Her Hidden Love

Thirty Five

/* Arohi is elated on seeing her mother. */

Arohi- Mom I just can't tell how happy I am seeing you here.

Poonam- Even I am happy to see my little girl like this. You have grown up so soon. I can't believe you're getting married.

Arohi- How is dad?

Poonam- He is fine. Arjun is taking so much care of us.

Arohi- Dad allowed you to come here?

Poonam- He doesn't know I'm here.

Arohi- I am very sorry mom.

Poonam- It's okay. In the beginning I misunderstood Arjun but now I know how much he loves you. I saw it that day when he took so much care just not to disturb your sleep.

Arohi- Did you help Arjun for dad's operation?

Poonam- Yes I did. What else could I do? I can't lose Hanish. How will I live if anything happens to him?

Arohi- but Arjun...

Poonam- Stop. Arjun is a good person and I trust him. Now you're getting late for the rituals. Go.

/* Arohi is relieved now. She looked gratefully at Arjun. She wasn't that angry on him now but still the fact that he broke her trust kept her away from him. The marriage rituals start. Sushmitha,Panchi, Arvind, Poonam everyone were happy. Arjun Arohi looked gorgeous dressed as the groom and bride. Arjun would never stop stealing glances at Arohi and the photographer caught their candid moments- Arohi's shy smile and Arjun's naughty smile. Panchi is the center of attraction she entertains everyone with cute conversations. Soon Rey, kria, raghav and Neha arrive. They too are dressed exquisitely. In a few hours all the rituals are done. Later everyone is dancing to celebrate the occasion. Arohi is laughing wholeheartedly at Raghav's jokes. Now Arjun's guilt is erased a bit. They take blessings from all the elders and perform some rituals pertaining to the royal family. Then they have family dinner and when it is done Sushmitha asks Neha and Kria to adorn Arohi with the new set of jewellery and dress and take her to Arjun's room. She asks Arjun to get ready in the guest room. Kria promises Arjun that she will make Arohi look like an angel and winks. He smiles and goes off. Even though Arohi is not interested they forcibly make her wear the jewellery and sit down to work on her make up. After an hour it is finished and now they are cracking jokes on what is going to happen next. Arohi smiles shyly she knew nothing was going to happen but even the thought of it sent chills through her. They leave Arohi inside and come out. Most of the guests have left by this time and Arjun is waiting to go inside. */

Kria- You want to go inside?

Arjun- What kind of a question is that?

Neha- Well we are playing her sisters now and if you want to go inside, you have to bribe us.

Arjun- You're kidding.

Kria- No idiot say what you are giving.

Arjun- I can give you your husband.

Kria- He's mine already.

Arjun- Then how about what you love the most. Here you go.

Neha- Chocolate bars!! Yay!

Kria- Ah clever enough.

Arjun- Nah I am just a good friend. I know you love chocolate like kids.

/* They have a group hug and he goes inside his room. It was beautifully decorated with flowers and candles. He finds Arohi sitting on the bed. Her face is covered totally with ghoongat. She was fidgeting with her fingers. He sits on the bed. */