From Friends to Forever: Aditi & ROHIT

Chapter 23: Strength in Unity

The weeks passed, and the wedding preparations continued, but the challenges with Aditi's father, Vikram, loomed in the background. Though he was recovering well, the experience had brought the family closer, reminding them of the importance of support and love.

Aditi and Rohit made a point to spend more time with Aditi's parents, helping them with daily tasks and bringing lightness into their home. One evening, while preparing dinner, Aditi was struck by an idea.

"Rohit, why don't we have a family dinner? Just the four of us," Aditi suggested, her eyes brightening at the thought.

"That sounds great!" Rohit replied enthusiastically. "We can cook together. It'll be fun!"

Aditi grinned. "Perfect! Let's surprise them."

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**As they cooked,** the kitchen buzzed with laughter and friendly banter. Aditi took the lead, showing Rohit her mother's famous recipes while they playfully splashed each other with flour.

"Careful! You'll ruin the food!" Aditi teased, dodging Rohit's playful swipes.

"Just testing your reflexes," Rohit shot back, grinning.

After hours of cooking, they finally set the table, adorned with Aditi's mother's colorful tablecloth and dishes filled with their homemade creations. When they called her parents to the table, Vikram and Kavita looked pleasantly surprised.

"What's all this?" Vikram asked, a smile breaking across his face as he took in the spread.

"Just a little family dinner! We thought it would be nice to spend some time together," Aditi said, her heart swelling with pride.

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**As they sat down to eat,** the atmosphere was warm and filled with chatter. The conversation flowed easily, touching on topics ranging from the wedding plans to childhood memories, each story bringing laughter and joy.

"This reminds me of when Aditi was little," Kavita said, her eyes shining with nostalgia. "She used to help me cook, but most of the time, she just ended up eating the ingredients!"

Aditi laughed, shaking her head. "That's still true! I can't resist a good piece of chocolate or dough!"

"Some things never change," Rohit said, winking at her.

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**As dinner continued,** Aditi noticed how relaxed her father had become, enjoying the warmth of family around him. It was moments like these that reminded her of the strength of their bonds, especially during challenging times.

Later that evening, after dinner, they all gathered in the living room to relax. Vikram leaned back, a satisfied smile on his face. "I have to say, this was a wonderful surprise. Thank you both."

"We're just glad to see you happy, Dad," Aditi said, her heart full.

"Yeah, and it was fun cooking with you!" Rohit added, making Aditi smile.

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**As the night wore on,** Aditi felt a surge of hope for their future. The laughter and love they shared reminded her that, despite the challenges, they could face anything together.

The next day, Aditi and Rohit returned to their wedding planning with renewed energy. They visited florists, bakeries, and decorators, determined to create a celebration that reflected their unique journey.

"Have you thought about the music?" Rohit asked as they browsed through a list of vendors.

"I have a few ideas! We could blend traditional songs with some of our favorite modern tracks," Aditi suggested, her enthusiasm contagious.