DREAMS AFTER ALL [COMPLETED]

The Marriage

Two weeks later ,

After a lot of hard work from everyone's side for the wedding day, tomorrow is it gonna pay off, yes the wedding day is tomorrow and I was so nervous.

My all cousins and relatives had come to our house, Chin Hae's family was living in a nearby hotel since the traditions were to be followed separately.

Everyone teased me a lot and some annoying people didn't agree on my choice just because Chin Hae was not an Indian but hey come after all it's me the one who is getting married and it's happening too now! I feel glad and nervous at the same time.

The people were roaming around only for us, seemed a little special haha! But I did enjoy every moment! I wondered what condition was it for Chin Hae over there but I had all mehendi(henna) on my hand, I couldn't even call him sksksk. Chin Hae's extended family members arrived by the flight since they were not really in a big number compared to my family haha!

The day just passed by, everyone were busy in giving out the marriage invitation cards for a final round and completing the other rituals.

Marriage day,

I was so tensed about this day! We reached the wedding venue and I was directly called to get ready.

It took about almost two-three hours for me to get ready fully. I was excited to see Chin Hae wearing an Indian traditional wedding suit!

I had wore a red color saree with gold jewelleries. My hair was done in a long braid with a good bridal make up for my face. And the time was finally here!

I was called on the stage by the priest. My cousins and my mother took me till the stage from the room. All the eyes were on me, I was careful yet worried if I end up being clumsy.

I looked up at Chin Hae wearing white-golden and red suit, he was honestly looking so handsome that it was unfair for me to look away from him to not to make it obvious that it's been only few minutes and he is already making my heart flutter.

After the Shastras (philosophical sayings, promises, vows, witnesses) Chin Hae was told to tie the 'Mangalsutra' (Holy auspicious thread , usually made of gold) around my neck.

We were then told to put the 'Varmala' ( A wedding garland made of flowers symbolic of marriage) around each other's neck, everyone at the wedding tossed the rice grains over us, the newly married couple. They toss the rice over us hoping that it brings the fertility in the newly married couple's life. The rice is usually mixed with turmeric powder which is yellow rice that is tossed over us to bless us.

And now was the photoshoot with every guest who had arrived. I was a little tired but everything went well since there were good wedding songs being played. Chin Hae kept whispering funny things in my ear trying to make me laugh everytime I got emotional about going away from my family. I felt so happy marrying the man I loved with everyone's blessings.

As one by one every guest walked on the stage to take the pictures,

I was eagerly waiting to see Kabir and Dviti at our marriage! I had sent the special invitation card and they were still not here. I swear I'll not forgive them if they don't make it on time here..

Everyone were happy for us, everyone in Chin Hae's family were wearing Indian traditional dresses. They looked so stunning !

"Congratulations to you both!" Said a voice coming from the rush, when I looked aside to notice Kabir and Dviti finally here dressed so well! I was so happy seeing them!

"Where were you guys? I thought you would miss my wedding too!" I exclaimed.

"Come on Aisha! How can we miss your wedding?" Replied Kabir.