𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓕𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓼 [*Complete*]

Ch. 15 ⭐

Two months later.

In the past eight weeks, numerous changes unfolded in their lives. Arnav had to jet off to Paris for an entire month due to a fashion show commitment. Meanwhile, Khushi commenced her studies at ABC College, conveniently located near Space Academy. Her friendly nature quickly earned her a circle of good friends.

The bond between the Gupta and Murthy families deepened to the point where they were now considered one big family. Despite having different surnames, the local community began addressing them collectively as the 'Shikhawat family.' Following Rajveer and Naina's insistence, they permanently settled into the Shikhawat house.

Seizing a new opportunity, Shashi opened a sweet shop in the nearby market, a move encouraged by Naina who predicted its success. True to her words, the sweet shop gained widespread popularity in a short span, becoming a local favorite. With Vijay's assistance, Buaji's husband's pension matter was resolved, providing a stable monthly income. Additionally, putting their old house up for rent eased the Gupta family's financial troubles, creating a positive turn of events.

Now, Shanno no longer experienced boredom while staying home alone. Garima, Madhumati, and Shanno forged a strong bond, becoming best friends who found immense joy in each other's company. Their time together was filled with laughter and shared experiences as they ventured to the sabzi mandi, temple, parlor, and went on shopping escapades. Shanno, in her playful way, insisted on introducing the Gupta ladies to the delights of shopping and parlor visits. Amidst their newfound camaraderie, the trio enthusiastically participated in the preparations for Rajveer and Naina's wedding. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as they worked together, ensuring everything was perfect for the upcoming celebration.

Kishori Murthy made several trips to Delhi to partake in the preparations for Rajveer and Naina's wedding. In a delightful turn of events, she found herself joining the other ladies in their outings. Kishori had formed a close friendship with Arnav's nani, Devyani Raizada, and they often attended satsangs and other programs together whenever Kishori visited Delhi. Their shared interests added an extra layer of joy to their time together, creating lasting memories amid the bustling wedding preparations.

Rajveer had shouldered the responsibility of educating all four of his siblings. Recently, his paternal uncle, Ram Shikhawat, reached out to him after learning about Khushi and Nandini from Lala Gehlot. Overjoyed by the news of Rajveer finding his missing sisters, Ram expressed deep regret for his past actions, acknowledging his selfishness in not taking Rajveer with them earlier. He sincerely apologized and informed Rajveer about his desire to financially support Khushi and Nandini, just as he had been doing for Rajveer all these years. Initially, Rajveer hesitated, refusing the offer. However, Ram insisted, emphasizing that Khushi and Nandini had rights to this support as his nieces. After thoughtful consideration, Rajveer agreed to accept the financial assistance, but with the condition that Ram and his family attend Rajveer's wedding in India. Ram happily agreed to this condition, eager to be a part of the joyous occasion.

The dynamics of Rajveer and Naina's relationship underwent a significant transformation. A week after Rajveer and Naina returned to the academy, both families gathered for a formal discussion and officially solidified their union. In this meeting, not only did they affirm Rajveer and Naina's relationship, but they also set the dates for their impending wedding. According to the plan, Rajveer and Naina were scheduled to tie the knot one week after Naina's graduation from Kanchenjunga Military Academy. 

Visible changes in Rajveer and Naina's relationship became apparent to those who knew them well. Observers noted how frequently the couple would touch and share glances, their expressions often appearing neutral but their eyes revealing a depth of love. In times of illness or injury, one couldn't help but notice the restlessness that gripped the other.