Natasha and Dhawal had arrived in Udaipur for Abhira and Armaan renewal ceremony. Dhawal was quite happy for his friend, Armaan, as he, also, had a lot of struggles in getting his love back in his life. When Armaan had told him his struggles, he was glad that his issues with Natasha were minor.
Natasha was enjoying herself with Armaan's cousins. Armaan's cousins teased Natasha as she was one of them, and she loved it. She adored them.
"Dhawal, I am so happy we came. You have given me a big family. I went from just me and Daama, and now I have you, the Makwana's, and the Podder's. Thank you so much!!"
Dhawal smiled as he kissed her forehead. "Now let's get ready for the Sangeet."
A couple of hours later, Dhawal was angry. Actually, he was seething. It was bad enough that he was protecting Natasha away from males vultures that were looking at Natasha like a piece of meat to be devoured, but these aunties were also checking out Natasha. He didn't think he had to protect Natasha from the aunties. Natasha was looking beautiful at the Sangeet of Armaan and Abhira.
Shweta Patel, one of the aunties, asked Natasha about herself.
"Beta, how many siblings do you have?"
"Two. Two Brothers. Amrish and Chirag." stated Natasha
"Married?" asked Shweta
"Yes. Both of them married. And my Bhabi's are the greatest."
"How are you?" asked Shweta
"22 years old," stated Natasha. What she didn't realise was what Dhawal was close enough to hear.
"Perfect! I will introduce you to my Rohan, and then you can tell your brothers so we get the introductions started."
"Actually, Natasha is already booked. My wife has no need to start any introductions, " said Dhawal as he put his arm around her waist.
"What? Are you married? Why didn't you say so?" Shweta shrilled.
"You didn't ask. You asked about my brothers. Amrish and Chirag. You didn't ask about Dhawal." said Natasha. Armaan, who heard everything, started to laugh along with his cousins.
Shweta huffed, "Kids these days," as she left them alone.
"Dhawal, I was wondering why you were getting angry. Now I see the reason." Armaan laughed as he slapped Dhawal on the shoulder.
"I'm confused. Why did she get annoyed?" asked an oblivious Natasha
"She thought of you as her potiential daughter in law. She didn't realize that you are married, " said Armaan.
"What?" questioned Natasha
"She wanted you as a daughter in law?" said Dhawal tightly
"Oh," said a quiet Natasha. Natasha was shocked and didn't know what to say.
"Where's your mangalsutra?"
"It's under the necklace." said Natasha
"Put your mangalsutra on top of the necklace." As he pulled out her mangalsutra and displayed it properly. "Now, that's better. Why aren't you wearing your sindoor?"
"I am."
"Next, make sure it is visible. Otherwise, vultures will think you're single, and you're not! You're mine!" ordered Dhawal, making the Podder family smile.
"Fine." said Natasha.
The next day was haldi, and Dhawal was still angry. Before they left their room, Dhawal made sure that her mangalsutra and sindoor were visible to all. "Much better," Dhawal muttered, making Natasha shake her head at him.
