After Oberoi's left we came inside settle in living room. Rudra come and sit beside me.

" I pity Shivaay jiju he has to wear you whole life "

" See papa he again started "

" Rudra enough no more teasing don't trouble her."

" You always take her side that's not fair "

" Something is burning papa can you smell it "

" What will happen of this two. Anika stop fighting like a child. You are going to married "

" Soo that's doesn't make any sense maa. I am getting married that doesn't mean i have to change myself."

" But you have to stop being childish. Now you have more responsibilities."

" Maa please don't start again. I already listen this thing many time. "

" Now you both mother daughter stop. We have to make preparations for tomorrow and we don't have time." Dad said.

" I don't know how everything gonna happen we don't have time "

" Anika you and rudra go and buy ring for Shivaay and i am going to buy others things and Asha you maintain and look after here."

" Anika why are you sitting here go fast and what about your dress for tomorrow."

" Maa gauri said she will be sending my dress for tomorrow so now don't take tension everything gonna  good. "

" I am very happy you know they are very good people and shivaay is perfect for you " dad said.

" I agree on this they are so down to earth people "

" Because i know you people choose best for me" i said and hug maa and papa.

"You are waiting for invitation rudra"

To which he came and join us. I never saw them so happy . And i wish  to see them always happy.

After discussing all other things and making guest list i came to my room.
I don't believe i am going to get married. If someone ask me yesterday about all this. I laugh at them. But now i am going to engaged tomorrow to Shivaay Singh Oberoi.

I change my clothes to top and jeans. Hairs tied in a pony tale. I pick up my purse which has my all cards and some cash. I pick up my phone only to see 50 messages and 30+ calls from Bhavya. She is more excited then me.
But right now i don't have time to talk . It's already 7 in evening. I will talk to her in night.

I came downstairs to see rudra is sitting in living room doing something on his phone.

" Rudra come lets go "

" Atlast you came "

" Anika wait " dad said.

" Yes papa "

" Here take my card and buy ring which ever you like."

" But why i have mine "

" But beta .."

" No papa i already told you and maa that engagement ring i am going to buy from my savings so no more discussion we are getting late byy "

" No-one can win from you "

Me and rudra come and sit in car. Rudra start driving.

I always want to buy ring for my to be husband from my earning. Because this is the thing he gonna wear in whole life. So i already start saving when i started doing job.

But size Oh my god i totally forget about this . Now i don't have his no aur anybody.

"Rudra i don't know shivaay ring size."

" You can directly ask shivaay jiju number you know " he said grinning. This guy seriously. I so wanted to smack his face right now but its not a right place and time.

" I don't have shivaay no or anyone because i forgot to take "

" Now "

Then my phone start ringing. It's from unknown number. I pick up because it may be some work related as it's normal for me.

" Hello"

" Hello bhabhi "

Wait bhabhi. Then it hit me it's Gauri call. Thanks god now i can ask her.

"Bhabhi are you there. I am gauri "

"Ohh sorry gauri say "

" Actually bhabhi i want to know ur ring size as at that time I completely forgot about that."

"No it's okk gauri. My ring size is 18"

"Ohk bhabhi and in morning itself your dress will deliver to you "

" Thanks gauri "

" No need to thanks me bhabhi now you are part of our family "

" Gauri actually i want to know Shivaay ring size "

" Bhabhi wait i will ask bhaiya then i will message you in some time."

" Okk byy "

" Byy"

I cut the call. And saved her number. It's gonna be very awkward to ask Shivaay no from her.Is  gauri going to select ring for me. Anika just keep stupid thoughts aside. But i really wished shivaay choose ring for me like i am choosing his.

My chains of thoughts break as my phone ping. It's gauri message. We came to mall. Rudra parked the car. We go inside the shop.

" Yes mam how can i help you "

" We want to see rings for engagement."

" Mam for girl or a boy "

" Boy"

" Pls mam and sir come "

We go inside. They showed many rings but i didn't like a single one.

" Can you pls show something simple but classy "

" Mam all this is from our latest collection only we have other collection also but it's expensive. If you want i can show"

" Yes we don't have problem "

First thing i don't know about shivaay and his choices. I hope whatever i am buying shivaay like that.

They show other rings also. I got one what i am looking for. It's simple yet classy ring. It is expensive but i can afford this much for him. After paying we came outside. I see the kid section.

" Rudra wait i want to buy something for Ishaan."

" Di it's already late "

" I will not take much time come "

How can i not buy gift for ishaan he is such a cute boy. I like him so much. The way he laugh and talk in his language. After buying the gift we came back home. It's already 10:30. I am died tried. After having dinner i came in room. I change into night clothes. And lay on bed. My phone start ringing. Caller id Bhavya wow i totally forgot about her. I am super dead now. I pick up the call.

" Where the fuck you are anika " shouting . I except this.

" Bhavya lower down your voice first"

" What are on earth means not a single reply i am calling you since long"

" Bhavya i didn't get time and i want to tell you something before you start again "

" What "

" Tomorrow is my engagement"

" Tomorrow is what " she again scream. Typical Bhavya.

" Tomorrow is my engagement that's by i didn't get time to tell you we are busy with the preparations"

" Wow and when you are planning to tell me this tomorrow after your engagement."

" Bhavya it's not like that. I didn't get time it's all decide suddenly. And with out you how my engagement gonna happen."

" I want to know everything in details right now"

I told her everything in detail.

" So me and Shivaay agree  for marriage . As they all have to go back to Mumbai and it's not possible to travel again that's by its decided."

" Omg you are going to Mrs. Shivaay Singh Oberoi. Oh my god i am so happy for you "

I feel something different . After listening to her. It's does something to me.

" Now you telling this to me i don't have dress. I have to prepare for tomorrow and i don't have time also. I am keeping phone right now but for this you have to pay"

" Hey listen i already send mail regarding leave you also do that "

" Yes thanks for reminding me and meet you tomorrow. And yes dream about jiju byy"

She cut the call without listening me.
I see the time it's already 12:00.

I kept the phone at side table. So many thoughts are running in my mind right now. I am getting nervous. And i don't know when i fell asleep.

Next morning ,

I get up late and maa scold me also. But i am tried yesterday. After taking shower i came downstairs. To see mama and mami ( maternal uncle and aunt) their son jai is sitting in living room. As they live near Delhi.

I don't have any paternal uncle and aunt. As my father is only child. And we didn't invite anyone as it's a close function. And it's not possible for anyone to come in such a short notice.

I go and greet them. To which they congrats me. We have breakfast together. All were happy and chit chatting and mama jii is telling about maa childhood.

Then bell ring radha didi open the door. Bhavya come hurriedly and hug me tightly and congrats me.

" Bhavya leave me i am not able to take breathe. "

Then she left me.

" Ohh sorry"

" Congratulations aunty and uncle"

" It's nice Bhavya you came "

"I have to come uncle after its my bestie engagement "

" but this daughter of your didn't inform me. If i don't call her yesterday i don't think she planned to invite me."

" Not again Bhavya"

" See uncle "

" But how can i forgot you Bhavya anyway I am going to invite you "

" You only understand me uncle"

My father and Bhavya has another level of bonding. Then dress come someone from their staff has come to deliver the dress with jewellery and everything. Like this is so much.

We both come to my room with dress and everything.

" Anika open na i want to see the dress "

" Wait Bhavya "

I open the dress. It's damn pretty. Pista colour lengha with some silver embroidery with matching colour dupatta.

" It's so pretty anika "

" The way i like "

I open the jewellery . It's a pearl neckpiece with earrings. It's looking so beautiful.

Function is gonna start from 5 in evening it's already 2 pm. I don't have to go parlour as i already go two days ago what a timing.

" Anika you are genuinely happy with marriage?? "

" Yes Bhavya why do you think that i am not. Shivaay and his family are very good people. And the thing i like about shivaay is his honesty. "

" You already clean bold Anika "

" It's not like that Bhavya "

" But i am happy for you " she again hug me.

Then after selecting rudra and maa dress i start getting ready. Bhavya do my hairs in French knot from both side and and fix them with hair accessories. Open the rest and curl them at the end. She do my make up because she is good in makeup and i don't like much so i didn't go to parlour also. I must say she has done a perfect job.

I change into lengha. And fix the dupatta at one side. I wear the earrings they are heavy with neck piece and two bangles in each wrist.

I already have heals not too high because it's difficult to walk in high heels. Matching to this dress coincidence.

Bhavya also change into sky-blue anarkali suit. She is looking pretty.

Maa come to my room.

" My bacha is looking so beautiful" she apply kajal behind by ear to protect from evil eyes.

" Maa don't be emotional now "

" You will never understand the feeling of mother "

" Maa were is my sister i am not able to find her "

" Rudra "

" Okk no more teasing you are looking pretty "

Then papa called us downstairs as it's time to leave. Rudra me and Bhavya with jai in one car and elders in one.

After 45 mins we reach Oberoi's farmhouse. It's so Big and beautiful.  Everyone is their except Om and Shivaay for welcoming us. Their is one more couple and I didn't know them.

I greet everyone.

" My daughter is looking so beautiful " pinky aunty said and hug me.

" Thanks aunty "

" Who aunty can you see anyone here Anika. Call me maa or mom like Shivaay you are now my daughter."

" Okk mom " as i call my mother is maa.

" Hello bhabhi it's nice to meet you. I know you don't know me i am priyanka your sister in law. "

" Hello Priyanka it's nice to meet you too "

Then i got to know about ranveer he is priyanka husband. They both live in Chandigarh. They came here overnight. Om father and mother didn't came as it's not possible for them to come from London on such a short notice. Then gauri take me to one room followed by Bhavya and priyanka.

"Bhabhi i hope you like the outfit"

" Gauri it's very beautiful thanks for this "

" Bhabhi i already said you don't have to say thanks and it's a part of ritual only now sit here."

"Gauri where is Ishaan i didn't seen him "

"He is with his bade papa and papa. He is not ready to leave them "

" I will be come in some time "

Gauri and priyanka both leave me and Bhavya.

" They are so down to earth people"

" They are Bhavya"

After sometime Bhavya do my touch up. Gauri came to me as it's time for function to start. After glancing last time. We made our way to garden where function is going to held.
Now again i start feeling nervous my hands become cold. As we approach i see the decoration. Fairy lights everywhere with white flowers. And tables were organised around the main stage. Means how they manage to do in such less time.

There are only some people with family members are their. Soon everyone eyes were on me. Why people do this means i am also a human being like them. But my eyes were finding one person whom i want to see.

"Looking for me" come voice . I lift my eyelids in that direction. Here he is standing in pista colour kurta with off-white jacket with flower pattern. And kurta sleeves are folded upto his elbow. Hairs are perfectly gelled and watch in his left hand. Why he is looking so handsome. I doubt in myself i am looking good or not. Our dresses are colour coordinated.When he came here.

" You can stare me later first come "
Way to embarrass yourself.
He forwarded his hand. I kept my cold hand in his warm hand.

" I am not staring you " i said in low voice.

" And i belive you " he said grinning.

We came to main stage. We were ask to sit. We settle but his arm buries mine as that seat is not big i know they do this purposely.

Then pinky mom and Shakti dad apply tilak on my forehead. Pinky aunty placed a red dupatta on my forehead with some Shagun and dry fruits.
She kiss on my forehead. She kiss on shivaay forehead followed by dad.
I think it's common for them. We both touched their feet for blessings but they strictly ask me not to touch their feets as i am their daughter. And it touched my heart. I am feeling so lucky.

Then gauri and om also give Shagun to me followed by priyanka and ranveer. After Ishaan come he make me eat sweets with his tiny hands. Then to Shivaay.

After my maa and papa apply tilak on shivaay forehead. Then they give some clothes with Shagun to Shivaay to which we touched their feet for blessings.

Then rudra also give some Shagun to Shivaay they share a brotherly hug.

" Jiju she is little annoying " to which i glare him " but she is best. " then he hug me.

Now roka done its time for engagement.

Shivaay take hanky and wipe the tilak from his forehead. Before i ask him.
He himself told.

" It's give me headache "

Soon Bhavya and rudra om gauri came with rings. Shivaay take ring forward his hand towards me. I kept mine in his. I felt butterflies in my stomach. He slide ring in my finger.
It's a diamond ring simple and classy the way i like. Mean how they know about my choice i wonder. I love this ring.

Then i take ring he forward his hand. I slide ring in his finger. I just praying he will like the ring.

Then they take many pictures of us and with family.

One by one everyone come and wish us.

" Bhabhi officially welcome to the family. Your Devar is always at your service from now on and remember i am always going to be at your side."
He take me in a bear hug. I have to get used of this all. He look at Shivaay side. Priyanka also come " me too me too bhabhi" she also come and hug me.

"Heyy i think you guys are forgetting  I am your brother and standing in front of you " shivaay said to them.

" Bhaiya don't worried i am in your side " gauri said. Followed by ranveer.

Ishaan start crying as nobody is paying attention to him.

" Heyy Ishaan why are you crying come here " Shivaay said and take him in his arms.

"Ishaan is going to be in his buddy gang "

I ask Bhavya to bring gift that i brought for ishaan. After min she came with gift. I take from her.

" And this is for Ishaan " to which he lift his head and see innocently.

" Bhabhi what's the need for this" gauri said.

" No it's from me to Ishaan" i forwarded towards him. He take with his hands. He smiled widely looking at that.

Then gauri took that gift as he is not able to hold. He clap his hands in happiness. He wriggle in Shivaay arms. As he wants to come to me.

I spread my arms to which he came and hug me tightly. Everyone smile seeing him so happy. I kissed on his cheeks to which he giggle.

Then i introduce Bhavya to Shivaay. She is beaming like a child and she also take autograph from him.

After we have our dinner. And it's time for us to go. I don't know but suddenly i am feeling low as i don't know when i am going to meet him and all others.

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