Rehnuma ❤️

Chapter 9

Rey and Swayam were standing still with tears, they knew all her accusations were true. Both went away from there with a heavy heart, they were feeling guilty for whatever they did to hurt her. Sharon suggested to leave from here as she couldn't take a word from anyone and the way Taani and Reet talked was something hurt her ego. But Swayam said them to leave if they want but he wouldn't come as it's his sister even though she's at denial state. Rey too wanted to stay to see her becoming someone's that would kill the remaining hope in him, he understood she went way too far away from him, she really moved on and it's only him to be blamed. Sharon unwantedly had to stay for her friends.
Avni who had witnessed the scene felt hurt for Taani that she went through so much pain at the same time was proud of her, for bravely facing them, giving them the reality check that was needed for both. She went behind to witness Taani hugging and crying Reet, she thought it's better Taani and Adi go out and spent some time, She went to Adi,
Adi was busy in phone, she snatched his phone, "kya hua bhabhi" asked confused
Avni - kya kya hua aaj tumhari sangai hai or tum yahan phone se lage hue ho
Adi - haan bhabhi ussi ke liye call aare hai
Avni - arey mera matlab hai, dekho aaj last day hai before you guys get engage,toh spent time with her, quality time
Adi - "wow you're the best,main chalta ho, bye" runningly making Avni grinn but Adi came back hugged her tightly and pecked her cheeks, "I love you bhabhi", "I love you too, jaa ab" pushed him smiling.
The gang were seated in the lounge, Rey and Swayam were heartbroken after listening Taani's words, Sharon looked annoyed with Taani's words, others didn't knew what happened, "Abey kitna bada hai jagah, mehel ke jaisa" said Bharat,

                      The Venue

Vicky - yeah dude bahut rich hai Solanki's
Neha- Neha telling Taani is lucky
Simi - lucky nahi smart hai, warna why would she agree for engagement so soon
Swayam - what do you mean
Avni - "she meant exactly what you heard", said loud and clear.
Sharon - tum yahan
Avni - tch tch, apne se bado ko tum nahi aap kehte hai, manners nahi sikha school mein
Sharon - "Excuse me" furiously
Avni - "excused" said uninterested, "Swayam tum tauji ke bete ho naa, iss naate tum Taani ke bhai lagte ho, right" looking at swayam who nodded his head, "you know what agar mera bhai hota or woh mere baare mein esa kuch bakwas sunnke chup rehta toh main uska muh todti pehle, no wonder Taani ne tumhare baare mein hume nahi bola, it would be so shameful for her to talk about her brother being a spineless man"
Sharon - hey you can't be talking to him like that, I won't tolerate it
Avni - really what would you do, remember you're standing in my place so miss self claimed diva it's better to keep your attitude in check, Taani nahi ho jo bardasht karoon nuisance
Vicky - you're flying in the name of Solanki, otherwise what you are
Vishakha - "a mere housewife just like Taani" said smirking
Avni chuckled, "I guess tum log news nahi dekhte, so let me correct Taani is the youngest business women and banged some important projects also managing her studies, or rahi baat housewifes ki I won't tell you about the importance of housewife kyunki utne samajdar ho nahi tum log and lastly google hai tumhare pass" asked Vicky, he nodded hesitated, "great, google Dr.Avni Solanki" blowing her fingers. Vicky typed and widened his eyes,
Avni - arey mann mein kyu pad rahe ho,dusro ko bhi toh pata chalna chahiye, zor se pado
Vicky - "Dr.Avni won 3 award in the youngest age, 'Young Dental Achiever of the year','Best PG Student of the year(Prosthodontics) and also received 'Predodontist of the year' by the health minister". Others remained astonished, Avni smirked at their reaction.
Avni - "tum log na kuwe ke mendak ho, you people are so full of yourself, you think you won some competition so you are best, but when you go out in the real world, you won't be able to survive with your this attitude, abhi bhi time hai work on it and you" pointing at Rey, "I really pity Taani for choosing you once, you're such a coward, agar tumhare friends galat hai toh unko sudharne ke bajaye tum shant khade rehte ho encouraging them, ek advice dungi sambhal ke rehna specially when you have such friends kyunki aise log sath wale ko bhi duba lejayenge mark my words" turning to everyone said "and don't start bitching that Taani told me about you guys, woh tum logon ko fitrat hai " as she finished, Rishu came running at the same time Reet too came collided with eachother, "you are ok" Rishu asked worriedly, "ji, sorry woh main bina dekhe chal rahi thi"said Reet, "even I'm sorry main bhi bhag ke aaya", Avni went to them "Reet yeh hai mera chota devar Rishab or Rishu yeh Taani ki cousin cum bestfriend Reet" both greeted eachother with smile," bhabhi aapko pata hai Tauji aru ko ghoda ban ke ghuma rahe hai"said Rishu,Avni smiled.Reet too smiled and said "aapko pata hai bhabhi mamaji ko kabhi time nahi milta tha kaam ke silsiley mein hamesha busy rehte the, mamiji hamesha tensed rehte hai mamaji ke health ke liye", "Hmm Arjun bata rahe te it's being hectic for him handling both offices, but all thanks to Taani, uske wajah se he got relief, the way she's handling mumbai branch". Arjun came there, "tum log yahan gappe kya mar rahe ho, sagai hai usse pehle tilak hai or yeh Adi kahan hai dekh nahi raha"
Avni huffed at him, "main Adi and Taani bahar bheja thoda time spent karne do unko, or tyaari chal rahi hai acche se", Arjun nodded not wanting to start another fight, "Rishu jaa Vikku ko uta, or Avi, maa bula rahi hai". Arjun and Rishu went, Avni looking at Arjun's retreating figure said to Reet, "Yeh naa khud toh boring hai hi, Adi ko bhi boring bana rahe hai, chalo chalte hai phir se aagye naa bahut dant padegi", both chuckling left. Swayam who was passing by saw how his parents were whole heartedly smiling at the lil girl, she came out, collided with him, her doll fell down, he kneeled to her passed her the doll, she smiled at him, "thank you", "aap ka naam kya hai" he smiled, "Aradhya"said in her cute voice, "aap ka naam kya hai" she looked at him curiously, "swayam", she tried saying his name but failed, she pouted looking at him,
"uff kitna difficult name hai", he chuckled at her. Ishani came there, "Aru aap yahan kya kari ho", "Ishi maasi see Aru ko nannu ne doll diya", "wow bahut accha hai, ab chalo aapki mama aapko bola rahi hai" she carried her, Aru turned to Swayam, waved her hand 'bye', he smiled genuinely at her waved his hand a lil.
He went to his room to find all his friends are seated there except for Rey, he wanted to stay alone. His mom came there knocking the door, "Swayam tumse baat karna hai", "ji maa aaye", she felt uncomfortable to talk to him infront of his friends, but nevertheless, "sagai se pehle tilak hogi Aditya ki, ismein sirf ladki ke gharwale jaayenge tilak karne, or ladki ke papa or bhai ko ladke ke pair dhone hote hai phir usko tilak kar ke,gifts or mithai dena hai" as she finished, the gang made faces at washing feet,
Swayam - maa par papa kaise pair dho sakte hai, woh toh bade hai
Taiji - beta rasam hai
Vicky - "pair dhone wala kaunsa rasam hota hai", made a disgusted face. Simi and Vishakha muttered, "eww pair dhote hue kaise lagega Swayam" which taiji heard
Sharon - "par aunty aise rasam karne ki kya zarurat hai", even she can't imagine
Taiji - "rasam zarurat ke hisaab se nahi hote", smiling bitterly at her son who doesn't stand for his family
Tauji who heard everything entered furiously, "Aparnaji aapko koi zarurat nahi hai kisi ko bhi kuch bhi karne ko bolne ki, Taani ke tauji hai uske liye sab kuch karne", glaring at them,he held her hand took her from there.
Evening it was time for Tilak, Everyone were present, even the d3 gang, except for Taani who wasn't allowed, Sanvi and Ishani accompanied her. Aditya was wearing a yellow kurta, other men's too were wearing kurta and all the ladies in ethnic wear. Aditya was made to sit, he's head was covered with kerchief, others were seated too. Pandit ji called Tauji to start, Tauji came sat down, held his feet to wash them, Adi stood up immediately, "yeh aap kya kar rahe tauji", "beta rasam hain, pair dhone ki" said tauji, "sorry tauji mein aise kisi rasam mein vishwas nahi karta" said firmly,
Pandit ji - Jajman yeh rasam zaroori hoti hai
Aditya - "itna zaroori hai toh main khud dholunga",said getting annoyed
Arjun came front, "Adi ek min, pandit ji kya yeh rasam main kar sakta hu, main Taani ka bada bhai ho or bhai toh pita saman hota hai" ,
Pandit - theek hai
Tauji - par beta
Arjun - tauji aap mujhe apna beta mante ho naa, toh bete ki baat nahi manoge
Tauji defeatedly stepped back, after patting his shoulder with a smile.
Adi - "but bhai," not happy that he's elder brother would wash his feet
Arjun forcefully made him seat held his feets started washing, saw Adi looking uncomfortable, "waise Adi abhi toh pair dho raha ho agar meri behen ko pareshan kiya na toh tujhe bhi dhodonga", Adi smiled at him, after washing, cleaned his feet with a cloth, he was getting up but Adi held his hand and washed them and cleaned, Arjun couldn't stop smiling, when Arjun stood up, Adi touched his feets, "Hey" said Arjun being surprised, "aap hi ne toh kaha tha bhai pita saman hota hai", Arjun said smiling "come here" and hugged him, caressing his back. Rithvik and Rishu too came, "ab tumhe kya karna hai", "same bhai pair dhone hai" said Rishu, "par kyu", "kya kyu bhai, Taani Bhabhi hamari bhi toh behen hai" said Vikku, "exactly, hum saare functions mein ladki ke bhai wale kaam bhi karenge or ladke ke bhai wale maze bhi" said Rishu making everyone chuckle. Reet looked at them with adoration, unknowingly she glanced at Rishu. The elders of Solanki were extremely proud of their children. Swayam watching everything felt ashamed, he too moved forward but Sharon held his hand, shaked her head in 'no' glaring him, he remained quiet. Taiji who saw them felt bad, Tauji held her and said, "mujhe pata hai aapko bura lag raha hai, toh kya hua agar hamara apna sikkha khota nikhala toh inhe dekhe yeh charo bacche itna Adar or Saman karte hai hamari", she saw them and smiled nodding.
Pandit ji - ab sab bari bari aake Tilak kare, ladke ki behen aage aaye, pallu ka saya karegi ladke sar par
Avni came forward covered Adi's head with her pallu, Adi smiled at her. Tauji did Tilak and Taiji gave him gifts and feeded sweets, Adi touch their feet for blessings, "khush raho beta tumhe duniya ki saare khushiyan mile" said taiji, "taiji duniya ki sab se badi khushi toh apne mujhe de hai, Taani". They felt proud of their choice, he's the best for their daughter. Taani had tears with the love and respect, the Solanki's showered on her and her family, Reet video called her, She watched everything. She was thanking her Krishnaji for blessing her with the loving family.
The d3 boys and Sharon except Rey were talking,
Neil-"it's good swayam is not a part of this stupid ritual"
Bharat-"Haan yaar ritual ke naam pe kuch bhi karte hai"
Swayam saw Arjun coming, signalled them to be quite, Arjun came to them, his aura speaks danger,he stood in front of them with a poker face. Swayam looked nervous, with hesitation said, "bhaiya aap yahan", Arjun said "I'm not your bhaiya, mujhse rishte jodne ki zarurat nahi hai jinse tumhara khoon ka rishta hai unko tumne khoon ke aasu rulaya hai" making him lower his head in embarassment. His friends and Sharon were fuming in anger but couldn't utter a word. He looked at his friends, "Main Swayam jitna mahaan nahi ho, Taani meri behen hai and I won't tolerate a single word against her, isliye apni hadh mein rehna warna it won't take me a second to throw you guys out, mehman banke aaye ho mehman banke raho, if you don't want to face the wrath of Arjun Solanki" glaring them, he went away. They too went fuming with anger, their ego is hurted badly with the insults.
Everyone left to get ready for engagement.