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Today is the kirtan/ satsang at Sharma Nivaas, as the wedding functions are starting in just two days. The entire house is being decorated with flowers and lights. Mrs. Sharma and Mrs. Bhardwaj are in the kitchen, preparing lunch for everyone. Mr. Sharma and Mr. Bhardwaj are overseeing all the work and managing the other related things. Inaya is guiding the decorators.

"No, no, no! The marigolds go on the outside, around the door frame. Here, see?" Inaya said, gesturing at the doorway

"But ma'am, it looks very nice this way too. Creates a warm welcome." one of the decorator men said

"See, Inaya? Even the decorator disagrees with your 'everything must be perfect' plan. Relax, it'll all look amazing." Rohan said, sitting on the sofa

"Oh please bhaiya! By the way, did you see Ishaan?" Inaya asked

"I'm here. Sorry, I got stuck in traffic," Ishaan said, entering the house with Advay. 

"Oh, okay. Now come help me" Inaya said

"But where do I put these lights?" Ishaan asked

"Give them to Rahul bhaiya. He will hang them outside the house," Inaya replied

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"Everything coming together nicely, children?" Mr Sharma approached Inaya and Ishaan who were setting everything around the mandir area.

"Almost, Papa! Just need to..." Inaya notices a misplaced diya. "See, here! This diya needs to be on the other side, Ishaan."

"Don't worry so much, beta. It all looks beautiful" Mr Sharma said, smiling

Advay, followed by Rohan, approached Mr Sharma and asked "All set with the speakers, uncle. Is there anything we can do?" 

"No, no beta. All other things are already done," Mr Sharma said

"Come, everyone, let's eat! Then we all have to get ready," Mrs Sharma said, clapping and gaining everyone's attention.

The dining table is cluttered with half-eaten bowls of dal and rice, used napkins, and a plate of juicy mangoes.

"Phew, that was a feast! Thanks, Mom!" Inaya said, grinning

"Of course, beta. You all need energy for these preps" Mrs Sharma said

"That was some workout decorating," Rohan said, sighing

"Just wait till the actual wedding, beta. You'll be running around" Mrs Bhardwaj said and we all laughed

After lunch, everyone went to get ready.

Clothes were scattered across the bed. Inaya stood in front of the mirror wearing a vibrant blue salwar kameez with a matching dupatta, humming softly to herself. She was applying makeup when she heard a knock on the door.

"Come in," Inaya said

The door opened to reveal Mrunali, dressed in a vibrant yellow kurti. Mrunali gasped.

"Wow, Inaya! You look amazing!" Mrunali said. "Come here, I'll do your hair."

Inaya sat on the chair in front of the mirror. Mrunali worked her magic on Inaya's hair, transforming the wild curls into soft waves.

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