With some beating hearts, with some wide smiles and with some glistening eyes...the most desired moment has finally arrived. The two most beautiful love birds are getting married today. Marriage is just not only about two people, but it's also about two different families, two different religions, two different lives, two different perspectives and two different situations. But there's something common amidst all the differences...LOVE!❤️

Nikhil who was looking absolutely cute & shimmery in the blue-golden sherwani ran in the verandah of the academy screaming in joy. 

Nikhil - Dodo uncle aa rahe hain! Dodo uncle aa rahe hain!!!

Nikhil announced the news to everyone present there and within a few minutes, our handsome groom makes an elegant entry. Faizi had his Ammi on his right and Monami & Sanju as his sisters on his left. Faizi had a Sehra tied over his forehead but still anyone could make out that the groom is so eager and happy to see his bride & sign their Nikaah Naama ASAP. His face had an unusual glow and desperation to see his Koel Mohtarma in a bride's attire.

Such an arrangement was made with much hard work in the verandah of Parakram SAF academy by none other than Karan, Bala & Siddharth. Soon all the invited guests gathered near the area where the Nikaah was going to take place and millions of giggles and murmurs were echoing in the area. 

Aaj Sajeya Ae Ve Saara Sheher
Aaj Ho Gayi Aa Ve Rab Di Mehar

In the area, which was arranged for the Nikaah to take place, only the outsider guests were present. The guests were some of Faizi's relatives called by Faizi's Ammi, some of Koel's old and trustworthy friends, some of Faizi's colleagues from his training days were there and ofcourse, Col. Batra & Mrs. Batra have to be there!

While Faizi sat down on one side of the flowery curtain, Ammi, Sanju & Monami were eagerly waiting for Koel to arrive. Suddenly, they saw Koel coming and everyone was definitely astonished by her serine beauty & the glow she had on her face. She was wearing a beautiful peach and golden, heavily embroidered Sharara, paired up with beautiful ancestral jewelry of Siddiques', her head and hair were covered with a shimmery dupatta, matching her outfit. Her hands were decorated with beautiful heavy diamond bangles and the henna on her palms was just cherry on top!

Haaye Sajeya Ae Ve Saara Sheher
Aaj Ho Gayi Aa Ve Rab Di Mehar

Koel wasn't alone this time. She had her brothers with her. Karan, Sid, Bala & Premji had already decided to make Koel feel special on her Big Day and had already ordered a beautiful Chaadar decorated with flowers and silver and golden strings. Karan and Sid held the front corners from either side while Bala and Premji held the back corners from either side. 

(Something like this, Koel is wearing a Sharara)

As she was coming closer to Faizi, his heartbeat was increasing rapidly. The Sehra was becoming an obstacle in between and was not allowing him to admire his to-be Begum. Once he ensured that Monami, Sanju & his Ammi's focus is on Koel, he quickly extended his hand towards the strings of the Sehra and was going to push them aside. But before he could so, Monami held his wrist and glared at him to which he let go off the Sehra and sighed disappointedly. Faizi's antics didn't went unnoticed by Koel, and she chuckled along with blushing slightly. 

Faizi (in his mind) - Mashallah!

Faizi thought that he said it to himself but mistakenly said it a bit louder making it audible to the ladies who just chuckled making everyone else confused. 

Karan (while holding the Chaadar) - You sure Koel ki tumhe iss Saand se hi shaadi karni hai? Abhi bhi time hai, soch lo!

Koel and rest of her brothers chuckled while Monami squinted her eyes to Karan from afar. Walking gradually and slowly, Koel reached near the area where the Nikaah is supposed to take place and sat down with the help of Ammi and Monami. As she settled, she saw Faizi trying to peep and have a view of hers. She smiled seeing his love and desperation and blessed him with a wide smile of hers, satisfying Faizi's orbs. Faizi's Ammi, Monami and Sanju went to the bride's side and Karan, Sid, Bala & Premji shifted to the groom's side. 

Soon after an hour of teasings and jokes, Maulwi ji was finally here and settled himself between the flowery partition. As everyone saw Maulwi ji, they respectfully greeted him and now mentally prepared themselves to witness the Nikaah ceremony of Koel & Faizi!

Ankhiyan Cho Digde Hanju Khushiyan De
Teri Ban Jaana Aaj To Sajjna Ve
Ankhiyan Cho Digde Hanju Khushiyan De
Teri Ban Jaana Aaj To Sajjna Ve

Here, Faizi started taking some deep breaths and on the other side, Koel was trying to calm down her racing heart. They were indeed very excited and nervous for their new life together. Maulwji ji pulled out some papers and started to arrange them in some proper order. Faizi saw this as a great opportunity to do what he has planned. He stood up shocking everyone and especially Koel. Thousands of negative thoughts started to occupy her mind. All were shocked as it's very unusual for the groom or the bride to stand up in a manner of negligence that too on the day where they should be the happiest. 

Khushiyan Da Chadheya Aaj Vela Ve
Saareyan Ne Nachna Saareyan Ne Gauna Ve

Ammi - Faizi, kya ho gaya? Tu aise khada kyu ho gaya achanak se?!

Faizi (to Maulwi ji) - Maulwi ji, kya hume humari hone wali begum se nikaah se pehle kuchh kehne ki ijazat mil sakti hai?

Maulwi ji - Bilkul beta!

Faizi smiled and sided the partition which was drawn between him and his lady love. As he came near Koel, she was surprised and eager to see why he stood up suddenly when their dream is going to be true.

Koel - Faizi, kya hu...

Koel didn't say further as she saw Faizi kneeling down in front of her. Everyone was actually stunned and eager to know what's going to Faizi's next step. Everyone's eyes filled with tears of happiness and hearts warmed as they saw Faizi extending a beautiful diamond ring before Koel.

Khushiyan Da Chadheya Aaj Vela Ve
Saareyan Ne Nachna Saareyan Ne Gauna Ve

Faizi - Koel, ye aap bhi janti hain ki humare rishte ki shuruwaat kaise hui thi. Aapka past behad ki khatarnak hai aur hum jante hain ki aap usse nikalne ki puri koshish kar rahi hain. Koel, hume pata hai ki aap ke dil mein humare rishte ya iss nikaah ko lekar nahi, balki apne-aap par aur apni kabiliyat par bahot shaq hai! Koel, hum aaj tumse ye firse puchhna chahte hain, please kisi ke dabaav mein aaye bina, yaha maujood logo ki parvaah kare bina, ye jawab dena ki...kya aap humse nikaah karna chahengi? Kya aap humari begum keh lana pasand karengi? Kya aap hume apna shauhar banne ka mauka dena chahengi? WILL YOU MARRY ME, KOEL?!

Faizi's words appealed to be very sweet and melodious to Koel that instant tears of pride and happiness filled in her eyes. This gesture of Faizi was enough to make everyone's chest heave with pride. Tears of happiness made their way through Koel's eyes. She couldn't believe that living in the same world, two men can be so different from each other. One was Abhay who never cared for her choices, never asked her will or consent, never hesitated before bruising his own wife's body and heart. On the other side, there's a man like Faizi, who cares for her decisions and what she desires for. He didn't hesitate to propose her again in front of hundreds of people. Everyone present at the moment, felt extremely proud of Faizi and happy for Koel. Even Nikhil was very happy for his 'Mendhaki' that Faizi came in her life and now she won't have to suppress her feelings and can live her life the way she wants. Faizi's Ammi was the one who was extremely proud of Faizi's chivalry and felt as if all the efforts she gave in for better upbring of Faizi got successful today!

Sakhiyan Ne Sajna Ae
Main Vi Savarna Ae
Aaj Din Chadheya
Tere Naam Da Ve

Faizi just said what was in his heart and was now waiting for Koel's reply. 

Faizi (in a flirtatious way) - Mohtarma, ek din marna to sabko hi hai...lekin agar aap 'haan' keh dengi to zara jee lenge hum thoda!

This made Koel chuckle with tears as Faizi was back in his usual avatar. She just nodded her head rigorously as her words were not ready to escape her throat. Nikhil came near her and...

Nikhil - Mendhaki, ab kya meri shaadi hone ke baad 'haan' bolegi?!

A loud laughter echoed in the venue due to Nikhil & Koel decided to bless Faizi with her reply.

Koel - Faizi, thank you so much meri life mein aane ke liye, mujhe firse jeena sikhane ke liye aur mujhe ek nayi zindagi dene ke liye! You are truly my soulmate! Yes Mr. Faizuddin Siddique, I'd love to be called as your Begum!

This was it for Faizi! As he heard her reply, he took her hand in his and made the ring swiftly slide in the ring finger of her left hand. Koel's eyes softened when she saw Faizi's lips leaning towards her hand, but he halted making her surprised, again!

Sakhiyan Ne Sajna Ae
Main Vi Savarna Ae
Aaj Din Chadheya
Tere Naam Da Ve

Faizi (naughtily) - Aa..ye sab Nikaah ke baad karte hain!

Koel & the rest chuckled and Maulwi ji was quite impressed as Faizi didn't kiss her hand and did not scandalize the environment of the whole Nikaah ceremony by going against the rules. Koel and Faizi again took their respective seats, and the flowery partition again came between them. Koel, Faizi and Nikhil were all set for a new beginning and a fresh start of their lives!

Karan - Maulwi ji, aap please Nikaah ka karyakram shuru kijiye!

Maulw ji - Beta, ye aapka Nikaah hai kya jo aapko itni jaldi hai?!

Karan and Monami just nodded in no and blushed profusely making everyone, along with Maulwi ji laugh. Now again, Karan, Bala, Sid, Premji and all the men stood behind Faizi & Ammi, Monami, Chitra and Sumanji stood with Koel. 

Dil Nahio Lagda Ae Ve
Aake Tu Laija Ve Main
Tere Intezar Che
Tak Diyan Raahan

Maulwi ji - Allah ke naam se shuru..jo nihayat meharbaan aur reham wala hai. Koel Roy bint-e-marhoom Nitin Roy aapka nikaah Faizuddin Siddique wal marhoom Hamza Siddique ke humraah dil-e-bas apne har khushi aur gham me shamil karne ka waada karta hai aur aapko puri zindagi tah-e-dil se pyaar aur sammaan karenge! Saath hi saath aapko masavi huq mehr-e-muwajat me dega! Main ab yaha maujood sabhi ehteram mehmanon ke itfaq se Koel aur Faizi ka nikaah padhta hoon...

(Maulwi ji - Starting it with the name of Allah who's immensely kind and merciful, I'd like to announce that Koel Roy, daughter of Nitin Roy is getting married to Faizuddin Siddique, son of Hamza Siddique! As a token of gratitude (mehr), Faizuddin would like to equally share all his happiness and sorrows & ups and downs with Koel. He promises to love and respect her immensely with all his will and heart, throughout his lifetime. Also, he'd like to make you happy with all equal rights provided! With the presence and agreement of all respected guests, I hereby read Koel & Faizi's Nikaah!)

Everyone was listening to Maulwi ji very carefully and as Koel heard about the Mehr, she again felt blessed and thanked God for sending Faizi in her life. Usually, people tend to give money, jewelry or property as Mehr. But Faizi doesn't do the usual, he knows that all the money, jewelry and properties are nothing special for Koel. What she needs is his love & respect. Seeing Koel and Faizi smiling widely at each other and none of the guests having an interruption, Maulwi ji decides to read further. 

Maulwi ji (turning towards Koel) - Koel beta, kya aapko ye Nikaah qubool hai?

Koel was quite for a moment and only her thumping heart was making the noise. She smiles widely with tears as she's been waiting for this moment, though only since a few weeks but the seem to be ages to her.

Koel - Qubool hai! Qubool hai! Qubool hai!!!

Ankhiyan Cho Digde Hanju Khushiyan De
Teri Ban Jaana Aaj Toh Sajjna Ve

A loud thunder of applause filled the whole academy as they people around got extremely happy and excited after hearing that Koel accepts the marriage. Though Koel and Faizi's heads were hung low throughout but the glow was enough to tell what were they feeling. 

Maulwi ji (turning to Faizi) - Beta Faizuddin, kya aapko ye Nikaah qubool hai?

Faizi who was desperate for this moment, didn't thought for another moment and just announced his answer.

Faizi - Qubool hai! Qubool hai! Qubool hai!!!

Ankhiyan Cho Digde Hanju Khushiyan De
Teri Ban Jaana Aaj Toh Sajjna Ve

Listening to Faizi's answer, no one's excitement was in control and loud applauds echoed in the academy once again. The claps and hootings were so loud as if they're letting the world know what the occasion is & now the love birds are finally one! Everyone hugged each other expressing their joy and Karan and Monami too hugged Faizi and Koel respectively.

Maulwi ji averted his gaze towards Nikhil who was jumping & dancing in joy of his parents' marriage. Maulwi ji thought of something and decided to go for it. 

Maulwi ji (to Nikhil) - Chhote janab, kya aapko qubool hai ye Nikaah?

Nikhil was surprised by this question as he was not expecting this. He looked sideways so that someone could reply on his behalf. But seeing everyone's gaze on himself, he believed that Maulwi ji wants his consent as well, for KoeZi's Nikaah.

Ammi - Bataiye nanhe Dodo, kya aapke Dodo uncle aapki Mendhaki se nikaah kar sakte hain?!

Nikhil became extremely happy and came and sat on Faizi's lap making him feel how fatherly vibes are. 

Nikhil - Yes to-be Dadi, mujhe bhi QUBOOL HAI!

Khushiyan Da Chadheya Aaj Vela Ve
Saareyan Ne Nachna Saareyan Ne Gauna Ve

All laughed and again hooted for the kiddo's excitement. Faizi's Ammi took Nikhil & Faizi's 'balayein' to prevent them from any evil eye. Maulwi ji forwarded the Nikaah Naama to Koel and Monami forwarded her a beautifully decorated, feathery pen. Taking a deep breath, Koel happily signs her Nikaah Naama and Faizi did the same being eager and desperate to be called as hers, ASAP!

Everyone (shouting in happiness) - NIKAAH MUBARAK!!!

Khushiyan Da Chadheya Aaj Vela Ve
Saareyan Ne Nachna Saareyan Ne Gauna Ve

Now the flowery partition is removed by 'Dulhan ke bhai' and Koel & Faizi were brought closer to each other. Monami and Sumanji brings a beautiful mirror and places it in between of KoeZi. Sanju and Faizi's Ammi brought the chaadar with which Koel entered and covered KoeZi with it. It was a ritual in which the bride and groom's faces were revealed to each other, but Faizi thought to have Nikhil also with them. As it not only Koel & Faizi's start to a new phase, but also a kickstart to Nikhil's happy childhood too.

(Imagine Nikhil also with them)

As KoeZi & Nikhil completed this ritual, they were amazed by a magnificent rose petal shower over them making Koel & Faizi overwhelmed and thankful to their self-chosen family. As it was the time for Koel's Rukshati (Vidaai), her eyes started to get wet, and she was trying hard to prevent her tears from falling. But how can the person who genuinely cares for her and loves her not notice her sadness? Faizi noticed that she has started weeping silently and doesn't want anyone to notice. But as she's the center of attention for the day, in a moment, all got to know that she got emotional & her sobs were also audible now. 

Khushiyan Da Chadheya Aaj Vela Ve
Saareyan Ne Nachna Saareyan Ne Gauna Ve

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Kaan padak kar sorry agar rituals mein ya culturally koi mistake ho gayi ho to! I don't know anything about Nikaah ceremonies except what I've seen in my movies and serials. Very sorry if anyone got hurt due to any chhed-khaani with the rituals! SORRY!😔

aidi07writes I'm extremely grateful to you for helping me so much with the rituals and the Urdu dialogues. Thank you so much dear!❤️✨