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Mohsin Khan as Kartik Kapoor
Shivangi Joshi as Diya Malhotra

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Milni literally means "Introductions". Ardas had been performed by the person in charge of looking after the Sikh scriptures, followed by the formal introductions of senior men in the families. Both the eldest chachas (father's younger brother) had come together and had exchanged garlands of flowers. In this grand ceremony, the Saira's family gave shagun (a token of good luck) to the Nikhil's close relatives in descending order of age. Cash and clothes were gifted.

People gossiped about the wedding and some quoted this wedding as the grandest wedding in their families.Many relatives appreciated the gifts that were given while some were disappointed about cash being gifted in a envelope rather than making it into money necklace.

As Saira had now already entered into the venue the topic had changed to how pretty she looked,estimation of her jewellery and dress to nothing special,etc.Saira basically did not care.She didn't even know 70% of the relatives.She wondered where had they been hiding for so long?But then she remembered the famous words of Shyla about 'The great Indian Relatives'.She snorted when she saw Aarav winking at Shyla while Shyla making gross face at his appearance,at this Saira laughed a little.Shyla scoffed towards Saira as she stood beside her,"I can't believe you are not staring at your groom!You are basically looking at our romance,how shameless of you!"
Saira whispered,"This fighting you call romance?"
Shyla whispered yelled at her,"This is coming from you?Girl,you and Nikhil have more of this than us,silly fights,remember?"
Saira stuck her tongue out at her as Shyla smirked.
Saira then shaked her head and asked Shyla,"Where is my little cousin brother?"
Shyla thought for a moment and replied,"Bring your varmaalas"
Saira nodded at it as she waited for her beloved cousin brother who was one of the actual relatives who cared for her,even though he was younger.
Nikhil however stood still frozen.He never had imagined her being this beautiful.His actual interaction with women could be counted negligible.Of course,if you ignore his useless dates who talked of useless topics such as if their lipstick should be darker while eating,etc.Weird.Nevertheless,all the noise from guests made him come back to reality.
He was gettin-scratch that.He is getting married.

As Milani was finished, Saira and Nikhil were called to stand in the middle of the circle where the family had been standing.Mrs Kapoor whispered to Aarav,"Where is Kartik?He had to bring the garlands,right?"
Before he could reply,a voice called out,"Here are the garlands!"
The man stood in yellow sherwani and instantly they heard young girls swooning over his appearance.Afterall he was handsome.He ignored all those people and handed over the garlands to Mrs Kapoor.Mrs Kapoor nodded approvingly at Him.He was Kartik Kapoor.

Saira smiled happily at her brother while Nikhil wondered who he was.Maybe knowing this,Mrs Kapoor introduced him,"He is Kartik Kapoor.He has recently or let's say today,he has returned to India after studying,interning and working in London.He has made us proud at many occasions."
Kartik smiled and told Mrs Kapoor,"Enough about me.Its Saira's wedding.Lets do the varmaala ceremony."

Diya stood shock as she stared at Kartik.Was He the same...? Or was she hallucinating?Never the less,she stood behind the crowd right now.She didn't want to confront him now.

Both Nikhil and Saira placed a heavily made garland made of flowers- varmala on each other.
The ceremony was not finished without Nikhil grumbling when Saira was lifted off the ground by both of her brothers.Thankfully,even his friends seemed to be tall enough and they lifted Nikhil off the ground so he could make Saira wear the Garland. Friends and relatives of the Saira and Nikhil had indulged in teasing and fun, to celebrate this happy occasion. An auspicious time or muhurat had been chosen for the performance of wedding ceremony.

It was time for the food.Everyone were scattered to dining area trying out different cuisines of India and world.Many of important clients of Nikhil and Aarav had came to give their greetings.

Diya searched for Kartik.She didn't know where he was.Funny thing was,she was not searching because she wanted to confront but because she wanted to hide from there.She kept on walking through the big venue until an arm grasped her and she was pinned to the wall.
"Running away from me again?" He whispered huskily as he stood near to her.
Diya did not look into his eyes.She looked down.
Kartik released her and said,"This is not over."
Diya looked at him with parted lips as she could not understand what she should do.
Kartik gave a wicked smile before he went to meet his sister.
She muttered to herself,"What have I gotten myself into?"
But she was relieved that she could happily participate in all activities and she need not hide from him.

"Chinese!"
"Indian"
"Italian"
"Rajasthani"
"Chaat"
"Really?You eat chaat Nikhil?"Saira asked as if shocked.
Nikhil rolled his eyes at her stereotypical statement. He replied,"Why?Can't men eat chaat?"
Saira said,"Of course.Men can eat.But you?You are an alien?Remember I told you?"
Nikhil muttered curses which Saira ignored and peacefully ate her Dahi puris.

Shyla looked at them and prayed internally for her bestfriend,"Let her always be this happy!"Aarav did the same.
Kartik came and whispered to them,"Hey guys!What about his shoes?Don't we have to steal?"
Shyla and Aarav looked at each other and replied,"Wait till Kanyadaan."

Diya told her cousin sisters,"Hide my Bhai's shoes somewhere.Just don't give To Saira's relatives.Especially Sia,not you!"
Sia rolled her eyes.

It was time for the much awaited Pheras and Kanyadaan ritual,without which Indian marriages are never complete.
Mr Kapoor kept a ring on the Nikhil's finger and then he gave Saira's hand to the Nikhil . This ritual is known as the Kanyadaan. It is after the kanyadaan that the pheras had begun.
Diya successfully hid the shoes near Sia's chair and she was to sit and guard.
Kartik had been searching until his eyes landed on Sia.The way she was siting like protecting something,he knew she had the shoes.How?Well,Diya looked pretty relieved and had given a challenging gaze to him.Kartik knew her that look.

He took a deep breath and went to Sia.Sia looked surprised to see Kartik approach her.Kartik had once heard from Diya how Sia had once cheated in her project and how much Diya hated her.
He whispered to her in his charming voice,"Do you know CPR?Because you take my breath away."
Sia giggled in her shrill voice which irritated him.Thankfully she was distracted and he managed to take Nikhil's shoes.Before she could say,he said,"I think Mrs Kapoor is calling.See you later."Sia nodded.
Diya watched horrified as she saw Kartik taking the shoes.
She started running after him.Hearing the anklets noise,Kartik looked at Diya who was running behind him and he too started running.Both were good athletes so it was something no one knew who would win.

The seven pheras had taken place in front of the sacred fire-agni. Saira had taken every vow from heart.Nikhil was confused soul.His heart had taken vow but his mind denied it.He didn't know if he was doing right by doing marriage like this.Afterall,it was a contract marriage.Still,keeping all his thoughts aside,he did all rituals.
After this the Nikhil had applied Sindoor (vermilion) to the Saira 's hair partition and the Mangalsutra Rasam took place where the Nikhil tied a beaded necklace i.e. a mangalsutra to the Saira's neck. When all these rituals were over, they got up to touch the feet of all the elder members in the family and seek their blessings for a happily married life.

For some time they sat.
Suddenly they heard the voice,"I got it!I got the shoes!"

And the wedding is completed!
Just some more rituals are left.
Hmm what is connection between Diya and Kartik?
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