It was a beautiful day that Anjali and Anshuman had been eagerly waiting for. They were going to exchange commitment rings, a symbol of love and togetherness that held immense importance and pleasure in their lives. It was amazing to see how they had gone from being strangers to soulmates, supporting and loving each other throughout their journey. They had become each other's rocks, easing each other's insecurities, and addressing each other's fears and past scars as their own.
However, it wasn't always easy for Anjali to trust him. In the beginning, she had been skeptical about their relationship, given her past experiences. Her ex-boyfriend, who had pretended to be an angel for others, was nothing but a devil in disguise. He had tried to control Anjali in every possible way, to prove his masculinity and show her that without his permission, she couldn't move an inch.
Those were the darkest days of her life, and she had felt alone and helpless. But her friends had been her light in the darkness. They had willingly come forward to help her out of the precarious situation and had been a constant source of support and encouragement. They had made her forget her sadness and tears through their cheerful smiles, laughable jokes, and unwavering support. And now, as the most awaited day of her life has come, she knew that she had found the love and support that she always deserved.
Even Anshuman, who initially tried to be ignorant of her personal life issues, decided to be a bit expressive and attentive, participating in the mission of making Anjali happy again. He was the only one who knew how miserable she looked when no one was around her, how loud her cries and screams were, full of pain and helplessness, stabbing his heart too. She badly endeavored to be a strong woman, to not let the past overpower her in any way, and his silent encouragement truly helped her establish herself as a person.
Anjali found herself falling for Anshuman despite her best efforts to resist. He had become her closest confidant, always there to listen and understand. He was the one she could trust with her deepest secrets, the one who never judged her and always had her back. To her, he was like a monkey, always playful and mischievous, but also dependable and protective.
After going through a traumatic experience, Anjali had struggled to find peace and security in her life. But with Anshuman, she found a sense of comfort and safety that she had been craving for a long time. He had accepted her when she hated her existence, when she forgot how to smile, when she wanted to escape from the hurtful reality when her past kept on overwhelming her and making her feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, this day wasn't an ordinary day for her but a beautiful and most awaited one.
Currently, Naina was in the lobby of Hotel Ocean Breeze, waiting for her husband, Enaika was seen playing with a toy phone, loving the game inserted into the unharmful gadget.
Sameer was in his office for urgent work and had promised to return to them by three in the afternoon, but he was nowhere to be seen. It had been more than an hour since they had been waiting for his arrival, feeling bored and tired. Her patience was thinning, and gloominess was surrounding her heart when she realized almost everyone was there including the groom and bride. Only her husband wasn't found in the vicinity.
"Hello." The man appeared to be in his late twenties, dressed in a neat blue shirt that complemented his features. He had a friendly demeanor and a welcoming smile that caught the attention of Naina sitting nearby.
At first, Naina looked at him with a hint of confusion, trying to place the face that seemed familiar but couldn't recall instantly. However, after a few moments of contemplation, she finally recognized him, and a wide smile brightened her face too as she remembered his personality from the past.
"Rudraksh." She squealed his name in sheer joy, rushing to embrace him for a warm friendly hug.
As soon as Naina laid her eyes on him, she couldn't help but notice the striking transformation he had undergone. His once chubby body was now toned and muscular as if he had been working out for hours on end. He had managed to shed a whopping fifteen kilograms, bringing his weight down from seventy to a lean fifty-five.
