You Are My Obsession Till Eternity

Bonus Chapter-2

Author's POV,

Rudra had spent the entire day ensuring every detail of the wedding preparations was perfect. He had personally checked the flowers, seating arrangements, and lighting. Everything had to be flawless for Pihu, just the way she deserved. As evening settled in, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, he finally made his way back to his room, thoughts filled with Pihu's smile and the happiness in her eyes.

Entering his room, Rudra found it empty. A small frown creased his forehead. He had expected Pihu to be there, waiting for him. His eyes scanned the room, searching for any sign of her, but there was none. Assuming she might have stepped out for a moment, he headed to the washroom to freshen up, still brimming with the excitement of their upcoming wedding.

However, as minutes passed and Pihu didn't return, Rudra felt a stir of concern. Stepping out of the washroom, his eyes swept over the room again, now more alert. She still wasn't there. His frown deepened. Where could she have gone?

Determined to find her, Rudra headed towards the door. Just as he was about to leave, he found Veer, Akash, and Ankit standing outside, effectively blocking his path. Their expressions were a mix of mischief and determination.

Rudra raised an eyebrow at the sight of them. "What are you three up to?" he asked, his voice calm but curious.

Akash, the youngest of the trio and still a bit wary of Rudra, gathered the courage to speak first. "Are you going somewhere, Jiju?" he asked, his tone polite but firm.

Rudra nodded. "Yes, I'm looking for Pihu. Have you seen her?" His voice carried a hint of impatience. He didn't have time for their games right now; he just wanted to see Pihu.

Ankit, usually the one to lighten the mood, nodded. "Yes, Di is with Ma and Shivani Didi. They're probably in her room, getting her ready for the night."

Rudra's shoulders relaxed slightly at the information. He turned to head towards Pihu's room, but Veer stepped in front of him, blocking his path. "Not so fast, Rudra," Veer said, his voice steady and serious.

Rudra looked at Veer, confusion crossing his features. "What do you mean, Veer?" he asked, eyes narrowing slightly.

Veer stood his ground, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. "Rudra, tonight, you won't be with my sunshine. We've decided that you'll have to manage without her. We're here to keep you company instead."

Rudra's eyes widened in surprise. "What? Why? I want to see Pihu. We're getting married tomorrow. Why can't I see her tonight?" His voice held a trace of frustration, his desire to be with Pihu evident.

Akash, still a bit nervous around Rudra but finding his voice, chimed in. "It's what Maa said, Jiju. She thinks it's bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other the night before the wedding. So, just... forget it." He ended with a small shrug, his eyes darting away.

Rudra took a deep breath, trying to keep his temper in check. He knew these traditions meant a lot to Pihu's family, but he hadn't expected to be barred from seeing her altogether. "You all are seriously going to keep me away from Pihu?" he asked, trying to gauge if there was any way to change their minds.

Ankit nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, Jiju. It's only one night. And besides, it's fun, a sort of pre-wedding ritual," he said, grinning widely.

Veer placed a hand on Rudra's shoulder. "It's only one night, Rudra. And you'll have a lifetime with her after tomorrow. So tonight, just stay with us. We can have some fun."

Rudra sighed, realizing there was no winning this argument. He could see the genuine affection in their eyes, and he knew that part of their insistence came from a place of love and protection for Pihu. It was hard to argue with that.