#1 in short stories on 17-6-2017
Few miles away from HER house, a car headed away from Bengaluru.
"So how is it going?", his friend asked.
"All my actions, so far, are suitable enough to make her fall for me", he paused and continued .
"Ahhh.. Sh...
The wedding hall was calm. From the traditional background which involved paintings of God and goddess, the stage was changed to bear a pink satin cloth with hung from the ceiling. The people who were in charge of the decoration were pinning up roses.
The marriage ceremony which took place in the morning ended on a pleasant note. It brought a smile on everyone's face.
Sanyukta , who was clad in a beautiful pink Zardozi saree was posing for her wedding pictures while Randhir was standing near the threshold of the door , waiting for the photographer to complete her single photographs.
"Auntie , the beautician is spending a lot of time with Krithika . Look at me, I'm still yet to get my hairstyle done ", Riya complained.
"It's Ok darling. You come with me, let me see what it is", Sanyukta's mom said and turned to go when she felt a Henna dyed hand on her shoulder.
"Maa!!!", Sanyukta called her out . "The photographer wants a picture of both of us together"
Her mom slowly bent down and tucked a loose strand of hair that fell on Sanyukta's cheeks. She kept looking at her daughter for a long time.
"Maa!!!", Sanyukta called her out again.
"How beautiful my daughter is ....", she said admiring her daughter while her eyes started brimming with tears of joy. She slowly averted her gaze and looked at her neck which had the black beaded necklace tied around it.
She was the happiest mother on earth.
" Now , will you please stop admiring her . The make up woman is not ready to style my hair ", Riya said bringing her out of her trance.
Sanyukta broke into a big laughter , beautifully covering her lips with her hands. The mellifluent jingle of her bangles made Randhir smile.
"Excuse me, Mam. I need to complete the photoshoot inside this room and some more on the stage before the reception begins. So please!! ", the photographer muttered , asking the ladies to co-operate with him .
"Sure! I am leaving now." , Sanyukta's mom turned to leave when her gaze fell on Randhir who was standing near the door.
"Oh my God!!!! Damadji (son in law). How long have you been standing there ? You could have come inside. I'm so sorry." , she apologized.
"Oh! That's okay. It's completely fine ", he smiled.
Sanyukta's mom and Riya left the room , hurriedly.
Randhir walked in as Sanyukta smiled at him .
"Ahhh!!!Goddess in pink. Are you planning to kill me tonight?", he muttered as he walked near her with admiration and love overflowing in his eyes.
"Shh!! Randhir!!! The photographer is here", she nudged him with her chin down, hiding her reddened cheeks.
The photographer suggested various stills and poses which lasted for almost 15 minutes.
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"One last pose, mam. Just rest your forehead on his arm and smile. Ummm.. actually , you can place your hands gently over your lips and smile.",the photographer said.
Sanyukta tried, but the photographer was not satisfied.
Just then, Tanya walked in. Sanyukta smiled and waved at her.
With only ten days left for the wedding , Sanyukta wondered, how would she invite everyone ? But Tanya and Vikram made it possible by helping her in distributing the invitation cards.
Coming to the invitations, when the invitation card was to be finalised, Sanyukta's mom had sent her a picture it . But it reached Sanyukta when , she had left her mobile on her table and went for a short recess. Randhir saw it, replied that it was nice and deleted the message , before Sanyukta could return.
Sanyukta came to know about the entire thing, only when her mom showed her mobile as an evidence to her stubborn daughter that the invitation pictures were sent to her for her approval.
"Once more Madam.", the photographer repeated.
"Oh please! I cannot force such poses. It has to be natural." Sanyukta frowned.
"Sanyukta , he is just a photographer and not your Randhir . So please spare him and pose as he says.", Tanya chuckled.
"We will get it right this time.", Randhir winked.
Sanyukta nodded and tried to lean against his arm and smile.
"What was the name of the dish which you cooked on the finale of the competition ???? Sholay .. Right?", Randhir asked with an innocent face , making Sanyukta burst into laughter. Her hands automatically flew to cover her lips.
She laughed for few seconds and then replied, "Souffle."
Nevertheless to say, the photographer clicked the most candid and beautiful shot.
"Nothing makes her happier than food and cooking.", he smiled looking at Tanya .
An hour later...
As bride and the groom, walked towards the stage , Tanya walked towards Vikram who was seated on a chair .
"All done?", Vikram asked as he saw her.
"Yes. Few more photos on stage before the reception begins.", Tanya smiled as she pulled a chair and sat behind him.
Vikram checked his watch. It was 6.00 PM. They still had more than an hour for the reception to begin.
He thought for a moment and smiled as he made up his mind ...
"Tanya!!!.", he called her out .
"Hmmm", she turned in a reflex.
"Can we go out somewhere for a cup of coffee, before the reception begins ?", he asked with a hesitant smile.
"Sure. I would love to.", she replied getting up from the chair and walked up to him.
They knew where it was going.
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