3. A TWIST IN THE TALE

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WEDDING DAY : 

 VAIDEHI'S ROOM , 

Vaidehi is surrounded by her friends and cousins. They are  all busy in helping her to get ready for the big day. The room is filled with laughter and excitement. Vaidehi is blushing as they teased her. She is wearing a golden hued pearl white silk saree. Her wedding is happening at their house which is located in a typical high-profile locality of the city.

( Cousin 1 : oye ! Chudu entha andamga unnavo ! Srihan ninnu chosthey pichhodu ayipothadu. )

Cousin 1 : "Oh, Vaidehi, look at you! You're going to be a beautiful bride. I bet Srihan is going to be speechless!"

( Vaidehi : aapandi akka ! Meeru ala antuntey naaku siggestundhi. )

Vaidehi : "Stop it, you're making me shy!"

Vaidehi told with a hint of blush.

( Friend 1 : Arey ! Oppukovey ! Naaku telusu neeku tvaraga pelli kodukuni chudali ani undi. Ninnu chusaka srihan ela react avutado ani baga aatruta ga undhi naaku. ) 

Friend 1 :  "Come on, admit it. You're super excited. Can't wait to see Srihan's face when he sees you."

( Vaidehi : avunu ! Naaku tvaraga chudali ani vundi srihan ni. Antha perfect ga undhi. Inkasepatlo nenu srihan wife avutha. ) 

Vaidehi : "Yes, I'm excited. It's just... everything feels so perfect."

( Cousin 2 : Achham nee cheera laage na ? Srihan selection super ga undhi. ) 

Cousin 2 : "Perfect like you in this saree. Srihan selected an amazing saree for you !"

The teasing continues as they help Vaidehi with her jewelry and finalize her look. She's smiling and laughing, clearly enjoying the moment.

..........

ONE HOUR LATER ,

The guests are gathered and Vaidehi walked down the aisle. her heart is pounding with joy. As she approached the mandap, her excitement is palpable. But then, a sudden commotion arised as the groom got up from his seat .

( Srihan : Vaidehi ! Nenu neetho matladali. Nuvvu oka vishayam telusukovali. ) 

Srihan : "Vaidehi, I need to talk to you. There's something you need to know."

Srihan spoke with urgency and guilt evident on his face. Vaidehi's smile dropped by looking at him. He held her hand and dragged her to a secluded place inside the house. 

( Vaidehi : emaindhi srihan ? Idhi matladukuney time kadhu. )

Vaidehi : "What's wrong, Srihan ? This isn't the time..."

( Srihan : Nannu kshaminchu Vaidehi. Neeku nenu oka nijam cheppali. Nenu mee chelli Shalini ni premistunnanu. ) 

Srihan  :  "I... I'm so sorry. I have to tell you the truth. I love Shalini, your sister."

( Vaidehi : enti ? Pichhi pichhi prank lu chesthey moothi pagultadhi. )

Vaidehi : what ? Stop these stupid pranks. I will punch you.

Vaidehi's eyes widened in shock as shalini is escorted in. She is looking pale and shaken. Srihan looked shalini lovingly. Vaidehi understood that he is not pranking,

( Jagadish : assalu emi jarugutundhi ikkada ? Shalini ikkada em chestundhi ?  ) 

Jagadish : "What is going on ?  Why is Shalini here ? What's happening ? "

( Indrani : Chethulu jodinchi adugutunna. Eeroju ilantivi emi cheyyodhu. )

Indrani : "Please, not today. This is supposed to be Vaidehi's day..."

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