Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like it's heaven on earth
- Mridula
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Mridula's POV

09:56PM IST, June 18th
The Lodhi, Lodhi Rd, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

The wedding was finally over and it's been so long since I and Yuvi were on the stage sitting by each other's side, greeting and taking pictures with guests and families. I was tired, would be an understatement! I was knackered with all these rituals.

Currently I was the only one on the stage with Sam and Alia whilst Yuvraj talked to some of his political clients and business associates. I have Alia on my lap whilst Sam sat beside me on the couch, scrolling through her phone with her head on my shoulder. As if she was the one tired, not me. As if she was the bride, not me.

"You realise that it's me who is tired, right?" I asked, sarcastically.

"अभी से?" She asked, surprised.

"What do you mean, अभी से? With all these rituals, anyone would have been tired!" I scoffed.

"Yeah yeah okay! Do you need something?" She asked.

"Mhm! I need sleep!" I said.

"Sleep? Oh my god, don't tell me you're going to sleep tonight! What will happen to my bhai? He must be waiting to mak-ow!" She winced when I slapped her head.

"What the hell, Sam? You seriously need a filter for your mouth! God!" I groaned and looked down carefully at Alia if she has heard anything! But fortunately she was busy playing with my bangles.

"Whatever! But seriously! Are you really going to sleep tonight without doing anything, huh? My poor brother!" Sam asked, making me glare at her.

She smiled sheepishly, shrugging her shoulders. I shook my head in annoyance.

"Mia!" I heard Shree and looked ahead to find her climbing onto the stage.

"Mia! Let's go! You must be tired and वैसे भी सारे guests अभी जा ही रहे हैं।" Shree said.

"Oh thank god! I am so tired! You're my saviour, Shree!" I said.

"Yeah yeah! I know! But you need to greet your in-laws before leaving though, so let's get going! Sam, what are you doing here? Aren't you leaving with the others! It's just Yuvi jiju who is staying for the rituals right?" Shree asked.

"Nah! I wanted to stay tonight! I cannot stay at Yuvi bhai and Mia's room so Can I sleep in yours please?" Sam asked, showing her puppy eyes.

"What! No way! I am not sacrificing a night with my husband because of you! You're not staying with me!" Shree shook her head.

"Wow! I feel so loved!" Sam said sarcastically, flailing her hands in the air making me and Alia giggle.

"Come on Mia!" Shree said, ignoring Sam's taunts.

I nodded and got up from the couch with Alia in my arms and followed Shree down the stage whilst Sam trailed behind us, sulking.

We went to the place where our families were seated. Alia got down from my arms and ran to her dad. Maa was the first one who noticed me approaching so she got up and gave me a hug and kiss on my forehead.

"Tired?" She asked and I nodded with a small smile.

"Go and rest in your room okay! I can't wait to welcome you tomorrow!" She said.

I nodded and greeted papa, duggu bhai, chachu, chachi and bhabhi before Shree led me to my room.

I opened the door of my suite and was surprised with the decorated place. The lighting of the room was dim and there were thousands of candles and fairy lights illuminating the place. Rose petals were put on the path from the doorstep leading towards the bed with small scented candles to the edges.

My cheeks flamed up seeing the rose petals scattered in a heart shape on the bed and my heart beat increased. A throat clearing made me jump at my place. I looked beside me to find Shree looking at me with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"W-what!" I stammered.

"Don't know! You tell me." Shree asked, teasingly making me groan.

Stomping my feet, I stepped inside and closed the door shut on Shree's face who was busy laughing at my poor state.

Yuvraj's POV

10:09PM IST, June 18th
The Lodhi, Lodhi Road, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

Conversing absentmindedly with some of the politicians, I was glancing at the direction where my wife went just some time ago.

Truth to be told, I was tired and hella annoyed with all the conversations and that too when Mia wasn't beside me. My legs were particularly itching to force me back to go to My wife leaving all these unimportant convos.

A throat clearing brought me back to life and I frowned when I saw Veer and Sid looking at me with teasing grins.

"What?" I deadpanned.

"You look- frustrated!" Veer whispered.

"Sexually frustrated!" Sid pointed out.

They both grinned at each other and nodded. I groaned.

"Fuck off!" I hissed, faking a smile at the delegates in front of me who were looking at us in curiosity.

Sid and Veer snickered before walking away and let me breathe out in relief.

"I'm sorry about that gentlemen-!" I continued talking to some guests until Sam interrupted me.

"Bhai! Badi ma is calling you!" I nodded.

I excused myself before following Sam. After I saw my family off, by then the guests were already gone. Sighing, I hurriedly rushed to the elevator and went to our floor.

Taking a deep breath, I came out of the elevator and walked towards Mia and my suite. Breathing out, I pushed the door open to be welcomed by a dimly lit room with candles and roses everywhere. A smile took on my face when I saw a silhouette on the balcony.

Closing the door quietly behind my back, I locked it and walked towards the balcony. The shining moonlight on the glistening sea water with a night full of stars was looking so surreal. And my bride cladded in a golden and red lehenga, looked so exquisite under the moonlight. Slowly walking up to her, I wrapped my arms around her waist which caused her to gasp.

"It's me!" I whispered.

She visibly relaxed and put her hands on mine which were around her waist. I nuzzled my nose in the crook of her neck making her shiver. She smelled so good. Like an off-beat mix of orange, jasmine and rose still making which got me hooked and clouded my mind for a fraction of second.

"You smell so good! I missed having you in my arms!" I stated.

She turned around in my arms which gave me a proper view of her beautiful face which looked much more beautiful than the moon in the sky.

"Damn! I'm a lucky bastard, ain't I?!" I whispered, smiling down at my beautiful wife.

A smile sprawled out on her lips which looked more ethereal on her face. I leaned down and kissed the tip of her nose making her giggle.

Moving back, I caressed her cheek and smiled when I felt her leaning to my touch. A gust of wind made her shiver so wrapping an arm around her I led her inside and closed the balcony door.

"They've really done so much, don't you think?" Mia asked.

I looked around and hummed.

"Come on, you must be tired with all these heavy jewelleries and lehenga! I will help you to get rid of these jewelleries! Sit here!" I said and made her sit at the edge of the bed.

"It's okay, Yuvi! I will manage!" She said.

I curled a brow and nodded.

"Okay! As you say!" I said.

Mia nodded and got up before moving in front of the mirror. She took her shawl off her shoulder first and then the pins, taking the dupatta off, revealing her milky skin. Smiling at her, I took my wristwatch and shoes off. When I looked up at her again, I found her struggling with the clasp of her choker. I smirked and leaned back on the bed. She tried a little more and then huffed. Turning around, she smiled at me sheepishly and pouted, making me chuckle. I got up and moved towards her.

"Told you!" I said and turned her around.

She mumbled yeah, I know under her breath and craned her neck forward so I can take the choker out easily. My cold fingers touched her revealed, warm sensitive skin making her shiver. Taking a deep breath, I unclasped the choker and put it on the table in front of Mia. Then one by one I helped her take off every piece of jewellery on her and noticed the red rashes on her neck area.

"There're red rashes, Mia!" I mumbled caressing her red skin.

"Oh, yeah! My skin is kinda sensitive to gold! It happens every time I wear some gold jewellery! No need to worry, it will be okay by tomorrow!" She said, looking at me through the mirror.

I hummed and placed a kiss on her skin.

"You can go and change in the washroom! I will change here!" I said.

"Okay!" She nodded.

I kissed her forehead before she made her way towards the closet. I took my outfit from my duffle bag. I heard Mia walking into the washroom and closing the door behind her. I took my wedding outfit off and slipped into an abstract crew-neck t-shirt and a pair of joggers with side strips. After changing, I put my wedding dress in the bag and laid down on the bed.

Mridula's POV

10:35PM IST, June 18th
The Lodhi, Lodhi Road, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

I groaned again looking at the piece of cloth in front of me. I don't know who and when, but someone has stolen everything from the closet. At the place of my decent clothes, there were only sultry and seductive pieces of clothes in there and after rummaging and cursing for some time, I found the most decent one compared to the others. It was an all over white lace satin kimono. And a lace white tank top and satin short shorts to wear inside.

Thinking about wearing this in front of Yuvi is giving me constant goosebumps and I can't help but feel nervous. I know we had a love marriage and all but still I haven't worn anything like this in front of him ever and that too, it's our first night together after marriage, which is making me feel more fuzzy. Sighing, I shook my head and decided to wear the outfit. I slipped into the outfit and washed my face & hands after taking my heavy bridal makeup off.

I wiped myself with a towel and took a hold of the doorknob. I shivered when I finally pulled the door open and a gust of wind hit me. I found Yuvi lying on the bed with his eyes closed in a t-shirt and joggers. I sauntered out of the washroom and walked to the vanity table. Taking my moisturiser out, I applied some all over my face, neck and hands. Then I grabbed a comb and brushed my tangles off. That's when I felt an intense gaze on me. From the mirror, I found Yuvraj looking at me with a different emotion swirling in his eyes making me shudder.

I placed the brush back at its place and got up from the ottoman before walking towards the bed with Yuvi's eyes still on me. When I was just some steps away from the bed, Yuvi startled me by jumping down from the bed before marching towards me. My heart beat increased and my mouth fell agape when I felt him coming near.

Out of blue, he picked me up, making me yelp and cling onto him like a koala by wrapping my legs around his waist and my arms went around his neck. His lips came crashing down onto mine. I felt him pushing me down on the bed and hovering over me. My hands pulled him closer by his waist whilst his hands held me secured, pressing me against his robust body. The kiss was filled with hunger, passion and love.

I moaned when his hand brushed under my tank top and his tongue entered my mouth. His cold fingers brushed against my waist making me whimper and squirm under him. Nibbling on my lower lip, he pinched my now bare waist as the kimono's ties were pulled off and my tank top has ridden up. Out of breath, I gently pushed him on his chest and his lips left mine. We took gasps of breaths as we continued staring at eachother. My face reddened when his hands roamed up on my bare skin sensually.

"You're so irresistible, love! You are driving me crazy!" He whispered nudging his nose with mine.

I gave him a soft smile. Sighing, he pressed his lips on mine and kept it there for some time, not moving an inch and then pulled away getting off of me.

"Come! Let's sleep!" He said.

"Huh?" I sat up straightening my tank and kimono.

So we are sleeping- uh I mean just sleeping then?!

He chuckled seeing my confused state and pulled me up from the bed by wrapping his arms around my waist, almost carrying me.

"Yes, babygirl! We're just sleeping tonight! I want to make our union more magical and special! So disappointingly, not tonight!" He said making me red all over again.

My mouth formed into 'o' shape and I nodded absentmindly.

"Come on! Cheer up! Or do you want us to, huh?" He asked teasingly making my eyes wide.

"Er-no! Let's sleep!" I blurted out as I struggled to came out of his hold.

Chuckling, he kissed my hair before loosening his hold on me which gave me a chance to slip out of his arms. I slipped out of his arms and climbed onto the bed and laid down on the left side before covering myself with the duvet. I looked up at my husband to find him looking at me admiringly. I quirked a brow to which he shook his head.

Smirking, he pulled his t-shirt off leaving him half naked which brought a startled squeal out of me. He chuckled at my dumbstruck expression. My eyes trailed down to his strong chest and then to his rock hard eight packs abs. My cheeks warmed when I realised that I was literally drooling at him. And his smirk made me more flustered than before. Noticing my flushed face, he winked at me.

Giving me a boyish grin, he ruffled his hair before climbing on the bed and laid down beside me.

"Come here!" He stated.

I crawled closer to him and put my head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arm around me and pecked my forehead before sighing. Grabbing the duvet, he covered both of us by it.

"I've got you! Now sleep, sweetheart! I love you!" He said rubbing my back smoothly.

"I love you too! Good night!" I mumbled as I felt the tiredness kicking my system off.

"Good night, baby!" I felt him kissing my hair again as darkness clouded my vision and I slipped into a deep slumber.

Next Day, June 19th
07:01AM IST
The Lodhi, Lodhi Rd, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

The alarm blaring woke me up from my deep and peaceful slumber. Blinking, I opened my eyes and slammed the alarm clock shut so it'd not disturb Yuvraj. I turned to face him and found him nuzzling his head in the crook of my neck with my chin on top of his head. He was laying down on his stomach with his one arm draped around my waist tightly. Our legs were tangled beneath the duvet.

I smiled down at my husband who was peacefully sleeping in my arms. Dropping a kiss on his head, I raked my fingers through his soft, dark raven hair. A groan left his lips in approval spreading a vibration through my body.

"Keep doing that, baby!" Came out his husky whisper making me blush.

His morning voice was damn sexy and irresistible. Taking a deep breath, I slowly untangled myself from Yuvi's grip which was very difficult if I may add and replaced my pillow which he held in his arm tightly. I couldn't help but feel jealous of the pillow. Shaking my head at my weird possessiveness, I got up from the bed and went to the closet. After grabbing my outfit for today, I went to the washroom to take a shower.

After doing my morning routine, I brushed my teeth and took a shower. Then I dried myself with a towel and slipped into my inner wears. Then I wore my outfit which was an ivory saree in a silk crepe base with floral motifs print including kasabs and sequins embroidery. The saree is paired with a contrasting maroon blouse in dupion silk base.

After wearing my saree, I came out and saw Yuvraj scrolling through his phone on the bed. He looked up and gave me a smile.

"Good morning, love!" He said as he got up from the bed after putting the phone away.

"Good morning! When did you wake up?" I asked as I dried my wet hair with a towel.

He came behind me and wrapped his arms around me, nuzzling his head in the crook of my neck.

"Just after you put the pillow in your place! How did you expect me to sleep without my beautiful wife in my arms?" He whispered, making me smile.

"Well, I had to! Or we both would be late! Now go and take a shower! There are some more rituals we need to follow, remember?" I said and kept my hands on his, which was wrapped around my stomach.

"Mhm! Just some more minutes! You smell so good! You know, you could've woke me up and then we would've showered together and it would've saved so much water!" He said, pulling his head up from my neck as he smirked.

I groaned and pushed him away before turning to face him.

"Yuvi! Go and take a shower! Now!" I stated.

"Okay, chill! Wow! You're already behaving like a typical wife!" He mumbled, shaking his head.

"Well, because I am! Now go!" I pointed towards the washroom.

"I'm going! I'm going!" He said before walking towards the washroom.

I shook my head and stood in front of the vanity table, plugging the hairdryer in. A kiss on my cheek startled me and I looked up to find Yuvi grinning at me.

"Now, it's a good morning wifey!" He winked before rushing towards the washroom leaving me flabbergasted.

I shook my head and dried my hair. I combed my hair and left them down.

"Mia!" Yuvraj called from the washroom.

"हां। क्या हुआ?" I asked as I walked towards the washroom.

"Select some outfit for me please!" He said from behind the door.

"Mhm okay! Anything specific?" I asked.

"Nah! Anything you like!" He said, making me smile.

"Fine!" I unzipped his luggage and went through his clothes.

Finally, I chose a black formal button down shirt with grey shirt pants.

I heard the washroom door opening and turned to find Yuvraj walking out with a towel wrapped loosely around his waist whilst he dried his wet hair with another towel. I gulped when I saw some drops of water trailing down from his neck all the way towards his and then disappearing into the towel.

"You can gawk all you want, but close that pretty little mouth of yours please!" Yuvraj said as he took threatening steps towards me, "Or I'd do that for you!"

I gasped when he sprinkled some water on me.

"Oh god! Yuvi! No!" I pushed him away and wiped away the water droplets from my face.

I gave him a glare to which he backed away giving me a boyish grin. I went back to do my makeup whilst he went to the closet with the outfit I've chosen for him. I did a slight makeup and put on some lip balm. I wore my engagement ring back which I had taken off before going to the washroom. I was about to grab the mangalsutra when another hand did that. I looked to find Yuvraj holding the mangalsutra. He signed me to turn which I did.

"From today onwards, this job is mine!" He said looking at me through the mirror.

I nodded my head with a smile and swiped my hair over my right shoulder. He tied the mangalsutra around my neck and then dropped a kiss on my backless skin.

"One more thing!" He said and took the vermilion box.

I turned around to face him as he opened the box. He took a pinch of vermillion in between his thumb and ring finger before applying it.

"Perfect!" He mumbled, smiling.

I gave him a smile and backed away to give him space to get ready. Taking the heels embellished with faux pearls and opals, I wore them on.

"Ready?" He asked, turning to me.

I nodded and grabbed my handbag. He too grabbed his wallet and phone before we walked out of the suite together. Our luggages were carried downstairs by the bodyguards. As we stepped out of the elevator on the floor where the banquet hall is situated, we spotted Sam, Armaan, Sahil bhai, Shree, Sid jiju and almost everyone of our family except maa, bhabhi, Alia and chachi as they had to stay back at the house for my welcoming.

"There they are! On time, huh?" Varun bhaiya said as he spotted us first.

"Awh, look at them! They're looking so cute!" Shree gushed looking at our interlaced hands.

I and Yuvraj touched all the elders feet and then hugged our friends and cousins. Then we were led inside the banquet hall where we will be doing the first post-wedding ritual of Bengali culture, bashi biye. There was a velvet couch in the middle of the hall and we were instructed to sit on there. After Yuvraj and I were seated down, mum came to us with a brass platter in her hand.

The platter was decorated with rose petals and in the middle was a silver vermilion box. Yuvraj took the box from the platter and opened it. Just like back in the room, Yuvraj pinched some vermilion in his fingers and applied it again on my head. Everyone clapped and cheered. One by one, our relatives came and blessed us with their prayers and some souvenirs.

Robert and Nicole were the first one as they had to leave for Melbourne. Then after some distant relatives, our families came and blessed us one by one. Papa gifted us a luxurious penthouse in one of the most expensive hotels of New Delhi. Bhai gifted us a pair of diamond couple wristwatches. Dad and mum gifted us a seaside bungalow in Mumbai. Rani ma gifted us a pair of gold bracelets. Dada gave us keys of latest Rolls Royce gold edition. Sid jiju and Shree gifted us a large 3D framed photograph of us. Sahil bhai and Varun bhaiya gifted us a wine rack set and a pair of beautiful trinkets. Chachu and chachi also gifted us a luxurious car.

After everyone were done blessing us, dad approached us again.

"Dad?" I frowned.

He smiled and gave me a file of green colour. I took it from him and looked at it confusingly.

"What is it, dad?" I asked.

"Open and see yourself, sweetie!" He said, pointing at the file.

Frowning, I inspected the file which had our company's name printed on top of it. I flipped the folder open and found some official documents inside. Glancing at dad again, I read the papers.

Declaration of ownership/Authorisation of property

11th June 2021

Bandra-Kurla complex
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400051

Subject: Property transfer

I, AVINASH ROY, s/o INDRONEEL ROY, Age- 49 years. Residing at 12B, Antilia, Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill, South Mumbai, issued a petition for the transfer of the ownership of Roy Groups of Industries.

I am the current owner of RGI and I am hereby transferring this ownership to my one and only daughter, MRIDULA ROY SINGHANIA. From now onwards, she will hold the authority of every property coming under the RGI.

AVINASH ROY

My eyes widened with each word I read and I almost had my eyes popped out of my sockets at the end. I looked up at dad in bewilderment and shock.

"D-dad! Wh-what is this, dad?" I asked.

"That's your deserving, sweetie! From now on, you will have to take the responsibilities of what is yours!" Dad said, patting my cheek.

"What are you saying, dad? How ca-n I? I know nothing about it at all! And the company is yours! You are the one who built every piece of it! I do not deserve your place, dad!" I shook my head.

"I did! But you're my only child so after me, of course everything will be yours only! And वैसे भी, I and your mum want you to take responsibility for this company now!" He said.

I looked at mum in shock who shrugged, giving me an innocent smile.

"Mum?! You too?!" I took a deep breath, "Okay, fine! I know that I'm your only child! But you could've given all this to Dada! He has worked for you and he is much more deserving than me!"

"Do you really think we haven't approached him?! But he won't listen! According to him, the company belongs to you and it should be transferred to you only!" Mum said.

I looked at Dada and curled a brow at him.

"Really, dada? You should know better than this! I'm not deserving of this position, dada!" I argued.

"Trust me! You're the most deserving person for this position! And how do you expect me to accept your belonging huh? And I've my own, which is being a pain in the arse! There's no way, I'm gonna add more to my plate!" Dada said.

"But, you two have to consider that I don't know any single thing about business! How do you expect me to handle your empire with no knowledge about it at all, dad?" I asked.

"Well, for that! You have me, Shree, Armaan, Abhi and now Yuvi and more people by your side of course! So you don't need to stress about that reason at all!" Dad said.

I sighed, pinching the bridge of my nose.

"So you ain't gonna back out from your decision huh?" I asked.

Dad shook his head. I sighed in defeat.

"Fine! I will try my best, I guess?" I stated, more like questioned.

"Don't worry, sweetie! You will do just fine!" Dad said as he patted my head.

"And we are with you in this!" Dada said, giving me a smile which made me smile in return.

"With your every step!" Yuvraj said, giving my hand a reassuring squeeze.

I gave all of them my grateful smile.

After sometime

I laughed with my teary eyes when Varun bhaiya pulled up a weird face because of Sahil bhiaya's remark. My brothers were all trying to cheer me up because it was time for my Vidaai and time for my family to leave for Mumbai. Woah it rhymed!

Yuvraj has gone somewhere with Duggu bhaiya for some work and I was currently surrounded by my family and friends who were trying their best to not make me cry. But it was nearly impossible! Currently I was wrapped up in my dad's protective embrace with my head on his chest as mum wiped my tears occasionally. But she didn't attempt to wipe the tears trailing down her cheeks.

"But, what was my fault? He underestimated me and I knocked his shitty arse off!" Varun bhaiya stated proudly.

"Oh please! It was your drunk-self! You were lucky or he would've broken every bone in your body! Bloody manwhore! Always up for flirting!" Sid jiju scoffed.

Varun bhaiya pouted.

"But I'm a changed man now!" Varun bhaiya said looking at Shanaya which made her blush and Veer glared murderously at Varun bhaiya.

"Oh yeah! I will change your face structure soon!" Veer said, making us laugh and Varun bhaiya gulped.

"Oh my god! Look at him! He is looking more tense than he did in the finals of his college!" Sid jiju said, bursting out in laughter.

Varun bhaiya groaned.

"Don't remind me of that day!" Varun bhaiya grumbled.

"Why? Did something bad happen on that day?" Sam asked.

"Bad?! He lost his mehbuba that day!" Veer said.

"What?!" Shanaya shrieked and glared at Varun bhaiya whose eyes widened in shock.

Varun bhaiya turned to Veer and glared at him.

"Bro! You could've rephrased that properly! Everyone has got the wrong idea!" Varun bhaiya hissed.

"Where is the fun in that?" Veer smirked.

Shanaya crossed her arms in front of her chest and narrowed her eyes at Varun bhaiya who was busy glaring at Veer and didn't notice her. Varun bhaiya turned to explain but his eyes widened even more looking at the oh-so-serious mode of Shanaya who is barely serious in her life.

Some people around me snickered at Varun bhaiya's state including Sam and Shree which got them a round of glares coming from both Shanaya and Varun bhaiya.

"So! Mehbuba eh?" Shanaya asked sarcastically, tapping her foot impatiently.

"No, No! You got it all wrong! Mehbuba wasn't any girlfriend of fine! In fact, it wasn't a girl either!" Varun bhaiya said.

Sam gasped with a horrified look on her face.

"Now, What?!" Varun bhaiya asked her.

"So, you were serious when you were hitting on bhai and Sid bhaiya? You are- gay?!" Sam asked.

This caused Shanaya and Varun bhaiya's eyes wide open in shock as we all struggled to keep the laugh in.

"WHAT?! NO! EW! I am straight like a steel rod! Goddamn dude! It's all because of you!" Varun bhaiya accused Veer with a slightly flushed face.

"Mehbuba! It was my first bike! Which was gifted by Anil uncle! But he took it back after he got to know that I failed my papers!" Varun bhaiya said, making Shanaya sigh in relief.

Veer shot her a look to which she shrugged with an innocent smile.

"Mehbuba?! Who names their bike mehbuba?!" Shree snickered.

"Anything is possible when it's about Varun bhaiya!" Sam scoffed.

"Damn! What did this poor soul do to deserve such a horrible bestie like you?" Varun bhaiya said, patting my back as he glared at Sam who smiled sheepishly.

I laughed between my sobs and felt dad, tightening his hold around me.

"Stop crying, princess! You know, I can't see you upset or crying, right?" Dad asked.

I raised my head and looked at him with my teary eyes. His eyes had unshed tears. He gave me his dimpled smile and kissed my forehead making me choke on my sobs. I whimpered slightly, when dad pulled back from me. But relaxed soon when I felt a pair of feminine arms around me and soon I was engulfed into a very familiar embrace. My mum's! Her motherly touch and fragrance was enough to stop my sobs.

"Shh! Don't cry baby!" Mum rubbed my back as I nestled my head more into her hair to take her scent in to calm myself.

"Look! You've made her cry!" Sam glared at Varun bhaiya.

"What?! Me?!" Varun bhaiya screeched, "To make her laugh, I unveiled my dark past! It wasn't me who made her cry, okay!"

"Yeah, the past, which is darker than the circles under any girl's eyes!" Veer mumbled, loud enough for us to hear.

All the girls gasped and glared at Veer making him cower back.

The king is afraid of some girls? Interesting!

"Of course, it was you! You insulted her bestie!" Sam reasoned.

"But it was true!" Varun bhaiya argued.

Then their bickering started. I saw Yuvraj with Duggu bhaiya coming towards us with a frown itched on their faces looking at the ruckus.

"What the hell is going on here?" Yuvraj asked, glaring at Varun bhaiya and Sam since they were the loudest ones.

Yuvi's eyes trailed off to meet mine and they softened when he saw my tear filled eyes.

"Nothing bhai! We were just trying to make Mia laugh!" Sam said, pouting at me.

"Doesn't look like it! It looks like she has been crying non-stop!" Duggu bhai said, giving me a pitiful look.

"It's okay, beta! They made her laugh too! It's just that she is emotional about leaving her family!" Subho maa said, caressing my hair.

"Come on, little one! Come to me and give me a hug!" Dada said, spreading his arms.

Smiling, I pulled back from mum who kissed my temple and hid myself in my brother's safe embrace. Dada tightened his arms around me as he swayed me a little whilst kissing my head again and again, murmuring sweet words.

"It's okay! It's okay! Don't cry! I don't want my princess to shed another tear and it's not like you ain't gonna see any of us ever, yeah? Just some days and I will come to get you so you can meet us all again hmm!" Dada rubbed my back.

I nodded before pulling back from his embrace. Dad wiped my tears off with his kerchief and then I hugged the rest of the relatives around us. After taking blessings from everyone, dad and mum led me towards the car with Yuvraj in front of us. Yuvraj opened the car door for me and I settled in. Dad cupped my cheeks and kissed my forehead.

"Take care of yourself and everyone, yeah! Remember your dad loves you and I am always here for you! And I'm proud of you!" Dad said and I nodded.

"I love you too, Dad!" I said as I felt my eyes tearing up again.

Dad backed away as mum and Subho maa came forward and gave me hugs.

"You're our pride and remember, your dad and I will always be there for you! Embrace your new family with the equal love and respect you have given us! Mumma loves you, Mia!" Mum said.

"Love you too mum!"

"Yuvraj! Please take care of our daughter!" Dad said as he hugged Yuvi.

"You have nothing to worry, papa! She is my responsibility now!" Yuvraj said.

Then dad hugged papa and Duggu bhai who assured him that I will be treated like a daughter in the house. After greeting the others, Yuvraj settled inside the car beside me. Duggu bhaiya and papa got into another car with Sam and chachu.

Soon the car revved to life and I waved at my family with tearful eyes. Soon they vanished from my eyes and I felt myself being pulled into Yuvraj's arms.

"Shh calm down, love!" He caressed my hair.

I wrapped my arms around him and placed my head on his chest as the driver drove us to my new home.

09:57AM IST, June 19th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

The cars stopped in front of the house which was decorated beautifully. Yuvraj got out from the car first and then outstretched his hand in front of me. I took his hand and came out, smoothening my saree.

I saw Maa at the entrance with a big smile on her face. I gave her a smile back as Yuvraj closed the door behind me.

"Come!" Yuvraj said as he placed his hand on the small of my back.

Sam, chachu, Papa and Duggu bhai followed us as I and Yuvraj walked towards the house.

"Priya! Mahi! Alia! Come fast, they are here!" Maa called out.

As we stopped in front of the doorstep, we saw Alia, bhabhi and chachi approaching us. Chachi had two brass platters in her hand whilst Alia held an urn. Bhabhi was holding a brass pitcher in her hand.

They all looked beautiful in their ethnic attire. Maa was wearing a pale yellow chikankari saree in a georgette base with jamawar work. Chachi was wearing a gold and peach ombre saree in tissue georgette base with jaali, mukaish and chikankari embroideries. Bhabhi was wearing a yellow saree in silk satin base floral zardosi hand embroidery. Alia was wearing a sea-green and peach coloured floral embroidered fit and flare dress.

"Ready to welcome your chachi?" Maa asked Alia as she took the urn from her and placed it in front of me.

"Yesss!" Alia clapped making me smile.

Chachi gave a platter to maa which had diya, turmeric, vermilion, flower petals, sandalwood paste and rice. Maa did mine and Yuvraj's aarti after lighting the diya and applied tilak of the sandalwood paste, vermilion, rice and turmeric on our foreheads.

Bhabhi handed the pitcher to maa to do the paani bharna ritual. In this ritual, when the newlyweds arrive home, the groom's mother does an Aarti using a pitcher of water. After each circle, the mother-in-law attempts to take a sip of water, but the bride prevents her until the seventh circle. The bride crosses the threshold and then overturns a pot of rice with her right feet and enters her new home.

After we completed the ritual, maa placed the empty pitcher away.

"अभी अपने दाहिने पैर से इस कलस को आगे गिरा के गृह प्रवेश करना है, okay।" Maa said.

I nodded and took off my heels. Raising my right foot, I gently pushed the urn forward causing the rice to spill from it and then I and Yuvraj stepped into the house together.

Chachi placed the other platter she was holding which had a mixture of milk and red dye. That's when I saw a white cloth spread in front of it, leading into the house.

Maa instructed me to dip my feet in the platter which I did and then she asked me to step on the white cloth with my right foot first. With my one hand clutching the saree up and the other which was held by Yuvraj, I carefully placed my right foot on the cloth and then walked ahead leaving my footprints behind on the cloth. At the end of the cloth, there was another brass platter which held water. I washed my feet and then wore my heels back before maa and chachi led me inside the house.

I was taken to the puja hall of the house with the others following closely behind us. There I and Yuvraj, offered our first prayer as a couple and I left my red handprints on the wall beside Bhabhi's.

After the puja, we all went to the dining hall where the dining table was filled with so many dishes made by maa and chachi for my welcome meal. We sat down and maa, herself served me food. After having our breakfast, maa asked us to take a little rest. Yuvraj led me to hi- I mean our room.

Pushing the door open, he let me walk-in first.

"So! This is our room! It's all according to my likings! But we will change it together according to our both's liking! Sounds good?" He asked.

I nodded with a smile. I've been to this room once or twice but now it feels so different.

"Come on! Rest for some time! You woke up pretty early today!" He said taking his wristwatch off.

I hummed and saw my luggage was already there.

"Oh yeah! I've made a new closet for you, just beside mine! And there are some clothes which I've bought for you! So just grab something from there right now, I will ask the maids to arrange your clothes later!" Yuvraj said.

I nodded. He frowned and walked towards me, caging me in his arms.

"What happened? Why are you so quiet?" He asked.

"It's nothing! Just missing mum, dad!" I said, putting my head on his chest.

"They're not faraway, baby! And I promise you that I will take you to them every month! Happy?" He said.

I raised my head and nodded with a grin making him chuckle.

"Good! Now go and freshen up!" I nodded and went to the closet.

I saw different types of female clothes from tops to dresses, from jumpers to cardigans, from anarkalis to sarees, from handbags to clutches, from heels to winter boots lined up at one side of the closet whilst the other had men's clothing. My mouth fell open.

And he was saying some?! Like really?!

I shook my head and rummaged through the ethnic wear because I ain't planning to wear something western just after the day of my wedding. I grabbed a half sleeved yellow salwar suit with pearl work on it's body with white churidar pants and a white pearly dupatta from the shelves. I walked out of the closet and saw Yuvraj putting his phone to charge. I got into the washroom and locked the door. I stripped off my saree and freshened up. Then I dried myself with a towel placed on the shelf and wore my new pair of outfit.

I grabbed my dupatta and came out of the washroom. Pushing my hair back, I drape the dupatta around my neck. A whistle startled me and I turned to find Yuvraj smirking at me from the couch and had his laptop on his lap. He has changed into a white t-shirt and black sweatpants.

I narrowed my eyes at him to which he shrugged.

"Aren't you becoming shameless these days?" I asked, walking towards him.

"Only for my wife, who is exceptionally beautiful if I may add! So it's fair!" He said and wrapped his arms around my waist as I reached in front of him.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned my forehead on him.

"Too much mischief eh?" I scrunch my nose and shook my head, teasingly.

He just grinned at me cutely.

"Oh yeah! Before I forget again!" He took out a silver jewellery box from the side table, "This is for you! Your mooh dikhai gift from me! Sorry I forgot to give it to you that night! It wasn't my fault though! My wife mesmerised me way too much that night to forget about everything else except her!"

"You didn't need to!"

"Of course I did! Now come on! Open it and tell me how is it?" He asked, expectedly.

I nodded and opened the box to find a Swarovski gold-tone plated cuff which has been shaped to simple curves, sparkling luxuriously with rose pink crystals.

"Did you like it?" He asked.

"I loved it!" I tore my gaze away from the cuff and looked up at my husband, "This is so pretty! Thank you so much!"

He kissed my knuckles and made me wear the cuff.

"चलो। You do your work, I am going downstairs!" I said.

"Downstairs, why?" He frowned.

"Nothing, it's just I'm not sleepy so I want to spend some time with my new family!" I shrugged.

"Mhm, reasonable! Okay! You go downstairs, I will check some mail and then join you downstairs!" He said, nuzzling his nose on my stomach which made me squirm and giggle.

Have I ever told you that I am a huge ticklish!

"Oh god! Yuvi, no!" I laughed making him chuckle but he stopped the torture.

I slapped his head with a stern expression after the giggles subsided.

"Ow! Woman! It's the first day after our marriage and you're being violent!" He rubbed his head.

I shrugged and kissed his forehead before wiggling out of his arms.

"See ya later, hubby!" I winked as I walked out of the room closing the door before me but didn't miss the chuckle which left his lips.

I skipped through the hallways and then walked down the stairs. I saw Alia standing just a little away from the stairs. Smiling mischievously, I quietly walked down the stairs and picked Alia from her back which made her squeal.

"Got ya!" I spun her around which made her giggle and I laughed with her too.

Putting her down, I smooched her cheeks making her giggle even more. After smothering her cheeks with my kisses, I picked her up in my arms, putting her safely on my waist and she clung to me by wrapping her arms around my neck.

"Hello, little fairy!" I said.

"Hello, chachi!" She kissed my cheek.

"Where is dadi?" I asked as I looked around the living room.

"In the kitchen!" Alia replied.

"Will you accompany chachi to the kitchen?" I asked.

She nodded. I smiled and then walked towards the kitchen with Alia in my arms. I saw maa and chachi cooking whilst some maids were helping them. Sam was also present there. But she wasn't doing anything except sitting on the island and munching on crisps.

Maa noticed me first and gave me a smile.

"Mia! What are you doing here? You should've been resting, बेटे।" Maa said as she wiped her hands in a towel.

"I'm not tired at all, maa! So I thought of helping you!" I said as Alia wiggled out of my arms and ran to Sam, snatching some crisps from the bowl.

Sam scowled at her. I smiled watching them fighting for some crisps. Chachi glared at Sam to which she rolled her eyes. Then Sam helped Alia to sit beside her on the island.

"Well, you're not allowed to touch anything in the kitchen before your पहली रसोई. So just go and hang out with Priya and Sam!" Maa said.

"And me too!" Alia squealed, flailing her arms in the air which made us laugh.

"Yeah yeah, with Alia as well!" Maa said.

"Didi is right! You girls shall go! We have enough help here!" Mahira chachi said.

"Good idea! Come on girls!" Sam hopped down the island and helped Alia as well.

And then before I could say something Sam dragged me outside the kitchen. We went to the garden where bhabhi and Duggu bhai were sitting. We hung out for sometime before Yuvraj also joined us and we played with Alia.

07:23PM IST, June 19th

I walked down the stairs with Yuvraj by my side. It was the night for our post-wedding games for which Sid jiju, Shree, Varun bhaiya and Sahil bhaiya had already arrived. We found everyone in the living room and as soon as they noticed us, the girls came running and dragged me with them leaving a perplexed Yuvraj behind on the stairs. The girls made me sit at my place whilst Yuvraj sat in front of me.

Soon maa and chachi placed a silver vessel filled with milk and rose petals on top of it.

"Put your hand in the vessel and find the ring three times! Whoever finds the ring most of the time, will dominate in your married life!" Maa said.

"Come on, Mia!" Varun bhaiya cheered.

Yuvraj gave him a funny look.

"Aren't you supposed to be in my team?" He asked, sarcastically. Varun bhaiya shrugged, grinning widely.

Yuvraj and I smirked at each other before inserting our right hands inside the milk. I ran my hand all over the vessel whilst Yuvraj did the same.

Five minutes passed but none of us had found the ring yet. We sighed, slumping our shoulders down. Yuvi and I both looked at Maa helplessly. Maa turned and glared at Varun bhaiya.

"You haven't put the ring in, have you, Varun?" Maa asked.

Yuvraj turned to face Varun bhaiya who was sitting behind him and glared at him. Varun bhaiya frowned and checked his pockets whilst all of us looked at him curiously. Then we saw Varun bhaiya's face paled and he laughed nervously before taking out the ring from his jeans pocket. We all sighed at once.

Shree took the ring from Varun bhaiya and told us to take our hands out and close our eyes. Sam covered mine whilst Yuvraj's eyes were covered by someone- I didn't see as Sam covered mine at first. Then I heard the ring dropping.

"Okay! Now you can open your eyes!" Shree said.

Sam removed her hands and I saw Duggu bhaiya was the one who had covered Yuvraj's eyes. Yuvraj and I put our hands in again and searched for the ring with our hands brushing against each other occasionally.

The rounds were done and the results were out! I got the ring two times whilst Yuvraj found it only once. So as per the rules, I won and everyone congratulated me. The boys as in Duggu bhaiya and Sid jiju cursed Yuvraj for losing which made him roll his eyes at them. The vessel was then removed.

"Now! The second game! Yuvraj, you need to find your name in Mia's mehndi!" Maa said.

Smirking, Yuvraj got up and sat close to me. I gave him my both hands which he held in his and inspected them. The boys and girls started cheering for him as he checked my henna.

"Got it!" Yuvraj said after approximately 2-3 minutes.

He showed us where the name was and he was right about it. When everyone hooted and cheered for him, he gave me a smile and kissed my mehndi claded hands making me red. Everyone awed, making me more flushed than before.

Then we played more games like untying the knots from the ankles, paper dance, saree not sorry and more. The night went like that with so much fun, laughter, teasing and more.

When I came back to my room after some talks with the ladies (maa, chachi, bhabhi and Sam), I was pinned to the door by a flash which startled me. I looked up to find Yuvraj looking down at me.

"What's all this?" I asked.

"Just for your information, even if you dominate in our marriage life, it will be me who will dominate you on the bed! So be careful, wifey!" He said, huskily before walking back to the bed.

What just happened! I shivered.

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Mooh Dikhai Ceremony

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Next day, June 20th
09:45AM IST
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

Currently I am getting ready in our room. Today is my mooh dikhai ceremony. Firstly, the couple seek blessings from the family deities. The bride is seated and her veil is lifted in front of family and friends so that everyone can see her face. The elders then shower their blessings and give gifts of cash and jewelry to the bride.

Shree and Sam were helping me with my make-up and outfit. Shanaya couldn't come as she had some work. Bhabhi was there, sitting on the bed and guiding the girls. I was wearing an ash rose coloured saree with 3D multi layered applique highlighted with zardosi embroidery and paired with an embroidered blouse. The fabric was made of silk organza and silk georgette.

With my outfit, I was wearing matching jewelleries. A 18 carat rose gold diamond choker clung to my neck which had beautiful diamond beads encrusted in its body. A matching pair of rose gold diamond earrings hung down from my ears. I had my choora in my wrists and a pair of Swarovski crystal anklets in my ankles.

My hair was styled into a side loose fishtail braid with some strands of hair falling from both sides. I had matching rose pink make-up on with winged eyes and glossy pink lips.

A knock brought me back to reality.

"May I come in?" I heard Yuvraj from the other side of the door.

Shree and Sam gave me teasing smirks to which I rolled my eyes. Sam went and opened the door for Yuvi who came inside.

"Can't stay a moment away from your darling wife, huh?" Sam stated as she gave Yuvi a nudge with her shoulder.

Yuvraj looked at me and grinned with a shrug.

"You look gorgeous! Wow!" He said whilst checking me out shamelessly which made my eyes widened in shock.

I glared at him whilst bhabhi and my besties laughed.

"Okay okay, girls! Let's leave the love birds alone! वैसे भी we've done our work! Mia is all yours now Raj!" Bhabhi said as she got up from the bed.

"Let's go, girls!" Bhabhi said.

"Yeah! Bye, guys! And bhai don't mess our hard-work!" Sam winked before she rushed out of the room after Shree and bhabhi leaving me all blushing.

"Hey, wifey!" He dropped a kiss on my forehead.

"You're looking so beautiful!" He said, caressing my cheeks.

I gave him a smile.

"Uhm wait! I have something for you! Close your eyes and show me your hand!" He said, fishing into his Jean pocket.

I posted but still closed my eyes and forwarded my hand. Soon I felt something cold, metallic being wrapped around my wrist. Frowning, I smiled.

"Now, you can open your eyes!" I opened my eyes to find a rose gold bracelet matching with my outfit and jewellery around my wrist.

"This is beautiful!" I said.

"Isn't it?" He kissed my knuckles, "I liked it the moment my eyes fell on it!"

I nodded.

"Ready? Everyone must have arrived!" He asked.

I nodded.

"I just need to wear my heels!" I said taking my heels out from the box.

When I was about to wear them Yuvraj stopped me by grabbing a hold of my arms.

"Let me!" He said, taking the heels from me and knelt down in front of me as I sat on the ottoman.

He made me wear the heels and then we both walked out of our room to downstairs. As soon we entered the living room, chachi noticed me and escorted me towards the couch where I'll be sitting today during the ceremony.

Soon maa came and covered my face with a red netted veil. One by one every female relatives, friends of maa and neighbours lifted my veil and blessed me with their blessings and some gifts. All the whilst, Yuvraj who was talking with some male relatives kept glancing at me.

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Pehli Rasoi/Bou bhaat ceremony

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Next Day, June 21st
08:35AM IST
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

I walked down the stairs hurriedly and reached the kitchen. I saw maa instructing two maids. She saw me and gave me a smile. Smiling in return, I touched her feet.

"God bless you! अच्छा हुआ तुम आ गयी। I was just about to call you! Come on, I will show you the ingredients so you can start the ritual!" Maa said and I nodded.

Today was my first rasoi- I mean cook in my in-laws house. It's not like I haven't cooked in this kitchen before but still after my marriage it's my first time to cook in here.

"You just need to make any sweet dish you refer! The breakfast has already been cooked, okay!" Maa said after she showed me everything in the kitchen.

"You didn't need to, Maa! I'd have loved to cook the breakfast as well!" I said, disappointingly.

"I know, you love cooking! But in our households, the newlywed bride doesn't work much so just relax! And call me or Mahira, if you need help with anything! The servers will be here after you've made your dish to take them to the dining table, okay!" I nodded.

She patted my cheek, lovingly before leaving. I wore an apron and glanced at the ingredients thinking what sweet dish I can make from them. After some time of thinking, I chose to make two dishes, mishti doi and cashew barfi-or kaju katli, whatever you call that!

First I thought to go with the cake as it will take some time to cook. I preheated the oven and glazed the baking dish. My hair which was left down kept on disturbing me which made me curse myself for leaving them down at the first place. I cleaned my hands and then texted Sam through my phone. After texting her, I kept the phone away and continued my job.

After some time, I heard footsteps approaching the kitchen and looked up to found a sleepy Sam hobbling towards me.

"What happened to you?" I frowned.

"Nothing, just stubbed my pinky toe!" She said yawning.

"Here!" She handed a black silk scrunchie to me.

"Thank you and sorry to disturb you!" I said, giving her an apologetic look.

"Mhm that's okay! But what are you making?" She asked, looking at the ingredients in front of me.

"Mishti doi and cashew barfi!" I said.

She grinned widely and at that moment, I saw how the sleep left her eyes in a blink.

"Cool! I'm gonna go and freshen up!" Sam rushed upstairs without giving me a chance to say something to her.

I shook my head and gathered my hair behind with the scrunchie. Then I continued making my dishes.

After an hour or so, everything was almost ready. My cashew barfi were all set and are just left to cut into pieces. My Mishti doi, well it has been kept in the freezer for almost 40-45 minutes so I guess, that's also done. I took out my Mishti doi and cashew barfi from the refrigerator and put them on the island. First I checked the Mishti doi which was perfectly set so I topped it with the chopped dryfruits and placed aside. Them I cut the barfi in diamond shapes.

I satisfactorily smiled but soon yelped when I felt two arms being wrapped around my waist.

"Shh! It's me!" A familiar whisper in my ear calmed my raging heartbeat.

"You scared me, Yuvi!" I said.

"You kinda deserved it for leaving me alone on the bed!" He said, nuzzling his head in my neck.

"Yuvi, छोड़ो। कोई आ जायेगा।" I hissed, wiggling in his arms.

He sighed and unwrapped his arms around me.

"Mia बेटे।" I heard maa and turned to find her just stepping into the kitchen.

I mentally thanked my brain for reminding me to warn Yuvraj about it otherwise it'd have been so much embarassing.

"जी मां।" I gave her a smile.

"Oh! Yuvi, you're up! Good good!" She said, patting Yuvraj's cheek who gave her a kiss on the cheek, greeting good morning.

"Mhm it smells amazing here! What did you make?" She excitedly asked.

"Cashew barfi and mishti doi!" I smiled.

"Very good choice! So are they done? I was thinking it's your first time so we should offer the dishes to the Gods first!" Maa said.

"That's an excellent idea, maa! I will do that!" I said.

"ठीक है। I will cut these till then!" I nodded.

Giving the knife away, I wiped my hands clean and rushed towards the puja hall but felt footsteps behind me. I turned to find Yuvraj coming behind me.

"Where are you coming?" I asked, raising my brow at him.

He shrugged, pocketing his hands. I shook my head and kept walking ahead of him. Pushing the doors open to the puja hall, I took off my heels and walked in. Bowing respectfully in front of the lords, I cleaned the place whilst Yuvraj helped me with it. After everything was cleaned, I grabbed two brass plates from the puja room and walked out. I came back to the kitchen and then maa and I took out some from the dishes I've made into those plates.

After we served the plates, we took them to the puja hall where Yuvraj was present. Maa asked Yuvraj to call the other family members which he did and then we did the puja. After puja, we all went to the dining room. Maa and I served the puri, bhaji for breakfast.

"बेटा। चलो, तुम भी बैठ जाओ।" Maa said.

I denied but then bhabhi, bhaiya and papa also urged so I sat down beside Yuvraj. Maa also sat down beside papa and then we continued having our breakfast. After breakfast, I got up and served everyone the sweet dishes made by me and then I sat back down at my place.

My hands were trembling in nervousness when I felt Yuvraj grabbing my hand underneath the table. My eyes snapped up to meet his and he gave me a reassuring smile and a squeeze to my hand. Sam's squeal brought me back to reality and when my head turned to her, I found her grinning at the mishti doi.

"It's amazing!" Bhai said making me sigh in relief.

"Yeah! The both sweet dishes are amazing! Well done Mia!" Maa said.

"One of the best desserts I've had ever! It's superb बेटे।" Papa said.

"I agree! I have ate dishes made by Mia before, but this is just awesome!" Chachi said.

"Mhm! It's soo yummy!" Alia said with a content look on her face.

"Mia! Now you have to make these Mishti doi for me everyday!" Bhabhi said.

"Sure bhabhi! I will be more than happy to make anything for you and my upcoming nephew/niece." I said giving her a smile.

She grinned at my words.

"These are delicious, love! I so want to kiss your hands right now!" Yuvraj whispered in my ear turning me red.

I smacked his hand underneath the table but in return he grinned stupidly. This baboon!

"Mia!" Papa said as he wiped his mouth off with a tissue.

"जी papa!"

"यहां आओ।" He said.

I nodded and got up from my seat before walking up to him. I stood between maa and papa.

"जी।"

"This is for you!" Maa said as she gave a velvet jewellery box in my hands.

"What is this for?" I asked.

"बेटी! जब कोई नई बहू अपने ससुराल में पहली बार खाना बनाती है तो उसके ससुराल वाले उसे शगुन देते हैं। So this is for you!" Maa said.

"I know! But I cannot accept it, maa! You've welcomed me with open arms in your family, you have gave me the love of my parents! What would I need more in my life?!" I said.

"You're very stubborn aren't you? But still, you have to accept this! Keep this with you as our blessings!" Papa said.

"But-!" I was cut off by bhabhi.

"Mia! Keep it! Maa and papa ain't gonna listen to your excuses!" Bhabhi said, making us laugh.

I nodded and thanked maa, papa before touching their feet and walking back to my seat.

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Reception Day

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June 23rd, 06:09PM IST
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

The groom's family throws a lavish reception party in honor of the newlyweds. A Punjabi reception is an event of immense joy with delectable meals and high-spirited music.

It's been four days since I last saw my family in real, of course we did face time but nothing can compare to the protective embraces of a family. And today is the day when I'll be reuniting with my family. Today is Yuvraj and mine reception day and my family will be coming soon for which I am super excited and not to mention that I was a little nervous about facing all the people tonight. Alongside being the daughter of a multi-millionaire businessman and a successful doctor, now I am the wife of a billionaire businessman and politician, a daughter-in-law of the honourable chief minister of India's capital city and a former Miss India and more.

So I hope, you can guess the stress level which was currently high than the height of Niagara falls. I was constantly sipping from my strawberry slush which always helped me to calm down whilst the make-up artists did their job on me.

"For god sake, Mia! Stop frowning! You're not helping the girls at all!" Sam said.

I shot her a glare before smiling in an apologising manner at the make-up artists. I took a deep breath to calm down myself.

"Mia! Don't take stress! You're going to rock, so calm down! वैसे भी we are here and Yuvraj will be there by your side all the time! So calm down!" Shree said.

I gave her a grateful smile and nodded. After sometime, I was ready. I was wearing a rose quartz gown highlighted with intricate signature floral embroidery, plunging neckline, voluminous bustle and imperial train. It had full sleeves and a concealed zip at the back.

In the jewelleries, I had a floral Neckwear and earrings set crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and studded with pink and yellow sapphires and diamonds which was gifted to me by maa and papa. The Swarovski diamond bracelet given by Yuvraj was adorning my wrist alongside the choora. My hair was left down on my back with slight wavy curls at the ends.

With the outfit, I had a blush pink rectangular-shaped flap clutch with hand embroidered semi precious gems, japanese micro beads & crystals in an ombre pattern in my hand. It came with a detachable handle enhanced with lustrous micro beads, crystals and diamant. A pair of Sophia Webster chiara starppy heels encrusted with champagne crystals and butterfly wings was finished with white marabou feathers to the front strap completed my look.

"Damn! You look gorgeous!" Sam said.

"Thank you!" I thanked all of them who did the hard-work on my costume and looks.

A throat clearing made us all snap our head towards the door, from where the voice came. I saw a very handsome looking Yuvraj standing by the doorstep with his one hand on the doorknob and the other tucked inside his dress pant pockets.

He was wearing a black velvety tuxedo with a white shirt underneath. With the tux, he had a matching rose quartz coloured bow tie and same coloured pocket square. His raven hair was perfectly gelled back giving him a dashing look. The diamond cufflinks on his shirt shone brightly. A wholecut Goodyear welted oxford shoe with leather lining and lace up closure adorned his feet. Giving me his dimply smile, he strolled in and stood in front of me.

"Damn! You look amazing!" He scanned me from the head to toe.

His blunt confession in front of the girls made me all red and I smacked his bicep. I looked at the girls to find them smirking and giving us teasing looks.

"What are you doing here?" I hissed.

"What?! I can't come to see my wife?! That too in my own room?" He asked with a bewildered expression on his face.

"Guys! I think, we should leave the couple alone now! What do y'all say?" Sam smirked.

"I agree with you! Girls, let's leave!" Shree said as the other girls gigged.

I glared at my two besties who were hella bent to ruin my life.

"We're leaving now but don't take too much time okay? Otherwise the guests will have the wrong impression!" Sam waved before running out of the room behind the others leaving me flushed.

I groaned and felt my cheeks which felt so warm and tingly at the moment. I sighed and looked up to find Yuvraj gazing down at me intensely.

"What?! You couldn't stop your emotions, for god sake! You just blurted it out in front of them and now they're gonna tease the hell out of me." I whined.

"Sorry babe! But it was just too hard to control after seeing you in this gorgeous attire! You truly look like a fairy!" He said, wrapping his arms around my waist.

"Thank you!" I smile crept onto my lips, "You look pretty good yourself!"

"Why, thank you!" He said, dropping a feathery kiss on my lips.

"Shall we go? Everyone must be waiting for us!" I nodded.

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Hello guys!
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