Beautiful white curtains hung down embracing the beauty of the centre stage. A white spotlight at the middle and dim lights at the side with flowery red light making the atmosphere romantic suited the decoration. Looking around Soumya was happy knowing that she did it all, all by herself. A happiness ripple crawled down her veins knowing that it was her dream and she still had the passion for it.

"This is beautiful" Rudra remarked looking around.

She was proud to get another opportunity in her life to prove that she wasn't defeated yet, and she is a fighter. This time she was extra conscious because last time it took away her heart from herself, and all because of this event management. She was afraid thinking the same but her heart constantly hoped for good. Another marriage ceremony, and this time she won't let anyone to taunt her, just like last time.

"Where are you lost?" Rudra jerked Soumya not getting any response of his question.

"Nothing Rudra, everything looks perfect right?" she turned towards the stage again expecting a positive reply and he nodded his head in positive mouthing out an yes.

"I just can't wait to see them together" over excitement filled cute Rudra's voice. 

A brother who badly wanted a partner in crime who would support him in front of his angry workaholic brother and he got one. In past few days Rudra became the closest to his would be sister-in-law and that made him feel ultra special.

"There he is" looking up Rudra spotted his bhaiya entering wearing a royal blue coloured suit and a bright smile.

His brother was always a handsome hunk, after him of course, as remarked by the great Rudra but today his brother looked more handsome as compared to any one else, be it any superhero. But what made Shivay more handsome was the reddish hue over his cheek.

Shivay bhaiya is blushing, oh yes he is blushing hard thinking about his upcoming life. A girl just entered into his life like tsunami and he is going to marry her. This thought was enough to make him feel most special. Om hugged Shivay congratulating him again, the umpteenth time and patted his back holding a mischievous grin.

"Where is Anika?" Shivay thought, disappointment and desperate feelings crawled up his skin, he badly wanted to see her. After all they have not seen each other one full day and to top that she asked him never to repeat the stunt of climbing up to her window to see her, every time reminding him of the last time's incident. But that made him happy, at least his broken leg joined back their broken relation and that too more tightly. Smile curved up over his face. And while thinking all these, he made the big blunder.

"Where is the bride?" Shivay unknowingly voiced out his thought grabbing attention of the hall full of people.

Feeling embarrassed and realising what has he done, he kept mum for seconds and then gave the most stupid smile ever. Laughter was already filling the atmosphere and this made guests and relatives to laugh out more loud with sounds and remarks of teasings.

"Why dying to watch her Mr. naughty groom?" his youngest brother was always fast enough in teasing and teasing really bad not caring about anyone in public.

Well, after last night's brother's bachelor conversation both the younger brother got topic to tease the elder one hell out of his mind. And best part was that he took up meetings at morning until afternoon to get saved from his brother's but innocent always gets back to devils and this innocent had to get back, alas!

Last night brother's were discussing that why Shivay is attracted madly towards Anika and what magic did Anika did which no one else did before. Shivay had no answer and surprisingly he was blushing. His brother's started asking naughty questions to which his only answer was that he never checked out any girl so he doesn't know. He of course don't know how to explain the matter. And his brothers got the topic.

"Say bro why are you desperate? After all you never check out girls right and you said yes to marry Anika without even having a glance over her picture also, right? So just say why so desperate?" Om whispered knowing the stern look Shivay was to give him.

But Rudra, the saviour dropped in to save his brother.

"Why staring him? Answer the question?" the creature turned and then held his head knowing that his brothers would never live him alone with his peace of mind.

He threw up his hands in air and got seated over the royal chair meant for him waiting for his bride. While the cute and naughty brothers of him giggled behind.

------------------------------

Ishana fixed the last hair pin and glanced up to the mirror to see her di's face. She was glowing, a glow that was amazingly making her more beautiful than ever. The hair done correctly into a loose bun and eyes painted with matching blue coloured eye shadow and the blue liner, everything matched up like they were meant for the bride. Her plump lips painted using nude matte made the over all look extremely royal. 

"Always stay happy like this di" Ishu's eyes welled up realising the less number of days both the sisters has to spend together.

"Stop crying, you want me to cry as well to drain out the entire make over you gave me?" Anika pouted.

It was getting hard for her as well to register the fact that there are very less days left to her stay in this house which she, her father and her sister made with love. Moreover looking at her sister getting sad over this fact made her heart more wet but on the contrary she doesn't want all the hard work of Ishana to go into drain that Ishana has put in the last one hour to make her ready for the function.

"No no please mother Anika, I don't want to waste my time over you again" Ishana freaked out wiping her tears because making her sister ready for any function is the most tiring job.

It has to be when Anika is never satisfied with her look at a single glance. At first she commented mockingly about her eyes makeup which Ishana did initially and forced Ishana to wipe away those beautiful smoky eyes and make it simple. Being a aagyakari, I mean obedient sister Ishana had to wipe it off. Then came Anika's comment over lipstick stating that she would never use any dark colour. As a result the nude one came out to be poor Ishana's saviour and at last she sighed thinking that her di won't comment anything.

"Are you done my girls?" mother Mukherjee walked in wearing a traditional benarsi saree looking gorgeous than ever.

"Yes" Ishana commented excitedly.

"You are already looking like the most beautiful bride ever my child" mother went in, tears welling up into her eyes and making the atmosphere emotional.

"Maa, no crying and you sit here I need to do your eye makeup" Ishana dragged her mother and made her sat in front of the mirror.

Now her torture would start over her mother's innocent eyes.

"All the best Mumma" Anika mischieviously commented.

"Save me from this devil, this makeup artist is too hard to handle" mother was forced to close her eyes, passing such comment would definitely have consequences.

Remembering their childhood days Mr. Mukherjee smiled. Ishana was very small then when she got interested into dancing and forced her parents to take her to a dance school. They denied initially but the elder devil named as Anika teamed up with her sister and they almost started protesting saying they won't eat until their demands are fulfilled. Mrs. Mukherjee also said that they need not eat being angry and kept the food as it is. Afternoon passed and both the girls seriously ate nothing and didn't even come out of their room. At last agreeing to team angels, as named by Anika and Ishana, she called them out to eat something. No response came from their room. Fear gripped up into her heart and she ran to see, opening the room the scene made her go awe over her both the daughters.

Ishana was sleeping over Anika's lap whereas Anika was leaning against the bed rest keeping her hand over Ishana's head. Beside them the half finished cake caught her attention that she had prepared to surprise both of them. She couldn't help but smile through tears looking at the unity and love between both of her daughters. She prayed to god to keep them always tied like this until she closes her eyes forever. And today also both the sister has plannings together to trouble everyone.

"Mumma, open your eyes now" Anika's sentenced pulled back their mother from her lost land.

"It is beautiful" mother commented looking up into the mirror.

"See, this devil could have been the greatest beautician if architecture wasn't have been her passion" Ishana commented feeling proud of herself and in a perfect boasting tone.

"May you both always remain like this, don't ever leave each other's hand" Mrs. Mukherjee held their faces looking into both their eyes.

"I promise Maa" filling assurance into her voice she voiced out looking at Ishana.

Ishana nodded yes and asked them not to do any sentimental conversation at the moment making both her mother and sister laugh. She is another great competition in teasing to both the Oberoi brothers and how could she leave this golden chance when she can tease her sister more than ever before.

"Shivay bhaiya must be dying to see you, so let's go down would be Mrs bride" wink followed her statement looking at her mother to get a light smack over her shoulder. 

But the best part was the blush with red hue on her sister's cheek and that ended up into more of her teasing. And at last they decided to go down.

Climbing down the stairs Anika dared not to look up feeling the most heated up gaze over her. Shivay stood up from his chair pointing Anika coming down and his mouth hung open looking at her. A feeling of proud swept over his blood channels. She was looking gorgeous than ever.

"Close your mouth brother" Rudra whispered hi-fiving Om.

Shivay couldn't help but stare at his bride shamelessly as if there is no one around. Anika for once looked into his eyes and then again looked away fearing to find away anything more other than pride. His desires went a notch up as she walked close to him. More she came close, more his heartbeats started to run faster. He didn't even realise when his brothers left his side and went down the stage.

After going beside him Anika at last asked him not to look at her not like the way he was doing. He nodded his head but his eyes were already stuck, it traversed down until her lips and then again stared back into her eyes. The havoc created inside both of them is un-explainable. They both wanted to sink down into their desires and hug each other and never leave the other ever.

"Let's start the roka" Pinky made Anika sit over the royal chair and the ritual started.

Looking at his family pampering his to be wife warmed his heart up. It felt so special to be surrounded by such great people and he thanked god for that. Om holding the mic announced the engagement and in moments they were engaged to each other. Their hearts were engaged to each other for lifetime and after. Unknowingly promises were made in their hearts to hold upon the other forever, in every situation. Their eyes reflected the best version of the other and it screamed pride.

"I want to marry you right away" Shivay whispered inching close to Anika as they watched the dance performances.

"Now please don't say that the marriage is now itself, I will surely get a heart attack along with our family" Anika chuckled remembering the expressions their families had when they suddenly announced their sudden engagement.

"Okay, let's plan the unplanned wedding tonight" his voice drenching in to his desires.

"Shut up and concentrate" she pushed him away smilingly and concentrated back to the performance, as if it was possible with him present beside her.

His stare did not leave her for even a second and the engagement function was over. Time to say bye arrived and he stubbornly made excuses to stay an hour more after the guests and relatives went back to the hotel. But when Anika is his bride then how can he succeed in his plans, she perfectly made an excuse that she is sleepy and went to her room and sadly he had to go back along with his family too.

------------------------------

Hello and sorry to everyone for troubling you all. I know what I did was a blunder and none of you should forgive me. So I would request you all to stay with me and trust me for the last time, because I am going nowhere before completing all my stories. Please please do share your thoughts and all your grief against me.

Thank You so much to everyone who read, voted and commented. Hope you have enjoyed this part as well. If so then please do hit the star button and leave your comment or criticism down.

-NILANJANA