Niyati: Their Destiny

40. Wedding

Author's pov

Roop stood in front of the mirror dolled up as a bride the second time in her life, but this time, it was different. This time she was happy and she wanted it.

She smiled, looking at her reflection, hoping if her mother could see her like this. She was happy that the culprit of her mother got his punishment, but a part of her felt sad. She didn't know why. She hated that man, but his death still affected her.

"Roop?" She heard her cousin Radhika and turned to face her.

"You... you look stunning." She said with a bright smile.

"Bilkul mujhpr gayi hai." Anurag said, coming inside the room. Radhika rolled her eyes, engulfing Roop into a hug that was joined by their brother.

Roop felt content. She always thought she didn't have a family only to realise she had two.

She noticed someone standing by the door. It was her half-brother Aryan. He stood their awkwardly debating if he should come inside or not.

Roop forwarded her hand, gesturing him to join the hug. After sharing the sweet moments together, Yuvraj's mother came inside the room along with Amisha Goenka to take roop to the mandap.

Yuvraj stood at the mandap with a wide smile as he saw roop descending the stairs. He was awestruck with her beauty.

"How do you manage to take my breath away every single time?" Yuvraj said softly as he held Roop's hands in his.

"Can't help." Roop replied, chuckling as the wedding ceremony began.

"I love you." Yuvraj said as he filled her hairline with vermillion.

"I love you more." Roop said, grinning ear to ear.

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"What's with Anurag and Avu?" Roop asked as they entered inside their room, still wearing the wedding outfits.

"What's with them?" Yuvraj asked, raising a brow.

"I don't know. Anurag seems to really like Avu." Roop said, shrugging her shoulders.

"He doesn't. Not at all. Besides, you never realised my feelings for you, but you can point out his feelings for Avu." Yuvraj said in a mocking tone.

"Stop being a jerk, Raj. I think Anurag really likes Avu." Roop said, pouting.

"Yeah, sure." Yuvraj said, rolling his eyes as he helped her get rid of the jewelry and her bun.

"Raj." Roop said nervously, fidgeting her fingers.

"Yes?" He said softly.

"I was... I was wondering if I... I could you know... can you umm... I wanted to do something of my own." Roop said, taking a deep breath.

"Wow. That's amazing." Yuvraj said with a wide smile.

"You have no issue with it?" Roop asked, frowning.

"Why would I have an issue with your dreams?" Yuvraj asked, holding her hands, bringing it closer to his lips.

"But I am not educated." She said nervously as Yuvraj pecked her hands.

"You can learn whatever you like roop." He answered with a soft smile.

"I... I actually always wanted to work.... like for women who... you know, like my mom. Those who are victims of domestic violence. I want to help them. I don't want another Panchi Kashyap to meet the same fate as Panchi Goenka." Roop said with a said smile.

"You want to open an N.G.O.?" Yuvraj asked, and Roop nodded her head.

"I want to open one in the honor of my mother. I... I couldn't do anything for her, but I'll try my best to save the victims from such monsters." Roop said with determination.

"You were a kid, Roop. You were suffering too. It's not your fault what happened with her." Yuvraj said, caressing her cheek.

"I know, Raj. I know. I wish she was here." Roop said with a small smile.

"She's here. She will always be there with you, Roop." Yuvraj said, and Roop gave him a smile in understanding.

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"Panchi Foundation." Avantika chirped in excitement.

"Congratulations, love." Yuvraj said, kissing Roop's cheek.

"Will you two stop with your public display of affection." Anurag said, scrunching his nose.

"Shut up." Yuvraj said, rolling his eyes as he wrapped his arm around Anurag's neck, almost choking him.

"Sometimes I wonder if you are my husband or his." Roop said, looking at her husband and her brother.

"It's fine, Roop, i am here for you, na." Avantika said, holding her hand as they went inside the premises of the newly formed Panchi Foundation.

Panchi Foundation helped victims of domestic violence, especially women and children. Provided them a safe place to live in and fight against the mosters by dragging them into court.

Roop gave her sweat and blood to the organization. With Avantika and Anurag helping her in suing the culprits and her husband, sister, and in-laws helping her in every way possible, she took Panchi Foundation to new heights helping hundreds of women and children.

She never took over Niyati Industries Pvt Ltd. Her earnings from the shares were invested in the NGO. She received many awards and appreciation for her work.

She was the same girl who thought jumping into the lake and ending her life was the only solution she was left with, but then Yuvraj came to her life.

He became the light to her darkness.
He became the peace to her storms.
He became the calm to her chaos.
He became the family she always craved.

Sometimes, we might think everything is over now, but it's not true. God always has a plan for us. So, just hold tight.     

Things might be hard right now, pr yeh samay bhi beet jayega.

The End.