The Royal Tatvas

Chapter 38

*Wedding Day* 

Vidhi walked towards the stage, exchanging smiles with Vivaan. He took her hand, assisting her onto the stage. After a moment, tears welled up in his eyes, and he knelt down, unable to contain his emotions, still holding her hands.

The crowd panicked, questioning, "What happened, Vivaan? Are you okay?" Looking up at Vidhi, Vivaan replied, "My bride looks so beautiful, so divine." Vidhi helped him to his feet, and they embraced tightly.

Arun and Asha, beaming with joy, were delighted by their son's profound love for Vidhi. Asha, dabbing away her tears, instructed Varnika to bring the garland to her brother. Vivaan was about to place it around Vidhi's neck when Abhay and Karan lifted her up.

Vivaan frowned at them, playfully chiding, "Whose side are you on, mine or hers? Brother, you're supposed to be on my side, not playing the villain in my love story."

His eyes gleamed a vibrant green. Abhay, grinning, teased, "No cheating, I can do that too. Go on, do it yourself." Vivaan sighed deeply, but then, to his surprise, someone lifted him up. It was Arjun. With a smile, Vivaan managed to place the garland around Vidhi's neck.

Vivaan instructed Arjun to lower him down. Vidhi descended, anticipating being lifted again, but Vivaan knelt, bowing his head. "I am all yours, Sweetheart," he declared. Vidhi, beaming, draped the varmala around his neck.

Aditi was visibly moved to tears by the scene. Abhay gently placed his hand on her shoulder, offering comfort. Aditi was overwhelmed with joy; Vidhi had finally met someone who cherished her above all else.

Yug and Nidhi's varmala ceremony took place. Yug seemed indifferent, while Nidhi was the picture of happiness and enthusiasm.

After the ceremony concluded, they both retired to their respective rooms.

Varnika was gently playing with the flowers, her demeanor so innocent that no one would suspect her of ever being a bully. She appeared as a celestial being in disguise. Karan, seated next to her, was engrossed in his mobile. Varnika glanced at Karan and became utterly enchanted.

He looked dashing and handsome in his tuxedo. Riya was growing jealous of the way Varnika was looking at him. Glancing around and seeing no one but a few workers, she approached their table and exclaimed, "Oh Karan, baby, where have you been? I've been searching for you for an hour!" With that, she sat on his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Karan's breath hitched as he caught Varnika's eye. Varnika rolled her eyes and stormed off in anger. Karan, faced with Riya's grin, slapped his forehead in exasperation. This girl knew no bounds.

He urged her to get up, but she only settled in more comfortably. In a swift move, Karan pulled her closer by her waist and cupped her face. She squeezed her eyes shut, gripping his collar tightly, and he lifted her up. Riya opened her eyes to find herself being set down firmly on her feet as Karan walked away.

Riya, arms folded in anger, muttered to herself, "This man is an exceptional case on this earth. He's no innocent in my eyes anymore; he's a fool. It's time for some drastic measures."

As Vidhi was preparing to become Vivaan's bride, she received a phone call. Holding the phone to her ear while putting on her earrings, she suddenly dropped it and dashed out, clutching her lehenga. She found Aditi on her phone and urgently said, "Aditi, I need to leave. It's urgent. I'll return before the pheras."

Aditi pulled her behind a pillar, whispering, "Vidhi, the varmala is done. You can't leave during the remaining rituals."

"Aditi, please understand, I can't explain now. I must go; Vivaan is in danger." With no other choice, Aditi called Karan, "Karan, get to the back gate with your car. Hurry."