The sun rays fell on her eyes disturbing her sleep. She felt irritated and turned her head to the other side. She put pillow on her face to avoid the morning sun. She wanted to sleep more. But today no one had put on the curtains to shut the light. She got up to complain her mother but stopped as something clicked her memory.

She opened her eyes feeling the different environment. She wasn't sleeping on her bed. It wasn't her room she was in. That wasn't her house. But from now that was her house. It was only the room she will be spending her life in. That was the bed she'll be waking up on for the rest of her life.

But that house wasn't hers only. It was shared by many others who she'll now be calling her family. That room belongs to someone else too. Someone whom she'll be sharing her life with. Someone who claims to be her life partner. She'll not be waking up alone on that bed. She'll share her sleep with him for the rest of her life. He is her husband who not only claims right on that bed but on her too.

Zoya's eyes which was sleepy until now opened wide with a jolt as soon as she realised where she was. She immediately got up from the bed and looked around. He wasn't there in the room. Maybe she was late. Zoya puts her palm on her face.

Just then the door of bathroom opened & came out her husband, all wet and fresh. The towel loosely hung around his waist. Water dripping from his hair to his face. The water droplets running down his abs made him look sexier, as if he wasn't already. His fair skin giving complexion to the Sun itself. What a wonderful sight to witness in the morning!

Zoya quickly looked away in order to not get caught staring. But she was late. Yes! She was caught. He had seen her staring him with her eyes wide open. He smiled. Aditya didn't want to embarrass her on the very first day. Pretending he hasn't noticed anything, he marched straight towards the closet and started ruffling through his clothes.

With his back facing Zoya, Aditya spoke, "Good Morning".

"Morning", she wished.

"Maa ne hume bulaya h. Shaadi ke baad ki kuch rasmein jo poori krni h. You can stare me later", Aditya said making Zoya go red with embarassment. He knew she was staring him behind his back.

"Yeah", she said.

Not wanting to get anymore embarassed, Zoya rushed towards the washroom.

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"Yeh sb samaan yahan rakh do", Anjana instructed the staff member.

Anjana was busy in the preparations for the function that was supposed to be in the evening. She was standing in the big living room of the Hooda House where there was a Grand Reception Party in few hours. She helped the staff in organizing the things. Arjun and Papa Hooda were also there doing their respective work.

"Mom, meri baat ho gayi h decorators se. Woh shaam tk poori decoration kr dega", Arjun informed her.

"Arjun, tune woh gaadi se guests ke liye gifts nikalwa diye h na?", she inquired.

"Yes Mom, maine sb gifts rakhwa diye h", Arjun ensured.

"Oh God! Adi aur Zoya ke outfits abhi tk nhi aaye h. Arjun zara designer ko call kr ke pata kr dresses kyu nhi bheje h ab tk", Anjana hit her head while complaining.

"Mom pls relax! Maine Nisha ko bhej dia h designer ke yaha dresses collect krne. Woh bas aati hogi", Arjun confirmed.

"Anjana, tum itni tension kyu le rhi ho. Don't worry sb kaam ho jayega", Harsh said holding her shoulders.

"Harsh, aaj Adi ki Reception Party h. Itna kaam ab bhi baaki h. Kaise hoga sb kuch time pe", Anjana said holding her head.

"Kaam chlta rahega Anjana. Pr inn sb me tum yeh bhool rhi ho ki aaj iss ghar mein tumhari bahu ka pehla din h. Iss naate tumhari kuch zimmedari h", Harsh said reminding her.

"Dekhiye na, kaam ke chakkar dimaag se nikal hi gya ki aaj Zoya ki pehli rasoi h", she again hit her head.

"Mrs. Hooda sar peetna band kijiye aur apne bete-bahu ko aashirwaad dijiye", he smiled.

AdiYa were descending down the stairs. All the 3 Hoodas watched them coming. Both were looking good together. Aditya looked hot in sky-blue kurta & pathani while Zoya looked beautiful in sky-blue saree with the designer blouse. She has kept her hairs open. The sindoor on her head, the mangalsutra around her neck and the red bangles on her wrists made her look like a newly-wed.

They watched the couple in awe. Anjana smiled as they approached. Both of them touched their parents' feet taking their blessings. Anjana hugged Zoya showing her love towards her.

"Kitna wait kia h iss din ka jb tum meri Adi ki biwi ban kr iss ghar mein aaogi. Humne to kb ka tumhe apni bahu maan liya tha", Anjana said getting emotional.

"Anjana yeh rone ka waqt nhi h. Warna tumhara saara makeup kharab ho jaega", Harsh said making everyone laugh.

"No Dad, Mom ka makeup waterproof h", Arjun said making Anjana slap his arm.

"Harsh aap mujhe chedna band kr dijiye. Ghar me ab bahu aa gyi h", Anjana said.

"Yeh kisne kaha ki bahu ke aane ke baad main apni biwi ko ched nhi skta?", Harsh asked raising his eyebrows and Anjana blushed in response.

"Zoya, aaj tumhari pehli rasoi h. Tumhe jo bhi aata h woh bana do", Anjana told.

"Jii Maa", Zoya nodded.

"Usse pehle ek kaam poora krna h. Arjun chal Zoya ke panv chho", Harsh ordered.

"Haa Arjun. Zoya teri bhabhi h aur rishte me tujhse badi h", Anjana supported.

"Mom, hamara rishta sirf Devar-Bhabhi ka hi nhi h. Zoya bhabhi meri dost bhi h. Aur doston ke to gale laga jaata h", Arjun said and immediately hugged Zoya.

Harsh & Anjana laughed seeing Arjun's cute antic. While Aditya glared at Arjun with jealousy clearly visible on his face. Arjun looked at his brother and smirked. He winked at him passing a mischievous  smile while Aditya quietly watched him. Arjun thought to tease his brother more and hugged Zoya more tightly. He knew Aditya was having hard time controlling his temper. Zoya was little surprised as the hug lasted for longer than expected.

"Arjun, Zoya kahin nhi jaa rhi h. Chahe usse daily hug kr lena or abhi chhod de", Anjana said tapping Arjun's shoulder.

"Sure Mom", he said pulling out from the hug and smirked at jealous Aditya.

"To kya khilane wali ho bachche", Harsh asked Zoya.

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"Zoya hamari chaai kidhar h?", Waseem called while reading the newspaper.

Roshnaq came out from the kitchen with  the tray of tea cups & kettle in her hands. "Zoya yahan nhi h Waseem. Woh ab apne ghar mei h aur aap apne", she reminded him keeping the tray on the table.

Waseem put the newspaper on the table & sighed. "Zoya ki aadat itni ho gayi h ki hum bhool hi gye woh ab apne sasuraal mein h", he said with disappointment.

Roshnaq filled the cups from the kettle. "Siddiqui sahab, ab se aap hamare haath ki chaai peene ki aadat daal lein kyun ki aapki beti ka ab Nikaah ho chuka h", she said handing him the cup.

"Waqt kitni jaldi beet jaata h pata hi nhi chalta. Kl hi aapne Zoya ko hamari gaud me dia tha aur aaj woh itni badi ho gyi h ki unka Nikaah ho gya h", Waseem said taking the gulp from his tea.

"Agar aapko Zoya ki itni yaad aa rhi h to unhe ek baar phone kr lijiye", Roshnaq suggested sipping her tea.

"Nahi Roshnaq! Hum choti choti baaton pe Zoya ko phone karte rahenge to apne sasuraal me unka mann kaise lagega", he argued.

"Aap khush h na Waseem?", she asked.

"Beshaq hum bahut khush h Roshnaq. Rahat to iss baat h ki uss Sahir se Zoya ka peecha choot gya. Zoya ka Nikaah ek bahut badi zimmedaari thi. Apni beti ko humne sahi haathon me saunp dia h. Ab hume unki fikar nhi. Ab hum sukoon se marr skte h", he said closing his eyes.

"Yeh marne ki baatein aap humse na kia krein. Abhi to hume Zoya ke bachcho ko dekhna h, Nana-Nani banna h", Roshnaq said causing Waseem to smile.

"Dekh lijiye, hume behtar hi maloomaat h ki Zoya ke Abbu ke chehre pr muskaan kaise laani h", Roshnaq smiled.

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"Khushbu to bahut achchi aa rhi h beta", Harsh complimented.

Harsh, Anjana, Aditya, Arjun and Nisha were sitting around the circular dining table in the hall. They all were waiting to be served the dish Zoya has prepared for her first rasoi. Harsh-Anjana sat together while Aditya was sandwiched between Arjun and Nisha who were teasing him continously about his first night.

The mouth-watering smell of the Kheer filled in their nostrils making it difficult for them to wait, especially for Arjun & Nisha who were Kheer-lovers. Their wait finally ended when Zoya started serving the Kheer in the bowls.

Zoya served to Harsh-Anjana first, then to her husband and finally to the two of them. As soon as the Kheer went inside the mouth, a smile as sweet as the Kheer itself came on their faces. Harsh-Anjana looked at each other and smiled.

"Wow Bhabhi, kya kheer banayi h aapne. Ummmmm......mazaa aa gya. Main to aur lunga", Arjun said while eating.

"Mmmmm........literally bhabhi, it's yum. Main bhi lungi aur", Nisha added.

Zoya smiled at the two of them who were already on their second helping. But she was waiting to hear the same from the elders too who were only exchanging the looks with each other making her more nervous.  She noticed Aditya was taking his second helping too.

Harsh and Anjana got up after finishing. "Tumhare haath ki Kheer khane ke baad to main Anjana ke haath ki Kheer bhool gaya hu. Ab se Kheer meri beti banaegi", Harsh placed his hand on Zoya's head.

Zoya looked at Anjana and she smiled. "Mujhe nahi pata tha ki meri bahu itni achchi kheer banati h", she said cupping Zoya's face lovingly.

"Thank You Maa", Zoya smiled.

Anjana gestured Harsh pointing her eyes at Zoya. Harsh took an envelope from his pocket and passed it to Anjana.

"Zoya, yeh hamari taraf se tumhara nek", Anjana said giving the envelope to Zoya. 

Zoya smiled and took the envelope shyly. She bend to touch Harsh & Anjana's feet. They happily blessed her. When she got up, her eyes caught up with Aditya who was smiling at her. Their eyes remained locked for a while.

Aditya was about to say something when Arjun came in front of him breaking his eyelock with her. "Zoya Bhabhi, mujhe yeh kheer ab roz chahiye hogi. Main to aapki Cooking ka fan ho gaya hu", Arjun said. He took Zoya's hand and kissed it.

"Aapke haathon me to jadu h", he smiled. Zoya smiled at this gesture while Aditya watched Arjun with shrewd eyes. Arjun glanced at him sideways and smiled. He knew he has provoked his brother over his limit yet he was enjoying it.

Arjun moved near Aditya & put his arm around his shoulder. "Bhai, aap kuch nhi kahoge? Aapko Kheer pasand nhi aayi?", he smirked looking from Aditya to Zoya.

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