𝐀 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. (ON HOLD)

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Chapter 2:
The Wedding Preparations

The Chavan estate buzzed with activity as preparations for Meera and Rishabh's wedding were in full swing. The mansion, decorated with elaborate flowers and luxurious furnishings, radiated opulence. Sejal, Meera's younger sister, arrived amidst the last-minute rush. As she stepped out of the car, the grandeur of the Chavan estate took her breath away.

Inside the lavish foyer, the fragrance of exotic flowers filled the air. The staff moved briskly, making sure every detail of the festivities was perfect. Excitement and anticipation hung in the air, mixed with a hint of nervousness. The sound of wedding preparations echoed through the halls, alongside a subtle undercurrent of tension.

As Sejal navigated the ornate corridors and beautifully decorated rooms, memories of her childhood with Meera flooded her mind. The wedding highlighted the reality of Meera starting a new chapter, leaving Sejal with a mix of emotions.

Entering the bustling heart of the estate, Sejal saw Meera in her stunning bridal attire, surrounded by excited relatives and friends. Meera's radiant smile showed happiness, but Sejal sensed something beneath the surface.

"Seju!" Meera's eyes lit up as she saw her sister. She pulled Sejal into a warm hug.

"You look amazing, Meera di," Sejal said, trying to hide her own swirling emotions.

"Thanks," Meera replied, her smile faltering slightly. "It's all happening so fast. I can hardly keep up."

Before Sejal could respond, Karan, their cousin, rushed over and hugged Sejal tightly. "Sejal di, it's been so long! You are always busy with work, you hardly bring any gifts for me."

"Karan!" Sejal laughed, trying to escape his enthusiastic hug.

"Meera di's been driving everyone crazy," Karan said with a grin. "She's put me in charge of everything. She wants everything to be perfect."

"She always has been a perfectionist," Sejal remarked, glancing at Meera, now surrounded by relatives.

Karan nodded. "True, but this time it feels different. She's more worried, like she's trying to control every tiny detail."

Sejal's brow furrowed, but before she could ask more, she saw their mother waving at her. "I should go say hi to Mom," she said, giving Karan a quick hug. "We'll catch up later."

As Sejal approached her mother, Anvika, she was greeted with a warm hug. "Sejal, my darling! Come, sit with me." Her mother guided her to a plush couch.

"The preparations are going so well," her mother gushed. "Everything is just perfect. Meera has outdone herself."

"It looks beautiful, Mom," Sejal said, looking around at the decorations and busy activity.

Her mother beamed. "Your sister has put her heart into this wedding. She wants it to be magical."

At that moment, Sejal's father walked over, phone in hand. He gave Sejal a brief hug before returning to his call. "Yes, the flowers should be delivered by tomorrow morning... No delays, please."

Sejal watched her father walk away, a mix of pride and concern in her eyes. Turning back to her mother, she forced a smile. "It's going to be an unforgettable wedding, isn't it?"

Her mother squeezed her hand. "It will be. Now, go find Meera. She needs her sister by her side."

Sejal nodded and made her way back through the crowd. She couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong. Despite the excitement and joy, an uneasy sense of foreboding colored Sejal's thoughts.