Twinkle Taneja and Kunj Sarna had been at each other's throats for as long as anyone could remember. They weren't just rivals-they were archenemies. To them, there was no word more insulting than "Kunj" or "Twinkle."
But fate had a twisted sense of...
The Sarna and Taneja households were buzzing with excitement as the big day finally drew closer. After months of anticipation, Twinkle and Kunj’s first wedding function—the mehndi ceremony—was here. Family members and friends poured into the decorated venue, a beautiful blend of colors and lights filling the air with joy.
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
Twinkle sat on the decorated swing, surrounded by her friends and cousins, her hands outstretched as the mehndi artist carefully worked on intricate designs on her palms. She looked radiant in a green and gold lehenga, her bangles jingling as she laughed and teased her friends.
“Twinkle!” her best friend Chinki called, leaning close with a mischievous glint in her eye. “So… kiski naam ka ‘K’ add karwaya hai mehndi mein?” She winked, hinting at Kunj.
Twinkle blushed instantly. “Chinki, chup kar!” she muttered, trying to act casual but failing as a shy smile crept onto her face.
Just then, Kunj walked in with his cousins Arhaan and Simran, . He looked dashing in a cream kurta with golden embroidery, and his eyes immediately sought Twinkle in the crowd. When he spotted her, he couldn’t stop the smile that spread across his face. Seeing her all dressed up, her hands adorned with mehndi, and her laughter lighting up the room, he felt his heart skip a beat.
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
Simran nudged him, “Kunj bhai, woh dekho, Twinkle kitni sundar lag rahi hai!” she whispered, trying to make him blush.
“Simran, I know, okay?” Kunj replied with a smirk, trying to hide his own excitement. But the mischievous glint in his eyes gave him away.
He walked over to where Twinkle was sitting, a playful grin spreading across his face. “Twinkle, yeh kya? Mehndi toh bohot achi lag rahi hai,” he teased. “But where’s my name? I better see my name in there somewhere, warna…” he added, raising an eyebrow.
Twinkle looked at him, rolling her eyes but smiling nonetheless. “Accha? Pehle dhoond ke dikhao! If you can find it, tab sochungi kuch aur likhne ka,” she replied, her voice full of teasing challenge.
Kunj leaned in closer, pretending to examine the mehndi on her palms while the others giggled around them. “Hmm… It’s not here, and not here either…” he said, his finger tracing gently over her hand, sending shivers down her spine. “Looks like I’ll have to keep looking,” he whispered, his voice soft but his gaze intent.
Twinkle’s cheeks turned pink as she playfully pulled her hands back. “Ab itna bhi close mat aao, warna meri mehndi kharab ho jayegi!” she warned, but there was a twinkle of excitement in her eyes.
The crowd around them started cheering, and Bubbly and Simran immediately began clapping. “Arre arre! Humare hone wale jiju toh itne romantic nikle!” Bubbly teased, making Twinkle and Kunj both laugh and blush in equal measure.
---
As the night went on, the families gathered for a little dance session, starting with Twinkle’s cousins, Bubbly and Mahi, who performed a cute dance on “Mehndi Hai Rachnewali”. The crowd cheered as they twirled and laughed, making Twinkle clap her hands with delight.
After their performance, Arhaan and Simran took the stage, dancing to “Dilli Wali Girlfriend”, pulling Kunj in to join them midway. Kunj tried to resist, but Arhaan grabbed his hand, pulling him onto the dance floor. And that’s when the real fun began.
Kunj stole the show, dancing with full enthusiasm, and soon, the whole family joined in, including Twinkle’s parents and Kunj’s mom. Even Twinkle’s dad, usually reserved, clapped along, laughing at the sight of everyone enjoying themselves.
Twinkle couldn’t stop herself from smiling as she watched Kunj dance. There was something so comforting about seeing their families together, celebrating this special moment. She felt overwhelmed with happiness, and in that moment, she knew she was exactly where she was meant to be.
---
After the dances ended, Twinkle’s mom, Leela, made her way over to Twinkle, smiling warmly. “Beta, bas kuch hi din bache hain. Are you ready for this new journey?”
Twinkle looked at her mom and nodded, a little overwhelmed but filled with joy. “Ji maa, ready hoon. Bas aap sabka aashirwaad chahiye,” she said, her voice full of love and gratitude.
Leela placed a gentle hand on her head, blessing her. “Kunj is a wonderful boy, Twinkle. Tum dono ki jodi toh swarg mein bani hai,” she said, looking over at Kunj with a fond smile. The family exchanged warm glances, feeling grateful for the happiness that filled their lives.
As the night grew late, Kunj sneaked a moment alone with Twinkle near the balcony, away from the bustling crowd. The music was still playing softly in the background, and the air was filled with the scent of flowers and mehndi.
“Kya baat hai, Twinkle,” he began, his voice a teasing murmur. “So many people here, par tumhare bina toh sab suna lagta hai.”
Twinkle laughed softly, rolling her eyes. “Tum na, Kunj, bohot cheesy ho,” she replied, but there was a fondness in her tone.
“Accha?” Kunj raised an eyebrow, pretending to be offended. “Main cheesy hoon? Well, I think it’s cute, aur tumhe bhi cute lagta hai. Admit it.”
Twinkle shrugged, feigning innocence. “Pata nahi. I’ll think about it,” she replied, biting her lip to hide her smile.
They stood there, just the two of them, basking in each other’s presence. Kunj reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair from her face, his gaze soft and affectionate.
“Twinkle, humari shaadi ho rahi hai. Ab toh tum officially meri tang kheench sakti ho,” he whispered, his tone playful yet sincere. “But you know, no matter how much we tease each other, you’re the one I want to spend my life with.”
Twinkle’s heart swelled as she looked into his eyes, feeling a rush of emotions. She placed her hand over his, smiling up at him. “Mujhe bhi tumhare saath rehna hai, Kunj. Forever.”
They shared a tender moment, their hearts filled with love and happiness. The mehndi night had brought them closer, and as they looked out at the starlit sky, they knew this was only the beginning of a beautiful journey together.
---
The mehndi ceremony ended with more laughter, dances, and heartfelt blessings from everyone present. The Tanejas and the Sarnas were ready for the upcoming celebrations, each moment bringing Twinkle and Kunj’s love story closer to its grand chapter.
