Be Mine

55. finally together 🥹

AKRITI

Finally, Finally, Finally. Today is the day. Today, I am going to marry the love of my life. 

As I sit in front of the mirror, adorned in my bridal lehenga, my heart is overwhelmed with emotions. My fingers trace the intricate embroidery on the fabric—a Sabyasachi masterpiece, just as I had dreamed. My makeup artist is meticulously working on my hair, but my mind is far from the present. It’s wandering through the countless memories Aditya and I have created, the struggles we faced, and the love that has only grown stronger with time. 

I can’t help but think about those late-night conversations when we’d dream about this day. How we’d plan our wedding, wondering how to convince our parents, what colors we’d wear, and how grand the celebration would be. I remember the moments I’d excitedly rant about wanting a designer lehenga, the perfect makeup, and the most magical setting. And Aditya, in his quiet and attentive way, absorbed every word. 

But what leaves me in awe is how he remembered it all. Every single detail. He left no stone unturned to make this day as perfect as I had imagined. From my dream lehenga to ensuring the makeup artist was exactly who I wanted—he did it all. 

**Is it possible to fall in love with someone over and over again?** 

Because here I am, sitting in front of this mirror, falling in love with him all over again. 

But amidst the joy, a pang of sorrow flickers. I remember the dark days. The nights I’d cry myself to sleep, praying to God to take away the memories of Aditya so I could find peace. The weight of heartbreak, the fear of losing him, and the ache of a love that felt impossible—it all comes rushing back. I begged for relief, but even God knew better. He knew Aditya was my destiny. 

And now, here we are, on the brink of forever. 

A tear escapes my eye, and I quickly wipe it away, careful not to smudge the makeup. My reflection blurs for a moment, but I can still see the girl who once thought this day would never come. 

“What happened? Are you okay? Why are you crying?” Mona’s concerned voice pulls me back to the present. 

She kneels beside me, her hand gently resting on mine. 

“I’m fine,” I reply, trying to smile. “Just… overwhelmed by everything.” 

Mona studies me for a moment before grabbing my phone. “Call him. You’ll feel better.” 
 

I hesitate but glance at the screen. Two messages from Aditya await me: 

**Aditya:** 
*At last, today I will see you.* 
*Get ready and come soon.* 

A fresh wave of tears threatens to spill. My heart feels heavy yet so full. I press the call button, needing to hear his voice. 

 

“Hey,” I managed to say, my voice shaking with emotion. 

“Are you okay? Why does your voice sound heavy? Did something happen? Did someone say something to you? Just tell me, Aki—I’ll fix it. Even if I have to kill someone, I’ll do it. But please, don’t cry.” 

His concern, his protective tone—it breaks me and heals me all at once. A smile blooms on my tear-streaked face. 

“I’m fine, Aditya,” I reassure him, my voice soft. “It’s just… everything feels so overwhelming. I needed to hear your voice to calm down.” 

He lets out a small chuckle. “Oh, so I’m your calming pill now? But I get it. You always panic when something big is about to happen. And today is *our wedding*, so I can imagine how nervous you must be.”