Arushi's POV

A lazy Sunday afternoon but not a day to rest. There is a fund raising event for skin cancer patient's that's going to happen at the hospital in the next week and the hospital has given me the responsibility to brief about skin cancer at the event. They had loved the video that I had made for skin cancer awareness 3years back during my post-graduation days and hence they want the video to be shown and want me to speak about it.

But guess what the tougher job is? Not writing the speech but searching the video. Not being 'The Organised' person I wonder in which corner of my laptop the video is dumped.

Since I was in no mood to cook I chopped a bowl of salad and sat down with my laptop to dig the video out.
.
.
.
It's been 10minutes but to my discontent I cannot find it. But everytime I open each folder my eyes land up on one video that I purposely copy pasted to almost all folders so that I never loose it.

•••••

Exactly after a month of our engagement It was the day of our sangeet. Everything seemed to be more than perfect. All of us were enjoying ourselves to the fullest.

All the younger ones and older ones kept giving dance performances one after another and me being the worst dancer on earth had clearly denied when everyone had tried to convince me to dance with Vikrant.

I wonder if Vikrant felt bad about it? But I can't help...after class 4 I have never even participated at the  school's annual day. So dancing was just not my cup of tea.

When almost everyone had finished their performances I thought that was it for the night but just then Rahul was on stage.

"Everyone enjoying yourselves?" he questioned on the mic and everyone hooted. I wonder where this Vikrant went. He told he will be back in a minute but I haven't seen him since past 10 minutes.

"So now all of you hold onto your breath because here comes the blockbuster performance of the night....and this one is just for you bhabhi." he said and I knew it to be Vikrant. This boy will never fail to surprise me.

(Guys watch the video linked in the media section above.)

There were a group of female dancers on the stage and after a minute he enters from behind them. And guess what I am jealous I wish I could be the one dancing beside him but nonetheless I cant so here I am watching him in Awww.

He was really good at it. Every second of his dance was making me hell excited and joyous. Nidhi and Naina are literally jumping around me and teasing me. I can't stop smiling or rather blushing. That wide grin never left my face.

The performance ended and everyone were hooting at the top of their voices. He was staring at me from the stage itself not averting his gaze even for a second as if he asked me whether I liked his surprise or not.

It was totally unexpected because when everyone was practicing either we sat idle looking at them or we were busy at work I wonder when he found time to practice.

I stood by a side talking to one of my friend waiting for Vikrant as he went to change. I just can't wait to tell him how much I loved the surprise and how cute he looked when he was dancing.

Cute? No he looked hot I corrected my mental note.

What's taking him so long everyone is busy around with people. I walked around to see if he was anywhere around I was rotating my gaze around when I suddenly saw him running towards me. He was telling something but because of the music I couldn't hear. Why is he running like there's a marathon going on?

Boo...ooom!! Even before I realised I was on the floor with Vikrant over me and the big chandelier in the hall was shattered into pieces.

Freak!

It took me a while to realise that I was right below it. If not for Vikrant what would have been my condition now.

"Arushi... Arushi are you fine" He brought me out of my train of thoughts. All of them stood around us all worried.

I couldn't process any words so I just blinked my eyes and nodded. His eyes are showing so much concern and care.

I wonder what good had I done to get him in my life.

•••••

The wondering still exists but I wonder what bad had I done to be in this situation. It still seems like I had a dream a Bollywood style dream and now I am back to reality living this dreaded life.
.
.
.
After I found the video I was working on my speech when suddenly the door bell started ringing furiously. I wonder who's here that too so impatient.

I went and opened the door to find Naina she was panting badly her face looked pale... Is she alright?

"Naina what happened.... Why are you panting heavily come in."

I held her and brought her in she looked so weak to even walk what's wrong with her.

I brought her a glass of water. She drank a sip and finally spoke.

"Bhabhi where were you we have been trying to call you since half an hour why weren't you receiving the calls."

Tears started flowing down her eyes.

"Naina what happened tell me properly you are scaring me Mom and Dad are fine right? Are you ok?" I kneeled down infront of her cupping her face.

"Bhabhi....Bhai...Bhai is in Pune."

"So why are you crying you should be happy right we found him atleast."

She started crying even more. I don't understand why is she crying she is scaring me more now.

" Bha..bhi...Bhai ha..s met wi...th an acc..ide..nt"

Did she tell accident? I can't process anything. My hands feel numb. The whole world seems like its spinning around me. After so long I hear something about him and it can't be this no it can't maybe she is joking.

"Naina its a bad joke... Really very bad why are you scaring me for no reason find a better joke. " I spoke but my hands and lips both were still trembling a tear threatened to drop off my eye.

Why are you crying Arushi it's just a joke. Don't.... Don't you dare cry.

"Bhabhi it's not a joke... Bhai met with a accident in Pune....someone admitted him to the hospital the doctor was mom's friend she called and informed us. Mom and Dad already left for Pune...come let's go"

No....this can't be true not at all. My hands and legs were turning cold I couldn't process anything I couldn't even react. Naina was pulling me up....I still can't believe her.

"Naina are you sure it's Vikrant?"

For the first time in these months I am praying for Vikrant not to be found at this moment. Say no naina please....please.

"Yes"

Thats it...it felt like the world came crashing down...I couldn't even stand properly....tears threatened to flow out but they just dont come out....why is all this happening.... why us?

"Bhabhi please be strong...he'll be fine."

"Let's go" I grabbed the car key and walked out I cant wait for any longer I need to be there he needs me....He left me to die but I cant be so heartless to leave him.

I couldn't even drive properly my hands were trembling like hell. Naina forced me to stop the car and she started to drive. I could do nothing but to stare out of the window and try to control my tears.

It doesn't seem like I got married to Vikrant it seems like I tied a knot with sorrows ever since that day everything is wrong. God knows whose evil eye caught us. I hope he is fine....God just keep him safe please.

•••••

Finally it was the day of our wedding. The whole house was in hustle bustle. Everyone running around to start my chuda(bangles) ceremony.

I have already started feeling so nervous. Its such a different feeling at one side I am feeling sad about leaving my parents on the other side I feel nervous about starting a new life with new people but it is also giving me happy vibes because Vikrant will be by my side always.

All the minor ceremonies before the wedding were completed and now it was time for me to dress up for the wedding. Priya Aunty or as she asks me to call her Priya mom has selected the best outfit for me. I am really in love with it.

The wedding was going to be an intimate affair so it took place in the lawn of our mansion. Jitters were running down my spine when Nidhi and Naina came to take me down.

"You look so pretty bhabhi...bhai is gonna have a tough time today." Naina said and I couldn't stop myself from blushing.

Naina is very sweet if not for anything I am sure that I wont miss Nidhi a lot because Naina is there to fill in that empty space.

As I walked down to the lawn I saw Vikrant standing at the mandap as always looking charming and handsome in the sherwani.

He smiled looking at me but the smile was not one of his best ones I guess he's also nervous like I am.

All the rituals started. First we exchanged the garland. Then it was time for the seven pheras(seven rounds) around the holy fire. The rounds symbolise the togetherness for seven births and seven promises that a husband and wife make to eachother.

After tying the mangalsutra(nuptial chain). It was time for the last ritual that would bind us together till eternity. Life seems so perfect now nothing can compare to the happiness that is filled in my heart right now.

Vikrant filled my hairline with vermillion and finally I am Arushi Vikrant Shergill. This once in a lifetime moment is making me feel like I am on the seventh sky specially after the love and care Vikrant has been showering in the past 2 months I have no fear now to start this new life.

After dinner it was finally time for bidai. Its such a pain to leave the people who have been with you all through your life ever since the day you were born. Tears never stopped from my eyes my heart felt so heavy to leave this house where I have lived each and everyday of my life.

Papa was controlling himself not to cry but I know he is the one who will miss me the most. Nidhi is mature enough I know she will take care of mumma papa but she wont share her own feelings.

Giving a final hug to mumma I sat in the car beside Vikrant and the car drove away. Tears were still not under my control. I seriously hate to look this vulnerable infront of anyone.

"Stop crying Arushi, they are just a call away from you...you can meet them any time you want." Vikrant said handing me a few tissues.
.
.
.
We were in the Shergill mansion where Priya aunty had performed all the post marriage rituals.

I was seated in his room....or rather our room waiting for Vikrant to come. Today has been like a Rollercoaster of emotions I feel happy for a minute and the next minute I am all dreaded and nervous.

Grab some brains Arushi its your wedding night obviously any girl would be nervous what is so different with you.

After a while the door knob clicked and I knew it was Vikrant. I can sense his presence very easily. I sat on the edge of the bed with my eyes closed waiting for him to speak something but to my shock he dint.

After a few seconds when I opened my eyes I found him walking into the washroom with his night cloths. Maybe he's tired. So I too decided to change myself into something comfortable.

I was taking off all the jewellery when he walked out of the washroom. He went and sat on the opposite edge of the bed.

Why isn't he speaking anything?

"Vikrant..." before I could say anything he started to speak.

"Listen Arushi....I have married you just because of my grandfather...I dont know if I will ever be able to give you that place in my life that you might have dreamt of."

•••••

"Bhabhi we have reached" Naina said bringing me out of my thoughts.

•••••••••••••••

A long chapter. I hope you guys liked it.

The next chapter will be updated soon. I wont make you guys wait a lot.

Please vote and comment. Even if you aren't liking it do let me know so that I can improve on it.

Do share with your friends. Dont forget to vote.