~ Din shagna da chadheya
Aao sakhiyon ni vehra sajeya
Haan...

Nothing can make a woman look beautiful like the glow on her wedding day. The words sounded so appropriate when his eyes fell on her. He was sitting at the mandap waiting when she showed up. Draped in red she was surely the most beautiful bride he has ever seen. She was like the moon walking in his life to shower her light. He can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is about to commit her whole life to him.

~ Mera sajna mileya
Sajna milan vadhaiyan
Ni saajan doli leke aauna
Ni vehra sajeya

The entire hall went silent as she came escorted by her bridesmaids. She was walking under the cover of red chunari held by her bridesmaids. She looked divine. He had an urge to go and bring her to the mandap in his arms. But he patiently waited for her to enter his life. His pink lips automatically curved into a smile as she was closing the distance between them with each step.

~ Mera sajna mileya
Sajna mileya
Sajna mileya haan...

When she reached near the mandap, he took a step forward not taking his eyes off her beautiful face and extended his hand towards her. She obliged by giving him her hand moving a step closer to begin a new journey with him for life. He helped her get to the mandap and they stood facing each other.

~ Wo ho...

Behind her, Noor & Nisha stepped on the mandap along with the flower garlands. Noor stood beside Zoya while Nisha took place beside Aditya. Arjun too stood behind his brother. While rest of the people gathered around including Harsh-Anjana and Waseem-Roshnaq standing in the front.

~ Din shagna da chadheya
Aao sakhiyon ni vehra sajeya
Haan...

The priest began the rituals & asked the bride-groom to exchange their garlands. Noor passed Zoya her garland and when she was about to put it over Aditya's head, he was pulled behind by Arjun. Arjun laughed as he wasn't easily going to let his Bhai go. She again tried but Arjun again pulled him back.

Everyone was laughing seeing Zoya's efforts. She again raised the garland to make him wear & this time Aditya himself bowed down letting Zoya win him. Arjun and Nisha hooted loudly. Nisha then handed the garland to Aditya who looked in his bride's innocent eyes before sliding the the garland over her. Everyone clapped and cheered for the couple.

~ Mera sajna mileya
Sajna milan vadhaiyan
Ni sajan doli leke auna
Ni mera sajna

The priest asked them to sit and Aditya helped Zoya to sit comfortably next to him before the Hawan Kund which will be witnessing their marriage. They join their hands and closed their eyes as the priest started the reciting the mantras for the marriage. Aditya quickly stole a glance at her while her eyes were closed.

~ Dholna ve, Dholna ve
Ranjhan Mahi dholna
Dholna ve, dholna ve
Heer jogni dholna
Dholna ve dholna
Tu mera naseeba dholna
Dholna ve dholna
Main jugni teri dholna

Soon the priest called bride's parents for completing the 'Kanyadaan' rasm and Waseem-Roshnaq happily came forward. After the rasm was done, the priest asked someone to do their Gathbandhan and Noor came forward. She smiled at Aditya who was already smiling at her and tied Zoya's pallu with the pink cloth over Aditya's shoulder.

Noor left and AdiYa were asked to stand for taking the pheras. They got up and Aditya turned to look at Zoya whose eyes were looking down. When Aditya didn't move, she lifted her gaze and found him staring at her. There was a softness in his eyes. He came close and held her hand tightly in his. Waseem-Roshnaq got emotional as the pheras started. With each round, the couple gave each other a promise & at the time of the final phera, Zoya came ahead and gave him the last promise.

~ Jaavan na main bin shehnaiyan
Satrangi rubaiyaan
Sunaa ja tu harjaiyaa

After the phere completed they sat down for the last ritual important to complete their marriage. Pandit ji asked Aditya to fill Zoya's hairline with the vermilion & tie the mangalsutra around her neck. Anjana came forward and held up Zoya's maang tikka. Zoya closed her eyes as Aditya took the pinch of vermilion and adorned her hairline with the red. Her eyes were teary when he looked at her. Anjana smiled at Aditya and passed him the mangalsutra. He smiled back and leaned forward to tie it around Zoya's neck. Zoya shut her eyes feeling his touch. Waseem-Roshnaq held each other's hand as the wedding completed.

~ Shamiyaana sajavan
Doli leke main aavan
Aatishbazi karaake
Tenu leke main jaavan

The priest declared them as 'Husband & Wife' for the next 7 birth. The newly wedded couple then moved towards the elders for taking their blessings. After taking everyone's blessings, Aditya went to wear his shoes & found them missing.

"Maa mere joote kahan gye?", he asked and turned to find Noor standing behind him with the other bridesmaids smiling at him.

"Aap kuch dhoondh rahe h Jeeju?", she asked him with confidence in her voice.

Aditya quickly understood what was she indicating at. "To yeh aapka kaam h", he said with a sweet smile on his face.

"Jiiii", Noor replied keeping her hand on her waist.

"Aur mujhe mere joote wapas paane ke liye kya krna hoga?", Aditya asked.

"Aapko hume nek dena hoga agar aap ko apne joote wapas chahiye to", Noor told him proudly.

"Chal Adi, soch kya rha h? Teri saaliyon ki maang poori kr de......warna baitha reh nange paanv", Harsh said patting Aditya.

"Ek minute Dad! Jb hamare paas already joote h to phir kis baat ka nek dein hum inko", Arjun interrupted.

"Excuse me?", Noor raised her eyebrows at Arjun.

"Excused", Arjun smiled at Noor. "Nisha zara sbko Bhai ke joote to dikhana", he told while staring at Noor. Nisha hold the pair of shoes in her hands & showed it to everyone. Noor's eyebrows raised & mouth fell open.

"Yeh cheating h. Joote to hamare paas h", she said accusing Arjun and showed the pair of shoes she had.

"Woh kya h na Miss Noooooor.......hum ladkewale extra smart hote h. Hamare paas pehle hi back up plan ready rhta h", Arjun smirked making Noor frown.

"Lijiye bhai aapke joote", Nisha kept the pair of shoes down for Aditya to wear.

Noor stood at her place folding her hand and looking at Arjun who was boasting. His smile was irritating her like always. "Plan failed Miss Noor Siddiqui", he said winking at her and showing her thumbs down. This cause Noor to fume in anger.

"Noor, koi baat nhi. Aap bachchi nhi h jo Arjun se lad rhi h. Gussa thook dijiye", Zoya tried to explain her little one.

"Appi, aap bhi inke side h na. Ab aapka Nikaah ho gya h issliye aap hamara saath nhi de rhi h na. Ab aap pr hamara haq nhi h na", Noor complaint.

"Noor aisa kuch nhi h. Hum hamare Kohinoor ka saath kbhi nhi chhod skte h", Zoya said wiping the tear that had formed in Noor's small eyes.

"Aur tumse yeh kisne kaha ki ab tumhari Appi pr tumhara haq nhi h?", Aditya asked Noor taking a step towards her. "Tumhari Appi pr sbse phla haq hmesha tumhara hi rahega", he told her holding up her chin. "Aur yeh tumhare Jeeju ka promise h. Apne Jeeju ki baat pr bharosa h na?", he promised.

Noor nodded looking in Aditya's eyes. "Ab yeh aansu poncho...meri khoobsurat saali ke chehre pe yeh aansu achche nhi lgte", Aditya said causing Noor to smile. She hugged Aditya tightly & everybody awed at them as Aditya hugged her back.

Aditya caught Zoya smiling. She was impressed how maturely he had handled her little sister. Zoya noticed Aditya and Noor had formed a bond in just few days. She found him staring at her and gestured a 'Thank You' to him, with her eyes obviously. He warmly smiled back.

"Ab mere joote pehnaogi ya main aisi hi khade rahun?", Aditya asked Noor.

Noor nodded and put the shoes down after cleaning them with her dupatta. Aditya smiled at her & put on the shoes.

"Hamara nek", Noor asked extending her palm before him.

"Ek minute haan", Aditya said shoving his hands inside the pockets of his sherwani. He took out his hand as they were empty. "Woh to main lana bhool gya", Aditya said making a guilty face.

"Pr Jeeju aapne to kaha tha.....", Noor said making a sad face.

"Adi kyun usse sataa rha h", Anjana said scolding him. "Noor tumhare Jeeju ne already tum sb ke gifts tumhare room mein bhijwa diye h", she told glancing at Aditya who was smiling.

Hearing this instantly a smile came on Noor's face. She was liking her Jeeju more by every passing minute. And then there was someone else happy too. This was second time Aditya had surprised her. Zoya was literally impressed seeing the care he was showing towards her family.

"Thank You Jeeju", Noor said wrapping her arms around him for the second time. Aditya patted her head lovingly. Arjun watched her standing at the side and smiling.

"Anjana ji-Bhaisaahab, bidaai ka waqt ho gya h", Roshnaq announced gaining everyone's attention. Her voice was heavy when said those words.

It was now Zoya noticed that her Ammi-Abbu was not present there. They were gone to prepare for her Bidaai. She try to look for Waseem but he wasn't there. She realised that it was time to go. Her eyes started welling up. She wondered why her Abbu wasn't there. Even her Ammi had left her alone at this time. Just when she started feeling lonely, a warm hand slipped inside her hand.

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Hello people! As promised I had dropped this update early.

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In the next update, Zoya's bidaai and the beginning of a new chapter in her life.

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I want to share the reason of dropping this chapter early with you guys. There is someone special's birthday today. Someone who is very dear and very close to my heart. And I have a message for that person.

Wishing you many many happy returns of the day baby! May God shower all his blessings upon you. Always stay like this. You'll always have my heart & soul.

I LOVE YOU 😘❤️