MANAN- I am here

44. The Wedding

Thanks for the lots of votes and comments. Silent readers please do vote. The chapter after this chapter is epilogue which will be of Manik's POV.

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  I am currently sitting in front of mirror with my wedding saree. Sakshi is in washroom, as she is nervous. I know, I should be nervous and yes I am totally nervous. If I see Manik any instant, I am afraid I will faint. I thought of all the things happened after the proposal.

FLASHBACK

  "Now what?" I asked whispering to Manik in Diya's wedding. Deepa's wedding was yesterday as the priest suggested it. "You told me to date you at least 3 months. So, I was thinking to marry you after 3 months." he said nonchalantly giving everyone the smile who were watching us.

 "But after three months Aliya and Druv are getting married. Then it will be Mukti and Abhi who are planning to tie a knot after 6 months. So, I was thinking why not marry after eight months?" I told with excitement which made Manik's face turn into an annoyed kid's expression. "Why not marry after 4 months?" he asked in that same expression. "Kartik and Sakshi are getting married that month." I said to which he grumbled.

  "Manik, I know I am making you wait, but see in a positive side. I can stay with you most of the time in these wedding preparation. I can understand you better and see we can live our life for the fullest in this time Manik." I said in a hope he will understand. He sighed making me relief flow through me.

  "I know I am rushing, but it is like habit to me. You were there for 10 days in my home and I miss you there. Sorry!!" he said feeling guilty. I smiled at how understanding my future husband is.

FLASHBACK END

 After that we were continuously busy with every wedding. We would reserve a hall, event management team and many other things. I can't believe I have reached the most important day of my life. Of course, Aliya was the designer of my wedding lehanga and it was damn good. It was a Punjabi wedding. Well, my family wanted a south Indian wedding, but we all discussed and came into conclusion that there will be two weddings.

  First one will be Punjabi wedding with all the relatives and friends. Second wedding will be held at the orphanage where Mr. Marihal is head. Well there will only be close relatives, close friends and of course, the orphanage kids. I wanted to make my mother happy, so I opted this idea and even my family supported it.

  I can't believe that grand pa asked sorry for behaving rude with me all the time. Yesterday at night when I was about to sleep, there came grandpa in his glory. He said he wanted to talk something important. I was hell tired by all the pre rituals of marriage, but when there are very unexpected people claiming to talk to you then do you have any other choice? naa... you will listen what they will talk. He told sorry and reasons for all his actions in past. I forgave him as I am leaving this home and I want to forget all the bitter memories here. I want to take all the sweet memories from here.

  "Nandini it is time for you to come" Savitri announced and Navya accompanied me under the veil which was held by Sakshi, Kartik, Harshad, Raghav. I felt butterflies in my stomach. I could hear some praising about my beauty, but none of this matters. I should look good for only one person, Manik. I was feeling nervous, shy, happy and sad all at once. I was made to sit next to Manik and entire time I kept my head down. I slowly peaked Manik who was doing the rituals instructed by priest.

  His eyes were trailed to me. I felt my cheeks heating. "You look like a nymph from heaven Nandini." this made my face even red. "How am I gonna control myself till night?" he grumbled to which I was beet red now. Thanks to the veil covering my face. "Manik, I love you and I will always be there with you forever." I don't know what made me say this, but I wanted to say this at this movement.

  His eyes held some determination "No matter what Nandini, I will not leave you, if you even want to go away from me." his statement made me smile.

  "Guys will stop your whispering and concentrate on circling the bonfire?" this was Kabir whose head was smacked by Navya "It's not bonfire, its fera." she said annoyed by him. "yeah you can say that too." he said and carried on seeing our action.

  If I was told, 'you will fall in love' ten years ago I would laugh at them and said 'joke of the year.'

  If I was told 'you will have a love marriage' eight years ago I would share this joke with everyone.

 Everything changed by one person, my love of the life, Manik. He converted all the things I thought jokes to reality. One deal, that brought us close. One murder case that made us share a pure bond.

  This is me, Nandini. Murthy  and this was my love cum mystery cum thriller story. A woman who was given the confidence on one statement by her love 'I Am Here.'