From You and Me to We :- An Arrange Marriage Saga

Mukti:- Freedom from the past

The Royal Palace was all set to celebrate the wedding of their prince. On the other hand Mukti was finding everything so familiar.  In her heart she had discovered that Nishant was a part of the family here but was scared to confront anyone.

It was the day of Nandini's parents' death anniversary. The Palace seemed to be as silent as a graveyard. As they had a wedding in hand, they couldn't do the Pooja they have been organising on this day for past 8 years. As Nandini's parents were well known in the entire city, the people came together to organise a tribute in their honour. Mukti had got the realisation that Nandini was Nishant's sister. She was pushed in a pool of guilt. Nandini was well aware of this fact. She went to Mukti and asked her to accompany herself. Nandini took Mukti to Nishant's room. Mukti gaped inaudibly.

Mukti:- Nandu kyu nhi btaya mujhe.
Nandini:- Either aao Muku

They both settled on the bed. Nandini made Mukti lay her head on her lap.

Nandini:- Muku, jhoot nhi bolungi tumse, jab maine tumhe dekha tha, mai pehchaan gyi thi tumhe aur kahi na kahi ye bhi janti thi ki tum khud ko guilty maanti ho. Phir jab bebe vapas aayi, to sabko pta chal gya tha ki mai Nish ki behen hu. Par shayad tum vaha nhi thi. I left it on destiny ki jab time sahi hoga you will know it. Muku baby you are not at fault, vo Nishant ki destiny thi. Agar tum nhi bhi hoti uske saath to bhi yahi hota. We cannot question the decision made by God. Mukku, don't burden yourself with this guilt for years. It breaks you from within. I don't want you to do that. Nish would be very angry.

Mukti:- Bhabhi, i am not blaming myself, par jab aapko dekhti hu, i feel you lost your everything because of us. Still you continue to live us, protect us like your own.

Nandini:- Bacha, because you are my own. Mukti, i have known since 6 years now. Since the day Nish met you. You have been a part of me and my life way before you even know. You know tumhe lagta hai ki i feel connected to you because you are my sister-in-law, but i feel you as a part of us way before that. Mere Nish ki pasand thi tum Mukku. You are my responsibility, my family even if he is not with me. Mukti, pta hai Nish kehta tha, vo tumse pyaar karta tha kyuki you were his freedom from everything in this world, lies, sadness everything. It's time that you live true to your name, free yourself from the past, i am not asking you to forget him, but make him a happy part of you. Mukti, free yourself from this guilt and be the Mukti he fell in love with.

Mukti hugged Nandini's waist tightly. For next hours both the girls sat sharing their secrets. Nandini told Mukti about her life, her childhood while Mukti shared hers. On the other hand Nandini's family participated in the tribute with Malhotras. Manik had some new discovered many things about Nandini's parents. He gaped knowing tha she was the daughter of his idol, the biggest music sensation the country has ever had. It was dusk when everyone returned. Mukti with a smile joined everyone. Nandini was nowhere to be seen. Manik's eyes were continuously looking for her.

Badimaa:- Vo aaj ghar nhi aayengia Manik. Vo ladki poora din ek muskan ke saath rehti hai par shaam dhalte hi ghum ho jaati hai. Itne saal ho gye, koi nhi jaanta ki vo kaha jaati hai. Par itna vishwas hai ki kal subhah tak aa jayengi.

Sardar:- Jaanta hai puttar, Nandu bilkul parchai hai Nihaal aur Yashasvi Ki. Nihaal ki tarah Sher aur Yahvi ki taraf pyaar se bhari. Manik tujhe Nandini ke roop me rabji me ek bahut anmol tohfa diya hai. Sehej ke rakhna. Vo tujhe hamesha samet ke rakhegi. Aaj mai bahut shukarguzar hu uss rab di, jisne Nandini ko teri kismat me likha hai.

Manik smiled but his mind was going back to the piece of his heart. He wanted to share her pain. But then decided to wait and respect her privacy.

Okay guys a small one this time!

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