Chapter 35

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The days before the wedding buzzed by very quickly. The engagement day and the wedding day was approaching and it was going to be done in a nearby hotel. Friends and family had been invited from both, the bride and the groom's side family.

Radhika and Krish had chatted over the phone. The flirting, mild bickering, and excitement could be felt when talking to each other. The midnight conversations didn't feel so illicit considering they were engaged.

Shanaya and Shravan were both looking forward to the wedding as Shanaya had been proved wrong since Krish succeeded in helping Radhika out of her grief as well as wooing her at the same time. Nivedita felt likewise, she also looked forward to perhaps getting married to Akaash soon enough.

Shivaay was still trying to cope up with what happened to him. Still, in shock that Radhika was going to be his sister in law and was almost about to be his brother's wife, they both kept interactions limited as the awkwardness still appeared when they both interacted.

Nisha was still recovering from the shock and rejection she had received from her best friend. Being betrayed by someone who you've known since childhood wasn't a feeling that would just evaporate like rain. Shivaay had been helping her wrestle her feelings and both of them met often.

Ashok was happy that his son was getting married. Neelima was trying hard to accept the fact that Krish had chosen Radhika to be his life partner. Considering she had a falling out with Supriya so many years ago and no one knew the central cause for their unspoken rivalry which would remain a mystery.

•••

"This tie looks terrible," said Shravan pulling at his tie which was Shanaya's choice.

"It isn't your engagement. So stop nitpicking" said Akaash whispering. "It is our brother's turn."

"Even after being the eldest in the house, the amount of disrespect I have to tolerate from all three of you." scoffed Shravan.

Shivaay shook his head. "I'm still shocked that Krish is getting married. I thought he would remain a bachelor for life."

"Please! He was the least likely. How many times would mom always be telling dad about some random girl who had a crush on Krish."

"Don't even know what draws girls to that guy. He's always monkeying around."

"Krish is coming," said Akaash motioning to the entrance of the hall.

All the brothers smiled and looked at their brother as he walked up in his Indian attire. They took Krish arm and arm to the stage and helped him sit on the couch. Krish looked at the other side and that was where Radhika was going to be sitting but she had not arrived in the hall yet.

Where was the darling bride?

•••

"I don't want to," whined Radhika.

"You have to put it on," said Shanaya adamantly.

"But it's too much jewelry. I'm a bride, not a queen."

"You are no less than a queen," said Nivedita which made Shanaya giggle.

"If you don't wear the neckpiece then I'll expose you in front of Krish." threatened Nivedita.

"And exactly what dirt do you have on me that you will expose to Krish?" asked Radhika curiously.

"I'll tell him that I'm going to kidnap you and run away and marry you," said Nivedita laughing.

"Haww! Poor Akaash, you'll leave him stranded on your venue. That is very bad Nivi."

"There won't be any need for that." said a cold voice, that belonged to Neelima. "I already agreed to Krish and Radhika. I don't need another rebellious girl in my house."

Nivedita looked down at the floor quietly and Radhika looked up at Shanaya. Nisha was standing behind Neelima and also looking at Radhika closely.

"It's not like we have all day! Get up," ordered Neelima.

Radhika stood up and Neelima took her hand. "Your mom told me to come to get you and bring you to the hall. I hate your dress but I have to admit... I like the color combination." said Neelima looking away as she complimented Radhika.

Radhika half smiled and looked at her friends who were standing behind her and giving her a thumbs up.

You got this Radha!

•••

Music began to play in the background as the bride was marking her entrance. People scuffled to the front of the crowd to catch a glimpse at Radhika.

"Wow! How pretty, I love the jewelry and the clothes."

"My choice," said Shanaya proudly.

Nivedita rolled her eyes and smiled as she watched Shanaya take credit for everything.

Meanwhile, the boys were standing right next to Krish on the stage.

"Bro I can't see," complained Krish.

"You made fun of me at my wedding. Karma is a bitch. Now you are waiting for your wife to come on stage." said Shravan tauntingly.

Krish rolled his eyes and tried to stand on his tippy toes to catch a glance of Radhika.

"Ugh! It is like some celebrity has entered the party. Even the reporters and the press had to show up today." said Shivaay.

"Obviously. Any woman who gets married to Krish Malhotra is no less than a star," said Nisha who was now also climbing up to the stage.

An awkward silence was settling in around them as Nisha stepped up to the stage. Shivaay patted Nisha on her back and she wrapped her arm around him. Krish was surprised to see both of them close but his eyes went back to the entrance.

Finally, Radhika had arrived near the stage and she had her eyes cast downwards, and Shanaya and Nivedita were both holding her dress and trying to help her up to the stage. She looked up at Krish and smiled and he simply held his hand out.

People around them started to cheer and Radhika took his hand and stepped onto the stage. She looked him in the eyes and he winked at her and kissed her forehead.

They were happier than ever and they were going to be married in a day. 

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