.

So, well how was the chapter.

All the functions? The decorations, the outfits.

And the emotions ❤

Hope you all loved it.

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