The lounge was lit with neon lights, the music thumping, and Ranbir's friends were already a few drinks in when he arrived. Ranbir entered, looking sharp in a blazer, clearly not in the mood for their teasing.

Ranbir (firmly):

"Dekho, mujhe peene ke liye mat force karna, aur kisi tarah ki stupidity nahi chahiye(Look, don't force me to drink, and I don't want any nonsense.)"

Friend 1 (mocking):

"Arey Ranbir, ab toh bachelor party hai! Toh kya Prachi ka permission bhi leke aaye ho(Hey Ranbir, now it's a bachelor party! So have you also taken Prachi's permission?)"

Friend 2:

"Sahi kaha! Prachi toh aapko shaadi ke baad leash pe rakhegi, toh abhi enjoy kar lo(You are right! Prachi will keep you on leash after marriage, so enjoy now.)"

Esha: Shayad sirf aaj ke liye Ranbir(Maybe just for today Ranbir!)😎

Ranbir rolled his eyes, but the laughter and peer pressure were relentless. Finally, after much cajoling, Ranbir gave in and had a drink, then another, until he was slightly tipsy. His usual reserved self melted into a more carefree version, much to his friends' amusement.

Ranbir, now with a goofy smile, took out his phone and decided to call Prachi. His friends egged him on, some pretending to be shocked at how "whipped" he was.

Friend 3:

"Arey bhai, Prachi ko bulao yahan! Batao ki tumse zyada shaadi ke liye excited kaun hai(Hey brother, call Prachi here! Tell me who is more excited for the wedding than you!)" 

Ranbir ignored them and called Prachi, who was at her bachelorette. She hesitated to pick up, worried it might be awkward in front of everyone.

Prachi:

"Ranbir? Itni raat ko? Tum thik ho(Ranbir? So late at night? You are ok?)"

Ranbir grinned, his words slightly slurred but heartfelt.

Ranbir (softly, smiling):

"Prachi... tum jaanti ho na, main itna lucky kaise hoon? Tumhare jaise kisi ko deserve kaise kiya maine? Tum meri... meri sabse special cheez ho(Prachi... You know how I am so lucky? How did I deserve someone like you? You are my...my most special thing.)" 

Prachi blushed, her heart melting at his honesty.

Prachi (teasing):

"Tumne peeya hai kya, Ranbir(Have you drank, Ranbir?)" 

Ranbir (laughing):

"Haan, bas thoda. Par suno, ek baat bataun? Main itna excited hoon na... tumhare saath ek ghar share karne ke liye, ek zindagi banane ke liye. Bas tum aur main(Yes, just a little. But listen, can I tell you one thing? I'm so excited... to share a home with you, to build a life with you. Just you and me.)" 

Esha: Tum log to pehle se hi pati-patni lagate ho(You guys already look like husband and wife!)😘

Prachi's friends started giggling in the background, and Namrata grabbed the phone.

Namrata (teasing Ranbir):

"Ranbir, jiju! Bas shaadi ki pehli raat tak sambhal jao, phir Prachi jiji ke saath sab share kar lena(Ranbir, brother-law! Just be careful till the first night of the wedding, then share everything with Prachi sister!)" 

Everyone laughed, and Ranbir grinned sheepishly before ending the call.

Namrata had planned a fun, classy bachelorette for Prachi. The venue was decorated with flowers and fairy lights, and the evening was filled with games and dances. 

Prachi, dressed in a black cocktail saree, looked hesitant but beautiful.

Esha: My Queen! 👑

Namrata (cheerfully):

"Prachi jiji, relax! Yeh raat tumhare liye hai. Chalo, sabse pehle ek game khelenge—'Shaadi ke baad kya hoga(Prachi sister, relax! This night is for you. Come on, let's first play a game—'What will happen after marriage?')"

The group burst out laughing as they drew chits and shared their humorous predictions about married life.

Friend 1:

"Ranbir bhai shaadi ke ek mahine mein hi cooking classes join karenge(Ranbir brother will join cooking classes within a month of marriage!)"

Friend 2:

"Prachi sabse pehle unki bike bechwayengi(Prachi will be the first to sell his bike!)"

Prachi giggled, loosening up as the night went on. Soon, the music started, and Namrata led everyone in a choreographed dance performance on "Cutiepie" from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

https://youtu.be/QrbIx5qBDJk

"Boyfriend ki tujhe koi fikar nahi

Pehli date pe kahe, okay bye"

(You don't care about your boyfriend

On the first date itself you say, okay bye)

Amid the laughter and fun, Prachi found herself stepping away for a moment, looking at the moonlit sky. She sighed, her thoughts drifting to Ranbir.

"Devdas ki tarah hi afsoos woh kare

Toh tu haske innocent si shakal banaye"

(He's dejected like a sad lover

And you smile trying to be innocent)

Prachi (to herself):

"Main bas ek cheez chahti hoon, Ranbir... humara pehla kiss, bina kisi interruption ke. Baar-baar kuch na kuch hota hai jo humein rok deta hai. Par is baar... bas ek perfect moment chahiye(I just want one thing, Ranbir... our first kiss, without any interruption. Every now and then something happens that stops us. But this time...just one perfect moment is needed.)"

"Cutiepie, cutiepie

Aaye haaye cutie cutiepie"

(Cutiepie, cutiepie

Oh my cutie cutiepie)

Esha: You'll see! 🥰😏

Her cheeks flushed at the thought, but she smiled to herself, knowing that her future with Ranbir was bound to be filled with unforgettable moments.

"Laal paranda baandhke jab tu lak matkandi ae

Critical condition mein sabka dil kar jaandi ae"

(Wearing your red scarf as you move your waist

You make the condition of all the hearts critical)

As the laughter and teasing continued at Prachi's bachelorette, Namrata clapped her hands to get everyone's attention.

"Seene mein armaan hazaaron tu zinda karke

Kandhe ka tattoo dikhlake kill kar jaandi ae"

(Awakening thousands of desires in the heart

You show your shoulder tattoo and kill everyone)

Namrata (excitedly):

"Ab hum ek aur surprise activity karenge! Prachi jiji ke liye ek special guest hai jo apne shaadi ke kisse lekar aayi hai(Now we will do another surprise activity! Prachi sister has a special guest who brings stories from her wedding!)"

"Tere vargi na pind vich dooji

Punjabi koi chick mahiya"

(In the entire village

There's no beautiful Punjabi chick like you)

Everyone turned to see Naira entering with her signature charm, wearing a stunning shimmering dress that sparkled under the lights.

"Kyun tu khidki te baithi sharmaye

Barande utte dikh mahiya"

(Why are you sitting shy at the window

Come to the balcony)

Naira (playfully):

"Surprise! Maine suna ki Prachi ki bachelor party chal rahi hai, toh maine socha apne thode masti bhare shaadi ke kisse sunane aa jaaun(Surprise! I heard that Prachi's bachelorette party was going on, so I thought of coming to tell some of my fun-filled wedding stories.)"

"Scent lagake tera partiyon mein jaana

Aashiq fasane ka tareeka hai purana"

(You apply perfume and go to the parties

This is an old technique to trap lovers)

Esha: Wow so gorgeous!😍

Prachi smiled warmly at Naira, feeling her nerves melt away in the lively atmosphere.

"Tann badan ke tu sur saare chhed de

Mooh se lagaye bina bansuri bajaye"

(You play all the tunes of a beautiful body

You play the flute without using your mouth)

Naira stood in the center, surrounded by everyone, holding a glass of mocktail as she began her storytelling.

Naira:

"Meri aur Kartik ki shaadi... kya kahun? Ek full-on Bollywood masala movie thi! Har rasam ke saath ek drama. Shaadi ke pehle bachelor party kaafi dhamakedar thi(Mine and Karthik's wedding... what can I say? It was a full-on Bollywood masala movie! A drama with every ritual. The bachelor party before the wedding was a blast!)" 

Esha: Yeh thi Akshara ki maut se pehle ki  zindagi(This was life before Akshara's death)🤧

The group leaned in, intrigued.

Naira:

"Mujhe yaad hai Kartik ka bhi ek bachelor party tha. Uske dost log usko bar mein le gaye the, aur usko ek stranger ke saath dance karne ko kaha. Mujhe pata chala, toh maine wahan jaake uski waat lagayi(I remember Kartik also had a bachelor party. His friends had taken him to a bar, and asked him to dance with a stranger. When I came to know, I went there and waited for him!)"

"Neend churana naujawano ki toh theek hai

Buddhon ka kahe blood pressure badhaye"

(Stealing the sleep of young guys is alright

But why raise the blood pressure of old people)

Everyone burst into laughter.

Naira (teasing):

"Kartik ekdum innocent sa shakal banake keh raha tha, 'Naira, mujhe kuch nahi pata tha, woh log zabardasti le gaye!' Par maine socha, bas! Ab shaadi ke baad woh sirf mera hai(Kartik was saying with a completely innocent face, 'Naira, I didn't know anything, they took me by force!' But I thought, enough! Now after marriage he is only mine!)"

Esha: Ooo! Possessive! 😎

Prachi giggled, feeling more relaxed as Naira's lively narration filled the room.

"Boyfriend ki tujhe koi fikar nahi

Pehli date pe kahe, okay by"

(You don't care about your boyfriend

On the first date itself you say, okay bye)

Naira:

"Aur phir shaadi wale din bhi, vidaai ke time, Kartik mujhe pick karne gaya, par meri chappal ke saath joote churane wali gang ka ek naya natak shuru ho gaya. Shaadi ke baad mujhe Kartik ki family ne har chhoti si galti ke liye chheda, par pyar bhi itna mila ki kabhi complain karne ka chance hi nahi mila(And then on the wedding day too, at the time of farewell, Kartik went to pick me up, but a new drama of shoe-stealing gang started with my slippers. After marriage, Kartik's family teased me for every small mistake, but I got so much love that I never got a chance to complain.)" 

After sharing her anecdotes, Naira picked up a beautiful tiara from the table nearby. She walked over to Prachi, who looked confused but touched by the gesture.

"Devdas ki tarah hi afsoos woh kare

Toh tu haske innocent si shakal banaye"

(He's dejected like a sad lover

And you smile trying to be innocent)

Naira (smiling):

"Prachi, har dulhan apni shaadi ki queen hoti hai. Toh aaj se tum officially humari queen ho (Prachi, every bride is the queen of her own wedding. So from today you are officially our queen.)" 

"Cutiepie, cutiepie

Aaye haaye cutie cutiepie"

(Cutiepie, cutiepie

Oh my cutie cutiepie)

Esha: Our queens of the Kohli family! 🤗

She gently placed the tiara on Prachi's head as the room erupted in cheers and applause.

Namrata:

"Wah, Naira bhabhi! Yeh toh kamaal ki idea thi(Wow, Naira sister-in-law! This was an amazing idea.)"

Prachi blushed, her heart swelling with warmth and gratitude.

Prachi (softly):

"Thank you, Naira bhabhi. Tumhare saath baatein karke, mujhe aisa lagta hai ki main bhi apne liye ek perfect family banaungi(Thank you, Naira sister-in-law. By talking with you, I feel that I too will make a perfect family for myself.)" 

Naira (smiling, holding her hand):

"Aur tumhe milegi, Prachi. Ranbir aur tum ek dusre ke liye hi bane ho. Bus thoda chill karna seekho, shaadi ke baad zyada masti milegi(And you will get it, Prachi. Ranbir and you are made for each other. Just learn to chill a bit, you will have more fun after marriage.)"

"Cutiepie, cutiepie

Aaye haaye cutie cutiepie"

(Cutiepie, cutiepie

Oh my cutie cutiepie)

The two hugged as the group cheered, and the bachelorette continued with even more excitement and laughter, setting the perfect mood for the big day ahead.

Esha: So cute!

The night was serene, the soft glow of fairy lights illuminating the garden outside the venue. The bachelor and bachelorette parties had ended, but Prachi wasn't ready to go back inside just yet.

https://youtu.be/10iV-krF-6g

 She wandered to the garden, enchanted by the quiet beauty of the night.

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte

Tere bina kya wajood mera

(I can't live without you now

What's my existence without you)

A small bubble machine was left running, filling the air with shimmering orbs that floated lazily in the breeze. Prachi reached out, laughing softly as she popped one with her finger. Her face lit up in wonder as the lights reflected off the bubbles, making her look ethereal.

Tujhse juda agar ho jayenge

Toh khud se hi ho jayenge juda

(If I get separated from you

Then I'll be separated from myself)

Ranbir stumbled into the garden, his steps slightly uneven from the drinks his friends had insisted he have, but his eyes were steady as they found Prachi. 

Kyun ki tum hi ho

Ab tum hi ho

(Because it's only you

Now it's only you)

He stopped in his tracks, captivated by the sight before him.

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Chain bhi mera dard bhi

(Now only you are my life

My peace and even my pain)

Ranbir (muttering to himself):

"Prachi... tum hamesha itni khoobsurat lagti ho, par aaj... aaj toh tum ek sapne ki tarah lag rahi ho(Prachi... you always look so beautiful, but today... today you are looking like a dream.)" 

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

(Now only you are my love)

Hearing his voice, Prachi turned around, startled.

Tera mera rishta hai kaisa

Ek pal door gawara nahi

(What kind of relationship do we have

Not for a moment can I stay away)

Prachi (smiling softly):

"Ranbir? Tum yahan kya kar rahe ho? Party toh khatam ho gayi(Ranbir? What are you doing here? The party is over.)" 

Ranbir (walking closer, his gaze fixed on her):

"Party khatam ho gayi, par mera dil abhi tak wahan atka hua hai jahan tum ho(The party's over, but my heart is still stuck where you are.)"

Tere liye har roz hai jeete

Tujhko diya mera waqt sabhi

(I live everyday for you

I dedicate all of my time to you)

Esha: I think I know why though!😏

Prachi blushed, turning her attention back to the bubbles.

Koi lamha mera na ho tere bina

Har saans pe naam tera

(I don't want a moment without you

On every breath is your name)

Prachi (teasingly):

"Lagta hai tumne zyada pee li hai. Aise baatein kar rahe ho jaise shaadi ke baad dulha nahi, shayar ban jaoge(Looks like you drank too much. You are talking as if after marriage you will become a poet instead of a groom.)" 

Ranbir chuckled, closing the distance between them.

Kyun ki tum hi ho

Ab tum hi ho

(Because it's only you

Now it's only you)

Ranbir (softly):

"Ho sakta hai. Tumhare saath har baat shayari lagti hai(It is possible. With you everything seems like poetry.)"

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Chain bhi mera dard bhi

(Now only you are my life

My peace and even my pain)

Prachi flicked a bubble at him, laughing as it landed on his nose and popped. Ranbir caught her wrist gently, his touch firm yet tender.

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

(Now only you are my love)

Ranbir:

"Prachi, tumhe pata hai na, main tumse kitna pyaar karta hoon(Prachi, do you know how much I love you?)"

Tum hi ho ooooo

(It's only you)

Prachi looked up at him, her laughter fading as she saw the intensity in his eyes.

Tere liye hi jiya main

Khud ko joh yun de diya hai

(I live only for you

The way I've devoted myself to you)

Prachi (whispering):

"Ranbir... main bhi tumse pyaar karti hoon(Ranbir... I love you too.)"

Teri wafa ne mujhko sambhala

Sare ghamo ko dil se nikala

(Your loyalty has taken care of me

I let go all the sadness from my heart)

Esha: Now! 😍

The world around them seemed to disappear as they stood under the fairy lights, the bubbles floating like tiny dreams around them. Ranbir raised his other hand, gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

Tere saath mera hai naseeb juda

Tujhe paake adhoora na raha

(My destiny is connected with you

After achieving you I'm complete)

(Ignore the people in the background! 🤣)

Ranbir:

"Prachi, mujhe hamesha lagta tha ki jab yeh moment aayega, kuch yaadgar hoga. Par yeh... yeh toh ek magic ki tarah lag raha hai(Prachi, I always felt that when this moment comes, something memorable will happen. But this...it looks like magic.)" 

Kyun ki tum hi ho

Ab tum hi ho

(Because it's only you

Now it's only you)

He leaned closer, his breath warm against her cheek. Prachi's heart raced as her eyes fluttered shut, her lips parting slightly in anticipation.

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Chain bhi mera dard bhi

(Now only you are my life

My peace and even my pain)

Ranbir leaned in, his forehead brushing hers. The bubbles around them floated lazily, catching the light like tiny stars. He cupped her face with both hands, his thumbs tracing the curve of her cheekbones.

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

(Now only you are my love)

And then, slowly, tenderly, he kissed her.

It wasn't rushed or interrupted this time. It was everything—soft, deep, and filled with all the love they had been holding back. Prachi melted into the kiss, her hands resting against his chest. Time seemed to stand still.

Kyun ki tum hi ho

Ab tum hi ho

(Because it's only you

Now it's only you)

Esha: Finally the moment!🥰😅

When they finally pulled apart, their foreheads rested against each other, both of them smiling through happy tears.

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

(Now only you are my life)

Prachi (playfully):

"Ab toh officially tum shayar ban gaye ho, Ranbir(Now you have officially become a poet, Ranbir.)"

Chain bhi mera dard bhi

(My peace and even my pain)

Ranbir (smirking):

"Aur tum meri shayari ka sabse khoobsurat sher ho(And you are the most beautiful couplet of my poetry.)"

They finally embrace each other full of happiness and love.

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

(Now only you are my love)

Esha: Why am I crying?!🤧😭