𝓑𝓻𝓸𝓴𝓮𝓷.

Chapter - 26

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Shivanya ~

As I stood at the edge of the mandap, my heart thudded loudly in my chest. The mantra chants of the panditji and the glow of the havan fire was all just telling me that this was it, I was getting married. My eyes flickering down to my hands, which wouldn't stop trembling while I tried to count my breathing.

And then I felt it. His gaze, on me.

When I finally looked up, Vihaan was walking toward me. He seemed to not noticing anything around him. Not the family, neither the cold of the air or the soft music in the background. Nor did it seem like he noticed the slight stumble when his foot caught the edge of the carpet.

He swayed, just a little but before he could lose his balance, my hand reached out for him instinctively. My fingers brushed his arm, steadying him but his eyes still didn't waver, locked onto mine as if he hadn't even realised what had just happened.

"Are you okay Vihaan sir?" I whispered, my voice barely audible to myself.

He did not really answer my question but his lips curved into the smallest and softest of smiles that he had even sent my way and it almost made my heart forget how to beat.

The people around let out a soft "aww," but it was distant for my ears, like a little echo and I felt my cheeks flush while I lowered my eyes.

Vihaan reached out his hand towards me, still wearing the same smile.

"Saath chalengi yahan se? Ab vaise bhi aaj ke baad aapke bina mera ek kadam aage nahi badhega." He said, forcing me to look at him eyes once, his words doing that to me.

(TRANSLATION - Will you walk with me from here? Anyway, from today, I will not take one step forward in our life without you.)

I could only nod my head in a yes, giving placing my hand onto his, feeling the nervous jitters in my stomach slowly fading away.

He softly tugged me forward, his fingers laced with mine as we stepped onto the mandap together before Radhika and Vidhi Aunty helped me sit down next to him.

Radhika adjusted my dupatta before stepping back with a soft smile.

The panditji began chanting the mantras. I tried to focus on his words, but my attention kept slipping back to Vihaan. He sat close and his eyes would drift toward me every now and then just like mine did.

When it was time for the varmala, my hands trembled slightly again. As I stood, he leaned in slightly, his voice teasing. "Don't worry, Sunshine, I'll bend if it helps."

I couldn't help but smile a little at his words. And true to his word, he lowered himself slightly, making it easier for me to place the garland around his neck and while I was just about to withdraw my hands, he reached up, brushing his fingers against mine for the briefest moment, sending a shiver down my spine.

As he settled the garland over my shoulders, Vihaan leaned in a little, "Kaha tha na aapse, aap meri hi hain. Dekh lijiye, ab sabko pata chal gaya."

(TRANSLATION - Did I not tell you that you belong with me? See, now everyone knows.)

His words brought a flush to my cheeks, the heat rising to my face faster than I could control. I lowered my gaze, unable to meet the intensity of his eyes while everyone around us showered us with flowers.