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CHAPTER 36.2 – I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR – ' FORVER + DEVOTION'

Next Day – 22nd December

( The Day of Rahul+Anjali's Wedding)

Gstaad, Switzerland

10:40 AM – Arnav's Room

Arnav's POV

Guys.

As an elder brother who dotes on his sister and loves immensely – I'd surely like to make a statement in here – that just like Dad, Akash, Mom, Dadi – I am a tad bit emotional too – at the moment as I am getting ready for Anj's wedding ceremony – finally.

We had Haldi+Pooja function for both Rahul and Anjali which was followed by an early breakfast after – and the fun bit this time around was that we had the event team arrange and separate the breakfast area with a little partition so that atleast Anjali and Rahul couldn't see each other while the Haldi ceremony was On – the elders had wanted it this way. And while the bride and groom were prohibited from seeing each other during the ceremony, the rest of us were obviously mixing around on both sides and basking in the feel of representing both the bride and the groom – Happily. I mean after being with Anj through her Haldi etc we (as in us boys)surely shifted very happily to the Boy's side and did colour Rahul – all Yellow indeed.Akash, Me, Ravi, Cap, Rohan, Hridhaan, Vikram + a couple of Akash's and Rahul's friends – we all made sure that he totally looked as Yellow in the pictures as Mr.Simpson from the cartoon's would. Haha. On that Note – Rahul has sworn to avenge us all eventually obviously hinting to Akash that his turn would be coming up next as his and Payal's is pretty much the next potential wedding lined up from here.

And yes – guys - the same happened vice versa too – as in that all the ladies from The boy's side after being with Rahul through the Haldi first – shifted sides to have some Haldi Fun with Anjali as they all made sure she reselbled pretty much the version of Mrs.Simpson from the cartoons too.(Also please note – I was also stealing very subtle glances at My Sparkle as usual amidst the happy celebrations and yes I also did tease her insanely on text when I caught her yawning a couple of times again – Haha – I couldn't Help it Guys.I just had to allright.. because once again I would like to take the responsibility of keeping her up till wee hours of the morning.LIKE I CAN OBVIOUSLY NEVER RAVAGE HER ENOUGH.PERIOD)

Anyways so, once the Haldi function + breakfast was nearing its completion – was when Mom,Dadi,Bua, Mami, Anj, started to get really emotional for Anj was about to head out to get freshened and start to dress as a Bride right? And then when Anjali hugged Mom and Dadi and cried a little – Dad, Akash and me totally got all moved and emotional too as we joint in the family moment . It obviously did warm all our hearts greatly – when Sagar uncle & Nisha aunty and Sparkle walked over to Anjali in the middle of her emotional ordeal and hugged her in a group hug all warmly too and Nisha aunty then went on to comfort Mom too after – but the emotional energy from the end of Haldi ceremony still continues to linger on my mind, just like I am sure it is lingering on Mom, Dad, Akash's and Dadi's mind too.

Anyways – so yeah a while after that we all made our way to our respective rooms to start getting ready for the Wedding.And I am pretty sure that most of us Men – are going to be the ones to be ready first because - well we do have it more sorted and easy right.Also yes at the moment – Sparkle – along with Jess, Shivi, Noor, Samaira, Payal,Sachi maam and Anj are all getting ready together at the moment too in Anj's suite.

I take a deep breathe now as I finish closing the last button of my Sherwani and adjust my pocket square in the little pocket.Deep breathe why? Because I am obviously prepping myself up for the emotional day ahead. It's surely going to be an intense emotional day for me on both accords – as an elder brother whose sister is getting married + as a man deeply in love who is ready to commit to marriage himself.

I am right on that thought when my phone beeps.

It's My Sparkle – obviously.

I head to Whtsapp.

Her : hey youuuuu my love...omgggg...so I just had to text you this thike...anjali is almost...like almost ready...and she is looking so so so so so gorgeous*infinty*infinity..like the most beautiful bride ever.PERIOD. My superbro's going to loose his nuts surely the minute he looks at her todayyyyyyyyyy and guess what I totally texted him the same too you know to trouble him..haha..because he surely cannot see Anj until she actually walks upto the stage alongside you all. I toh even told him – Superbro – you might just faint on the stage itself.And no no no...don't you ask me to share a picture of her right now..you also see her once she's ready finally alright??????

I smile as I read that.

I sit back on my bed now and quickly reply.

Me: well yes Sparkle – I do want to see Anj when she is ready completely as well so I am not going to ask you for a picture! Also I am sure your text has added a lot more to Our groom's impatience for sure.

Phone beeps.

Her :ohhh yesss it totally did..i mean superbro just texted me with saying that he's going to get back at me for this for sure..hahaha... On that note – I am sure you are like all readyyyyyy my love!! I am still like in the middle of the make-up rotuine and on that note I do have to appreciate the fact that the team of make up artists is really goodd yaaa..they are all like such brillaint artists..very passionate and thorough about their routine...so yess..now I just want to say..that this is not like fair ya skipper blue...why do you all have to have it this easy and sorted..be it coming to all this getting ready for the family wedding festivities and stuff..like..ek kurta/suit/shwerwani pehno..kaam khatam..humeeee dekho...(winks)

I chuckle as I read that.

Me : well ofcourse I am ready my Love. Like you rightly said – ek kurta pehna..sherwani pehni..kaam khatam!(winks)

Her : ooohhhhhhhhhhh...but my Skipper Blue you are perfectly going to be my Skipper Blue today in its literal sense too since you are dressed in this Blue Sherwaniiiiii( hearts...) please note – dear heart is all swooning and sighing dreamily imagining you in the outfit pic I sawww prior alreadyyyyy!! (winks and hearts)

I grin as I read that.

Me : on that Sparkle – how about you send me one picture of your's??? I mean you are half ready already right?? Cmon..send me a picture..please..

Her :hawwwwwwwww!!! No no no...no cheating my love.Don't ask..pleaseee na baba..see me when I am all ready na...please please...Ravage kisses*infinity..pretty please..

I chuckle.

Me : okkk alrightyy my lovee..

Her :achaa listen na...before the makeup artist asks me to sit down for my eyemake up – and I am unable to chat discreetly like I am doing right now - I do want to ask you – are you okay love? As in I am sure you are like still all emotional and everything after the Haldi bit and even though you did say on text earlier that you are okay I just wanted to check again if you are...as in I know na how much you dote on Anjali and finally it's the wedding today...so its obvious for you too feel overwhelmed...

I smile as I read that. My Adorable Precious Sparkle.

Me : yes I am okay Sparkle..a tad bit overwhelmed though for sure..

Her : which is only obvious and natural my stranger..but you don't worry much thike..she's not leaving her Home – just shifting Home's – from one to another like we always say...like I cannot even begin to tell you how excited and happy we all are at this end.We loveeeeeeeeeee Anjjjj soo muchhh.(hearts)

My Heart Glows.

Me : yes Sparkle I know that..which is why there is no worry in my overwhelmed emotions or even Dad, Mom, Dadi's or Akash's or any of our family members for we know Anj is going to be very happy in her new beginning with you all..

Her : areeeee not you all..correction to that thike...Us all...

I chuckle happily.

Me : yess Sparkle..Us all...

Her : achaaa my turn for eye make up..chalo chalo now let me get ready thike..i do have to stop by Superbro's suite too na as I am done getting ready because everyone will only get on with the SehraBandi once I am there na..seee you sooonnnn my loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...(heartsssssssssssssss) p.s – don't reply.

I grin to myself as I keep my phone aside now and there's a knock on the door and I go to open it instantly and spot Akash all ready too grinning at me as he says– "ok bhai...just as I figured...you are all ready too..can you believe this though? The time is here finally..just a little while away from Anj's wedding now.."

I nod at him as I say with a heartfelt sigh– "yes akash..just a little while away...finally..anj is getting married..i will miss her so much..even though nothings going to change equation wise but still..you know just the thought that she is now going to be married...,"and I pause as I see Akash add now with a heartfelt nod and sigh too – " yesss bhai..i know ..i know exactly what you mean..."

I say next – " okay so since we are both ready and I am sure Ravi, cap, Rohan will be ready soon too... I was thinking lets the two of us just go down and check on the last minute arrangements with the event team?? We can ask them to join us in the banquet..because some of us need to be there first right?? And I will just text Mom and Dad that we are taking care of the last minute check.."

He nods at me with a smile – "yes bhai..let's do that...,"and both of us brother's set out together to make sure everything was set in it's place like it was supposed to be – before our beloved sister's – wedding festivities began.

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35 Minutes Later – 11:15 AM

Khushi's POV

La.La.La.La.

Hmm.Hmm.Hmm.Hmmmmm

Guyssssssssss – I am obviously humming to myself all happily as I am currently sprinting my way towards SuperBro's Suite (Finally, all Ready) – where in Mom, Dad and him are waiting for Me for a little cozy couple of minutes with Superbro – with Just Us, before the rest of our family relatives come in for the Sehra Bandi.( Jess and Shivi are almost ready too and will join me here in about ten minutes or soooo.)

Oh Yes.

And Just incase you all are wondering what is the song I am currently humming too in my Head? A good old Bollywood No – Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai with a little twist off the wordings in it to be like – Aaj Mere Bhai Ki Shaadi Haiiii – Aaj Mere SuperBro ki Shaadi hai...Haha!!!

Guys – please note – well in advance today that I might be on the mode of being a little Extra and Over in my Charlie Chaplin Self and Thoughts alright...for I am so so so so so happyyy obviously.

Like You know how they say?? JUST IN THE HAPPY EUPHORIC MOODDDD ZONEE.

Dear Mind adds in on that Happily. Oh yes – K. Happy EUPHORIC Mood Zone indeed, which was why for the first time you actually grinned and shrugged out the recent stir up online which the girls filled you in about after your eyemake up was Done!For ever since the Haldi pics went online on Ravi's Insta two hours ago – where in that fresh group picture of you all again triggered the stuff about you and Hridhaan for in one of the live story feed Ravi posted online – it could easily be spotted that Hridhaan and You were engaged in a very Happy conversation in the background sharing all warm laughs.

Ohh yes Dear Mind. You know I'v made that conscious decision to not let any of the worldly noise disturb be in these days ya.And Specially not today – as in its SuperBro's wedding!! And to be Honest – at the moment I totally do feel like – I am least bothered by it all at all, because as long as I know – Arnav knows- Hridhaan knows what that happy conversation was about, I think that's what matters and is more important to me – now.And to be honest – I think now I am almost tipping towards that point where I could really just like really Give a Damm! I mean I know na – that in that moment in time – Hridhaan was actually pulling my leg in context to Mr Stranger only referring to some previous occasions(now that he knows), just like friends do and just to see him so carefree and grinning amidst it all just assured me again that he really was going to be Okay soon too.So yup it was only natural for me to just shrug this matter aside like a fly now for like I said what's more important is – as long as we know what it is!

Dear Heart chips in with a happy grin.Bravooo K.Bravoo indeed. True that.On that Note – I think its safefor me to say this – that looks like it isnt just Superbro who is going to faint at seeing Anjali all ready as his bride today! Skipper Blue is surely going to swoon imaginarily looking at you once again – just like he's be swooning all this while. On that Note K – to be honest I do have to say that it does kind of make sumersault*infinty to process this fact that Arnav is like pretty much his swooning mode all the time anyway..i mean whether you are in your sporting jersey's playing on the field , or even amidst workouts – or dressed up casually or even formally.To his Eye – its like you are Just his Sparkle in every Mode.

Oh yes Dear Heart – I know exactly what you mean. And it's the same for me too.. He is just My Stranger in every Mode too right?

Dear Heart grins and sighs. Oh yes K and Dear Eyes Chip in all happily next – I agree with you all on that..but hey just to make it clear.. I am still swooning in anticipation to see him in this Killer Blue Sherwani for real.

Dear Mind chips in happily – Copy That Dear Eyes.Copy That.

Ok then Dear Insides – we'v reached SuperBro's suite now – lets shift our one on one to later then.

I knock on the door now and Mom opens it in a giffy and the minute she sees me – she pulls me into a crushing side hug as she says – "betaaa...come on in..hurry up...your superbro is finally all ready as a Groom...,"and she kisses my head all happily as she asks with a wink – "and you look stunning my little girl, sent a picture to your Mr Stranger yet???"

Oh Mom – I am so sorry for this YA!!!!!

I chuckle at her happily ofcourse as I whisper – "not yet Mom..will send one soon...and you know na you don't look like the mother of the groom anyway..im sure dad already told you that prior...,"and she winks and nods back at me happily and the two of us walk in hand in hand and just as look at My SuperBro all dressed in the avatar of the Happiest Groom ever – chatting up with Dad and I say now grinning – "whooaaaaaaaaaa...superbro..i think its only fair I drop in a text to Anj..that she be ready to faint too...,"and Bhai chuckles at that fondly and gestures me to come in for a hug and I pace upto immediately and hug him all hard happily as I say all happily overwhelmed – "bhaiiii...I am so so so happy for you ya...I mean I know what this moment means to you obviously...please note although mom would like to take the points for being the most excited amongst us all...I'd like to petition in for that second spot.."

Bhai kisses my head all happily as he says – "thank you so muchh Junior..and you look wonderful my little sister..,"and he winks and adds playfully – " also yes know what Junior..text Anj the same..okay? why must I be the one going all bonkers in wait..now.."

Dad chuckles to that as he says grinning – "Nisha, Khushi – I was just about to file for that collective petition for the second most excited family member spot at the moment..but I think its safe to say that it isn't Nisha who is the most excited at No 1..its our Groom..whose taken that spot for sure...which means that the three of us must share that no 2 spot - collectively"

We all share a happy laugh at that and Mom finally gestures Bhai to take a seat on the sofa and he does and she sits next to him. And dad and me take our seats on the two seater sofa across and I hug Dad happily as we all hear Mom say now touching Bhai's arm gently – "okkk..so son..i was waiting for Khushi to come to talk this to you...because I do want to say this to you before everyone comes in a couple of minutes for the SehraBandi.."

Bhai nods at Mom happily – "ofcourse Mom.. tell me what it is...,"and I continue to hug Dad in my continued happy side hug all tighter as I hear Mom say all happily after kissing Bhai's forhead lovingly –" beta..to be honest..marriage, the religious rituals..etc etc are something that the society obviously came up with over time as it started to view it as that one way of worldly acknowledgement of serious commitment to one another as life partner's but both your father and me have always believed – that as significant the religious knot of matrimony is..there is still one thing that kind off tops it in terms of that sacredness – and that is the union of two hearts in the bond of sincere and deep love....which is another reason as to why both your Dad and me are so happy today beta..because it gives us immense happiness to know that you are getting tied into matrimony driven by your sincere and deep love for Anjali and that it is the same for her...you know kids..it's always been our dream as your parents – that whenever the two of you get into matrimony, it would be when you feel like you are ready to take the responsibility on for it driven by the emotion of Love as being your primary guiding force..because your father and I have been blessed to have built our marriage, our home on the pillars of our intense love for each other right? So we obviously wanted and have dreamt for the same for you both too...so today as you are about to marry the love of your life son..i'd just like you to just commit to yourself in your heart once again..that you shall stay true to your love come what may..and nurture this amazing sacred bond of love..that you and Anjali have built to this point..which surely is going to be a rock solid foundation of your married life ahead son..just love each other like you always do..and the journey ahead will be wonderful nonetheless...for bonds built on the foundation of sincere love often have that power to withstand the highs and lows of life and time....its a blessing indeed to have the one you deeply love love you back the same way and then take that step into matrmony together with that acknowledgement and I cannot even begin to tell you what this means to us my son in our emotions to finally see you marrying the one you love so deeply...,"and she pauses as she wipes a happy tear outta her eye and Bhai nods at her overwhelmed emotionally and hugs her hard.

Ok.

Guys, this Bit from Mom has not just seemed to move Bhai emotionally. It's moved me immensely too and very very emotionally too at the moment as Arnav's face flashes in front of my eyes instantly on reflex and I hug dad – all tighter on reflex in an overwhelmed silence.

Thank You God.

For Blessing me with a Love – So Sacred Too.For Mom is right – it is indeed a Deep Blessing to experience a Love so true, deep, and empowering.

I hear Dad add now as he hugs me hard to his side too kissing my head for a second as he says sincerely – " khushi..rahul..beta..both your mom and me have seen so much of the world...so many instances, examples, here and there wherein what seemed like a practical sorted match/marriage kind of ran out of that practicality or the sense of it feeling right when the tests/turmoils of time came in eventually...and meanwhile as emotional dynamics do evolve with time too ofcourse..one can only hope that it's the love in the heart that can power one to hold each other's hand when the going get's tough nonetheless..so I'd like you to know this too son..once again that we are the happiest to know in our hearts that you are entering into matrimony out of love..we wouldn't have wanted it any other way for you ever...cherish and treasure your wife son, like you'v seen me cherish your Mom...like you have seen us cherish each other..,"and Mom hugs Bhai all happily as she adds – "and I am sure that Anjali is always going to cherish and treasure you too..," and Dad adds sincerely as he hugs me tighter – "she is leaving her home to come into our's son..and it's up to us to make sure that the transition is as smooth for her so much so that she really feels like nothing has changed at all in her emotions..that's the key okay??"

Ok.

Something's Up with me You all.

I am Stumped with Emotion*Infinity at the Moment as I am still in a middle of the silent daze trying to figure out why my Insides have gone all silent on Me.You all know that they often do that to me when I am this moved.

I see Bhai nod at Dad instantly as he smiles and walks up to us and sits on the other side next to Dad and hugs him happily too and dad hugs us both to his side too and Mom joins in on the group hug instantly by sitting next to me now on the other side and she whisper's happily – "so son...like I said earlier – the two of your hearts are already tied in the sacred bond of love and in a while from now as the two of you will also be tied to each other through matrimony...do remember to celebrate the emotion within..while we all celebrate the acknowledgement of your love and commitment.."

And I hear Bhai say all happily amidst our family group hug– "yes Mom...ofcourse...its surely huge for both Anj and me emotionally,"and I hear dad add now playfully – " so son..i often joke to your mom on our wedding anniversary's by saying that the day I married you Nisha..was a day I signed upto not just a Commitment of a Forever with you...but also to the emotion of Staying Devoted to you for the rest of my life..you know because I was marrying her out of my intense love too right?and the two of you know I always have stayed devoted to your mother...come what may...high or low..,"and Mom adds playfully – "oh we both have sagar...we both have stayed devoted to one another..,"and they now ask in unison to Bhai – "so we ask you son..are you ready to sign up for Forever +Devotion too??like...all ready set go?? Pehna de sehra????"(should we put the sehra on now?)

Bhai nods happily as he beams at us all happily – "oh yes Mom, dad, Junior...I am so ready...my heart is so ready...I am all set to sign up to the emotion of devotion too.. I mean now that the two of you put it that way..i think it would be apt to say that I love Anj way too deeply anyway..sometimes I do think maybe the essence of the word love just falls short...so yeah..devotion sounds all deep and intense and suited to my emotions indeed..so yes Mom, dad, Junior..pehna do sehra..."(make me wear the Sehra)

And Just like that out of no-where in the middle of this vulnerable emotional family group hug – I finally hear my Stumped and Dazed with Emotion – Heart say all softly.hey, K. Where's do I Sign-Up??Just so you know the Status Report from my End - I am all ready to sign up to the Emotion of Forever+ Devotion too. Ready * Infinity. I most surely feel like – I WANT TO Sign Up for – FOREVER+ DEVOTION too.

Waitttttttttttt??????? Whatttttttttttttttt??????????????

Dear Heart – what did you just Say??????????? I hear My Thoughts ask – as I continue to hug on Mom, Dad, Suprbro all stunned with emotion.

Dear Heart gives me a heartfelt smile now. Okayy – so – K. Why do you think I was so stumped with emotion? I was processing the intense input in the workshop of the feels allright. Look – K – did you hear what Mom said? It's the Bond of Love that's more sacred anyway.And you know that Arnav's heart and me are intertwined with one another's way too intensely anyway. It's Only Him.It will always be Just Him. So yeahhh I have absolutely no qualms in Signing up to Devotion or in another words – as the world/society practices go – I have just discovered this intense emotion that I have no qualms in committing to Arnav formally as in like officially through Marriage.Dear Mind is still in the middle of processing the Intense Input I just sent it's way though for it was so sudden obviously...lets wait for it to get back to us on this.K? Give us a little while.

Okkkkkkkkkkkk Whattttttttttttt????

What Just Happened Guys???????

OH MY FREAKING GOD* INFINITY.

I gulp down my intense emotions as an intense emotional daze continues to engulf and consume me.

It is right then the there are several knocks on the door and Mom gets up to open the door and we see a group of our relatives come in along with Jess,Vikram, Shivi, hridhaan, and his parents – as everyone now starts to meet and greet Bhai and Mom and Dad – and everyone's getting set for the SehraBandi -I quickly cover up my personal emotions from reflecting on my face and walk up to pick up a bottle of water from the table after meeting and greeting some relatives quickly and because I do feel like I need a moment alone by myself so I just step into the washroom of Bhai's room.

Just as I close the bathroom door shut – I gulp down half the bottle of water as I go upto stand in front of the Mirror now and as I look in my very own reflection now – I can only see raw, and vulnerable and very deep emotion shining in my Dear Eyes for Arnav Too – as they are just silently mirroring back everything my Heart voiced out to me in that Intense Thought.

I close my eyes immediately as I take deep breathes clutching on my Heart all tight.Dear Heart – don't you do this to me right now please. Don't you/dear eyes go all silent on me right now – after sending these intense thoughts my way.I mean I am sure Dear Mind is still occupied in processing this sudden development through but most importantly dear Heart/Eyes – you both atleast tell me – what's your intuition on this with regards to Arnav – as in I can't help but wonder if has this thought ever occurred to him??????The thought/ or this intense emotion of wanting to marry me??????Because now that I have had you send this intense emotional thought as a Peek-a-Bo - into me – I cannot Undo it. I just cannot Undo it.And how will I keep this from him Ya??????? Like Just How???????.

I hear my Dear Heart and Eyes say in Unsion puzzled.Ok to be Honest – K. You need to give us some time to get back to you on this – let us just reassess our perceptions??????????

I sigh as I gulp down some more water.

Dear Mind finally chips in. Okayy – K – Here I am – Boy Dear Heart that was freaking intense from you. How many time's have I told you to not stun me with a tsunami of intense emotions this way.Anyway – k – I know you are dying to know my Status report. I am in consensus with Dear Heart in Here and am going to stay brutally honest to the conclusion I have drawn on the basis of a couple of points.To start with - I agree with the Mothership that it's the bond in between two hearts is more sacred...and matrimony is just one of those worldly ways of acknowledgement of serious commitment to the world – but since this is how it works – I am all kool with the aspect of stepping into serious commitment in the form off Matrimony too.

I admit a vulnerable thought out to myself by gulping on some more water. But Dear Mind – I am just 21. Like I obviously love Arnav like super duper Intense and I want a Forever with him obviously....however...getting Married at 21 or 22 was something that wasn't on My List.It wasn't On your List too – right???????

Dear Heart is about to chip in but Dear mind stops it and gestures it that it will take me on and Dear Mind adds now with a sincere smile. True – K. Its true – you are right it wasn't on my list and to be honest it was that way maybe because of this innate fear – that You – K – would be expected to divert from your gaming ambitions by your prospective future partner/family - which was why marriage was always like down on that priority list– but now after everything that has happened and this sudden gush of intense emotion – I have to be fair in reporting that my fear isn't kind off valid anymore for thankfully this isn't what it actually turned out to be in your case at all. And I am sure Dear Heart would agree on this – that Arnav and his family love you like their own and they know what cricket means to you..they are your biggest cheerers like Superbro/Mom/Dad – so you have nothing to worry about at all.They would be more than happy to have you go on just the way you are. C'mon girl – it's the 21st Century. You are an independent strong woman in the making who loves and is passionate about both her family and career and your family knows that – those who love you know that – and they respect it too.I ask you this K – why do you even think that there'd arise a need to choose – when that surely isn't case. You are Blessed to have everyone's support on this K – so out of my judgement – I'd just say that yours is a situation where in You Can Have Both.And if You Can Choose Both - Then Why Not Make that Choice and Have Both – Career+Marriage.C'Mon – K. It's the old age worldly saying that a Woman's got to probably pick One Eventually but are you going to let that define your life's decisions? No right?? You will take your Life's decisions like you always Do. You are the Opening Batsmen+ Skipper of Your Life's Innings – K.You gotta take a hold on the reins and take a Call on this for yourself. Like Mom said – Stepping into something only when you are Ready within – is all that matters – it doesn't matter if it feels right at 21/22 or even 30..what matters is that it should Just Feel Right. And you know this is starting to Feel Right to both the Heart and Me as its sinking further.Remember what Mom taught us long ago? Always let your Heart be Your Guiding Light – for sometimes the cost of not listening to your Heart is spending a long long time..Wishing you Had.soooo Cmon then..be Brave and listen to the Supreme Courts of the heart again. It truly wants this – in the near Future.Ahemmmm aheeemmm howzzat for a convincing rant Dear Heart?

Dear Heart grins and winks at My Mind. A Killer Pull Shot –tucked away straight into the Stands for a Sixer – Dear Mind.Thank you for that. There You Go – K. Dear Mind was pretty convincing with its thoughts out..i am sure you know we can rant out more and we will when needed.As of now – we give our status report in unison again with no sense of conflict present. We are Ready to get on with Matrimony with Arnav – in the Near Future.

I smile a little on relfex at that. Well yes dear mind you are right about that. I am sure Arnav or Abhi uncle/reva aunty/akash/anj/or even dadi for that matter would ever ask me to Choose. I am kind of blessed to be in a Position wherein I can have both..Perhaps??? but Now the question arises – Does Arnav want this??????As in he's never talked about this right?? like What If he doesn't want this right now??? Then What??

Dear Mind says now. Ok just like Dear heart and eyes give me a while to re-assess my perceptions – K – and I will get back to you as soon as I can. But hey – who says you can't be the one to ask him about the same topic nonetheless – K. As in – so what if he hasn't brought up the topic ever still – You do it – you bring it Up! I mean you wouldn't know his thoughts on this – until you Bring it Up – Right?And its not like me or dear heart is saying that get married tomorrow K. What we are saying is just atleast talk this out with Arnav to see what he feels about the same and maybe the two of you can plan for the same in the near Future. Look that planning bit and how's etc will come later – but atleast talk to each other about this – is what we are suggesting.And we know you would never want to come across as pushy so I am sure we can help you come with a word- strategy for the same as in you can bring this up – without seeming – Pushy for Sure.

Hmmmmmmmmm.

Fair Point. Dear Mind.

Yup.

I think I could do that.

Right then Jess's voice comes from the doorway as she says – "Khushi..come fast na...we need to get on with the Sehrabandi..,"and I say now taking deep breathes – "yes Jess..just a second..,"and I luckily take in deep breathes and gulp down the rest of the water and walk back to join in the wedding festivities for SuperBro.

Ok My Dear Insides – I think it's fair to just focus on enjoying the wedding for Now. And maybe in the process of the day you can gear up and get me set about talking about this with Arnav later tonight – in Private?

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Authors Note – Attaching the Wedding Ambience Pictures. Please imagine everyone in the group Having a Hearty Gala Time in the Venue which is the Banquet of the Hotel and even thought technically it is a Day Wedding since its happening Indoors the event team was able to Manage thr Below Lighting Affect with the Decor.

Now Lets Start.

Glimpse into the Walkway to one of the Banquet Celing

Enterance Arch into the Banquet

Stage and the Walkway too It.

Other Glimpses

And Below is the Mandap

And Now for the Looks - Bridie - Anjali

Instead of those Green Bangles - the Below Hand Accessories

GROOM - Rahul

Akash

Stranger

sparkle

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90 Minutes Later – In The Wedding Venue

ARNAV's POV

Guys.

I am delighted to report that My Sparkle – was right about this Bit that Rahul was surely swooning and I think he almost was on the verge of Fainting – once he actually laid his eyes on Anj – for real as we were walking her up to the Stage.And on that note – I don't even think I can begin to explain the emotions Me, Dad, Akash, Mom, and Dadi were going through within as we actually saw Anj finally dressed as a Bride all ready to set foot into the Banquet Hall. Mom + Dadi+ Bua+ Mami had obviously been with her in the room a little before along with Noor, Payal, Samaira, Sachi maam – so it surely was Dad, Me and Akash who were way too emotionally moved as she stepped outta the elevator Beaming like a Gorgeous + Happiest In Love - Bride Today. And I am sure I saw Dad fight back his happy tears as he pulled her into an instant warm hug first all by himself before Akash and me joint in – obviously.

Actually prior to that particular moment in time - since we had already met Rahul earlier as he was already up on the stage waiting for Anj to arrive- we were all in consensus that – both Rahul + Anj were Beaming like as if they were the Happiest Bride+ Groom Indeed.

Infact, they still are Beaming all Happily Indeed – holding onto each other's hand tight as they've been asked to head to the Mandap now after finishing with the Garland Exchange ceremony+ a couple of Family Pictures.

Also, this is exactly where in I still another glance at My Sparkle through the crowd as she's walking up a little ahead of me at the moment. I mean if only I could tell Rahul today that – Rahul I almost did faint too at the sight of your sister – HaHa. I will tell surely tell him that – tomorrow.

And its only obvious – that My Sparkle and me have been stealing glances at each other throughout. But yes in the frenzy of everything happening around us – I haven't even – able to text her yet.

I take advantage of the fact that we are all headed to the Mandap in groups and I text her now- quickly. Because even though we have been caught up within the celebrations I think I did spot her spacing out into some deep thought before the garland ceremony began right there on the Stage and before I could hold her gaze or gesture her to ask what was Up – we were both distracted by our surroundings.

Me : Hey you..Sparkle...just make sure to sit somewhere all right within in the line of my vision across at the Mandap alright? While the religious ceremony is On.Alsoo..listen..are you okay??? I think I spotted you spacing out a deep thought before the garland exchange ceremony.I hope it isn't the online stir from this morning about Hridhaan and You..coming back to haunt you Sparkle????

I tap send, and return my attention to what Akash was saying as we are walking up.

Her : no no..my love..the online stuff is like not even on my mind right now yaaaa...and yes..i was spacing out a little deep in thought obviously because in my heart I am like so happy for bhai and Anj na so iw as just overhwhelmed for them...that's what it was about...and yes My love...I will surely sit somewhere within your line of vision thike??????????on that note - You do know You took my breathe away first today – Skipper Blue. Just Look at How Hot You are Looking in this Blue Sherwani yaaaaaaaaaaaaa(Hearts)

I smile as I read that and it is right then I spot her looking back casually to steal a glance at me as she was walking upfront in a group and just as I hold her gaze for a NanoSecond – I think I spot a flicker of Intense emotion followed by a flicker of a nervous turmoil – before she finally looked ahead with a nervous smile.

Wait.

What?

What was that about?

Why did I just spot a Nervous Turmoil in her Eyes?

I text her quick.

Me : I think I just spotted some nervous turmoil in your eyes Sparkle.Why??????????

But I do not get a reply for it is right then we all have reached the Mandap and as Anjali + rahul + Dadi+ Our parents take their respective main seats – we all get busy in huddling around near/around/behind our parents. There is low seating arrangement around the Mandap with traditional low seating seats and cushions plus some low chairs.

Akash and me take our seats right behind Mom and Dad and I see Khushi taking a seat right behind and in between Nisha aunty + sagar Uncle which means that even though we will be able to steal glances at each other by default – we won't be able to text each other at all.

I steal a glance casually at her again and once again I think I'v spotted her Space Out – Deep in Thought and she probably can sense my eyes on her – for she's now she looks down and starts to fidget with her dupatta and hair around to make her body language come across as all normal to the rest.

But I know her way to Well – Right.

I can see right through her.

I know something's on Her Mind.

Dammit.

Sparkle – Look at Me.

Look at me Just once.

And thankfully as if she sensed what I wanted – She Does So Instantly and I gesture her with a silent subtle gesture to ask – Whats wrong?. She gives me a silent subtle gesture of her eye which says – Nothing My Love. I give her a silent subtle gesture of my eye saying – Really????C'mon Sparkle – I can see through you Remember?. She smiles a little with a nod and her eyes send out a – I Love You Arnav to me – and I send out a – I Love You Too Sparkle – back to her immediately.

And it is right then that the religious ceremony for our Siblings Begin and she gestures me to return my attention to the same with a look of – Don't You worry My Love.

I nod back at her with a Subtle – I Love You – Gesture again and return my attention to the ceremony up front – taking a deep breathe now as another personal intense thought returns to my head. The Thought that - I was sure that now that the religious wedding ceremony of Rahul+ Anjali was going to be going on and with My Sparkle seated right around here – I surely was going to have those imaginary flashes of US – getting Married Too.

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Thirty-Five Minutes Later

Khushi's POV

Guys.

You all know that I am like really Bad at Masking Stuff from Arnav right?? And ever since I had the Intense Emotional and Vulnerable thoughts consume my insides – all I am actually trying to do - (ever since I have stepped into the Banquet/in/around Arnav) is to get my Dear Eyes to do some sort of a temporary Cover Up from giving my Intense Emotion's away to Him and all of that is what has made me feel like as if a part of my insides are like in a Nervous Turmoil within – which he obviously caught onto on a couple of occasions already!

I mean I obviously do want to Think This through seriously Na – before bringing this up with Him tonight and now I have the rest of the day to get through with this Temporary Cover Up – my eyes – with a little fear also clutching some deep corner of my Heart which is kind of scared too in a little way – as in what if I talk this out with Arnav only to discover that he hasn't even thought about this Yet.

Oh Godaamit Me.

As I am fideting with my hands nervously now, pretending to pay full attention to what the Panditji is explaining out to us all about some rituals etc – I can actually sense Arnav's gaze on me yet again.

Don't Look at Him.

Dear Mind says nodding.Do not Lock Your Gaze with His even for a Nano-Freaking-Second- K.He will surely spot your nervous ordeal again.

Ok.Maybe it wasn't like the best idea for now to sit so up and close in his line of Vision as in we are right behind/beside our parents at the moment so no one can even wonder why we are in each others direct line of vision at the moment – for glances obviously come by default in such a circumstance right?

I hear My Heart say now deep in thought.Hey you- K. listen to me for just a second – will you please? Just look at Him – Now.This very Now. I think I sense something super intense in my intuition.

WHAT?

Are you crazy Dear Heart? He will surely spot my nervous ordeal again!

Dear Heart says in a Rush. I am the Supreme court remember? Act in accordance K – will you please?

I sigh now as I do.

I look at Arnav instantly and it is right at the second I catch his Gaze - as his intense emotional gaze is still lingering on me and we exchange this super intense silent emotional eyelock just for about two seconds before he finally blinks and looks away first – this time around leaning in sideways to Akash to say something to him.

Dear Heart+ Eyes Jumps up in Glee Now as they States – Thank You K. Thank you so very much K.

For What?

I also ask Jess to pass me the little bottle of water from her hand as she was seated right behind me now and just as she does – I use it as a momentary distraction again to sip on it casually.

Dear Mind asks puzzled too – What's the Elated Internal Yo-Yo – High Jump About?

Dear Heart and Eye send out a thought in unison. Listen K – we are pretty sure we spotted a flicker of deep intense longing + a similar nervous turmoil in Arnav's eyes before he looked away this time around.We are Freaking Sure – and dear eyes add elated – and I recognized it instantly K- because it's achingly similar to what I have been trying to cover up myself which meanss – that there is surely a huge possibility – that Arnav's probably fighting the same intense emotional turmoil as you are at the moment.Dear Heart goes on to add in an excited Rush – remember K – how he just told you just a little while ago? That he wanted to talk to you about something personal? But just needed you to give him time to prep up for the same. I have a deep intuition guiding me that this is what it is about. I bet you now – he's probably all ready to commit to Matrimony too and has been at that space for a while and was probably holding it back on the thought thinking you weren't like at that point yet because of the age difference in between you two. He surely knows getting married at 21/22 was never on your List. He's been pushing in his feelings back in - with regards to this K. I am Sure*infinity. Just Trust me on this alright?

Wait.

What?

I choke on my water obviously as I cover it with a couple of coughs which makes Jess pat my back from behind instantly asking me if I was okay and Mom turns around for a second to check on me too – and I nod at her to say that I was and as I am wiping a little droplets of water from the side of my lips again – Arnav instantly looks at me to ask subtly if I was okay too – and I nod at him immediately and it is right then I do notice his eyes get all uber intense and emotional with overwhelmed nervousness too again for about a nanosecond before he finally looks away again leaning in forward to say something to Abhi uncle and Reva aunty alongside Akash this time around.

Dear Mind finally Chips In. Holy hell- K. Dear Heart is surely right about this. As I was processing this sudden bit in – this last look of his confirmed my doubts again. And I bet you – that by preparation he probably meant that he wanted to have a Ring on him – when he actually got around to talking to you about this. I mean I think he's totally planning to put a ring as big as a size of a cricket ball on your hand – and probably as already done so too – imaginarily.What say heart?

Dear Heart says in Glee – Copy That – indeed.You know what – K? Just observe on his eyes at the moment a little when he thinks you aren't looking – you will catch onto what we are saying.

Ok.

Ok.

Lets do that.

And for the next five minutes – as I do just that amidst the religious wedding ceremony of our siblings – I feel Dear Heart+Mind+ Eyes get even more convinced in their intuition Now.And just like that all of a sudden I feel an instant sense of relief consume me immensely as all the shreds of fear + nervousness vanish away and all I can feel is Intense Love for this Man consume me completely.

Or Maybe Devotion would be the Better word.

Oh My Love – don't you know that Your Sparkle doesn't need a Ring to be a Pre-requisite for this Talk.And I'd be dammed if I didn't tell you the same tonight.

Just You Wait.

Just You Wait – Skipper Blue.

I am going to Freaking Blow Your Mind in a Surprise – later Tonight!

Right then Panditji – call me in as in the sister of the Groom to stand next to Anj for a little religious ceremony and I walk up to Anj now happily – sure that Arnav would catch onto my body language being all relaxed instantly now.

I kiss on her head happily and hug on her sideways happily before getting on with the ceremony and just as that bit of it is done – Panditji asks me to tie the knot of Bhai's and Anj's stoll & duppatta end as their Pheras would soon commence and I immedately gleefully do that in a supertight knot sure that my grin was as like Huge*Infinity. I hug Bhai too all happily and then Anj again before walking back to my spot in Glee and it is also right then I spot Arnav stealing a glance at me again and I just silently mirror a – I love You Insane – back to him with my Eyes which he acknowledges with a happy eye gesture again before the Panditji calls on the brothers for some ceremony next along with Reva aunty + Abhi uncle and he gets busy in that.

JUST YOU WAIT – MY LOVE.

JUST YOU FREAKING WAIT.

You probably wanted to wait to have this talk until you had a Ring as huge as a size of cricket ball on You to put on my Finger right??????? Let's wait and see how you react to me beating you to it by going down on my one knee – with one of my cricketing balls in Hand.

AHH THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE WILL BE EPIC !!

Beyond Just Epic – Indeed.

My Insides nod and grin in collective Unison basking in immense Happiness within as they say – Make that Beyond Just EPIC*Infinity will you please- K?

I chuckle at that inwardly.

Correction Made.

INDEED.

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TADAAAAA!!!!!

How was the Update Guysssss?? Noooo Shoes at me for stopping there!! Hahaha!! Also did any of you guess that Sparkle was going to catch onto this?? I mean about the How she got There actually?Haha! And now she is going to Pull shot our Skipper Blue upto the Skies in her Little Hit Girl – style Indeeeddd.(winks)

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