Dheere Se Kho Gaye!

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The wedding rituals were started and in the mess, Ishi and Shrinkhal weren't getting time for themselves. Due to some Hindu rituals the bride and the groom were suppose to live seperately and not even see eachother before the wedding. Ishi came back home and Shrinkhal stayed back his parents'.

Guru and Alia wooed both the family for doing the rituals together because Ishi practically threatened them to throw in 'Ghar ke piche wali nadi.' Somehow they succeeded in it.

Shrinkhal who was standing near the door listening to his brother's plead laughed at how he is so respectful towards her and intimidated at the same time. Dadi saw him and slapped on his arm, "Jake tyaar ho Teri haldi hai kabse yahan khada hass Raha hai."

Mama and papa agreed and Ishi was all set to come back to Uttrakhand. Shrinkhal couldn't do or say anything as he had to do whatever exactly he was asked for. He sat on the couch silently not knowing what to do. Guru and Alia began to tease him.

"Sinky? How do you feel? Aaj apko Haldi hai!" Guru elbowed Shrinkhal and he scooted over to let Alia and Guru sit next to eachother.

"Arrey batao batao jiju sharmao nahi," Alia pulled Shrinkhal's cheek which made him blush a lit but he hid it by saying, "Jao dono Jake Ghar ka kaam karo. Don't you guys know you both are suppose to give me the best treatment for the next whole week."

Mama came and started putting the marigold flowers infront of Shrinkhal in a big size bowl, "Acha Guru, apni bhabhi ko phone karke puch Kahan reh gayi hai. The mahurat is in just an hour."

"Kaunsi bhabhi?"

"Dummy, she's talking about Ishi!" Alia smacked sweetly on his head.

"Ishi...," he took a big inhale, "woh kabse bhabhi Hui meri woh toh dost hai meri."

"Chup kar! Aise naam leke nahi bulate. Ab tujhe usse bhabhi hi kehna hoga. Chal ab uth aur yeh ja pooja ki thali ka saman deke aa dadi ko aur Ishi ko call kar."

Shrinkhal was already in anticipation to meet the love of his life but had to wait for a long time. He was bit overwhelmed thinking how the things turned around from past few months and all he wanted was him to marry her happily and be with her his whole life.

"Don't worry, aunty. Ishi aa chuki hai woh bas tyaar hi ho rahi hai," Alia said while getting up to check on her.

"Usse kehna mujhe mil-"

"Haan haan jiju apke paas hi ayegi woh apki hi hai woh don't you worry."

Alia teased him while helping Mama with the small chores. Meanwhile, Ishi came out with her Nani beside holding her hand. The view was magical infront of Shrinkhal and all he wanted to do was run to Ishi and take her in his arms.

Soon, the rituals began and both of them were pretty anxious and had the biggest smile on their face. They could not get enough time to even talk with each other. Guru and Alia took the advantage and applied the whole bowl on both of them.

The giggles and laughters filled the room as later Ishi sat to get her mehendi rituals done. This feeling was new to her, but realised that in that moment she was missing her father. All she wished was him to be here to see his little girl growing into a woman and now tying knots with the guy who loves her the most.

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Today was the wedding day, everyone were in a rush and wanted things to be perfect. 
On the wedding day, Shrinkhal arrived with a grand Baraat, and Ishi’s Nani warmly welcomed him, saying, "Shrinkhal beta, we are blessed to have you as our son-in-law." Shrinkhal respectfully replied, "Nani maa, I promise to always keep Ishi happy and safe."