Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.Walking with your hands in mine and mine in yours, that's exactly where I want to be always.
- Mridula
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~37 days left for the wedding~

Mridula's POV

09:34AM IST, May 11th
12B, Antilia
Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill
South Mumbai

It's been two days since we are back from Australia and Yuvraj and family has gone back to Delhi for continuing the preparations of the wedding. I still can't believe that there is just thirty seven days only left for my and Yuvraj's wedding and only six days left for the wedding ceremonies to begin. There are thirty three functions to be held in our wedding so of course we need to start it sooner. From Roka in the beginning to Pag phera/ Dira gaman in the end, every festivity is filled with Indian culture and have their own spiritual and auspicious value. And all of us knows that at the end, we all will be hella tired.

The wedding invitation card was held in a hexagonal glass box with mine and Yuvraj's initials written above it in calligraphy. The box has a white ribbon tied over it. Inside the box, there are some hexagonal shaped chocolates with our initials on them. A folded paper containing the invitation message and a gold idol of Shree Ganesh is also inside. About the wedding invitation cards and gifts, they have already been distributed to the family, political leaders, media, film stars, business associates and friends. And tomorrow I will be flying to London with Sam and Armaan just to invite Stefan and Tobias along with some other friends. Yuvraj has already asked if I wants him to come but I know with all the wedding preps, office works and politics he must be tired so I denied him. Yuvraj is also going to Jodhpur to invite Veer, Pihu and Rani ma.

Currently I was laying on my bed scrolling through some bridal collections websites. I was wearing a spaghetti straps mini black sundress.

Mum has asked me to if I wanted anything else so order it before the last moment. So after going through some of the catalogues and trends now I am surfing in the websites trying to find something unique and special for my wedding. From the day I came back from Australia it's been like this only. I would get up a little late then have my breakfast and then will scroll through the websites or visit the wedding planner to get more unique ideas to add in my wedding. Dad has asked me not to go to the hospital till my wedding is over and as I will be joining the Delhi form after my wedding so Sri Devi ma'am has already sent me the transfer letter as per Yuvraj's order. I was glad though. I wanted to spend more time in my home that I will be leaving in some days. I wanted to spend sometime with mum and dad who has been compromising with their works for me. And when I complained about this, they said the same that they wanted to spend more time with me and it's their responsibility.

Abhi Dada also has been visiting more frequently helping Armaan, Shraddha, Rajveer uncle, Prem Uncle and dad in the preparations. Yeah Shraddha will be from my side, the bride's side whilst Siddharth jiju will be from Yuvi's, the groom's side. About Sam, she said that it will be a surprise for both me and Yuvraj.

A knock on my bedroom room pulled me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah come in!" I said still laying on my bed. The door opened and came in Abhi Dada.

"Hey princess!" He said with a smile as he strolled inside.

"Dada!" I said and got up from the bed and went down giving him a hug.

"What were you doing?" He asked as I pulled back from the hug.

"Just surfing through the bridal wears websites! What about you? Where were you?" I asked as I led him to my bed.

We both sat down.

"Ah that! Well I have a surprise for you!" He said scratching the back of his neck.

"Really! What is it?" I asked with big eyes full of curiosity.

Abhi dada pointed towards the door, I looked there with a frown and soon my frown turned into a full blown smile when I saw the person at door.

"SUBHO MAAAAAAAA!" Squealing out loud I jumped from the bed and ran towards her who was now laughing because of my behaviour.

Shauravi Vishwas aka Subho maa, my badi masi, means she is my mum's elder sister. But I liked calling her maa and she had no problem with it! After all I am her favourite child. She is the most kind soul just like my mum and she is in her late forties. She owns a popular bakery shop in Kolkata and is quite happy with her work. Bade Meso left the world when Abhi dada was just nine years old in an accident. But Subho maa didn't marry again. She loved Meso too much to move on in her life with someone else and brought up dada to an amazing guy by her own.

I threw my arms around her neck squealing like a little kid.

"Bos Bos mera bachcha ! Look at you! You're getting married in some days and still behaving like a little kid, huh?" She said patting my back and laughing.

I pulled back and pouted.

"Not fair! You came to meet me after so many days and you're scolding me?! That's so unfair! Dadaaaaaa!" I whined making both Dada and Subho maa laugh.

"Okay you two! I am going downstairs to meet Devi now! I came straight here to see you so I need to go before she gets mad at me okay?" Subho maa said and I nodded. She pecked my forehead and left downstairs.

Dada came and hugged me sidewise wrapping his arm around my shoulder.

"So did you like your surprise little one?" He asked.

"Yes yes! But hey! I am not a little one! I am a big girl now! I am getting married you know!" I said proudly.

"I know! But you will be always the little Mia for me, who'd hide behind me when Masi will run behind you with a plate of food to feed you!" Dada said with a pained tone making my eyes tear up.

I glanced sidewise at dada to find him looking down on the ground. His eyes were glistening with unshed tears. I knew that he must be biting his inner cheeks to control his tears. He has never been good with expressing his feelings. Turning around I faced him and hugged his torso, placing the side of my head on his chest. His arms wrapped around my upper back and he tightened his hold on me.

"I will be always your little Mia, dada! I will always seek for you when I will find myself in trouble! Nothing will change dada!" I said as my voice broke in last.

"Shh princess! I don't want my princess to cry because of me! And about trouble, I know and believe on Yuvraj! He will never let anything happen to you! You will be safe with him! And if he bothers you, just tell me once and I will break all of his teeth!" Dada said trying to cheer me up and chuckled at last making me giggle in return. I pulled back with teary eyes and looked into his teary ones.

"You know, toothless Yuvraj will not look so good!" I said making him laugh out loud and he pulled me into a hug again.

The day went like that. Me cuddling with my dada, dada teasing me, mum making me eat my favourite dishes more, Subho maa showing me the gifts she brought for me, especially the famous Rasogulla of Kolkata, dad embracing me again and again in his arms as if I will disappear and more.

~36 days left for the wedding~

Next Day, May 12th, 09:43AM IST
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099

I just boarded one of dad's private jets with Sam and Armaan with me. I am wearing a black frill sleeved tie back romper with black heel boots. Whilst Sam wore a blue cape stripped sundress and Armaan wore a black tee with blue jeans. Soon the flight took off and I unbuckled my seatbelt.

Sam was sitting beside me playing something on her phone whilst Armaan was in front of us busy working in his laptop. I mentally groaned in boredom and thought to kill the time doing something. I ended up watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

02:05PM GMT, May 12th
Heathrow Airport
Longford TW6, United Kingdom

The sun was shining brightly when we came out of the airport after hailing a cab online. Then we got inside the cab and the driver drove us to my house in London.

02:37PM GMT, May 12th
Upper Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, London W8

A half an hour's drive through the city brought us in front of my home. We paid and went inside.

"Girls! You two rest! I will order something for....late lunch!" Armaan said and we nodded thankfully.

Sam went to her room whilst I went to mine and laid on my bed. After some twenty minutes, there was a knock on my door.

"Mia! Come out! The food is here!" Said Sam from the other side.

"Coming in two minutes babe!" I said as she said okay and I heard her footsteps going away. Sighing I got up and went to the washroom. I washed my face, hands and did my business. After wiping my face and hands, I came out of the washroom and grabbed my phone before padding downstairs to the living room.

I saw Sam and Armaan sprawled out on the living room's couch with pizza boxes in their laps watching Shin Chan. I grabbed my pizza which was on the table and sat beside Sam. Gobbling down the pizza, I emptied my pepsi can. After lunch we rested a little in our rooms.

05:34PM GMT, May 12th

Currently I was cooking in the kitchen whilst Armaan was helping me with cooking and Sam was setting the table. We have invited Stefan and Tobias in dinner to which they agreed as soon as I told them I was cooking Indian food. They were suckers for the Indian food. Armaan brought the veggies. I have already made paneer tikka masala, butter naan and Toby's favourite dum biryani. Just the chicken tandoori is cooking and after this we are all done.

I was wearing a lilac sheath dress that just stopped above my knees and Sam wore a pink Harlow off shoulder dress. Armaan was wearing a white formal shirt with a pair of black jeans. Soon we heard the doorbell going off.

"I will see!" Sam said and ran towards the door. Then we heard the door open and Sam's loud squeal.

"This girl! Seriously! She will never change!" Armaan said making me giggle.

"Come! Let's go! It will take some more time!" I said pointing to the oven.

Armaan nodded and we came out of the kitchen. We came to the living room to find Stefan and Tobias in their glory. Stefan was wearing a black shirt with black pants whilst Tobias was wearing a maroon shirt with black pants.

"OH MY GOD MIAAAAA!" Tobias squealed out loud making me cringe and embraced me in his bear hug.

"Hello to you too Toby!" I said sarcastically patting his back.

He pulled back with a sheepish smile and pecked my cheek before giving me the bouquet of pink peonies.

"Awh thank you! They're beautiful!" I said.

"Won't you meet me Mia?" Stefan said coming in front of me and handed me another bouquet of white lilies.

"Of course I will! They are beautiful Stef! Thank you!" I said and gave him a hug.

After that they hugged Armaan and then we settled on the living room's couch.

"Thank you for inviting us over in dinner! I have missed eating those delicious cuisines by you!" Stefan said.

"Thank you for coming in a short notice guys! I am glad you two came!" I said.

"Oh trust me! Toby was more than excited to come, were not you Toby?" Stefan asked making Tobias flush whilst we laughed. Tobias is a big foodie and eats literally a lot. But surprisingly he never gets that fat in his body. Thanks to the gym and his personal gym trainer! Lol!

We talked for sometimes and then I gave him the invitation box with the gifts. They were so happy for me and promised to attend my wedding ceremonies. After a little more talks, we all ate dinner.

"Wow! This is so yummy man! I love your handmade foods! You know you should have been a chef rather than a physio! Actually you should have opened a restaurant of yours in here!" Tobias said.

"Oh yeah so you could eat every fucking meal made by her!" Stef said making us laugh.

The dinner went well. Stefan and Tobias complimented the food again and again. They thanked us for coming all the way to London just to invite them. After they left, we cleaned together and then retired to our beds as we have a flight back to India tomorrow morning.

~35 days left for the wedding~

10:02PM IST, May 13th
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099

"Man! I am jet lagged!" Sam said stretching her arms as we came out of the jet and made our way outside the airport.

"Me too!" Armaan whined picking our bags up. Soon our bodyguards got the message of us arriving and they came and took the bags from Armaan. They led us to the cars shielding us from the paparazzi.

We got inside different cars after bidding our goodbyes and then the driver's drive us off to our respective homes.

10:23PM IST, May 13th
12B, Antilia
Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill
South Mumbai

I came out of the car whilst a bodyguard took my luggage inside. I found mum and dad in the living room.

"Mum! Dad! I am back!" I announced them my presence.

"Here she is! How was your flight baby?" Dad asked.

"Fine dad! Mum! I am so hungry can you please get me food?" I asked.

"Sure thing! We were waiting for you! Go and freshen up! I will heat the food till then!" Mum said getting up and left towards the kitchen.

"You haven't eaten yet?" I asked dad in bewilderment.

"No! We were waiting for you! We thought to eat together after you are home!" Dad said wrapping his arm around my shoulder.

"God! You know you didn't have to wait for me! You have to take your medicines, don't you remember? You're never going to skip your meals from now on, okay?" I asked.

"Okay okay Meri maa! Now go and freshen up otherwise your maa will have my head!" Dad said and chuckled at last making me giggle.

"Okay! I will be back!" I said and rushed upstairs to my room.

Opening my room door, I dashed to my closet and grabbed my comfy PJs before padding towards the washroom. After I took a quick shower I wore my PJs and came outside. Wearing my slippers on and grabbing my phone I made my out of the room to downstairs. I straight went to the dining hall to find mum placing the plates on the dining table whilst Dada was helping her. I smiled and helped them and then we ate dinner together.

After dinner I gave dad his medicines and after making sure, he ate them I went back to my room. I was about to sleep when I got a call from Yuvraj. Smiling I picked the call up.

"Hey!" I said as i picked up and put the phone on my ear.

"Hey baby! How are you and where are you?" He asked softly.

"I am fine Yuvi and I just came back to home an hour ago and currently I am laying on my bed! What about you? How are you?" I asked.

"I am fine baby! Did you have your food?" He asked making my smile wide.

He is so damn caring and it's cute when he concerns about me!

"Yes just ate! Mum and dad were waiting for me! And we had dinner together! And you?" I asked.

"Me too! Four more days for Roka! Excited?" He asked.

"Yes very! I have never been to the golden temple and I am so excited to visit Punjab for the first time!" I said with a low squeal making him chuckle at the other end.

"You will love Punjab! I can't wait to meet you again! I miss you so damn much!" He said.

"Me too Yuvi! I miss you too!" I said.

"Mhm i know! I will let you rest now! Give me my goodnight kiss!" He said very much like ordered making me giggle.

I pulled the phone from my ear and placed it on my lips and made a kissing sound and placed one on the speaker. Then placed the phone back on my ear.

"Happy?" I asked controlling the wide smile.

"Very! Good night love! I love you!" He said.

"Good night and I love you Yuvi!" I said and then we hung up. With a wide smile I drifted off to a beautiful dream.

~32 days left for the wedding~

09:56AM IST, May 16th
12B, Antilia
Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill
South Mumbai

Currently I was in the dining room of our home eating breakfast with mum and dad. Mum has made omelette and veggie sandwiches in breakfast today. I was wearing a light blue designer shalwar suit with golden works with my hairs in a side fishtail braid.

"Have you packed your bags Mia?" Dad asked.

"Yes dad! I am almost finished! Just have to put my makeup kit and jewelleries! And I am done!" I said sipping from my orange juice.

"You haven't put them yet! Mia! You need to pack them baby, we have a flight to Delhi in an hour!" Mum said.

"Don't worry Devi! She is an responsible child! She won't do any mistakes! Don't worry!" Subho maa said.

Oh yeah we are leaving for Delhi today from where we will be leaving to Amritsar, Punjab with the Singhania's and the others. Sam, Mahira aunty and Sunil uncle has already left to Delhi before two days. And Shraddha is already there. Armaan, Rajveer uncle and Twinkle aunty will be accompanying us in the jet to Delhi. And Abhi Dada has already left for Amritsar to take a look for the preparations.

"Yes! Don't worry mum! I have kept them out so there is no need to worry! I will pack them now! I am done!" I said as I took the last sip of my juice and got up.

"Don't forget anything Mia!" Mum called out as I was climbing upstairs.

"YES MUM!!" I yelled out and ran upstairs. Opening the door to my room, I did a little makeup and then packed the makeup kit inside my luggage.

I took out the jewelleries from my closet that mum gave me yesterday night and packed them too. After I was done I grabbed my sling bag and went downstairs. A server brought my luggage outside and handed it to the bodyguards who were taking mum and dad's bags outside to the car. I waited sometime in the living room for mum, dad and Subho maa whilst playing Candy crush in my phone and when they came we all went outside towards the car together. The driver drove us straight to the runway of the airport where our jet was to avoid the paparazzi. Armaan and his parents just came after sometimes And then we boarded in our plane.

12:55PM IST
Indira Gandhi International airport
New Delhi, Delhi 110037

We came out of the jet and walked towards the Terminal.

As promised Yuvraj was already waiting for us in front of the terminal with Duggu Bhaiya and Alia. It was Alia who saw me first and her squeal startled both the Singhania brothers and they looked at the direction of me where Alia was looking at and clapping happily. A smile appeared on both of the Singhania brother's faces as they walked towards us. Wriggling out of Duggu bhiaya's arms Alia jumped down and ran to me. I crouched down at the perfect moment and she crashed into my chest making me stumble a bit but I controlled my balance and got up with her in my arms clutching me like a koala.

"Chachi! I missed youuuu!" Alia dragged the u a little long.

"Awh I missed you too princess!" I said and pecked her cheeks.

"Hey angel! How are you!" Dad asked Alia.

"I am good Nanu!" Alia said placing her head on the crook of my neck. Yeah she calls my mum and dad as Nani and Nanu.

"Awh she is so cute!" Mum gushed making Alia shy. Rajveer uncle, Twinkle aunty, dad, Subho maa and Armaan nod in agreement.

"Namaste Uncle! Namaste Aunty!" Duggu Bhaiya greeted mum, dad and Rajveer uncle, Twinkle aunty and touched their feet.

"Khush raho beta! You known you didn't have to come! We would have managed!" Dad said.

"Yes! He is right!" Mum said supporting dad.

"It's not a problem Aunty! And Waise bhi these two were just too excited for your arrival that they were ready from the early morning! Weren't you Yuvraj?" Duggu bhiaya asked teasingly making Yuvraj glare at him. Duggu Bhaiya just waved it off and chuckled.

"Oh yes! This is my elder sister and Abhimanyu's mother, Shauravi Vishwas! And Didi, he is the groom, Yuvraj as you know and he is Yuvraj's elder brother, Hrithik!" Mum introduced.

"Namaste Aunty!" Duggu Bhaiya said and touched Subho Maa's feet who blessed him.

"Namaste Aunty!" Yuvraj said and touched Subho Maa's feet.

"God bless you beta!" Subho maa said to him parting his head and mouthed good choice to me and I smiled.

"Namaste Maa and papa! I hope you had a good flight!" Yuvraj asked as he touched their feet. Then he touched Rajveer uncle and Twinkle aunty's feet and greeted them who greeted him back. Then Yuvraj gave a quick hug to Armaan.

"God bless you beta! And yes we had a good journey!" Mum said.

"Hey Mia! You are looking beautiful in Indian wear!" Duggu Bhaiya said giving me a brotherly hug.

"No dadda! Chachi looks beautiful in everything she wears, Chachu said that!" Alia said making mine and Yuvraj's eyes wide as saucers. My cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

"Shit!" I heard Yuvraj mutter under his breathe. Then the next moment, Subho maa, mum, dad, Rajveer uncle, Twinkle aunty and Duggu Bhai burst out laughing making Yuvraj groan and glare at Alia who is still in my arms and trying to figure out why is her dad laughing with Armaan, Subho maa, my parents and Armaan's parents.

"You little devil! Come here!" Yuvraj said and took Alia from me and looked at my parents and Duggu Bhaiya, Subho maa, Armaan and his parents who were still in a daze of laughing. He muttered some more colourful words and grabbed a hold of my wrist before dragging me away with him and Alia towards the exit.

"Yuvi! What about them?" I asked as I tried to quicken my pace according to his long strides.

"They will come! And we have something else to deal with!" Yuvraj said and led me outside. And that's when I realised what was he talking about.

Paparazzi!

The sudden flashes of their cameras almost blasted my ears and I tried to look at them by squinting my eyes. My eyes widened when I saw over 100 persons with cameras.

"Oh god? There are so Many!" I blurted out.

Yuvraj sensed my uncomfort and he wrapped his arm around my waist making the paparazzi more wild as they took more pictures and asked us to pose. After 15 minutes and 43 seconds, they finally left us, all thanks to the infamous glare of Yuvraj and the protection from his bodyguards. Yuvraj led me towards the cars waiting for us. I saw mum, Subho maa and dad with Armaan's parents has already been in two cars with Duggu Bhaiya whilst Yuvraj led us to another.

We settled inside with Alia on my lap in the passenger seat and Yuvraj in the driver's and then we drove off.

"I didn't think there will be so many!" I said.

"Well you know, you're Avinash Roy's daughter! Anil Singhania's soon to be daughter in law and Yuvraj Singhania's soon to be wife! So it is kind of expected!" Yuvraj said like it was the most casual thing on earth.

Humming I looked down at my lap to find Alia asleep.

"Doesn't she get affected by it? I was so annoyed when I was a child with the paparazzi and media stuff you know!" I asked.

"She is! That's why we try to keep her away from these things as much as possible!" Yuvraj said concentrating on the road.

I nodded and caressed Alia's head.

"I won't let our children face that!" Yuvraj blurted out making my eyes wide, my jaw hung open and my cheeks red.

What's with him and his mission make-Mia-blush today?!

I coughed out loudly making Yuvraj turn to me. He frowned when he saw my all red and flushed face and then realisation dawned upon him making his eyes widened in shock. He turned his head back to the road.

"Shit! Did I say that out loud?" He muttered under his breath.

"Yeah! You did!" I said in a low voice clearing my throat. He seemed to be shy for sometime then his whole demeanor changed into a mischievous one.

Uh-huh! Danger alert! Be aware of the weird person sitting with you in the car whose moods changes in a split of second just like my choice changes when I am in an ice cream parlour! No! Shit Sherlock!

"But I didn't do anything wrong now did I baby? After all we have to plan for our children!" He said bluntly making me almost choke on my own breath. I bounced my feet restlessly in embarrassment and swayed back and forth in my seat to calm my hormones.

"What happened love? Cat got your tongue? Don't tell me you are shy about it! Come on, we are getting married in what, like thirty two days!" He said smirking at me.

I shoot him a murderous glare rubbing my hot cheeks that I know must be crimson.

"Eyes on the road!" I hissed making him chuckle.

"So cute!" He muttered under his breath loud enough for me to hear as a smile crept on my lips.

"I am mad right now!" I tried to mumble but all that came out of my mouth was complete gibberish.

Yuvraj stared at me stunned, "what?"

Swallowing the lump formed in my throat, I cleared my throat and said, " I said I am mad at you right now and I am definitely not cute when I am mad!"

Yuvraj blinked once..

Twice

Thrice

And then burst out laughing.

"This is not funny!" I whisper-yelled stomping my foot stubbornly but Yuvraj ignored me throwing his head back and laughing loudly making Alia stir in her sleep. His eyes crinkled at the edges and his teeth were on full display, giving him a boyish look. My surprised and curious eyes didn't waved from his face, he looked so young and carefree that I couldn't stop myself but stare at him in wonder.

His laugh was too contagious that I couldn't help but let out a laugh of my own. My giggles turned into a full blown laugh and soon Alia woke up and looked at us two who were busy laughing like two dying octopuses. And seeing Alia's confused face, it made us laugh more. We both were cackling hysterically like we were on crack. Alia was looking at us like we are two psychopaths. And that's how we exactly looked, two crazy people laughing their arses off in a car in the middle of a drive. Actually even some cars slowed up beside ours and looked at us weirdly.

"What?" I croaked out to Alia who was still confused, coughing and wiping the tears that spilled from my eyes due to our oh-so-crazy laughing session.

"Chachu! Chachi! You both are crazy!" Alia said.

Yuvraj and I glanced at eachother and then at Alia.

"We know!" We said in unison making her facepalm herself. Yuvraj winked at me making me shook my head. Alia hugged me close and slept away again.

From when and how did I start to behave like this?! Strange! Looks like I have been spending too much time with Sam and Maan!

Yuvraj's chuckled died down, a soft look spread on his face with a soft smile on his lips.

"It's been so long since I laughed like this!" Yuvraj said.

Smirking internally, I flipped my hairs back in sass and said, "What can I say, I know I am special!"

He narrowed his eyes at me slightly, and his lips spread in a smirk.

"Nuh-uh! Let me correct myself! It's been so long since I laugh at someone like that!" He said cockily.

"You're so mean!" I gasped.

"So I have been told babe! But from you, really?!" He said with a really expression on his face.

I shrugged nonchalantly. He shook his head, his lips curved in a smile.

"Hey I was mad at you!" I blurted out.

He quirked an eyebrow.

"Why were you mad by the way! I forgot the reason!" He said.

"You! You-!" I gasped and struggled for word but nothing came out.

This insufferable, ignorant, hot piece of fiance of mine!

After what seemed like a whole decade because of Yuvraj's constant teasing, we finally stopped in front of Singhania mansion's driveway with the other two cars in front of us.

01:24PM IST, May 16th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

The sight in front of us startled me. Sam was running around the porch with Mahira aunty hot on her heels. I stifled a laugh as Yuvraj looked at them weirdly as he opened the door of my side and helped me to come out with Alia in my arms and her head in the crook of my neck.

"Give her to me! You must be tired!" Yuvraj said pointing at Alia.

"Oh no I am good Yuvi!" I said caressing Alia's back.

"You sure?" He asked.

"Yeah! I will tuck her in her bedroom!" I said and he nodded.

"Come!" Yuvraj said and led me inside with the others.

When Mahira aunty and Sam saw us, Sam squealed out loud and ran towards me but stopped as she found Yuvraj in front of me like a bodyguard and scowled at him.

"What are you doing Bhai? Let me meet my best friend!" Sam said.

"Nuh-uh! You see the kid sleeping! I will show Mia, Alia's room first so she can tuck her in and then you can have your bestfriend all you want! Okay?" He said.

"Oh okay! Fine with me!" Sam said and waved at me before running towards Maan.

"Come baby!" Yuvraj said and led me inside.

We saw Maa, papa, Bhabhi and everyone but Yuvraj said the same excuse he said to Sam and they let us go. We climbed the stairs and padded towards Alia's room. Yuvi opened the door and let me in first. I walked inside and put Alia on her bed gently before covering her with the duvet whilst Yuvraj maintained the AC temperature.

"Let's go!" Yuvraj said and I nodded before following him out. I closed the door behind me as we were out and turned around only to gasp out loud because of the sudden push.

Yuvraj pushed me to the wall beside the door whilst leaning on me.

"Where's my hug?" He asked out of nowhere.

"Excuse me?" I asked feeling taken aback for a second.

He leaned forward pressing his both palms on either side of my head giving me a perfect view of his bulging muscles on his biceps. His intoxicating cologne almost made me drool.

"Bhai got a hug. But not me? Why this partiality?" He asked.

My breath faltered but I composed myself keeping my head high and controlling my hormones which are playing fucking volleyball inside my body. I put on his signature smirk which took me a lot of practice by the way and cocked a brow.

"Why? Are you jealous?" I asked.

His intense eyes bored into mine and I suppressed a shiver when he came more closer and there were a mere distance between our lips.

"What if I am babygirl?" He whispered huskily.

Butterflies exploded in my stomach. The reply that I had planned so smartly died at the back of my tongue and I opened my mouth only to close it five seconds later. The process went on for something like, 5 times until Yuvraj interrupted.

"Now will you stop gaping like a fish out of water and answer me! Or you want me to take the answer out of your mouth!" Yuvraj said.

I stayed silent because my tongue didn't dare to move in front of him. Traitor! Satisfied with my reaction, he pressed himself more close if possible making me press myself more into the wall instinctively.

"I didn't get an answer princess!" He whispered huskily as his eyes moved and wandered all around my face. From my eyes to my lips.

My wind went all foggy because of his close proximity and I didn't seem to understand anything he was saying.

Answer? What answer?!

I couldn't even concentrate on his words, I was too busy drooling over his godly face and trying not to lose my composure and consciousness at the feel of his stony hard abs digging on my stomach.

Man! He smell is so intoxicating! Why?

I bit my lips sub-consciously and his eyes wandered over to my lips. My heart thumped wildly. Leaning towards slowly, he took my lower lip in between his teeth making me suppress my moan in the back of my throat. He pulled my lower lip with his teeth slightly and then springed in free. A shiver ran down my spine and I found it hard to breathe with Yuvraj so close to me. His lips slightly brushed on mine and an involuntary moan escaped my mouth.

Butterflies? Talk about fucking Pteranodons!

And was it just me or was everything happening in a slow motion?!

Yuvraj didn't move. He stayed there with his lips teasing mine every now and then. Holding my breathe I waited for him to make a move but his lips curved into a smirk and I wanted to pounce on him and strangle him right then and there.

For Pete's sake! Put those lips for a better use! Fuck it!

I held his face in my hands and pressed my lips on his. It was all the confirmation he needed as he pressed me more against the wall taking charge. I was more than happy to oblige as I followed his lead and let his lips work their magic on mine and soon we were lost in our own world.

Unlike our previous kisses, it was slow and soft, a strange epiphany to it as realised how much we missed eachother. Our lips fell in a sweet rhythm and I placed my hand on his chest, feeling his heart beat as fast as mine. My heart nearly failed and jumped out of my thoracic cavity when his tongue invaded me and it took a lot of strength to not fall down on the ground due to the overwhelming feeling that enveloped me. The neurons in my body short-circuited and my conscience was busy reviving my heart.

My tongue shyly met his and a whole new lot of feelings burst in my chest like aerosol cans in sunlight. And goosebumps covered my skin. After a good amount of minutes, I pulled back feeling dizzy.

Whoa! Where am I! Am I in heaven already? Or is it just hell considering the thoughts going in my mind right now?!

Yuvraj buried his face in the crook of my neck and the feel of his lips skimming against my clavicle was enough to rob me of whatever breathe was left in me.

This guy is surely going to give me a bronchial asthma someday!

My hands made their way around his neck sub-consciously as I hugged him tightly.

"I missed you!" I mumbled as my cheek pressed against his chest.

He instantly wrapped his arms around my waist bringing me closer to his body.

"I missed you too baby!" He said.

And there goes my heart! Doing back flips, Carlton, moonwalk and many more!

"You smell so good!" I commented.

"And you smell heavenly! Like home!" He said as he tightened his arms around me.

I stilled. My heart stopped for a second and then went into overdrive, beating like crazy. No words came out of my mouth as I stared into oblivion with wide eyes, replaying his words in the back of my mind. For a second, I thought my heart stopped working. I felt like having a Cardiac arrest.

Before I could come to my senses, he dropped a kiss on my neck and I suppressed a moan, fluttering my eyes close.

Look at us! Making out in the hallway like two horny teenagers where anyone could walk on us!

It seemed as if the God was only waiting for me to say that because I hadn't even completed the sentence in my mind when I heard Sam's voice.

"Guys! Where are y-! OH MY GOD! MY VIRGIN EYES!" Sam screamed out loud.

Shit!

My eyes flew open and I jerked my head up. Yuvraj's alarmed eyes clashed with mine. Keeping his hands on my waist, he immediately turned us around so that his back was facing Sam, his broad frame hiding me perfectly behind it.

Shit Shit Shit! Why God why? My guardian angel must be laughing his arse off at me right now! I just want to have a proper chat with him!

"Geez! Get a room guys! It would be better if you spare my virgin eyes!" Sam screeched.

I hit my head softly on Yuvraj's chest.

"Out of all the places in the whole house, this is where you decide to do it! In the fucking corridors?!" Sam squealed in distaste.

Oh God! Why did it have to be Sam? I would rather have the half of Delhi see us like this instead!

The red colour on my cheeks seemed to be permanent for today.

"Leave!" Yuvraj's voice echoed in the corridors and I flinched a little.

"Calm down Hulk! I am leaving anyway! I don't want to traumatised for life, now do I?" Sam said and I knew she must be rolling her eyes right now.

As the sounds of her footsteps faded away, Yuvraj wiped my hairs to a side and pressed a kiss on my temple.

"Are you okay baby?" He asked softly.

I nodded in his chest, doubting my tongue at the moment and too embarrassed to say anything and clutched his shirt tightly in my fists.

"It's okay! It was only Sam!" He said rubbing my back soothingly.

"Exactly! It was Sam!" I groaned bumping my head on his shoulder.

Wrapping my arms around his torso, I kept my head on his chest as I mumbled.

"What if she tells anyone?"

"She won't! If she does, I will kill her!" Yuvraj talked about it so casually as if he was talking about buying chocolates for Alia and a laugh erupted out of my mouth.

"Really?" I asked pulling back and grinning widely.

"Yeah! She is becoming a pain in the head now! I have been tolerating her since 22 years!" He said making me giggle and a soft smirk spread on his lips.

"Go and make arrangements to hide her dead body! I will take care of Sam!" He said making me laugh out loud.

After composing ourselves we came back downstairs and I greeted my in laws. Mum gave me a bone crushing hug that almost crushed my all bones, but thanks to papa as he saved me in the mean time. Papa gave me a kiss on the forehead lovingly and gave me a fatherly hug. Bhabhi squished my cheeks and kissed my forehead squealing like a kid and telling me how much she missed me. Hrithik bhiaya calmed her pregnancy hormones down whilst I giggled at their cute antics.

Mahira aunty and Sunil uncle found it funny to tease me when they saw me coming downstairs with a flushed face with Yubraj trailing behind me. Sam just gave me teasing smirks whilst I glared and groaned at her. Mum introduced Subho maa to my in laws. And to my surprise, maa and Subho maa instantly clicked as they started to talk like they're the twins separated in the kumbh Mela. I rolled my eyes at the snarky comment of my subconscious.

Then to relief, they stopped when papa commented sarcastically about our flight to Punjab making maa glare at him. We all sniggered seeing them behaving like two teenagers. Shrugging papa's comment off maa led us all to the dining hall for lunch. The lunch was delicious having more than three cuisines on the dining hall making me almost drool at the sight. But I controlled myself because I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of my in laws.

What they'd have thought if I had drooled in front of them, that their daughter-in-law doesn't have proper lady like manners!

Alia has already eaten as per Yuvraj and she was sleeping so we didn't think to disturb her sleep and if she will feel hungry then we will feed her in the jet or in Amritsar. After lunch, the bodyguards grabbed our luggages and took them to the cars whilst I used Sam's room to freshen up. I did my business and then washed my hands and face. I removed the makeup as it was making me feel a bit uncomfortable. I have never been comfortable with make-up and today I was extra uncomfortable because I am wearing traditional wear that I am not used to. It's not like I didn't like them, but duh why is it so hard to handle them!

I came out of the washroom and wiped my face with a towel. I took out my moisturiser from my handbag and applied it all over my hands, face and neck. It was a strawberry and milk flavoured moisturiser and it smelled heavenly. Putting on my baby pink lip balm, I put them back in my handbag and hanged it on my shoulder before straightening my dupatta. When I was convinced that my look was presentable, I went downstairs to find Yuvraj doing something in his phone.

He must be waiting for me!

I took my time to ogle at my future husband. He surely is the hottest and the most handsome man I have ever seen in my life. Yuvraj was wearing a black full sleeved t-shirt that was folded just below his wrist. It had a round neck just ending under his throat and it hugged his body like a second skin showing off his every piece of muscle and abs too. The tee showed his hard sculpted chest and dirty thoughts roamed around my mind that I had to stop with a mental smack to my brain. He has paired it with a dark blue jeans. He resembled a Greek God with his smooth tanned skin, black eyes, a perfect nose and plump, heart shaped lips. And not to forget his ebony black locks of hair and sharp, chiseled jaw. God would have seriously taken his time whilst making this hot piece of man.

I snapped out of my almost dirty thoughts when someone clicked their fingers in front of me. I found Yuvraj in front of me and by the looks of his face I knew that I was caught right-handed whilst checking him out. I collected my jaw from floor and inserted my eyes back into their sockets and cleared my throat as I felt heat rushing up to my cheeks, ears and nose. I looked up to find him looking at me in amusement with a smirk curved on his lips.

"Done checking me out sweetheart?" He asked cockily making my eyes go wide and ready to come out of their sockets again.

Screaming I ran away from Yuvraj towards the exit leaving him shocked and confused. Everyone found me running like a mad woman whilst screaming and they looked at me like I have a octopus on my head instead of my hairs. Applying a sudden break on my legs I came to halt and stopped screaming as I stood up straight and fidgeted with the ends of my dupatta nervously. And to add cherry on top Yuvraj came running towards me at the same time.

Looks like today is Make-Mia-embarass day! Mark it as a national Bank holiday!

"Mia you okay? Why did you run away?" Yuvraj asked as he stood beside me.

After a round of laughs, teasing looks, embarrassing words and my blush, we finally settled in the cars and drive for airport. Maa, papa, Bhabhi, Duggu Bhaiya and Alia sat in one. Me, Sam, Armaan, Yuvraj in one. Dad, mum, Twinkle aunty, Rajveer uncle and Subho Maa in another. And from Indira Gandhi international airport we took the private jet of Yuvraj to Amritsar.

04:13PM IST
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar
Ajnala Rd, opp. Hotel Blue Radison, Raja Sansi, Punjab 143101

The jet just landed in Amritsar airport runway. I was sitting beside Yuvraj on the window seat whilst Sam and Armaan were sitting in front of us. Whilst Bhabhi and Alia rested in the bedroom. We came out of the jet and got into the cars that were waiting for us in the runway and drove off to the Singhania's home. Yeah! They have one in Amritsar too and it is the ancestral mansion of them.

04:46PM IST
134, E-Block, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab 143001

The view in front of me was too beautiful and enchanting. In front of me was the ancestral mansion of the Singhania's. Large double storied mansions, pillars, columns and wooden cravings, a central courtyard, a large open terrace and arched doorways gave it the perfect look of an ancestral home. It was divine.

"Come on Mia!" Yuvraj's voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I found myself nodding and following him inside.

The interiors and furniture were so beautiful. There were two caretakers of the mansion, Parvinder maasi and Nimrat biji. Papa showed us around with pride whilst maa went to make sure every room was ready by herself with Mahira aunty. After looking around, we all went to our rooms. I shared my room with Sam and Shanaya will also share our room when she will come with Shraddha, Sid jiju, Sahil bhaiya, Prem Uncle and Varun Bhaiya. After some time, Abhi Dada also came from the golden temple after making sure everything was ready for tomorrow's ceremony. My parents, Yuvi's parents, Sam's parents and Armaan's parents took one room for each and Bhabhi with Duggu Bhaiya and Alia. Yuvraj shared his room with Abhi dada and Armaan. And when Sahil Bhai and Varun Bhaiya will be here they will also share one room. Veer with his family will land in Amritsar tonight. And Prem Uncle will have a separate room. And the newlyweds Shree and Sid jiju will have a room for themselves. And I don't know how to feel about it but Hina is also going to come with Sid and Shree. And knowing how she is, maa gave her a separate room for which I was glad. I don't think I could've shared the room with her. As per my colleagues and Sri Devi ma'am, they couldn't make it as there is a important conference in Seven hills in some days and they need to prepare for it but they promised me to come on my wedding.

Cue a big dramatic sigh!

I freshened up first and changed into an off shoulder ankle length white and black long Indian maxi dress and kept my hair open. After I was done I came downstairs and offered my help to maa and Mahira aunty but they adamantly denied saying I was supposed to rest and not to wander around. And sighing in helplessness, I went to the terrace of the mansion and man was the view gorgeous! Truly you wouldn't have a proper look if you'll not visit here once. The pictures and articles doesn't justify the beauty of this place.

I felt arms wrapping around my shoulder which almost gave me a heart attack. and I turned sideways to find Sam.

"What's up babe? Whatcha doing here?" She asked wriggling her eyebrows.

Ah! I knew it must be her! Of course it's her job to vanish my existence on earth!

"Um sightseeing?" I said but it came out more like a question.

She looked at me weirdly and then to the view, then me and then the view. It continued for three times and then she sighed dramatically shaking her head like she saw Donald Trump wearing bikini.

"What?" I asked controlling the groan that was ready to come out of my throat.

"You're no fun babe! I seriously can't believe how can be my bestie, SAMAIRA SINGHANIA'S bestie can be this boring!" She said and sighed and then continued, "But still! I need to bring out the cheery soul out of this sexy piece of body! So come on we are going out!"

"What! Aren't we supposed to stay at home and rest for tomorrow morning?" I asked.

"Nuh-uh! Come on! Shree and Sid jiju is already downstairs with the others so we are taking them with us too! Let's go! Let's go!" She said and literally dragged me downstairs like a sack of potatoes.

We went downstairs to find Shree and Sid jiju along with Varun Bhai, Sahil Bhai, Hina, Prem Uncle and Shanaya.

"MIAAAAA!" Shree and Shanaya squealed out making me cringe at their high pitched tone. And they pounced on me making me fall on the ground on my back with a thud and them on my top. I groaned as I felt my butt and the backside of my skull hitting the hard floor.

"Shit! Mia!" I heard Yuvraj's panicked voice and then I felt the weight on me leaving which allowed me to take some breathe.

"Oops sorry! We got a little excited!" I heard Shree's squeak.

"Mia! Baby you okay?" Yuvraj asked from close and squinting my eyes I opened them to find Yuvraj crouching down beside me with a concerned look on his face.

"Mia beta are you okay?" I heard papa's voice and found him standing beside Yuvraj.

"Y-yeah!" I croaked out and Yuvraj helped me to get up only to find Shree and Shanaya's worry stricken face whilst Sid jiju and Varun were glaring at them.

I almost laughed seeing the expressions of their face. They looked like two innocent dogs who has destroyed their owner's favourite shirt and are now trying to woo them with their innocent eyes.

"Guys! I am fine!" I said makjng relief wash over the girls and they came towards me, but this time walking. And wrapped me in their embrace.

"We are sorry Mia! We just got a little excited!" Shanaya apologised.

"It's cool girls! I am fine seriously!" I said and they nodded.

I saw mum, maa, Mahira aunty, Subho maa, Twinkle aunty, Parvinder maasi and Nimrat biji, basically all the ladies were looking at us in astonishment. Yuvraj was still glancing at me in concern so I gave him a small smile assuring him that I am okay. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Hina rolling her eyes whilst checking her extra long nails and my eyes widened.

My goodness! What is she?! A witch?! What does she even do with these nails?! Pluck out people's hearts and eyes?! Ah leave the latter one, I am sure people's eyes will come out by their own if they will just saw a sight of her nails!!

I totally ignored her just like she did. Sid jiju gave me a side hug whilst Varun Bhaiya gave me a bear hug. Sahil Bhai and Prem Uncle were next to give me hugs. After a little chitchat, we decided to explore the nearby places. Shanaya, Hina and Shree went to their rooms to freshen up before we leave for sightseeing. After sometime they came back and we youngsters except Alia, Bhabhi and Duggu Bhai left for sightseeing in some open jeeps. Yuvraj drove our jeep whilst Sid jiju took care of the second one. I, Yuvraj, Sam, Armaan, Hina and Abhi dada were on one whilst Sid jiju, Shree, Varun Bhaiya, Sahil Bhai and Shanaya were on the second one. And we drove off.

~31 days left for the wedding~

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Roka & Tilak Ceremony

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Next Day, 04:20AM IST, May 17th

Roka ceremony is considered as the first and the most traditional ritual in Punjabi weddings. Roka ceremony is taken as the signal for both groom & bride that they are going to be together. In other words, a Simple Roka Ceremony is to be treated as the official announcement for the wedding. If we talk about the past, then in past Roka is not such famous & significant as it is now. In the past, it's just a small Punjabi wedding ritual in which the family members of both groom & bride meets and eat sweets. But with the time, just like other wedding rituals Roka ceremony also elaborate and become important for every wedding family.

Yeah, you got that yummy-yum
That yummy-yum, that yummy-yummy
Yeah, you got that yummy-yum
That yummy-yum, that yummy-yummy

I slapped my hand here and there on the bed and finally found my phone which was blasting my tympanic membranes. I dismissed the alarm and groaned, pushing my face into my pillow. Yesterday night, we came a little late to dinner and everyone were waiting for us. But surprisingly, they let it go. Veer has already arrived with Pihu and Rani ma when we came back and we had our dinner together. Veer and Pihu got their own room whilst Rani ma got her separate one. We were hella tired after the round up around the city and I drifted off as soon my body hit the mattress. Not before setting the alarm as per mum's instructions. And now I am clearly regretting it. My legs hurt.

Sighing I got up and sat leaning on the headboard. After sometime, Sam and Shanaya in my room also woke up.

"Good morning girls!" I said trying to sound chirpy but my voice came out more like a annoying donkey all thanks to my hormones who forced Yuvraj to bought me ice-creams yesterday.

Ok fine! It wasn't just my hormones! I was to blame too!

"More like a tired morning! Man my limbs hurts!" Sam whined.

"Mine too! Why did I even agree to go with you all after the flight!" Shanaya pouted.

"Girls! Calm down! I have some pain meds which will help you fill a little relief and also a good got shower will help a lot! So no need to worry! I will go and take a shower first and then you two can go! Yeah?" I suggested and they nodded tiredly.

Sighing I got up and took out some clothes from the luggage and went inside the washroom. I brushed my teeth and did my business. After that I took a hot bath and I instantly felt better. Thanking God a thousand times, I came out wearing my spare clothes that I took inside.

"Girls! Come on get up! We don't have much time left and if someone sees you like this, all tired and worn out, they will scold us for yesterday night!" I said as I saw them sleeping again.

"Come on guys!" I called out again frustratedly with a raised voice. They groaned out and woke up. And then Shanaya went to shower and I sighed in relief.

Taking out the pain meds, I set them aside and decided to gave them to everyone who were roaming around the city yesterday with me. I gave them to one of a maid and asked to gave them to Yuvraj, Shree, Sid jiju, Armaan, Hina, Sahil Bhai, Abhi dada and Varun Bhaiya. She nodded and left. I took out my phone and texted all of them about the medicines and asked them to have it before having anything. Soon I got thank you, you're a life saver & more appreciating texts from them except Hina.

Not like I expected anything from her!

After Sam and Shanaya had showered we took our meds and that's when Mahira aunty, Maa, mum and Subho maa decided to visit me.

"I told you she must be awake by now!" Mahira aunty said to mum as she smiled at me.

"Good morning!" I said to them.

"Good morning beta! I see you have already showered! Good, now here take this!" Maa said and gave me a see through round glass box having a pair of beautiful gold bangles having diamonds on them.

"Wear it along with your dress today and get ready fast! We will be leaving for the Gurdwara Sahib in two hours!" Mum said and I nodded in return with a smile.

"Samaira and Shanaya, you two have the responsibility to make her ready and Shree, Pihu will be joining you to help in some moment! Okay?" Mahira chachi said.

"Yes don't worry mum! She will be ready before the time!" Sam said.

"Hmm! Call any of us if you need help okay?" Subho maa said and we nodded.

Then giving me a peck on my forehead, mum left with the rest and I placed the box on the bed.

"Come on! Let's get my soon to be Bhabhi ready!" Sam squealed clapping her hands.

I shook my head at her excitement and walked towards my luggage. Unzipping the bag, I took out the heavy dress with the help of girls. A knock on the door got our attention and then we heard Shree's voice.

"Can we come in?"

"Come in girls!" Shanaya said and the door opened revealing Shree and Pihu.

"Wow! Is that the dress! This is so pretty and you will look gorgeous in it!" Pihu said.

"Thank you Pihu!" I said with a smile as I looked down at the dress. Yuvraj has choosed each of my dresses for the functions.

"Now stop daydreaming about Bhai or upu will be late for your own Roka!" Sam said making me scowl and they laughed at my face.

Rolling my eyes, I went inside the closet with my dress piece and leggings to get ready for my Roka ceremony. I stripped off my clothes and wore the leggings first tying the knots tightly around my waist. The leggings were of golden colour with glittery designs at the ends. And the dress was also of golden colour, with net sleeves that had glittery flower designs on them. There was a cut on the front side of the dress which was netted and under it was a thin golden fabric part that hide my leggings just a little before my ankles. The upper part of the dress had golden, pink and green coloured flower designs with glitter covering my upper body just before my stomach. And the netted part of the anarkali in front of my stomach showed a little of my flesh. The golden silk fabric under the netted part of the anarkali had the same glittery golden designs at the end towards my ankles. I slipped the dress in and smoothened the fabric and came out of the closet.

"Ooh la la! You look gorgeous as Pihu said Ree! Bhai will be head over hills for you once again!" Sam squealed making me blush.

"Shut up!" I muttered and went in front of the large mirror seeing my reflection on it. My cheeks were looking like true strawberries because of the blush coating and the tip of my nose and ears were a little red. Overall my face was all flushed in blush.

"Girls! I think we should keep the blush away! Because I don't think Mia will be needing any! She has her own blush maker!" Shree gushed making the other girls laugh.

Blush maker?! Are they for real?!

"Ugh! Not you too Shree! We will be late so I think you shall start your job or I will do my makeup by myself!" I threatened pointing my forefinger at their reflection on the mirror.

"Oops looks like someone is way too excited to meet the love of her life!" Shanaya exclaimed dreamily making me cringe.

"And no way we are going to let you do your own makeup! Do you know what happened when she did her own makeup Pihu bhabhi?" Sam said.

"What?" Pihu asked.

"She almost did nothing! The most lame thing she has ever done is saying that she has done her makeup by herself and it was a complete disaster! Because her face didn't look like there is a trace of makeup!" Sam exclaimed making me groan.

"Because that was a light makeup okay! I don't like heavy makeups!" I said huffing.

Sam rolled her eyes and put her hands on her waist.

"Oh puh-lease! Applying some moisturiser, a little bit of eyeliner and lipbalm is not at all a light makeup thing!" Sam said.

"Girls! Girls! We can fight later! But now we have to make her ready first! I think you are forgetting that we also meet to get ready!" Shree said.

"Oh yes! Then let's do one thing! Shree and Pihu please do her hair whilst me and Shanaya will change into our dresses! Yeah?" Sam said.

"Yeah that's a good idea! Let's do that!" Shree said and gave Sam a thumbs up.

"Here sit!" Shree pushed the stool behind me and I sat on it facing the the mirror.

Shree blow-dried my hair whilst Pihu took some serum in her palms, rubbing it. Then Pihu massaged my hairs with the serum that made my hair more glowing and silky smooth. Taking a brush in her hand, Shree combed my long thick hair thoroughly not leaving any knot. Then taking two strands of my hair from the sides she started to braid it horizontally whilst Pihu helped her. Then she took more from the upper sides. And after thirty minutes ,they have completed doing their magic on my hair as they looked beautiful and perfect. She has left some strands on the sides and they were falling before my ears.

Shree and Pihu both were extremely gentle on my hair. Shree knew how much I loved my hair. I would've killed her if she had pulled my hairs. Then Pihu took a pin having pearls on them and fixed it behind on my hair.

"Done!" Shree exclaimed grinning like a Cheshire cat. Tilting my head I took a look around.

"How is it? Did you like it?" Pihu asked smoothening some strands of my hairs at the end.

"Yes! You two have done an amazing job! I love the hairstyle!" I said genuinely.

"We too!" I heard Sam and Shanaya saying in unison. We turned to see him and I smiled looking at my beautiful friends. Sam was wearing a blue sleeveless shalwar suit whilst Shanaya was wearing a deep neck full sleeved white anarkali suit.

"Thank you! And you two look beautiful! As you are here and our work is done! I think we should go to change whilst you do the makeups!" Shree said and Sam and Shanaya nodded.

"Yeah! You two go! We will do her makeup! Come back after you're done! We will do our makeup together here!" Sam said.

Shree and Pihu nodded before leaving. Sam and Shanaya made me sit back on the stool and Sam took out mine and her makeup kits.

"Let's do this!" Sam said and Shanaya nodded.

Oh god! Please help me and don't make me look like a joker on this big day of mine! Please!

As I have already taken a shower, Sam skipped the face cleansing part and poured some Advanced Génifique Sensitive Antioxidant Serum from Lancôme on her fingers. Starting to spread the serum across my forehead; beginning from the center of my face, then moving outwards and up. Then, she did the same starting at my nose, spreading the serum across my cheeks. Then she gently rubbed it in using circles, and gave it a few minutes to dry. Then Shanaya grabbed a sponge and took some from The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer on it. Starting with a dime-sized amount of primer in the center of my face, and she slowly worked it out towards my cheeks, forehead, and chin.

After primer, Sam took some from The ordinary coverage foundation in her fingers and started from the centre of my face and blended the liquid foundation outwards. And then she stippled a damp sponge over the foundation to ensure it gets into those lines and creases, which creates a smoother, more even texture. Then Sam brought the Tarte SEA Aquacealer liquid Concealer and placed small dots horizontally over the center of my forehead, down the center of my nose, under my eyes and in a curving arch at the top of my chin, just under my bottom lip and then gently blended it into the surrounding skin. Then Shanaya took the Chantecaille Compact Makeup Foundation powder and using a large, fluffy powder brush, began by dusting a light coat of powder all over my face. Pressing the bristles into the powder, she swept across my skin in long, arching strokes.

Then Sam took the Soleil Tan De Chanel bronzer and applied it in the shape of a number "3" on both sides of my face. Starting at my forehead, she pulled the bronzer along my cheeks, then swept it across my jawline, reaching all the way down to my chin. She also blended it into my neck. Then Shanaya took Milan baked blush-dolce pink blush and applied it on only to the apples of my cheeks.

Then Sam took the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter and applied it down the bridge of my nose, across the tops of my cheekbones, in the inner corners of my eyelids, on my brow bone, on the indent above my upper lip (also called the Cupid's Bow), on the center of my forehead and on the center of my chin. Once it was done, she blended it in using a sponge. Then Shanaya took the Maybelline New York expert wear eyeshadow "gold school" and dipped the brush into it. She applied the gold shadow across the entire lid, starting at the lash line and ending just above the crease of my eyelid. Then she dipped the brush into Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye black shadow and applied the color at the outer corner of my eye, just above the lash line. Sweeping the darker color across my eyelid crease, just under the brow bone. Taking a clean shadow brush she blended the two shades together.

Then Shanaya took the L'Oréal Paris Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner and started thin at the inner corner of my eye, then made the application thicker towards the outer corner. Using small strokes of the liner she created small dashes along the lash line, then connected them to fill in the gaps. Then she took the eyelash curler and placed the curler at the base of my upper lashes and slowly closed the curler. Holding it in place for a few seconds she released it gently. Then She took the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir major volume mascara and wriggled the mascara brush lightly across the roots of my lashes. Then she grabbed a Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Slim pink Matte Lipstick and applied it over my lips and then she took a Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss and dabbed a just bit of it on the center of my bottom lip, then I pressed my lips together. Sam brought the Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist setting spray and held the bottle at least 8 inches from my face, then spritz lightly a few times to ensure all bits of my face are covered.

"Done! Just the perfume left!" Sam exclaimed and grabbed a Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray from the dressing table. She sprayed some on my clothes and I was all ready!

"Wow!" The word left my mouth unknowingly but the word was worth it because I truly looked wow!

"Guys! Thi-this is amazing!" I said.

"I know right! You look like a princess!" Sam squealed, clapping her hands.

"So true man! I can't believe I did that!" Shanaya said.

"Hey guys you d-!" Shree barged into my room but stood rooted to her place when she saw my reflection on the mirror.

"Oh my god! OH MY FREAKING GOD! IS THAT MIA! MRIDULA ROY?" Shree screamed making my eyes wide in shock.

Shree was wearing a royal blue lehenga whilst Pihu was wearing a orange and yellow designer saree with a belt.

"Damn calm down girl! And yeah it's her not any twin sister she lost in Kumbh Mela!" Sam said rolling her eyes.

Shree casted her a dangerous glare making us snicker.

"But seriously Mia, you look really so beautiful!" Pihu said as she came and gave me a side hug.

"Thank you Pihu! You are also looking beautiful in your saree." I said.

Shree came to me and cupped my cheeks in her palms.

"You look so beautiful my bestie!" Shree said in a dramatically emotional way.

I rolled my eyes and was about to give her a witty reply when the door opened revealing mum, maa, Subho maa, Rani ma, Twinkle aunty and Mahira aunty.

"Duggu Dugga! Look at her Devi! She is looking ethereal!" Subho maa said as she came towards me and glanced me from my eyes to my toes.

"Yeah! Yuvraj is a lucky one!" Rani ma said as she pecked my cheek making me smile shyly.

"Definitely! Yuvraj will have a really hard time controlling himself around Mia today!" Mahira aunty said and gave a hi-fi to Twinkle aunty making me more red than ever.

"Shush! Stop teasing my daughter! You are looking beautiful beta! Let's go already! We have to reach there before time!" Maa said and we nodded.

Sam brought my glittery golden coloured princess heels and matching clutch. Thanking Sam, I wore the heels and then we made our way out with the elder ladies in front of us. Sam and Shree stood beside me and Shanaya and Pihu behind us as we came downstairs.

We went out of the mansion to find the cars ready along with the gents. My eyes fell on dad who was talking to Abhi dada. Excusing myself, I went towards them. Hearing my footsteps, they both turned to me and their lips curved into a soft smile making me smile in return.

"How am I looking dad, dada?" I asked.

"Like an angel, My princess!" Dad said and caressed my head. I gave him a hug which he reciprocated. Pulling back I wriggled my eyebrows at dada who seemed to be in a daze.

"You're looking so beautiful Mia!" Dada said with a soft chuckle as he saw my expectant look and gave me a hug making me giggle.

"Now go and sit in the black car with Yuvraj! We are getting late!" Dad said.

I nodded and walked towards the black car that is different from the others in colour as the rest were of white colour. I was about to open the door when a hand stopped me and grabbed the doorknob. I looked beside me to find Yuvraj smiling down at me. My eyes fell on his attire. He was wearing a peach kurta with a peach overcoat pairing it with off-white leggings and a matching pair of jutti. His tousled dark hairs were messed a little giving a more handsome look to his face.

"Take a picture baby! It will last longer!" I heard his whisper in my ear making me jump at my place which almost made me lost my balance. But thanks to his quick reflex action. His arm wrapped around my waist.

"I wasn't checking you out!" I scoffed.

"You were!" He said in a challenging tone.

"Was not!"

"Were too!"

"Was not!"

"Were too!"

"Was not!"

"Were too!"

"Was-!" I stopped in the middle.

He took a step forward and I immediately shut up, suddenly becoming hyper aware of our close proximity. On instinct, I stepped back, my back hitting the car door.

Great!

I tried to play it cool but in reality my heartbeat paced and I tried to control my breathing as Yuvraj leaned forward.

Why does he have this effect on me?

Ignoring the loud beating of the stupid, treacherous organ, I stared at him with my chin high.

"Wh-!" I was cut off by a loud scream which made my heart almost leap out of my thoracic cavity. Our head snapped into the direction to find Hina clutching her hairs that's being pulled by none other than our Alia.

What a sight to see!

Everyone came running to the place and Duggu Bhaiya pulled Alia back from Hina which made Alia pull Hina's hair more tightly and she screeched like a dying hyena. I cringed at her high pitched voice which almost bled my ears.

"Alia!" A stern tone from Bhabhi and Alia left Hina's hair making me disappoint somewhere in my heart. But I shrugged off the feeling. Surprisingly she was wearing very decent pair of clothes today, that consisted of a yellow full sleeved designer dress and white leggings with a white netted dupatta.

"Why did you do that sweetheart?" Duggu Bhaiya asked Alia trying to make his voice stern but it came out more like amused.

Shanaya, Pihu, Shree, Sam, Varun Bhaiya, Sahil Bhai, Sid jiju, Maan and Veer snickered because of Duggu bhaiya's oh-i-am-so-angry voice.

"Because she was peeking at Chachu and chachi and you have told me that peeking is a bad thing! Isn't it dad?" Alia asked innocently. But her reason shocked me.

This insufferable bitch was spying on us?! Ugh! Someone stop me from killing her!

Everyone's eyes snapped towards us and we being the idiots didn't even notice that we were in the same position as before. We glanced at our families who were now smirking at us and then we glanced at eachother.

Gosh! It's so embarrassing! I quickly straightened up, stepping away from him. I looked up at him but he was busy glaring daggers at Hina instead of being flustered like me because of the teasing smirks our families giving us.

Thanks to Abhi dada as he reminded us about the auspicious time and we hurried into the cars. Yuvraj, me, Armaan, Samaira in one car and Armaan drove the car. My parents and Yuvraj's parents in another and Abhi dada drove their car. Sam's parents, Maan's parents and Subho maa in another and the car was drove by Prem Uncle. Shree, Sid jiju, Hina, Alia and Bhabhi in another car whilst Duggu Bhaiya drove the car. Rani ma, Pihu, Shanaya, Sahil Bhai and Varun bhiaya in another car whilst Veer drove the car.

Yuvraj gave me compliments about how beautiful I was looking in the golden anarkali and when I said that it was because of all the help of the girls, he said remind him later to buy gifts for them. And I obliged.

06:24AM IST, May 17th
Sri Harmandir Sahib, Golden Temple Rd, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006

The Golden Temple Amritsar India (Sri Harimandir Sahib Amritsar) is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. Everybody, irrespective of cast, creed or race can seek spiritual solace and religious fulfilment without any hindrance. It also represents the distinct identity, glory and heritage of the Sikhs.

Stepping out of the car with the help of Yuvraj's hand holding mine I looked at the beautiful view in front of me.

The Golden Temple stands in the midst of a beautiful water body called Amritsar or Amrit Sarovar, from where the city derives its name. The shrine displays influences of different architectural styles, including the Indo-Islamic Mughal architecture and the Hindu Rajput architecture. It is a two-storied structure. While the lower level of the shrine is built out of marble, the upper level is covered in gold panels. A 750 kg gold gilded dome sits at the top of this structure. Even the doors of the shrine are covered in gold foil. The interiors of the shrine are adorned with splendid floral motifs and frescos. Verses from the scripture of the Sikhs are etched in gold lettering on the arches of the shrine. There are four entrances to the Golden Temple complex, but only one to enter the gurudwara.

The gurudwara is comprised of many buildings which are located around the main sanctum and the water body. Of these, the most important is Akal Takht or one of the five seats of power in Sikhism. You can also see a clock tower, a museum, offices, and a community kitchen which is locally called a langar.

After removing our footwears, we walked through the main entrance door of the golden temple- the holiest temple for the Sikh religion. The gents covered their head with scarves whilst we, the ladies covered our heads with our dupattas and pallu. I put on the dupatta over my head. I was completely blown away blown away by the beautiful mix of colours all around me as well, by the traditional music (kirtan) being played over the entire complex and by the happy and friendly Indians strolling along the marble walkway that surrounds the main temple (parikrama of pathway-four rectangular cubicles), locals who are typically from the countryside and who have rarely, and even some foreigners.

We have to go into the main complex by passing the little flow of water. When my feet stepped into that water, I felt different. As if a sudden gush of spirituality flowed through my all body.

The whole place was shining like heaven. The reflection of the temple in Amrit Sarovar adds the beauty of the temple. The large holy sarovar was filled with beautiful fishes inside it. We washed out feet their again which made me feel like a pious soul. Then we went near to that small narrow path through which devotees go to worship gurugranth sahib and akal takht. The Spiritual and ethereal environment made me emotionally vulnerable, It was pleasing to my soul. The chanting of Guru Granth Sahib was like a piece of soothing music. The view of the sanctum sanctorum in the wavy lake was mesmerising.

The place wasn't much crowded for some reason and we were glad for that because the row was small. It felt like everything is happening with ease, the sewadars emanate selfless service, thus making every interaction a meeting with God. Hundreds of men, women, and children were doing many chores of cleaning, cooking, and caring with delightful merry energy. Soon we also got the opportunity and went inside the holy place, darbar sahib.

The inside of the three-story house of God is heavily ornamented with a large quantity of gold and precious stones. The Guru Granth Sahib, sacred scriptures of Sikhism, is placed here and read throughout the day along with other hymns and musical instruments. The marble flooring has intricate inlay work and carvings, whereas the walls and the ceiling are completely studded with precious metal and stones. The Akal Takht was built and used to deal with temporal issues and is considered the highest designation of earthly authority.

The gents sat on their own side whilst the ladies had their different side. Sitting in front of the holy Granth sahib whilst reciting the holy verses of Sikhism was a different experience for me. It was the time of second ardaas and hukumnama. As informed earlier, one of the Amritdhari sikh who was worshiping the holy place called us forward. We went and they blessed us with the chaur sahib after taking the blessings of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Then Yuvraj and I were made sit together in front of the Granth Sahib whilst the Amritdhari Sikhs recited some holy phrases and then applied the sandalwood paste on both of our foreheads whilst we had our hands clasped together and our heads bowed a little in front of the Granth Sahib. Then again they moved the chaur sahib on both of our heads giving us the holy blessings of Guru Nanak. And then maa and papa came forward with a red net dupatta with delicate Paisley patterns embroidered with mirrors and gold threads all over the dupatta. Tassels in the corners made it look more beautiful.

Taking the blessings from the holy Granth Sahib, maa and papa put the dupatta over my head chanting the guru's name. Then they moved back and the Amritdhari Sikh tied two holy threads around our wrists and then we took their blessings again. After the ritual was done we came out and donated some cash to the temple. After a round around the whole place, we had the kada prasad which is a smooth, soft, velvety and rich halwa made with whole wheat flour. Then we came out of the temple and went to our cars. And then we drove back to the mansion.

09:45AM IST
134, E-Block, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab 143001

After we came back, we all went to our rooms. I, Sam and Shanaya went to ours and changed our clothes into some comfortable ones. I wore a simple white and blue salwar suit and came downstairs with Sam and Shanaya who has already changed their clothes. I sat beside Yuvraj on the dining table who kept gawking at me until Duggu Bhaiya slapped the back of his head making us snigger. Still he held my left hand in his left hand under the table and kept it on his thigh. We had an authentic Punjabi breakfast of Aloo paratha and kulcha with chickpeas masala.

We had to leave back to our respective homes after lunch so we decided to roam around the city once again before we leave and this time the elders also joined us in exploring. Surprisingly they left me with Yuvraj and to say Yuvraj was ecstatic would be an understatement. Because his face showed how happy he was to get some time with me before our leave. To be honest, I was also excited about it. After all of them left for the Wagah border, Yuvraj grabbed my wrist and pulled me into his car's passenger seat.

"At least tell me where are we going Yuvi?" I asked for the umpteenth time but he was adamant to not tell me about it.

11:09AM IST
Katra Jaimal Singh Market
Near Hall Bazaar, Amritsar

Oh! A shopping hotspot!

Yuvraj helped me to come out the car and then we made our way inside the market through the crowd with his arm around my waist protectively keeping me close to his body. There were so many shops having a huge collection of sarees, pashmina shawls, footwear, jewelleries, phulkari designed dress materials, wedding attire for men and women and handicraft items. The streets were crammed with clothing stores and tailor shops that witness the surge of shoppers, day-in and day-out. Besides there are a number of restaurants and food outlets in the market.

Yuvraj led me to a shop and asked the shopkeeper to show some bangles and earrings.

"Yuvraj! What are you doing?" I asked bewildered.

"Buying something for you to remember this place! As a momento!" He said looking at me.

"But you know, this place will be always have a special place in my heart! After all we had our first wedding ceremony in here!" I said.

"I know! Same goes for me too! But look at these beauties, they will look more beautiful on you! And I want to buy something for you as being your soon to be husband! And you cannot deny me my soon to be wifey!" He said the last part in my ear making me giggle.

The shopkeeper showed us some bangles and earrings as per Yuvraj's order and Yuvraj bought the ones which looked good on me. And as per him, almost everything looked good on me, so you can imagine what must be the amount of things he bought for me.

12:20PM IST
Rose Park
Amritsar, Basant Avenue, White Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab 143104

After shopping in Katra Jaimal Singh Market, we came to the Rose park and spent the time together walking around the park holding hands. His lame jokes, stupid pickup lines, his smile and happy face made me realise how much happy I am with him! And I always wants him like this with me, all carefree and happy.

After spending sometime in the park, we came back to the mansion where we had our lunch and after bidding our byes to Parvinder maasi and Nimrat biji we drove off to the airport and took the flight back to Delhi. And from Delhi, I, mum, dad, Abhi dada and Subho maa straight came to Mumbai with Armaan and his parents, Sam's parents, Prem uncle and Sahil Bhai whilst Sam stayed back in Delhi.

Giving promises to eachother! And saying I love yous we bid our byes! After all it just began and we had a long way to conquer!

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Author's Note

Pfft! Finally!

Hey guys! Back with another chapter and this time it is more lengthier than the last one! It contains more than 15k+ words!

I hope you will like the explanation i used in the chapter and I have never been to India! So there is no way that I have visited the Golden Temple so let's just take it as a fiction it is and don't judge the explanation I made on the temple rituals please!

And to write all of the rituals is more harder than it seems so I hope you will give me the result of my hard work instead of just reading and stealing ideas for your own book!

I am a Punjabi myself but I am not aware of India's cultures properly so forgive me if I have made any mistakes unknowingly.

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