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After two weeks

" Niyati, are you done?"

Niyati heard her mother Sadhika asking from the other side of the closed door. She immediately yelled back,  "Yes , Mom. Almost done. "

"Then come soon..the Puja is about to start." Sadhika said and went back.

The celebration of Niyati and Avyaan's wedding is going to start from today with the Ganesh Puja. Tomorrow is the Mehendi ceremony and Day after tomorrow is the D-day.

Avyaan doesn't want any separate Sangeet Ceremony that's why this arrangement. Though Niyati really wanted to have a Sangeet , for Avyaan she didn't oppose his decision. When Avyaan came to know about this, he said, " I don't want any shor-sharaba (noise)  in my wedding ,it's good that Niyati supported me."

Currently they are in the farmhouse owned by Malhotras in Lonavala. It is the mutual decision of both the families that the pre wedding celebration and wedding will be done here to avoid the media and public eyes. The reception will be done in Malhotra Mansion, Malabar Hill.

Both the bride and groom's relatives arrived yesterday itself.

Niyati's paternal grandfather and grandmother Tejraaj Sehgal and Ira Sehgal are here along with her paternal uncle and aunt (Chacha and chachi) Himanshu and Shefali Sehgal. Their children Sanjay (26 years) and Meeta (18 years) are here as well.

On the other hand,  Avyaan's relatives are also here. Dhanajay’s late brother's family — his wife Prapti along with their daughter Anusree And her husband Rajesh Batra have arrived.
And his maternal side Of relatives are also here. His grandmother Mrs. Bedi who is the mother of both Kavita and Kritika and his uncle (mama) Arvind and his wife Rani are here along with their daughter Alka.

Also some extended relatives of both Sehgal's and Malhotra's have joined them as well.

So all in one it's a private but a big celebration for both the families. It's very special to them as well as the elder children of both the families are getting married.

Niyati sighed and wore the earrings.

Soon she heard the door of the closet opening and turned her face towards it.

"How do I look?" Saanvika came out and asked Niyati.

Saanvika looked fresh in her light green floral anarkali along with beautiful but minimal pearl jewellery and her hair was left open.

"Pretty and fresh." Niyati said to her with a flying kiss. Saanvika giggled and walked towards her to pull her in a hug.

"You are looking so perfect…See I told you,  Sathvik makes awesome dresses ." Saanvika said excitedly.

Niyati was dressed in a beautiful purple lehenga with minimal jewellery and her hair kept open ,styled on a side. She truly looked lively and pretty. She agreed that the lehenga looked good on her.

She raised her eyebrows and said, " Aren't you praising Sathvik too much nowadays? By the way , you are looking like you are about to impress someone, like time and again confirming whether you look good or not …What's the matter ,bro?"

Hearing Niyati's question ,Saanvika caught off guard a bit.
She really didn't want her to know that all these were for Sathvik..she wanted to impress Sathvik. Never in her dreams she thought that she would prepare herself like this just to impress a guy as she thought that guys die for her one look
But here she is doing all these just to get the attention from Sathvik because her love doesn't look at her the way she wants him to.

"Saanvika"

Feeling a touch on her hand and Niyati's voice , Saanvika came out from her thoughts. She looked at her friend .

"What happened?" Niyati asked her. She looked concerned.

Saanvika shook her head and said, " Nothing…I dressed up like this because my bestie is getting married today … so why not match the vibe."

She helped Niyati to do the gajra (flower decoration) on her hair .

"If Aunty and Uncle would have come, it would have been so nice. " Niyati said to Saanvika.
"Mom, Dad and their sudden meetings..she really wanted to come but the meeting ruined everything. Don't worry, she told me that  they will come soon to meet you." She replied and Niyati nodded.

Soon They heard a knock at the door and Saanvika opened the door to see that the whole family of Niyati was there.
They entered inside.

“ Congratulations for your wedding…though I don't know what such a rich guy saw in you. But one word I can confirm is that you are just like your mother..talented enough to trap a rich guy.”
Niyati looked at her grandmother in shock.

Everytime her grandmother finds ways to hurt her and her mother – mentally. This time is no different. Though it's a routine, Niyati can't help but feel hurt.

Not only her, the people present in the room were shocked to hear her.

“Mom, don't make me send you back all alone ,I have invited you because I respect you .So be a guest and don't make me regret my decision. I won't let you insult my wife and my daughter like this.” Parthiv warned his mother . He thanked God that his wife was not here as she was busy in the Puja area…otherwise her day would have ruined hearing these hurtful words.

“Shefali, Take your mother in law away and don't let her come out until the Puja is done.” Tejraaj ordered, which shocked Ira and others.

“You..”

“What “you”? I am not mad to let you destroy a happy environment. Shefali, take her back.” Tejraaj said in a stern tone.

Shefali walked towards Niyati and patted her head affectionately. After that she took her mother in law away who fumed in anger.

Tejraaj sighed and said, “Don't let her upset you, my Gudiya (doll). She is like this only. God bless you and always remain the sweet child as you are.” He blessed her which made her smile.

“Yes, we will enjoy so much and give you so much love that you will forget the sadness around.” Himanshu said to his niece . They shared a unique bond– like best friends.

“Now come on ,let's go downstairs. Sadhika bhabhi and Avyaan's family are  calling you.” Shefali said as she entered the room.

As soon as they reached downstairs,  Kritika rushed towards Niyati.

"Kinni Soni lagdi Hai meri bahu!!! (How beautiful my daughter in law is looking!!!)" She said to Niyati, holding her chin. She broke her knuckles on her temples to drive away any evil eyes from Niyati .

Niyati blushed and her eyes met with Avyaan who was looking dashing in Kurta and  pants. He smirked, eying her. Niyati looked down feeling shy.

Holding her hand , Kritika brought her beside Avyaan and said,  " Sathvik, click a beautiful picture of them. "
Sathvik smiled and clicked a picture of the bride and groom.

Everyone praised the couple for how good they looked together.

Saanvika looked at Sathvik who was looking handsome in a kurta and white pyjamas.

"He is so hot ,nah" She heard a whisper near her ear and she nodded still in a trance.
Hearing a giggling sound, her trance broke and she looked beside her to see Ekansha who was giggling.

" Crush crush." Ekansha teased her.
Saanvika's cheeks turned red but still controlling herself, she said, " Eka…I have seen Better."
Ekansha wiggled her eyebrows understanding the lie Saanvika was saying which made Saanvika whine and Ekansha chuckle.

“Am I so transparent? No no…check your emotions around others.” Saanvika thought in her mind.

Soon The bride and the groom  were made to sit beside each other for the Puja.

Saanvika was about to sit beside Sathvik but unfortunately, One of his friends sat beside him. So with a sad pout, she sat beside Meeta who was busy with her phone.

"Thanks for sitting beside me." Sathvik whispered in Krisha's ear .
Krisha frowned and said, "Hein!! Why?"
Sathvik shook his head and said, "Rehne de, (Leave it.)"

Prisha, who was sitting behind Sathvik ,chuckled as she understood why her brother thanked his friend. Sathvik turned his head behind and glared at Prisha hearing her chuckle.

"Puja pe dhyaan do. (Concentrate on the Puja)" Vaidehi scolded them.

Niyati was stealing glances at Avyaan who was looking at the Pandit Ji with utmost Concentration.

Niyati's eyes got teary and emotional.

Avyaan looked at her and frowned, seeing tears in her eyes.
"Are you okay?" He mouthed her.

She nodded her head and looked ahead at the idol of Ganesh ji.

"Thank you Bappa for sending a Husband like him in my life." She thanked God, feeling grateful.
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In the evening

Sathvik was looking out for an outfit when he heard a knock on the door.

"Aajao (come in)" He said carelessly as his whole concentration was on the clothes.

A sound of throat clearing gained his attention and he looked up.

"Yes, Bro..what's up?" He said to his brothers who were standing there in the middle of the room. Sathvik closed the door of the wardrobe and walked towards him.

"Why did Ajay tell me to get ready?" Avyaan asked his brother.

"Aare bhai, the day after tomorrow you are getting married…So basically tonight and tomorrow night are the last nights of your bachelor days…so…." Sathvik said and encouraged Avyaan to complete his sentence.

" So I need to sleep peacefully as the wedding day will be very hectic." Avyaan replied, making Sathvik's smile wipe away. He looked at Avyaan as if he had landed from some different planet. Akshat chuckled looking at them.

"You are such a dumb." Akshat said, making Avyaan look at him sternly.

If it was any other person ,he would have ran away in fear but here ,we are talking about his brothers.

Sathvik rolled his eyes and said, "This calls for a Bachelorette party…So get ready before 10pm..because we are hitting a pub nearby to celebrate your last one day of bachelor life. "

"Is it necessary?" Avyaan asked Sathvik . He looked very uninterested.

"Obviously..because after marriage you will forget us…then, only Niyati will be your everything. " He teased his brother dramatically.

"Shut up..What about my outfit? Because I have only home clothes, one casual, some suits and the kurtas with me." Avyaan said. Though he wanted Sathvik to call her “bhabhi” but he chose to ignore it for now because it's Sathvik he was talking about who will not listen to him.

Sathvik shook his head. Typical Avyaan !!

"I know you ,dude . That's why we came with full preparation..don't worry, you will get your dress." Akshat said to which Avyaan nodded.

Suddenly his eyes went to a big shopper.

"What's it?" He asked Sathvik who followed his gaze.

Sathvik's eyes widened. He didn't want his brother to know about the Bachelorette party of the girls because he knew that his mad brother would immediately stop the party by hook or by crook. Akshat also looked curious.

Before he could answer, they heard a female voice.

"Sathvik…"

They looked at the door to see Saanvika standing there. The groom raised his eyebrows in surprise whereas Sathvik mentally thanked God.

"Oh…it's okay. I will come later." She said as she saw Avyaan present there. His presence was as annoying as he was.

"No..it's okay.  We were just leaving." Avyaan said and after giving a look to Sathvik, he left from there with Akshat who winked at Sathvik.

"Hey," She entered inside with a smile on her face. Sathvik smiled back hesitantly as he noticed the shy smile on her face which she was trying very hard to hide from him.

"Oh ,you are for Niyati's dress right?" He asked which made her smile wiped away. She wanted to talk with him a bit and then took the dress..but he only meant business.

She nodded.

"Wait a second." He said and went towards the shopper.

"So, aren't you guys doing a Bachelorette party?" She asked after taking the dress from him.

"Yeah ..of course. We will go to the pub nearby and what about yours? Are the preparations done or not?" He asked her.

"Yeah..almost. In fact  Ekansha , Prisha and Meeta are working for the final touch .Except the bride all of us are wearing the same colour dresses. " She said excitedly and sat on the couch.

"Hmm…that means it's going to be grand." Sathvik said to her which made her smile.

"Sathvik ..umm…actually Avyaan… I mean if he comes to know.." She said to him hesitantly but Interrupting her, Sathvik said, "Don't worry..he won't know. I know how my brother is… so relax. Tell Niyati to enjoy it to the fullest."

Saanvika smiled and after some time she left from there.
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At night

"Bhabhi, where are you taking me?" Niyati asked as Ekansha was covering her eyes and making her walk god knows where.

"Just a minute…careful." Meeta said and guided her.

Niyati was getting confused. Firstly she was made to wear a beautiful blue gown. She looked like a modern day princess which she loved.
Now she was being dragged somewhere.

"Is Avyaan going to propose to me?" She thought to herself. He had never told her “I love you” ,so she thought that Maybe now he was going to do so.She felt happy with the thought itself.

Soon Ekansha's palm was removed from her eyes and she was permitted to open her eyes.

"SURPRISE "

The loud voices made her gasp in shock and her mouth hangs open as her eyes captured the decoration of the room.

Saanvika, Meeta, Ekansha, Krisha and Aarvi were standing in front of her wearing the same coloured gowns which are pink in colour and strapless ones.

"Bride to be, welcome to your bachelorette party." Saanvika said and everyone clapped.

Niyati gave a full blown smile as she loved the decoration and also the surprise.

"Niyuuu..you are looking so pretty." Saanvika gushed.

"Yes, you are looking like a princess. " Krisha said with a dreamy expression. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement and showered her with compliments.

Niyati blushed and said ,"Thank you so much…in fact I am feeling like a princess. First for the beautiful dress and the decoration and party. "

"So you liked the dress?" Saanvika asked her.

"Liked? I loved it…it's so pretty. This looks so my type…totally perfect.
Thank you so much , Sanu, for the amazing dress… I think it's a designer's wonder..who is the designer?" She asked her.

"The one and only Sathvik." Saanvika said with a giggle. Niyati's jaw touched the floor.

Everyone was surprised as well. Saanvika then told how she requested him for the dress, how he agreed despite being busy just for Niyati being a family .

"I am so proud of my brother." Prisha said .

Everyone praised Sathvik wholeheartedly and Niyati said, "Amazing would be a small word. I am going to wear it again."
Though she didn't like Sathvik that much, she always admired his work and talent.

"Okay..now before we start the party ..please cut the cake ." Ekansha said and Meeta brought the Cake.

Looking at the Cake, Niyati laughed. She cut the cake and the party started.

On the other hand, the boys reached the pub in their casuals.

Their mantra for tonight was drinking and dancing.

Sathvik has invited Sanjay in the morning itself for the party and he immediately agreed..After all who misses such kinds of parties. Avyaan's friend Ajay also joined them.

"Come on bhai, have a shot and enjoy. " Neel and Sathvik encouraged Avyaan.

He shook his head but Sathvik said, "Oh ho !! don't spoil the sport.. relax and enjoy ."  Finally he took a shot of vodka.

" By the way, what are girls doing? I asked Aarvi but she said there is no party. " Sumit asked.

" Possible because Prisha also said that." Sathvik said to them.

"Come on , let's start the party." Sathvik said and picked up his glass. Others picked up their glasses and said, "Cheers" .

"I am gonna get laid today ." Neel said and got up to dance and also in search of a one night stand.

" What about you?" Sanjay asked Sathvik. Others looked at him with interest.

" No dude..I don't sleep around just like that. Only with my girlfriends..and it's been three months since I am single." Sathvik said .

Soon one after another started to leave for the dance floor .

The night ended with laughter, joy and Dance. Bride and Groom both enjoyed the night to the fullest.

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