ADITI ISHAN:Unexpected Love

9 ~The Wedding~

Aditi's Pov

I finally retired to bed not having the courage to assess the events of that abrupt night....I have no idea if I had really slept that night....I didn't wish to slip into a slumber and I was not sure if it was fright or worry that was alarming me all through that the moment I wake up from sleep,I would be a bride.....

And finally,the serious Sun took his place making no room for delay.And what happened later was all nothing but a trance and stupor that I didn't know when I got dressed up in the bridal attire and sitting next to that person whom I need not mention....

I could neither appreciate my attire nor his ones.....All I had in my mind was "It is over Aditi.Your dream or desire of living all alone and not getting involved with a man in your life turned out to be just a dream but not reality....look you are getting married....this is life...here only reality works....."

I was so engrossed in my own thoughts that I hardly paid attention during the rituals being performed but then again I didn't want my parents to perceive what I was going through.So,I kept drawing fake smiles and shyness on my face and I had no idea how Rajnath Ishan Chanver understood my intentions when he said,"You need not struggle too much to chuckle unless you want to hurt your cheeks " with a grin.I was least interested to respond and counter back.

I gradually gathered some courage that I will be able to manage since I am not a weakling to give up....Then,I finally came to my senses only to realise that I am soaked in such a huge wedding gown that I was sweating all over....All the ornaments seemed to much to handle since I am not used to such heavy dressing and jewellery....

And there came the time when he had to tie the auspicious thread round my neck.....I was shivering a bit and my heartbeat raised..I felt like saying,"Stop it please...I am not ready for this."The only sound I could hear was not the chants of the priest and sounds of the celebration but my own heartbeat.....Rajnath Ishan Chanver is going to be my husband after this one moment.I couldn't exactly understand my own feelings at that moment.

He looked into my eyes and smiled.When he was putting it round my neck,his lips were opposite my ears and I could feel his breath. "Relax Aditi.It's fine.Thanks for accepting me.Now that I am here,you will be fine " were the exact words I could hear against his contrasting look.

And for some reason his voice sounded quite intense and unusual yet my heart was calmed as if it was pampered down.....but I couldn't get what he actually meant....if that's a reassurance or a warning of the future ahead....I gave him a questioning glance the moment he delivered those words...and he was staring into my eyes that I had no option but withdraw myself.

Then after finishing all other rituals and seeking the blessings of elders...it was the time when I had to leave my kingdom and family.

My parents had some conversation with Rajnath....after which they put my hands  into his ones...I felt so repulsive when my palms were into his ones but I knew I cannot retrieve.When I tried to take them back,he further pressed on the tip of my fingers with his thumb,saying "Don't worry.I am never going to leave your daughter's hands at any cost be it in glee or grief.I will always be her companion.Thanks for letting me become her shield and smile."

He had put such a nice act in front of my parents that if I had not known his true nature,even I would be amazed at his dedication while performing the marriage rituals.My parents were a bit reassured and relieved regarding my safety in the Chanver kingdom after hearing his words.

It all went too quick before I realized and protested..Now,I am sitting in the chariot,heading to the Chanver kingdom.The only thing I can recall now is my painful parting from my parents.The heartwarming embrace by my Maa followed by our pool of  tears....but most importantly her words are still ringing in my ears,  ""Aditi,look dear,I know you never wanted to get married but wake up and get into the reality my dear.You have become a Chanver from now on and Prince Rajnath Ishan is your husband now.I know that it's hard and challenging for you to accept all of this and to confront your future in the Chanver kingdom...but Aditi,this is how our lives are.We will be born and brought up in our hometown but once we get married,we are expected to give up our home and move to the husband's place and stand by his side all the time.Anyway,I have elucidated such talks to you numerous times but what
I am yet to unfold is the thing which you need to put in your mind dear....Not everyone there is going to like you the moment you enter dear.So,it takes time for them to get to know you as well.Make sure not to make them furious by looking down on their rituals or by disobeying them and being stubborn dear....At the same time that doesn't mean you have to compromise on your dignity and put your self respect at stake....The core of your married life depends on the balance between the above two dear....You need to understand when to yield to them and when to take a stand and shield up for yourself....And I know that you will be a loyal and dutiful wife as well by taking good care of your husband.But remember one thing dear,no one has the right to stamp and stain your honour..be it your husband or your in laws....and you should not give them the chance to do so....Be true and honest,be yourself and things will set right...."".

That was such a serious and deep talk I have ever heard from my Maa.She even wanted me to meet her whenever I feel low and indecisive in the future.My dad could only bade goodbye through the affection pouring out from his eyes and the only words he said were,""Take care dear,stay happy.If anyone bothers you,remember you have your dad"""...I was never so disheartened than that moment when I was leaving my parents and going to spend my life with that person who deceived me.

I am not sure how I am going to survive there without my parents but I will make sure that Rajnath is definitely going to pay for all of this.I don't want to stay by the side of that person who is responsible for turning my life upside down in a flash and darkening all doors of my life in a single night....by replacing the role of my friend,Ishan with the title of  Prince,Rajnath Ishan Chanver and changing my last name as well as my residence from Parvan to Chanver.

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