Saaho

Epilogue

Sidhanth was sitting on the mandap. The priest were chanting some mantras , which were a part of the rituals. The garden area of Roy Mansion was arranged in a simple manner.  It was Ibrahim's wish to conduct their wedding with all those traditional rituals. A small function, not with much people. Only Ibrahim, Viswank, Anuradha and some very close friends were present.

Anuradha bought Saakshi, drapped in chilly red saree with minimal Jewellery and make up adoring her .
She sat next him , after sharing a glance at him.  Anu stood beside Viswank taking some flower petals to wish the couple.

The priest asked them to take the holy vows. Later, he wore her the nupital chain, and filled the hair partition with Sindoor.

The rituals were finished . A simple yet elegant wedding.

Anuradha encircled the aarathi thali around Saakshi and Sidhanth, who were standing at the doorstep of Roy Mansion. Ibrahim and Viswank stood beside Anuradha welcoming the couple.

"Since we have no woman in our family, we had to call Anu for doing the Aarathi", Ibrahim said with a smile, but deep down in the grief of his late wife.

Sidhanth didn't failed to understand his mind. "So what Uncle.. Anu is also a part of family, Isn't it Viswa.." . That was more a tease than a comment. Anuradha and Viswank blushed a bit.
Anu tried to cover up the situation by asking them to get in.

"What was need of all these Uncle... We are not coming here for the first time na.." . Saakshi asked as she stepped inside the home. 

"Maybe it's not the first time beta.. but.. you are coming here as the daughter in law for the first time. And Sidhanth... He is home after 15 years...
Doesn't it need a special welcome. "

Saakshi looked at Sidhanth, who bent his head a bit, thinking nothing.
She held his palms . Her smile was all enough for him to forget all those worst memories out.

"Let me arrange the dinner.. " , Anuradha left to kitchen followed by Viswank. She instructed the maids to arrange the dishes over the table.
As she turned back , she hit on Viswank, right by heads.

"Oouch!! Viswank..  what is this... You have these big big eyes, but uses for nothing. "

"Aah.. sorry.. "

"Hmm.. okay.. Now tell me what are you doing in the kitchen. "

" Actually.. Anu.. I... I want to....ah.."

She kept her hands crossed watching him stammer.
"I think you will take a long time to open your mouth. I have so many work to do. You stand here and prepare I will leave.."

She left the kitchen without listening to him. By reaching the door, she stopped and looked back. Anu found Viswank hitting his own head. She hid her laugh with much struggle.
"Poor Viswank... Proposing a girl is not so easy as killing someone ..."
She giggled and left .

The dining table was filled with so many dishes..  laughter... talks and happiness.

"Uncle.. I have a small request for you.." , Saakshi interrupted.

"Request...? Order me Saakshi.. "

"Ok.. as your wish.. Then the order is, from today You and Viswank will be staying here , in the Roy Mansion....forever..."

Ibrahim and Viswank shared glances in surprise. "But.. Saakshi..."

"Uncle..." , Sidhanth took the initiative.
"Look... Now we have only you , in place of our Father. Who else is there to lead us... guide us... And love us ...Dad.. "