The wedding rituals continued, and Aarohi and Neel moved through them with grace and poise. The anticipation in the air was palpable, and both families were on the edge of their seats.
Aarohi, her face veiled, couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty that lingered in her heart. She moved through the rituals mechanically, each step taking her closer to a future she had chosen but wasn't entirely sure of.
Neel, too, wore a veil that concealed his face. His eyes darted around the gathering, occasionally glancing at the crowd where the Birla family stood, distanced and aloof.
The Goenka house was adorned with decorations, and the families were ready for the union. The Birla family was present, but Abhi was conspicuously absent, a void that cast a shadow over the joyous occasion.
Abhinav, Aaru's brother in law, brought him down the stairs with his face covered by a sehra, a symbol of the groom's anticipation. Aarohi, escorted by her sister Akshu, descended with her face veiled, a mirror of her inner turmoil.
The wedding rituals proceeded with the exchange of garlands, symbolizing their acceptance of each other. Then came the Kanya Daan, where Bade Papa and Badi Mama conducted the sacred ritual, symbolizing the giving away of their daughter.
Next, they stood up for the pheras, the most significant part of the ceremony, as Muskan tied their bond together. Around the sacred fire, they circled, guided by the chants of Pandit Ji, promising their devotion and love to each other.
Aarohi's heart ached as she looked around, searching for Abhi's familiar presence, but he remained conspicuously absent. As the ceremony proceeded, Neel filled her maang with vermilion, sealing their union. Aarohi's eyes welled up with tears as she felt a heavy sadness settle within her.
The nuptial chain, a symbol of their eternal bond, was delicately tied around her neck, and Aarohi couldn't help but cast one last glance towards the Birla family, who watched with heavy hearts.
**Pandit Ji:** (concluding the ceremony) Now, the wedding is complete. From this day forward, you are husband and wife. Please take the blessings of your elders.
Aarohi and Neel descended from the mandap, their steps heavy with the weight of their decisions. They went first to the Goenkas, taking their blessings, then to Neel's parents, who welcomed Aarohi with open arms.Finally, they approached the Birla family, where sadness and hurt lingered in their eyes. Everyone extended their blessings, but the absence of one person weighed heavily on everyone's hearts.
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