There is no feeling in

world like knowing

You have a partner

to face whatever life

throws at you

I am standing in front of the mirror just thinking how much changed in last 1 week. Here I am wearing this beautiful red dress. Looking no less than a model in a jewellery ad. It still amazes me how a dress can change you. Eventhough I loved it, now I am having second thoughts. It's really heavy guys. But I like it.

My wedding dress.

Yes it's finally The Big day.

Haldi was a silent affair, just the near relatives, I think they want to keep it down, to avoid much media attention.

The Baraat just arrived, everyone went down stairs to receive them. I could still hear the sounds of the drums, my heart beating in the same fast rhythm. I heaved a sigh.

"Ann it's time" Rits informed entering the room. It feels like he is asking me to go for a war.

"Don't worry we already gave him 'The talk' " Dan spoke air quoting the talk.

Abhimanyu Shekhawat taking orders from others. What a beautiful dream!

Not when he also needs the same.

Does Abhimanyu care about my happiness? Then he would have stopped his damn hoax wouldn't he??

"He wouldn't dare to hurt you"Anna continued.

"And our sister looks beautiful"

Dan told and other three nodded to his words.

"Of course"

"I am your sister. I know."I completed for Leah.

That's when we group hugged. This was good. Is it really nessecary for me to go?

We broke the hug when Ma entered.

She had tears in her eyes. My Mom was one of the strongest ladies I've seen. Even grandma had tears, I hugged her. Ma hugged me and Pa joined in.

"My princess looks beautiful" Ma told

"Our princess is going to be someone's Queen today" Paa stated

"But she will always be our naughty Princess"Anna added

"And we will protect her" Rits completed.

"Now come before we get late."

And I stepped out of that room, knowing fully well life is never going to be same after this.

***

We entered the wedding hall.

Okay, I'll admit this, my eyes searched for those blue eyes and when I met his eyes, I felt a certain confidence, all those wedding jitters and cautions thrown out of the window.

Abhimanyu was really looking like a regal King today. I just couldn't take my eyes off him.

He helped me settle down and let me tell you it was really hard even with his help, he squeezed my hands and I reprociated the gesture. I knew it was his way to say he would be there.

Forever...

The rituals started it was time for Varamala it was a neck to neck competition. It was so much fun.

After that Kanyadan, Ma and Pa together did it. It is said that Father of the Bride has to give away his most precious possession - his daughter - in order for the Bride to receive great prosperity and good fortune for her future.

Is it nessecary to give away for her prosperity? I never know.

Then came Saptapadi Ananya joined my veil to Abhimanyu's sash.

We completed the ritual my heart beating fast with each rounds.

The priest explained the meaning of each rounds. At this point I'm positive Abhimanyu can hear my heart beats.

After that, Abhimanyu took a pinch of Sindoor. He stared at me for a second as if asking for permission.

I just closed my eyes, the feeling was really overwhelming. A lone tear slipped from my eyes.

I felt the sindoor falling over my nose while he applied it. I opened my eyes and met with those ocean blue eyes. Radiating so much happiness for us.

He slowly wiped off my tear.

After that he tied the Mangalsutra completing the ceremony.

Binding me to him.

Binding us together for the next 7 lives to come.

Now I am officially:

***

It's time to leave I bid farewell to all of them. No one really cried.

It was Ma's decision that no one should cry when I leave to start a new life. Ma wanted everyone to send me with a smile.

Smile for a great future for me, for us.

After vidhaai I entered the car.

And we started our journey

Abhimanyu took hold of my hand, and kept squeezing it from time to time, when he felt I was losing it.

He didn't say anything but let me know he was there by my side.

I woke up when someone shook me.

"Come" I heard Abhimanyu's voice.

I got off the car with his help.

We are boarding a private jet to Mumbai. We entered the jet the interior was screaming luxury.

I settled down and after reaching we immediately entered his car.

We reached his mansion after 20 minute journey.

The moment I saw THE Mansion all the misconceptions about richness of

'THE SHEKHAWATS' was cleared.

Even though it was not that luxurious like a palace, but it screamed classy, elegant and felt homey. I liked it.

Now I know how much power and authority this man beside me holds making my urge to go grow higher.

After some more rituals I was send to OUR ROOM.

Once I entered I realised something

The beautiful flowers candle lights pointed to a single thing

NIGHT

This was an important yet not so interesting chapter right?

Don't worry from this chapter on believe me it's full of Abhimanyu and Arundhathi. Which means they won't be boring at all.

Love