Hello guysssss...

Here I am with the Much awaited Wedding Update off Hoodie Guy and his Sunshine.

Its 21k words guys.

And I have included as many Picture Collages as I could in the Update – highlighting the ambience.

I hope that enhances the reading experience guys.

And now I shall let you all dive in without further delay!

Please ignore editing errors guys as I have not proofread!

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CHAPTER 55 – THE MYSTICAL KNOT OFF OUR MATRIMONY

THE RAIZADA MANSION – 1045 AM – 30TH DECEMBER, 2020

KHUSHI'S POV

GUYS.

YOU HAVE NO IDEAS HOW MANY BUTTERLFIES ARE FLUTERRING IN MY STOMACH RIGHT NOW!!

OK WAIT.

NOT BUTTERFLIES.

FIREFLIES.

OR WAIT.

NOT FIREFLIES.

LIKE – REMEMBER HOW - ONCE I UPON A TIME – I USED TO RELATE ALL THESE FLUTTERS IN MY STOMACH AS THE ROLLERCOASTERS, THEME PARK ADVENTURELAND OPERATIONS IN THE PIT OF MY STOMACH?

YEAH.

SO MAYBE – I SHOULD THEN SAY – THAT THE ADVENTURE THEME PARK IN THE PIT OF MY STOMACH AS OF NOW – IS LIKE A SUPERMAGICAL ONE.

MAYBE – ITS LIKE – AS IF ALL OF THE DISNEY WORLD'S THEME PARKS ON ALL OF THIS PLANET EARTH HAVE DECIDED TO RESUME THEIR OPERATIONS IN THE PIT OF MY STOMACH – LIKE ALL AT BLOODY ONCE.

OH AND WHY DISNEY?

BECAUSE DUHHH – WELL BECAUSE THEIR OFFICIAL TAGLINE FOR A LONG LONG TIME HAS BEEN – ' THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH '!

HAHA!

AND GUYS – SOME OF THE RESORTS ALSO USE THE TAGLINE – 'WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE'

SO

YEAH.

ONLY APT THAT I USE THE THEME PARKS OF DISNEY TO DESCRIBE THE EMOTION I AM FEELING IN THE PIT OF MY STOMACH AND ACTUALLY – ITS PRETTY MUCH THE SAME FEELING THAT IS CONSUMING NOT JUST MY HEART, BUT ALSO MY HEAD, AND MY SOUL – ITS LIKE ITS CONSUMING ALL OF MY BEING RIGHT NOW.

I AM SO SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW THAT I LITERALLY CANNOT EXPRESS IT IN WORDS.

YES.

THAT'S TRUE.

YOURS TRULY – GOOFY CRAZY KHUSHI – WHO ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY – HAS FALLEN SHORT ON WORDS TODAY.

I AM LITERALLY FALLING SHORT ON WORDS GUYS.

FOR EMOTIONS HAVE CONSUMED MY BEING.

THEY HAVE ENGULFED ME.

AND I WAS RIGHT IN MESSAGING MY HOODIE GUY THAT I MIGHT BE RENDERED SPEECHLESS ALL THROUGH OUT OUR WEDDING CEREMONY.

AND.

To be honest to you guys – I have pretty much been rendered all emotional, and speechless in all of our Beautiful wedding functions till now as well , also – for quite a bit of the times – but in a different sense, as in ofcourse iv been talking to everyone, as in all friends, family, guests that have been coming to greet us – and have been texting and Chatting with My hoodie guy too as much as we could – but what I mean to say is – that for a lot of the times – my chatter is not like all out there and spontaneous like always to my ususal 100 percent level – its been rendered speechless with emotion by 25 percent atleast because of overwhelming emotions of happiness – and today I think that remaining 75 percent of my speech also is going to go for a - Full Toss.

HAHA!

YEAH.

I USED THE WORD FULL TOSS.

NOT MY HOODIE GUY.

DO YOU GUYS KNOW ITS ALSO ONE OF MY HOODIE GUY'S FAVOURITE CRICKETING SHOTS OK?

HENCE I USED IT.

I AM SO SO OVERWHELMED YA.

LIKE FINALLY.

FINALLY.

IN ABOUT 70 MINUTES – MINE AND HOODIE GUYS WEDDING CEREMONY WILL BEGIN!

HOW CAN I NOT FEEL WHAT I AM FEELING JUST NOW?

And guys know this – ever since Our Wedding Date was set – I had imagined this scene a zillion times in my Head – you know like how would I feel – when I am actually just hours away from marrying him – I would wonder what I would actually feel when I was getting ready to be His Bride – and to be honest guys – my emotions are a lot more happily overwhelmed than what I had imagined them to Be!

Its like my Face is Glowing.

My eyes are Sparkling in Happiness.

Its like all of Me Glowing.

My SOUL is Glowing too Guys.

GOSH.

THE EMOTION.

And guys – Zara, Anjali and Diya are also getting ready around me in the room, along with the rest of the artists team off hairdressers and make up artists – infact they were all almost done – because well the Ceremony and Pooja with Arnav's Sehra etc and then the little celebration with the Barat was all supposed to start by 11:15ish – and because the wedding was going to take Place in the In house Party lawns of the Raizada Kingdom – it was all going to be timely – as on schedule.

The Make up Artist who's been working on me had just asked me to shift to my Dresser area because of the Lights she needed to get her work done on Me, and its also her way of working actually - shes been with me on all these occasions – and when she starts to do my Make up finally – she always takes me to Privacy as she says – she needs to have her Full concentration on the Bride to execute her art in accordance with the look she had visulaised – and I am kind off fascinated with how amazing she was at her Work! Its like the minute she had seen my outfits for their respective functions – she'd instantly discussed with me the entire get up she had visualised in her head along with my Hair Styles etc – and she kept it simple yet captivating – and that's what I loved about it the most – and guys to be honest – I absolutely Loved the Final look of Mine every function until now – but you know what did I love more actually ??

ANY GUESSES TO THAT?

CMON YA GUYS.

OBVIOUS.

ITS MY HOODIE GUYS REACTIONS THAT I LOVED THE MOST – WHEN HE SAW ME – EVERY FUNCTION!

Haha!

EPICCCC THEY WEREEEEE!

ITS LIKE ALL THOSE DIGENES WERE FREAKING WORTH IT!

I AM SO GLADD I KEPT IT ALL A SURPRISE FROM HIM.

AND GUYS KNOW WHAT?

I HAD STARTED THE WEDDING FUNCTIONS IN A SUN COLOURED OUTFIT – OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE HE CALLS ME HIS SUNSHINE.

And he doesn't know it yet – that My Wedding Lehenga is not the Traditional Red Too.

Haha!

Ofcourse Guys.

I had to chose the colours off , my Wedding Lehenga– in accordance with the magnificent Shades of the Sun – and Mom was super excited when I told her about the colours I wanted in my Wedding outifit because well everyone knows that Arnav called me Sunshine but because I'd already worn warm yellow in one of the functions – I told her I wanted to choose another one of Sun's core shades as the colour in My Wedding Lehenga since it was a day wedding too – and she and Anjali actually helped me – Choose out the Perfect colour combination off – Orange as the Core colour , along with the bursts off Yellow – and gold and offcourse traditional shades of maroon and gold as well in one of the Dupattas and the Blouse.

And to be Honest – Guys – I CANT WAIT FOR MY HOODIE GUY TO SEE ME IN THIS GORGEOUS SUN SHADED ENSEMBLE – WALKING TO HIM DRESSED AS HIS BRIDE.

AND WELL – I CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM TOO.

I AM SURE HE WILL BE LOOKING LIKE ALL KILLER HANDSOME IN THE SHERWANI.(AS IN I OBVIOUSLY KNOW THAT HE WILL BE WEARING A SHERWANI – BUT I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE LOOK OF IT)

HE HAS KEPT ALL HIS LOOKS FROM ME A SECRET TOO UNTIL NOW – AND BOY WAS I GOBSMACKED TO THE EDGE OF SPACE EVERYTIME I LAID MY EYES ON HIM ?

OFCOURSE YES.

THIS MAN IS SO SO SINFULLY GOREOUS AND HANDSOME – IN EVERY LOOK – ALWAYS.

LIKE I AM TELLING YOU GUYS.

JUST NO MAN – SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE THIS KIND OFF A CHARM AND ENIGMA AND RAKISHLY HOT LOOKS ALL COMBINED INTO ONE FRAME.

UFFF.

HE'S KILLED ME.

SLAYED ME.

AND OFCOURSE – THE WAY HES BEEN LOOKING AT ME EVERY FUNCTION – AND ALL OUR INTENSE CHATTING – HAS ONLY BEEN GIVING ME SHIVERS – FOR EVERYBIT OF THE EMOTION HIS EYES HAVE GIVEN OFF TO ME – HAVE BEEN TELLING ME THAT I AM IN FOR SOME MASSIVE CARNAGE NOW.

HAHA.

LIKE FOR – A LOT OF LITRES AND CANS OF GASOLINE HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE FIRE IN BETWEEN OF US.

HAHA!

OK.

MAYBE A ZILLION CANS OF PETROL AND GASOLINE HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS FIRE ALREADY!

HAHA.

NOW IMAGINE THE COMBUSTING CARNAGE THIS WILL RESULT IN?

AND THIS CARNAGE IS GOING TO COMBUST ME – CONSUME ME FOR SURE...BECAUSE THIS TIME I KNOW – THAT OUR CARNAGE SESSIONS WILL NOW GO ALL THE WAY TO THE POINT OF FINALLY MAKING LOVE!

AND EVEN THOUGH A PART OF ME IS A TAD BIT NERVOUS ABOUT IT – A PART OF ME IS KIND OF THRILLED AND EXCITED TOO – TO FEEL IT ALL WITH MY HOODIE GUY.

GOD.

WHAT HAS THIS MAN DONE TO ME?????????????

GOSH..THIS HOODIE GUY YA.

I smile at the Vidya,my Make Up Artist who is working on me right now. Like I mentioned, She just started with the Make up On me as the Hairdresser finished with the Hair and I finished adorning My Gorgeous Lehenga and most off the jewels that Mom and Dad had gifted me along with the wedding outfit, and Vidya is planning to adjust the jewels around with head with the dupatta right towards the end – along with my late Mom's simple nose ring.It was a beautiful round gold nose ring that my mother had worn for her wedding with daddy all those years ago – and this nose ring was always very special to her – she kept it in the safebox of our house always, and I had gotten it along with me ofcourse. And I had discussed with Mom and Anjali that I wanted to wear my late mothers nose ring at the wedding(even though it was quite simple in comparison to the rest of the jewels they had gifted me) because it would make me feel that she was with me and ofcourse Mom and Anjali were so elated and were all like – ofcourse Khushi – we respect your emotions and this Nose Ring is so beautiful and Gorgeous Indeed.And I was so touched by the love they shower on me as always in that moment in time ofcourse.I had given the nose- ring to Mom to keep it with her Safely.

Infact I think Mom will be here any minute to come see me once before she heads down and gets busy with the ceremonies of the Sehra Bandi and Barat.

I love Mom and Anjlai so very Much Guys.

And ofcourse Dad and Dadi too.

Its like – I have been truly blessed to have them in my life too and to have them Love me the way they do.

And Its not just My Hoodie Guys Love that I am greatful to God for.

Its for them too.

THANK YOU GOD.

JUST HOW CAN I EVER THANK YOU ENOUGH?

My thoughts are interrupted as Vidya says with a grin – " you know what Khushi...I think ASR wont be able to take his eyes off you...you look so so gorgeous already, and I have just begun...like even I am having difficulty taking my eyes off you right now..and I think it's the Happiness in your eyes that's going to be the Highlight...and your smile ofcourse..."

I smile as I say – " thank you so much Vidya..."

Vidya grins – " and well like I mentioned the look to you before...iv just changed my mind on the lip colour I want to use..instead of a Light Nude – I would go with a mix of shades of orange and nudish brown – I think it will complement the look more..."

I smile at her – " whatever you decide Vidya...you know better..."

And right then Anjali, Zara and Diya enter into my dressing area along with Mom and Raima aunty and all of them are ready, already ofcourse and I smile at them as Vidya greets them all and pauses for a bit and takes the moment to use the washroom herself. And I turn around to face everyone beaming at them in sheer Happiness and Anjali literally whistles as she looks at me and Zara and Diya follow her as they wink at me and Raima aunty and Mom hug me from both the sides and Anjali exclaims in glee – " whoaaaa...Mom...say what?? Im betting that Bhai might just faint as he sees Khushi this time around...and Vidya hasn't even finished with the complete look yet...."

I chuckle on reflex as Mom and Raima aunty kiss my forhead and Mom says – " well I bet the same too Anjlai, my sons eyes have been popping out of his sockets all this while but yes I guess...today...he might just faint at the Stage for real...for our Khushi is looking Gorgeous...you make a beautiful bride beta.."

I immediately hug Mom and kiss her Hand.

And then I hug Raima aunty and kiss her hand Too.

Diya winks – " and if hoodie guy faints for real – then Zara we better get this on record to tease him for the rest of his life...",and she hugs me too.

Zara grins as she comes to hug me too and winks – " totally diya...my camera is going to be ready...actually Zain would have captured the moment better – but then all these boys will be walking Khushi holding the flower cover over her head...so I guess we will have to take care of the recording ourselves..."

I smile on reflex.

Guys.

I am truly blessed.

I - thank god again.

Technically – no one here – is related to me biologically by Blood.

I had one brother – whom I lost.

But today – Zain, Ravi, Rahul, and Varun – who were all like brother figures in my Life – were going to be Holding the flower cover over my Head from each of the Four sides – as I walked to Marry my Hoodie Guy.

Overwhelmed Happy Tears have now clouded my eyes.

Raima aunty is all overwhelmed as she kisses my forhead and she says, hugging me again – " look at you...Khushi...I have no words...you look so happy...your mother will surely be grinning up there beta..and your daddy and krish are surely dancing in glee already..."

That Makes me more Emotional ofcourse and I wipe a overwhelmed tear that is now threatening to leave my eye and Mom bends forward and she wipes it away and kisses my forhead as she says – " only natural to feel emotional Khushi...only natural beta...I understand...im here no..im your mother too right??"

I nod as I say – " yes mom..."

Mom grins as she wipes another tear out off my eyes so so so lovingly and she says – " cmon then khushi...don't cry now...or Vidya will come out of the washroom and school us for letting the tears mess up her work..."

And right then Vidya steps out as she grins and says – " well that wont be a problem Ravina aunty...for obviously the make up I use on brides is water proof and tear proof – or else the brides will curse me no to have the make up get messed up in the pictures towards the end for its only natural for all the crying to occur..."

We all chuckle now.

And Mom kisses my forhead again as she says looking at Raima aunty – " cmon then Raima, lets just get this gorgeous nose ring on our Khushi...",and she pauses as she looks at me – "khushi beta...I want to make you wear your mothers nose ring along with Raima...is that ok??"

I nod happily overwhelmed – "ofcourse Mom..i'd love that..."

Mom grins and she looks at Vidya – " vidya..ofcourse I know you will need to take it off and fix it again because you still need to finish the make up – but this is a shagun...will just take us 20 seconds and then off we all will be for the Sehra ceremony which is supposed to begin in five minutes..and you have all the next 45 minutes to get our Khushi ready..."

Vidya nods and smiles – " more than the time I need.."

I smile as Mom and Raima aunty put on my late Mothers Nose ring on my nose gently and adjust the string gently in my hair and I thank god a zillion times over as I say silently – Mom you are watching this aren't you? I love you Mom.Thank you for sending Angels to Me.

And once they are done, Anjali looks into her phone as she says – " oh god..Mom...bhai is going to kill us...Ravi just messaged me that bhai is getting all impatient and is wondering where are we all...",and right then she looks into her phone again as she states – " yup...that's It we are dead..for bhai just texted me saying – Anjali – Dadi is obviously not going to begin the Sehra ceremony without you, mom, and Raima aunty, diya and Zara...where are you guys ya? We are running five minutes late now dammit...everything will get delayed because of this..come fast.."

We all chuckle.

Diya grins and winks – " oohh look at that...and I am sure what he means by that everything will get delayed is – that because off this five minute delay – he will get to see His Sunshine – five minutes later...what do you think Zara?"

Zara chuckles – " ofcourse...hoodie guy cant wait to see his Sunshine...and to be honest I think hes also a little annoyed because we have Khushi's phone with us no...he hasn't been able to speak or chat with her..."

OH YES.

SO THAT.

THESE GIRLS HIJACKED MY PHONE THE MINUTE THEY STEPPED INTO MY ROOM.

And everyone chuckles now and Anjali grins as she says – " and yes we all know it's a known fact that my bhai cannot stay without talking to his Sunshine ...and the fact that she hasn't been able to talk to him in the last hour plus is obviously annoying him...Zara cmon lets give khushi her phone now.."and Zara grins as she hands me back my phone as she says – " I dare you Khushi...don't you dare message him back until its time to see him...cmon..trouble him a little.."

Mom and Raima aunty cant stop chuckline and grinning amongst themselves.

I chuckle as I place my phone on the table in front and I say – " ok ok...fine baba..i wont...I am with you guys on this...",and Anjali now rolls her eyes mischeviously and she says to Mom – " your son and my brother is going to kill us if we don't make it down in the next three minutes..cmon then everyone lets go go....and khushi we will come to you by 1150AM ok?"

I nod at them happily and they all hug me one by one and I beam at them happily and they all leave.

And Vidya smiles at me – " cmon Khushi...lets start?"

I nod at her happily and she Resumes.

.....................

FORTY Minutes Later

Vidya and her hairdresser finally Help me Adjust the Dupatta over my Head and my nose ring and I am now completely ready and Vidya smiles as she says – " gorgeous...bloody gorgeous...I cant take my eyes off you Khushi...cmon turn around and look up...atleast look at yourself in the mirror.."

So yes.

I had my back to the Mirror as they were finishing up with the Final Touch Ups.

And I take a Deep Breathe now as I turn around slowly and Just as I Take in my very Own Reflection in the Mirror – dressed as My Hoodie Gus Bride – its like My Breathes all Hitched.

THE DISNEYLAND OPERATIONS IN THE PIT OF MY STOMACH HAVE RESUMED AGAIN.

I CANT WAIT TO SEE MY HOODIE GUY NOW.

I WANT HIM TO SEE ME NOW NOW.

LIKE NOW.

Vidya grins as she says – " you are glowing...absolutely glowing...",and she says – " cmon then lets get you be all comfortable on the sofa in your room now...I think they will be here in 15 minutes to take you down..."

I smile and nod and I walk with Vidya and two of her team members to the sofa in my room and I sit on it gently and I say – " And you all are joining in ofcourse..."

Vidya grins – " oh yes...ofcourse..don't worry about it..and I am telling you Khushi...I will be whisking you up a little early say by like 330 or max 4pm because I do want you to get some sleep before I start to get you ready for the evening function..because I do not want the tiredness to show on your face..."

I nod.

BUT I KNOW MY HOODIE GUY IS GOING TO BE SO DISAPPOINTED YET AGAIN.

BECAUSE WELL THE LUNCH AND EVERYTHING IS ONLY SUPPOSED TO END BY 330pm AND IF VIDYA WAS GOING TO WHISK ME BACK UP RIGHT THEN – IT MEANT THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE NO TIME ALONE WITH MY Hoodie Guy – because we are going to be so busy in the festivities until then.

And to be Honest guys.

I think we will only get our Privacy after the Wedding Reception is over in the Night.

I hear a knock on my door now and me and Vidya look up immeidiately and I beam Happily to see Manizeh standing in the doorway and she smiles as she asks – " hello bridey...can I come in..."

I grin as I say – " ofcourse Manizeh cmon in..."

Manizeh comes to sit next to me and looks at me as she grins – " oh my god...look at you....so gorgeous Khushi...ASR is going to be a dead meat...I am sure of that...and I was about to come see you before but then I also wanted to enjoy the barat celebrations for a bit"

I ask on reflex – " is everyone in already? As in the celebrations with the barat are they still on or done?"

Manizeh smiles – " well a little bit off it was still on while I made my way up – but then it took me five to seven miutes to come to you for I obviously was meeting and greeting a couple of familiar faces on the way...so I think it should be all done soon...because I do think I spotted some impatience on ASR's face as the boys continued to gang up around him...he cant wait to see you...surely...and I will say this again – he is going to be a dead meat...for you look gorgeous Khushi"

I chuckle on reflex.

Godammit You Hoodie Guy!

Even I cant wait to see you – Now.

Vidya chuckles and she tells us – that she and her team are going to wind up the scattered make up items and hair dressing machines in the meanwhile and I nod at her.

And I look at Manizeh as I say honestly – "thank you so much Manizeh...and you look so beautiful yourself....".She was looking stunning in a Pink Anarkali.

Manizeh grins now as she says – " thank you khushi..and I thought let me come and spend some minutes with you before you step into the wedding function..because after that you are going to be so busy...and I just wanted to wish you all the best in person again...I wish you and ASR all the happiness in the world Khushi...always.."

I grin as I say – " thank you so much..and I am so glad that iv gotten to know you...it's like I have found another friend in you, just like I have found an amazing friend in Sachi Maam.."

Manizeh smiles as she holds my hand – " and I am so glad that I have gotten to know you too for you are amazing..."

And I haven't spoken about this to her yet openly and I want to ask her now and I ask softly with a mischevious smile – " manizeh...you mind if I ask you something?"

Manizeh smiles – " why would I mind...yes sure...go on.."

I smile as I ask – " what do you think of Asher??"

Manizeh looks at me puzzled and amused as she says – " Asher? As in asher khan?"

I nod with a smile – " yes..asher..as in asher khan...you know even though I am busy in all the festivities I have noticed that the two of you have been talking a lot..youv known him for around ten days plus now...so you must have atleast some opinion about him in your head...what do you think off him??"

Manizeh smiles naturally – " oh that...well we do get talking a lot because..we have a lot in common you know..its strange...I mean...our worlds and lives are otherwise poles apart in two different parts of the globe and yet its still so strange to discover that we have so much in common otherwise... we do connect..there is some sort off a instant understanding....so I would say that in all these days of knowing him – its very easy to conclude that Asher khan is a good man...a very very good man indeed....and I am happy that I got to know him for a shortwhile.."

I grin as I hear that and I ask on reflex – "shortwhile??"

Manizeh looks at me puzzled as she states in a matter of fact tone – " a shortwhile ofcourse no Khushi...as in this was like by default off how we met in the hospital because you were there...and then during the duration of your wedding functions....infact everyone is leaving day after right..infact i don't even think I'm ever going to see him again...only obvious..."

I look at her and I smile and I ask – " why is it obvious Manizeh?"

Manizeh looks at me puzzled as she says – " obvious because our worlds are too different Khushi...he lives in Cape Town..and I live in Delhi...",and she looks at the expression on my face and she continues shrugging – " oh cmon...its not just that Khushi..he is technically one of the most eligible bachelors in all of South Africa, all high profile and stuff and I am just Manizeh..a sports physiotherapist living across the globe with a very humble family background and life in comparison so yes.."

I look at her – " So what????????and what if he says he wants to be in touch?"

Manizeh rolls her eyes as she says – " oh cmon...you know what I mean...and why would he want to be in touch with me anyway??people meet at weddings all the time Khushi..no biggie..."

Manizeh is still quite absolutely clueless about the fact that we all have been trying to play cupid in between Asher and her and I say on reflex now, softly – " Manizeh...I understand...where you are coming from...infact no one better than me to understand...but I just want to say one thing in here..can i??"

Manizeh nods.

I smile as I say – " the mind comes in to play with its games and blinds us often...but we must always prioritize the rhythm of our hearts then..ok??"

Manizeh nods with a thoughtful line up her forhead and she says softly – " I know what you mean...but Khushi..sometimes the heart just doesn't have it in it – to dare to beat with rhythms again..for it's still a little afraid of getting hurt again right? And that's why it chooses to just chill in the comfortable backseat and not venture towards dangerous territories...its safer that way..."

I nod.

I understood what she meant.

We had gotten talking about this just yesterday while she was sitting with me for a while as I was getting the Mehendi Put.

I am aware about her Unrequited Love – for the one she used to love back in her college days at medical school – he used to be a very good friend to her , and she fell in love with him , and he didn't – infact, he is now happily married and settled in his Life.

And just as I am about to say something to her – I spot Anjlai, Zara, Diya walk upto me grinning and I gesture to Manizeh that we will talk later and she nods in acknowledgement and Diya grins – " Cmon then Sunshine....its time to go down now....your Hoodie Guy literally shoved us up..."

Zara winks – " yes Sunshine...he was all like guys...please go get My Sunshine soon...its almost going to be Noon...and mind you Khushi...I have to say...the barat assembly was so much fun...and its like the entire team was just taking Arnav's case crowding around him trying to delay him...and well your Hoodie guy was patient for like twenty five minutes as he enjoyed the process and well then his patience just ran out.."

Anjali chuckled as she spoke – " and he shoved us up – the Minute everyone got in to the banquet hall..cmon then...hes already on stage...waiting for you...surrounded by Ravi, Cap, shiv and Kunal , asher, zain, rahul, varun, Sameer...and the rest of the team as well for they are totally taking his case for being like the most impatient groom ever..."

I chuckle on reflex now as I ask softly – " really??"

Anjali grins – " ofcourse...come on then...lets get you down...first Zain, Ravi, Rahul and Varun will take you in and straight to the stage where you both will exchange garlands and then straight to the Mandap for the wedding ceremony...after which you guys get back to the stage for the meet and greet with everyone and then ofcourse the never ending photoshoots...and then it will be quite a while until Lunch...everyones so excited Khushi....cmon Manizeh..."

I smile as I nod and I get up and Manizeh joins us all too and I ask Anjali to keep my phone with her in her little dressy pouch and she winks at me – " yes Sunshine..your phone is in my safe custody don't worry.."

I grin at her.

And I take a deep Breathe.

C'mon then Khushi.

This was It.

The Moment I'd been Waiting For – Forever.

It was time to walk down and Marry the Greatest Man in the Whole Wide World.

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In the Main Wedding Banquet Hall

The Raizada's and the close family relatives – along with all of Khushi's near and dear ones – and all the close group off family, friends and guests who were going to be attending the Wedding – had already gathered in the main in House Banquet hall in the Raizada mansion – where the wedding was going to take place.

Even though it was a Day function – the Wedding was taking place Indoors – because a lot off the wedding functions had already taken place outdoors and for a change – of the space the Event was planned indoors and also since it was getting quite Chilly during the days in Delhi – and hence the various different Banquets within the Raizada Mansion were being used for the Wedding events(also since it was easier to manage the Heating indoors) – and there were some Outdoor elements ofcourse – but the Major Decorations and the events were all Indoors – and along with the banquet halls – the decorators team had also created covered Structures – to go with the entire Decoration theme of the Wedding.

And everyone was actually now loving the ambience of Gold, Whites, Pastles and Oranges , along with the Rustic Earthy elements – that were the Highlights of the Decoration.

( Authors Note - Inserting the Picture Notes and collages off the Wedding Venue since I have a limit of pics I can most I had to squeeze it into Collages)

The outside EARTHY elements along with some of the Bangquet Halls and it's different Areas

SOME MORE Elements around the other Structures

Khushi will be walking under the BELOW FLOWER COVER BEING HELD ON FOUR SIDES BY RAVI,RAHUL,ZAIN AND VARUN in the pic in the collage up and below in the collage is the pic of the flower deco to the Enterance of the main hall arch INDOOR - please ignore the carpet and imagine it to match the ambience

THE PICS OF THE Enterance before the Main Hall

Glimpse of elements Inside the main hAll

The floral walkway below in the lower side of the picture below is what is laid out in thr centre and Khushi will be walking onto this..as it will be leading to the stage and in the picture above in the collage is the Stage.

Now for the Mandap

And finally Guys for Our Hoodie Guys Look - with a ivory Sehra ON head Ofcourse - glimpse of which can be seen in the Collage below

(I will add Sunshines look as the scene of her walking to Arnav comes below...please read On)

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Ravina Raizada was the Happiest mother in the whole wide world today.The smile on her face was giving her away.And she hugs Ravi's mother as she congratulates her once again and tells her that she will catch up with them in a bit and she goes on to greet a couple of guests along the way and a few minutes later as she walks near the Stage to see her Son – she cant help but bite back her smile – for just as Arnav saw her – he immediately impatiently gestured her to ask – where his Khushi was?

Ravina chuckles to herself as she gestures her son from across that Anjali had just called her telling that – everyone would be down with Khushi in five minutes – and she was glad that the piece of information made her Son smile as he returned his attention to talking to his Team mates – who had ganged up around him on the stage.

For most of the family members were busy welcoming and talking to the guests – Ravina was glad that the boys in blue were accompanying Arnav on stage right now.

She literally was the Happiest Mother on the planet today – not just because of all the happiness she was feeling within – but also because of the Happiness that shone on her Son and Khushi's face today – she had been aware of their journey from the very start , infact she was quite happily overwhelmed to see her son marry – the one he loved so deeply and more than that – in her heart – she loved Khushi very deeply too , for even though technically it had just been a little while to her Arrival – Home – but she had Lit Up all their Lives – and no one could be Happier than her and both their families – to see Arnav and Khushi get married today.

She wipes a overwhelmed tear that cornered up her eye and she hears her Husband's voice in her ear from behind – " and I think I want to take this second to tell you once again that you take my breathe way Ravina...before you run off and get busy with the festivities...you just stepped away from talking to Ravi's parents now and I thought this is the best time to catch you....you most definetly don't look like the mother of the groom my love...I am having great difficulty in taking my eyes off you....even after all this while as always...you intoxicate me woman...well you know that you do...now don't you?? I love the colour of vintage maroon on you...and ofcourse saree has always been my favourite garment on you Mrs Raizada...you are evergreen..."

Ravina smiles to herself as she turns around to see her Husband and she runs a hand lovingly over his shoulder – " and well I could say the same Arun Singh Raizada...you look evergreen and vintage style handsome in the Indian formals as always..."

Arun grins as he says – " and I am a happy man today..Ravina..so very happy...our son is getting married...and I couldn't be happier that Khushi is now formally going to be a part of our family forever..",and he puts his arm around his wife for a second lovingly as he asks – " and now that I look at my son being ganged up by his team mates on the stage as they tease him for being so impatient..im kind off reminded off a moment back in time...just like how I was restless on our wedding day to see you all those years ago...and my team mates were troubling me left , right center, you know I am so glad most of them could make it today and some I was just talking to five minutes ago , reminded me off this moment from years ago..and what say Mrs Ravina Raizada, who do you think was the more impatient groom..me or my son??"

Ravina chuckles as she admits nudging her husband in the side playfully – " well I didn't see you technically right...all I saw was the pictures...and I see my son live in front off me...so sorry Senior Raizada..but I am going to go with my Son...he surely is hands down the most impatient groom ever..."

Arun grins – " im a happy man hearing that...you know like I always say..when a Raizada loves we do it in all glory...like father...like son..."

Ravina chuckles – " oh there you go start gloating again...today is your son's wedding raizada...and soon after in months down the line will be your daughters...when will you stop being mischevious..haan??"

Arun grins and winks – " and that would be never my lovely wife...",and he pauses as he looks around the happy faces of everyone as in all of his close family members and all of Khushi's near and dear ones and he says with a warm smile – "and look at how well both our families have mixed up too , kit warms my heart Ravina..", and Ravina grins as she agrees – " I know what you mean...I know what you mean..i feel the same..",and right then Arun eyes fall at the boys who were making their way towards the enterance – "look Ravi, Zain, Rahul and Varun are all getting set with the floral cover near the entrance now...looks like Khushi is about to arrive"

Ravina grins as she looks at Arnav and signals him that Khushi would be here anytime now and Arnav grins back at her Happily.

Ravina grins as she says to Arun – " cmon then Arun..lets walk up to the entrance with all of Khushi's near and dear ones to welcome her in..she's been getting emotional missing her mommy and daddy and krish today..and we are her parents too now..."

Arun grins as he says – " ofcourse...cmon then Ravina..lets welcome our sons bride...who is going to be our daughter.."

Ravina grins and she says – " yes...ill geture maa and mom to check with the panditji that all arrangements are in place for the religious ceremony which will begin soon after the Jaimala...",and she turns around to look at her mother and her mother in law happily talking to the panditji around the Mandap already and she grins at Arun – " trust them to make sure of that already..."

Arun nods – " cmon then...lets go...if we delay getting Khushi more...our son will kill us...".Ravina chuckles as she says – " Raizada, I am totally anticipating your son to faint on stage once he sets his eyes on his Khush today ...for she is looking gorgeous as always..and the happiness in her eyes is the Highlight...shes a glowing bride...just like how our son is the happiest impatient groom ever..."

Arun and Ravina share a hearty warm laugh once again and they join – Raima, Khushi's uncle, Diyas parents, Sameer, Siya, and Asher as they all make their way towards the entrance to welcome Khushi...greeting all the Guests along.

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12:20 PM

ARNAV'S POV

OK THEN GUYS.

SEE.

IN MY DEFENSE – I HAVE TRIED IN BEING LIKE A PATIENT GROOM.

BUT ITS NOT WORKING.

NOPE.

NOT AT ALL.

FOR.

MY PATIENCE IS KIND OF RUNNING OUT.

I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MY SUNSHINE.

GODAMMIT.

SUNSHINE – BE HERE ALREADY!

MY EYES FALL ON MY WATCH – As I pretend to hear the Joke Shiv is Cracking right now and everyone burts into chuckles and shares a warm laugh.

20 MINUTES OVER NOON ALREADY!

DAMMIT.

AND EVEN THOUGH MOM GESTURED TO ME ABOUT SEVEN MINUTES AGO – THAT KHUSHI WOULD BE HERE IN LIKE FIVE MINUTES.

THAT'S NOT YET HAPPENED.

AND WE ARE TWO MINUTES OVER TO THAT FIVE MINUTES.

AND DO YOU GUYS KNOW THIS? – I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO EXCHANGE A SINGLE TEXT WITH MY SUNSHINE EVER AFTER OUR CHAT BEFORE THE GIRLS ENTERED IN HER ROOM – FOR I AM SURE THEY HIJACKED HER PHONE – AS USUAL.

AND MAYBE THAT'S WHY I AM SO RESTLESS.

BECAUSE I DIDNT RECEIVE – hey you my hoodie guy..your bride is all ready..im coming soon..i love you so much – text from My Sunshine – yet.

I MEAN I HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THE CELEBRATIONS WITH EVERYONE OFCOURSE LIKE THE BARAT AND EVERYTHING – BUT FOR ME – ITS ALWAYS LIKE NO CELEBRATION IS COMPLETE – UNTIL MY SUNSHINE IS A PART OF IT RIGHT?

NOTHING NEW IN THAT.

AND THAT IS WHY I ABSOLUTELY CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HER.

I MEAN – I MOST CERTAINLY CANNOT ENJOY OUR WEDDING CELEBRATIONS – WITHOUT MY BRIDE NOW CAN I?

HAHA.

GUYS.

MY SUNSHINE IS ALREADY DRESSED AS MY BRIDE !!

MY EYES ARE ACHING TO SEE HER.

I WONDER WHAT SHE IS WEARING?

AS IN I KNOW SHE IS GOING TO BE WEARING A BRIDAL LEHENGA – BUT I MEAN – I DON'T KNOW THE LOOK SHE'S CHOSEN – THE COLOUR ETC.

IS IT GOING TO BE TRADITIONAL RED?

OR MAROON?

OR SOMETHING ELSE?

GODAMMIT SUNSHINE.COME FAST.

DAMMIT.

AND OH JUST IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING WHERE AM I?

I AM ON THE STAGE ALREADY WAITING FOR HER- and as I gave a little hint prior – I am SURROUNDED BY ALL MY TEAM MATES WHO ARE TAKING MY CASE LEFT RIGHT CENTER – FOR BEING LIKE THE MOST HAPPIEST YET IMPATIENT GROOM EVER.

HAHA!

WELL ITS TRUE THOUGH.

I MIGHT BE THE ONLY GROOM IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD WHO SHORTENED HIS BARAT CELEBRATIONS BY TEN MINUTES IN THE EAGERNESS TO SEE HIS BRIDE.

HAHA!

SHIV AND KUNAL ARE GOING TO TAKE MY CASE ON THIS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE – I KNOW.

ACTUALLY ALL OF THEM FOR THAT MATTER.

HAHA!

I WOULDNT MIND.

THEY ALL AGREE THAT I SHOULD HAVE MY NAME IN THE GUINESS BOOK INDIAN WEDDINGS RECORDS OF BEING THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC IMPATIENT GROOM EVER!

HAHA!

I AGREE TOO THOUGH.

I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO QUALMS IN COMING ACROSS AS THE GONER IN LOVE THAT I COMPLETELY AM – FOR MY SUNSHINE.

HAHA!

AND OH WAIT.

GUYS.

I just see Rahul, Zain, Varun, and Ravi now getting ready near the entrance of the Banquet holding a Amazing flower cover from four sides and , I think my Sunshine is about to arrive any minute now.

I think my precious Innocent gorgeous Sunshine – will be walking under that Goregous Flower Cover – as she walks to the Stage!

Oh yes.

My guess is right Guys – as I now see Mom(who had been chatting up with Dad for the last five minutes and I am sure Dad wanted to steal those moments with her – for he is still goner for Her and I was obviously loving the sight of them so into each other from Up here as always but to be honest I just wanted to tell mom – mom don't let Dad distract you right now – please have your sons bride make her way too him fast now...haha).Anyway so Mom just gestured to me that she is about to go to the Entrance too as Khushi would be arriving in two minutes now.

And My Heart Glows in Happiness – as I see Dad turn around to give me a wink and a Happy thumbs up and I see My parents – walk along with Khushi's near and dear ones to the entrance to Welcome Khushi.

And you know why My Heart swells and Glows with so so so much Overwhelming Love?

Because it isn't just me whos crazy for Khushi, its like my entire family, and my parents and dadi, and Anjali love Khushi from the core off their hearts too – and right now my parents know that Khushi is obviously emotional today missing her Mom and Daddy and krish , and that is why they are making it a point to be right there in front off her, first thing as she steps into the Hall.

THANK YOU GOD.

AND NOW I SEE EVERYONE GATHER UPFRONT NEAR THE ENTERANCE AND I CAN SEE MY FATHERS BACK FROM MY FAR VISION AND HE AND MOM ARE HAVE NOW STEPPED FORWARD – AND I ASSUME THEY ARE HUGGING MY SUNSHINE NOW – ALONG WITH EVERYONE OF HER NEAR AND DEAR ONES.

MY SUNSHINE IS HERE.

GUYS.

I KNOW SO – BECAUSE – A TRADITIONAL PUNJABI FOLK SONG WELCOMING THE BRIDE – STARTS TO RING THROUGH THE HALL.

The Beautiful Traditional Number – Din Sagna Da.

( PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS SONG GUYS IF POSSIBLE AS YOU READ THE UPDATE FORWARD)

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ARNAV POV CONTINUES

THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC CONTINUES FLOWING THROUGH IN ALL OUR EARS.

AND I FEEL MY BREATHES HITCH.

AND THANKFULLY ALL MY TEAM – MATES NOW FINALLY STOP TEASING ME AND THEY ALL HAVE LINED UP NEXT TO ME ON THE STAGE – AND I HAVE MY EYES ON THE ENTERANCE.

WHY WONT EVERYONE MOVE AROUND A LITTLE SO THAT I CAN FINALLY SEE MY SUNSHINE!!!!!

I see Sachi maam walk up the stage now and she grins at Cap and me and she nudges my sides as she says – " oh my god...dev...I just met Khushi and walked up here......and I bet Our Future Captain is going to faint right here once he sees his Sunshine...and I want to be next to be right next to you to save him from swooning...you know everyones betting over this for real up front as they are greeting and Hugging Khushi, as in Diya , Zara , Anjali, Zain, Ravi, Rahul, Varun, Asher, even Ravina aunty and Arun uncle...they'v all got their bets on that our Groom here is going to faint on Stage for Real..."

I look at her on reflex as I ask with a grin – " really? Everyones got their bets on for the same?"

Sachi maam winks – " totally..."

I grin as I love a challenge and I say on reflex – " then I most surely cannot faint..because that way I will miss the sight off my Sunshine and also it will inevitably delay the wedding ceremony and I absolutely cannot let that happen..and just in case I am about to faint – Cap and boys better help me.."

Everyone around me Chuckles.

Cap grins and winks as he says to the rest of the boys – " cmon then boys...we have to save our man from swooning right here on stage...all of us are here..except for Ravi and coach sir – for they are already on the brides side..."

I chuckle.

And right then the Crowd at the entrance of the Hall finally clears and I spot Ravi, and Rahul step in first holding the frontal sides off the Flower Cover and they are obviously grinning and I see Zara, Diya, Anjali, Mom, Dad, Raima aunty, uncle, asher, manizeh , Sameer, siya, diyas parents, dadi and nani , payal, akash, mama , and mami – everyone fall onto two sides besides Ravi and Rahul.

And they are all grinning.

But I still Cannot see My Sunshine yet.

Godammit.

Sunshine.

All this wait to see you – is Killing me.

Come in My Line of Vision – already Now.

Will you Please?

About Time Love.

And right then the Volume on the Traditional Folk Number increases and I know that MY Sunshine is Making Her way Through Now surely.

And.

RIGHT THEN.

I SEE HER.

AND

MY HEART STOPS BEATING.

IN HAPPINESS OFCOURSE.

I CAN'T BREATHE TOO.

MY LUNGS ARE FILLED WITH EMOTION.

( Authirs Note...please imagine Khushi in the Same get Up and Jewels with just a more Orangish and Brownish darker Lip colour)
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Arnav PoV Conitnues

MY SUNSHINE IS WALKING TO ME AS MY BRIDE – IN A BRIDAL OUTFIT – THAT'S RADIATING IN THE OTHER CORE SHADES OF THE SUN – ORANGE AND GOLD – AND SHES GOT SOME SHADES OF THE TRADITIONAL MAROON IN THERE AS WELL.

MY SUNSHINE.

MY GORGEOUS SUNSHINE.

SHES LIKE A ANGEL WALKING UPTO ME RIGHT NOW.

SHE IS MY ANGEL IN EVERY SENSE.

MY ANGELIC BRIDE – MY SUNSHINE.

AND SHES GOT A RADIANT SMILE UP HER FACE AND HER EYES ARE TWINKLING WITH SO MUCH HAPPINESS.

JUST LIKE MINE ARE.

I MEAN – I CAN'T STOP GRINNING.( I AM PRETTY MUCH Goofy - the grinner again – in the moment of Time)

AND I CANT TAKE MY EYES OFF HER OFCOURSE.

SHE HASN'T YET SPOTTED ME FOR SHES STILL A LOT UP IN THE FRONT.

I THINK IN A MINUTE AS SHE WALKS A LITTLE MORE UPFRONT – SHE WILL FINALLY SPOT ME.

AND UNTIL THEN.

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO ?

IM JUST GOING TO STARE AT HER AND BASK IN THE SIGHT OF HER – OFCOURSE!

HAHA!

AND I HAVE INSTRUCTED MY EYES TO NOT EVEN BLINK RIGHT NOW – FOR I DO NOT WANT TO CLOSE MY EYES EVEN FOR A BLOODY SECOND.

AND I THINK – EVERYONE WAS RIGHT.

I AM ON THE RISK OF FAINTING FOR REAL – GUYS.

HAHA.

SHE IS LOOKING SO SO SO GORGEOUS AND THE HAPPINESS THAT I FEEL IN MY HEART RIGHT NOW – MIGHT JUST LEAD TO MY FAINTING THAT EVERYONE WAS TALKING AND BETTING ABOUT.

I CONTINUE GRINNING AS I KEEP A HAND ON MY HEART ON REFLEX NOW – TO CALM MY CRAZY HEARTBEATS THAT HAD GONE ALL HAYWIRE.

Cap nudges me as he says with a wink – " let me know if you are on the verge off fainting for real...we will catch you..."

I chuckle on reflex.

Sachi maam grins – " and next thing we know it shall be the Headlines of Delhi Times tomorrow.."

Shiv grins – " it shall be the headlines now itself Sachi maam..for if ASR faints for real- I am totally putting that up on my insta story live...see we all have been super private about all the wedding functions...but if ASR faints for real...that's gotta surely go up my Feed..."

Kunal winks – " mine too..."

Rest of the boys start teasing me too.

And I grin as I say – " guys..the only reason why I haven't fainted yet is because I gotta walk down this stage the minute my Sunshine is half way down the hall and hold her hand and get her up to stand next to me..myself..."

Everyone chuckles and we all exchange a warm laugh.

And right then I look Up again – and at the very same moment My Sunshine – finally looks up too as I am now in her line of Vision – and our eyes lock from Across and I see a Zillion emotions swim through her eyes as she gestures to me with her Eye – Here I am for You , My Hoodie guy!

I grin on reflex – as i gesture her – I love you - with my eyes.

And she gestures the same Back to Me.

And shes now half way down almost near the Stage and even though there's a lot of crowd around me – its all hazed out around me – for I can Just see my Gorgeous Sunshine, walking to me dressed as my Bride.

DEAR SUN – I AM SURE YOU ARE ALL COMPLEXED AGAIN – BECAUSE OFF MY SUNSHINE'S RADIANCE IN THIS MOMENT.

SHE BEATS YOUR MAGNIFICIENT RADIANCE FOR SURE.

BECAUSE THE HAPPINESS IN HER SMILE AND THE TWINKLE IN HER EYES – GLOWS A LOT MORE THAN YOUR RAYS – RIGHT NOW.

HAHA.

I grin as I gesture to everyone that I was now going to walk down to get My Sunshine up the Stage – and everyone nods and I make my way towards her – kind off Hypnotised in her Trans – as our eyes continue to stay locked in a intense emotional eyelock – and shes finally near the steps near the stage and I hold my hand out to her as I get off the steps and I instruct my voicebox to function as I say the words that I said to her at the Wanders after the world Cup win – " come on then Love, about time you give your hand to me now..."

Everyone is beaming at Us – Happily.

Khushi's eyes swim with a zillion overwhelmed emotions as she nods happily and places her hand in Mine and I kiss on it immediately and she smiles Sheepishly, as everyone beams at us happily and I help her up the steps along my side and as I walk up with her to the Center – I lean in to whisper in her ears – " just so you know Love...the only reason I didn't faint was because I wanted to hold your hand and get you up to stand by my side myself...and offcourse the fact that my fainting would have delayed the wedding ceremonies...",and Khushi chuckles happily as our eyes lock emotionally and I lean incloser into her ear and I whisper again – "you took my breathe away Sunshine...looking like my very own Sun in this very moment of time , my angel......my hearts stopped beating in happiness and my lungs were consumed with emotion...and my heartbeats have obviously been all erratic...ever since the minute I laid my eyes on you..my angelic bride.."

Khushi looks at me sideways and our eyes lock again, as she gestures me with her eyes that she is speechless.

I chuckle as I whisper in her ears again – "I know you are Speechless – I was speechless too ..but then I had a little time to compose myself as you walked down towards me..for I spotted you way before you spotted me Love...godammit you...you should be behind that Magical prison for unleashing all this emotional Carnage on me right now...I love you dammit..."

Khushi finally whispers, straightening her voice as we near the center – " my hoodie guy...I know we will be in the center in like five seconds and before we get there..i just wana say that – its you who should be Behind Azkaban for real – look at you...the most gorgeous Groom ever...I cant take my eyes off you..its like its all hazed down to you...just you..and I am kind off glad that I didn't give away the colour choice of my bridal outfit to you..for all those digenes were totally worth seeing your expression and the emotion in your eyes Love...I love you so much too..."

And right then my entire Family and Khushi's near and dear ones – they all get on the Stage behind us on two sides and Khushi and me come to stand opposite each other and Mom and Anjali hand me a Garland and Raima aunty along with Diya and Zara hand Khushi hers.

And usually the Bride makes the Groom wear the Garland first – and I had already told my Team- mates and everyone that I didn't want anyone picking me up and creating a lot off trouble for My Sunshine to get the Garland On Me.

I know the boys they could get very cheeky.

And I wanted to be like a gracious goner in Love Groom – who was going to bend forward graciously and let my Bride place the garland around me swiftly.

And thank God – the Boys were Behaving.

And Right then Mom and Raima aunty say in unsion – " cmon then Khushi...you go first.."

Zara and Diya are obviously right behind Khushi as they say grinning – " cmon khushi...put the garland around your hoodie guy now..."

MY SUNSHINES GRINNING.

HER EYES ARE TWINKLING WITH SO MUCH HAPPINESS.

DEAR STARS – ARE YOU GETTING ALL COMPLEXED TOO?

HAHA.

I AM SURE – FOR THE TWINKLE IN HER EYES – ARE SURELY PUTTING ALL OF YOURS TWINKLES COMBINED TO SHAME.

GODAMMIT – I LOVE THIS WOMAN.

And my eyes lock with Khushi's and shes all emotional now as she gestures me that she's going to be all speechless again – and I tell her that I understand ofcourse, and I finally wink at her as she picks up her hands and I bend forward and she places the Garland around me – and everyone Cheers.

And I – Instantly hold both her hands in Mine – and I kiss on them Happily.

And Mom and Dad, and Anjali and Dadi remind me that I have to get the Garland on Her too.

Ofcourse.

Oops.

Everyone chuckles and I wink at My Sunshine as she chuckles – Happily.

And just as I am about to place the Garland around My Sunshine – I see half my team mates head behind my Sunshine from my side and along with Ravi, Rahul, Zain and Varun ,and beat this Coach sir is helping them too – and they all literally hoist my Sunshine up in the Air.

Shiv grins as he says – " well you can't stop us from taking your case ASR...we promised we won't trouble Khushi when shes placing the garland around you..."

Kunal winks – " but we will obviously not make this easy for you..."

Cap grins to the rest of my team mates who were still behind me and he says cheerfully – " cmon then Boys...lets get our man up...".I love Cap – he's totally like a elder brother to me right now – sticking loyally behind my Back as always. Haha.

Dad and Akash grins as they say in unsion coming up the front – " wait for us Cap...we are with you..."

And Khushi can't stop grinning from up there as shes chuckling in sheer happiness at the Sight of US and the amusing frown up My Forhead - haha!

And everyone around is Cheering and Hooting Already!

And ok – I think I will comply in this process – only because I am so smitten by the Happiness on My Sunshines face right now.

And right then – everyone gets together and Hoists me Up and I wink at My Sunshine as I finally aim to get the Garland across her Neck – but everyone who was holding her decide to take my case further as they move behind with her and Hoist her Up even More – and shes absolutely loving every bit off it and I cant help but grin like Goofy the grinner too and then everyone who was holding me matches the Moves – and after two minutes off to and fro – I finally get the Garland across - My Sunshine's Neck.

Everyone goes beserk cheering an Hooting – and Khushi and Me lock our eyes in sheer Happiness from across as we are now finally Placed down on our feet- and I hold her hand immediately and lace my one hand through hers as I ask softly amongst the hustle bustle – " you ok Sunshine??i hope all the crazy hoisting up hasn't injured your back..you only just recovered..."

Khushi grins back as she wipes a happy emotional tear from her other free hand and clutches on our laced hands together – " yes hoodie guy...im ok...don't worry at all...iv never been better....and i think we have to pose for some photos now...don't we Hoodie guy before we go for the religious ceremony..."

I nod as I say – " yes Love...and I will be holding your hand this way as we walk there..ok??",

Khushi nods happily as she clutches on my hand tight – " ofcourse Love...",and before I can say anything further – we are distracted as everyone now starts to congratulate us and the little photoshoot Begins.

( authors note - Sunshines Bridal Lehenga is by Ace traditional wedding Designers -  Rimple and Harpreet Narula and Hoodie Guys Sherwani is by Sabyasachi)

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The Mandap

90 MINUTES Later

Khushi's POV

GUYS.

THE RELIGIOUS WEDDING CEREMONY IS MORE THAN HALF WAY THROUGH.

AND

EVERYONE IS GATHERED AROUND THE SEATING AROUND THE MANDAP.

RIGTH NEXT TO MY SIDE – ARE ALL OF MY NEAR AND DEAR ONES - AND OFCOURSE I WANTED UNCLE AND AUNTY TO DO THE MAIN POOJA ALONG WITH DIYA AND RAHUL FROM MY END.

AND Mom, dad, dadi, Anjali, ravi, akash, payal, mama, mami, nani , cap , sachi maam, along with coach sir , everyone is huddled up close next to my Hoodie guy as the Ceremony is On.

Rest of the close family and friends along with all of my Hoodie Guys team – is huddled close behind this circle behind in the seating.

AND I AM FREAKING EMOTIONAL.

I HAVE BEEN SPEECHLESS – LIKE TOTALLY IN MUTE HAPPY OVERWHELEMED MODE – AS MY HOODIE GUY TOOK MY HAND AND WE WALKED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL FLORAL MANDAP FOR THE RELIGIOUS CEREMONY.

AND OH GUYS KNOW WHAT?

OUR HANDS HAVE BEEN LACED TOGETHER SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE RELIGIOUS CEREMONY – JUST LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN LACED TOGETHER EVER SINCE THE JAIMALA CEREMONY WAS OVER – ALL THROUGH THE PHOTOSHOOT AS WELL.

HOODIE GUY WONT LET GO OFF MY HAND.

AND I WONT LET GO OFF HIS OFCOURSE.

WE ARE SURELY GOING TO HOLD OUR HANDS THROUGH OUT – AS MUCH AS WE CAN – BECAUSE WE OBVIOUSLLY CANNOT TALK MUCH TO EACH OTHER -WELL BECAUSE I AM TOTALLY ON A OVERWHELMD MUTE MODE.

AND TO BE HONEST GUYS

AND WE HAVE BOTH BEEN SPEECHLESS WITH EMOTION.

MY HOODIE GUY HAS BEEN ON A OVERHWLEMED HAPPY MUTE MODE TOO.

BECAUSE ONLY WE BOTH KNOW WHAT THIS MOMENT MEANS TO US.

AND WE HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENING TO EVERYTHING THE PANDITJI HAS BEEN TELLING US OFCOURSE – LISTENING TO THE RELIGIOUS SIGNIFICANCE OF EVERY RITUAL CAREFULLY.

A LOT OF RITUALS HAVE ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED.

AND NOW.

THE PANDITJI INFORMS US ALL – THAT ITS TIME FOR THE PHERA'S.

Arnav holds my Hand Tight as we finally get up and Anjali comes in from behind along with Diya as they tie a knot with a golden cloth between a drape of cloth of mine and MY Hoodie guys shoulders.

And everyone around is beaming at us Happily as Arnav and Me continue to hold and Lace our hands with One another - nonetheless as we take the First Phera around the Holy Fire.

I AM SO EMOTIONAL RIGHT NOW.

I THINK THE HAPPY TEARS THAT HAVE BEEN CLOUDING UP BEHIND MY EYES MIGHT JUST MAKE THEIR WAY DOWN MY CHEEKS VERY SOON.

I CONTINUE HOLDING ONTO MY HOODIE GUYS HAND AND I CLUTCH ON IT TIGHT TO JUST SILENTLY GESTURE MY EMOTIONS TO HIM AND HE CLUTCHES ON IT BACK TO GESTURE HIS EMOTIONS BACK TO ME – AS WE CONTINUE WITH THE PHERA CEREMONY AS PANDITJI GUIDES US ALONG AND WE DON'T LET GO OF EACH OTHERS HAND – AT ALL.

AND THEN AFTER A BIT – I AM ASKED TO COME FORWARD, IN FRONT OF MY Hoodie guy FOR SOME PHERAS AND I do, and we continue Holding Hands Through Out.

WE ARE SILENT.

BUT THE VIBES IN BETWEEN US IS TALKING.

AND TEHRES SO MUCH Love being exchanged in our Vibe as always – but the Vibe in between us right now is extremely powerful and pure – for its like we both know – we are dedicating this pure moment to one another right now.

I CANNOT EXPLAIN THE EMOTION FURTHER GUYS.

I JUST CANT.

AND ITS LIKE EVEN THOUGH EVERYONE IS AROUND US – IN THIS MOMENT – MY EYES ARE OBVIOUSLY FOCUSSED ON MY Hoodie Guy.

And now – once the Pheras are done – we are asked to be seated – and I see Mom hand , Arnav the Mangalsutra and the Panditji says – that its time for the Sindoor and Mangalsutra ceremony and I feel the Disneyland in my stomach go all active a zillion times over – as I feel Diya and Zara come up behind me and they help adjust the head jewels around my head and I finally look into My Hoodie Guys eyes as our eyes lock into a emotional intense eyelock as he takes the Sindoor in his fingers – and I gesture him a I love you through my eyes and he gestures the same back to me – and I finally close my eyes as he puts the Sindoor Up my Forhead now and a Overhwlmed Happy tear finally makes its way down my cheek.

And I am so overwhelmed that I do not open my eyes as I feel him place the Mangalsutra around my neck tenderly now – but I am sure – everyone in front off me can surely see all my overwhelmed happy emotions on my Face right now.

I am sure its all there on My Face.

DADDY,MOMMY , KRISH – YOU ARE SEEING THIS ARENT YOU?

I KNOW YOU ARE.

YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ME AS ALWAYS.

DADDY, MOM, KRISH – PLEASE EAT A LOT OF JALEBIS – UP IN HEAVEN TODAY.

And just as the Panditji says that the Wedding Ceremony was nearing completion almost, I finally open my eyes and I find my self looking into Arnav's overwhelmed happy emotional eyes as well and he leans into my ears as he whispers softly – " the emotion I saw on your face for these last five minutes killed me Sunshine...everything inside of me is crashed with emotion...say what my Wifi...you are my Wife now...finally...my wife.."

I smile a little as I whisper back softly, instructing back my voicebox to function because i obviously want to say this to him for just called me His Wife and I am like so overwhelmed and emotional – " copy the former Hoodie guy...well you know that don't you...and I love the sound of my wife from you...Love..say what Hoodie guy...you are My Husband Now...finally....my husband.."

Arnav rakish side grin comes up his face through the overwhelmed emotion in his eyes and he whispers – " and I love the sound of My husband from you, my precious wife..."

And before I can say anything, we are distracted as the Panditji asks us to start performing the Concluding Rituals and We do.

Minutes Later once the ceremony is concluded – everyone around us is Showering tons of Flowers on us – and cheering and Hooting – and Hoodie guy kisses on My Hand and He instantly pulls me into a Crushing Hug.

And I immediately Hug him back too – as everyone continues to Shower Flowers on Us and continues to Hoot and Cheer.

The Photographers are obviously snapping the Moment.

And Arnav and Me continue Huggint holding onto each other in Sheer Happiness – as WE ARE NOW OFFICAILY MARRIED.

GOSH.

THE EMOTION.

THE HAPPINESS.

THE HEAVEN.

THE BLISS.

THAT THIS MOMENT WAS IN TIME.

GUYS.

WE ARE MARRIED!!!!!!!!

AND THE WAY HOODIE GUY IS HUGGING ME RIGHT NOW I DON'T THINK HE IS GOING TO LET GO – FOR THE NEXT FIVE MINUTES ATLEAST!

HAHA.

AND GUESS WHAT?

I AM NOT GOING TO LET GO TOO.

I AM GOING TO HUG MY HUSBAND BACK AS TIGHT – OFFCOURSE.

...............................

TEN Minutes Later.

GUYS.

YES.

HOODIE GUY AND ME – STOPPED HUGGING EACH OTHER FIVE MINUTES AGO.

HAHA.

AND WE HAVE BEEN TAKING ALL THE ELDERS BLESSINGS ON BOTH OUR SIDES ONE BY ONE AND EVERYONES BEEN HUGGING AND BLESSING US.

AND NOW.

Dear Husband and Me have just finished taking all the elders blessings in all our families sides and also the little photoshoot with everyone around the Mandap has been done and Dadi, Mom and Dad have finally asked us to Get back on the Stage for theirs going to be all the Meet and Greet with everyone and the Photoshoots ofcourse – before the Lunch.

Arnav clutches on my Hand tight as he leans to whisper in my ears – " hey you...my wife..how about you let me hold onto your hand all throughout on the stage as well...because I know you are still going to be speechless.."

I nod as I clutch on his hand back , and I lean in to whisper in his ears – " id love that Husband...and I want you to know that Vidya plans to whisk me away by 330 Pm anyway...the minute the lunch will be over.."

Arnav's eyes flash with disappointment immediately as he whispers back – " What??? Godammit Sunshine...im not going to get even five minutes with you on one on one then...because the minute we get on the stage its going to be beserk..."

I nod as I look into his eyes lovingly and I admit with a smile – " I know love...but she wants me to get some rest before I start to get ready for the Reception no...and this is all your fault ok Hoodie guy...you wanted the Reception on the same everning...now what can I do ya..."

Arnav sighs but he does smile as he says whispering in my ears again – " well, that's because I obviously cannot wait to whisk you away alone..fine ya Sunshine..let them Hijack My Wife away for a little while more...but promise me we will be able to text in between atleast?"

I grin as I admit – " I will try my dearest Husband...provided I get my phone back...its still with Anjali love..."

Arnav smiles as he nods as we pose for another picture on the way to the stage – " thank god for all those secret locks on our phones and whtsapp – my precious wife..."

I chuckle as I whisper back into his ears , holding onto his hand tight – " ofcourse Husband...thank god for that.."

Arnav kisses on my hand again as he helps me up on the Stage and as we start walking to the Center, I say softly to his side – " I love you Arnav...I love you so so much...I just wanted to say this to you right now..before we get consumed with the festivities..."

Arnav kisses on my hand again and he whispers into my ears – " and I love you more Sunshine....i love you more than you will ever know..."

AND OUR EYES LOCK IN A INTENSE EYELOCK AGAIN AS WE NOW REACH THE CENTER STAGE AND STAND NEXT TO EACH OTHER – AS THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN – AND WE CONTINUE HOLDING ONTO OUR LACED HANDS TIGHT.

WE WERE NOW STANDING BESIDE ONE ANOTHER AS HUSBAND AND WIFE!

THANK YOU GOD.

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH – FOR BLESSING US WITH THIS MOMENT IN TIME.

DADDY, MOM, KRISH – I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW – BUT I KNOW YOU HAVE SURELY SNACKED UP ON TONS OF JALEBIS IN HEAVEN ALREADY!!

KNOW WHAT EVERYONE – I AM GOING TO EAT JALEBIS IN DESSERT SURELY TODAY AFTER LUNCH.

HAHA.

PROBABLY THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT I WILL EAT IN LUNCH MAYBE.

HAHA.

GUYS.

DON'T LAUGH YA.

YOURS TRULY GOOFY CRAZY KHUSHI – IS BONKERS IN HAPPINESS IN THIS MOMENT OF TIME.

..................

3:30 PM – AROUND THE WEDDING VENUE'S

Everyone has been thoroughly enjoying themselves in the Wedding Celebrations of Arnav and Khushi.

And all of the guests have been happily discussing amongst themselves how – the bride and groom are like the Happiest Couple today – for they truly do look so very Happy today!

And even though the festivities have been on – everyone's hearts have been warmly touched by the Sight of the newly Wedded Couple who has been Holding hands all through out the Ceremonies Mostly – each of them beaming Happily at the other – and offcourse their silent eyelocks with each other every now and then has not been missed by anyone.

Infact even the Photographers have been having a perfect field day – snapping pictures off the couple – every now and then when they were not posing for the Camera too – and they loved the Photoshoot they had finished with a While Ago.

And all of Arnav and Khushi's family and near and dear ones – have indeed been feeling very happy in their Hearts as well as they have been enjoying the festivities with each other along with the close circle of guests of family and friends that were a part off the wedding celebrations.

Everyone was now mostly finishing up with Lunch as well – and all the Raizadas were busy along side Raima , Uncle in seeing off the couple of guests who were now starting to leave – because they all obviously were going to be there at the Reception in the evening that was to start by 700 PM in one of the FarmHouses and Banquest Hall close BY!

Arun has returned too talking to his cricketing friends from decades ago, along with Khushi uncle and his wifes brother and Akash – as they relive the Moments of their days gone BY.

Ravina and Raima and Payal and Mami are back to greeting and seeing off some of Ravina's friends.

Dadi, nani, are busy with the other close guests.

Diya, Anjali , and Zara had just whisked Khushi away from the Lunch table – after she finished her lunch and the plate of jalebis that Arnav fed to his bride with his very own hands today – and she fed him quite a bit off Jalebis happily too – until Diya, Anjali, and zara came to Khushi – informing her that Vidya now had signalled them to get Khushi up to her room so that she could rest a bit before the evening function – because they were scheduled to leave for the venue by 645PM – and Vidya wanted to start getting Khushi ready by 445pm.

Arnav had scowled and frowned offcourse – just as he had realised that his precious Wife was now going to be Hijacked from his Side again – even before he had gotten even five minutes of peaceful alonetime with her - to even just talk to her alone – and to add to that he was really disappointed that he was still going to have to wait – to kiss His very Own Wife!!

Khushi had smiled at him apologetically for the same , as she finally gestured to him with a silent gesture of her eye – that just some more hours and they would have all the time in the world with each other – and that she promised to make up for all this time away from him – and the silent promise from her eye – made Arnav a very happy Husband, as he Hugged his Wife for a good Two minutes and kissed on both her Hands lovingly and finally let the girls – Hijack her Away from Him.

And all of his team- mates and other friends – had now gathered around him on one of the huge Lunch tables – along with Rahul, Varun, Zain, Asher, and Sameer and they were all celebrating happily.

Ravi grins at Arnav as he says now – " cant believe you are Married now dude..."

Arnav winks at Ravi as he says – " and you are next my friend..."

Everyone chuckles.

Ravi grins as he states – "guys just the way mom , dad, bhai and Bhabhi were just chilling with Anjali today, makes me think – that I don't think they will let us wait until June for the wedding...while leaving Mom and Bhabhi were all like – Ravi...we might just be wanting to talk about preponing the wedding...for we cant wait to welcome Anjali into the family...and to be honest I think it's the wedding ambience that's been rubbing on them...and I wouldn't mind you know incase the pre-ponement happens..."

Shiv and Kunal chuckles – " and well even we cant wait to see whether youw ill make the more impatient groom too...as of now right now ASR takes that position hands down..."

Everyone Chuckles.

Cap grins as he says to Zain, Rahul and Asher, Varun and Sameer – " guys you better plan your travel to delhi well in time then...for Ravi might just get married soon too..."

Rahul chuckles as he says to Cap – " well cap...we obviously will...and atleast me, varun and Sameer are sorry for being like all quiet and enjoying the conversation, because we obviously still get so fanzoned around each one of you..."

Asher and Zain chuckle as they on reflex – " Rahul, we get fanzoned too ok?"

Yuvaan and young singh grin as they place a hand on Rahul and Varuns shoulders – " oh come on guys...we are all friends now..."

And everyone returns to sharing warm and happy experiences and talks and Arnav smiles to himself , feeling very very happy within – at the sight ofcourse.

Right then Sachi Maam comes to them as she asks, smiling at everyone, leaning into her husbands side and whispers in his ears –" dev...shall we leave in a bit...I do want the little one to get a little rest before the evening..."

Cap grins – " sure Sachi...lets leave in five minutes.."

Sachi grins – " ok then..ill just be with Manizeh until then..."

Captain dev nods and everyone is back to talking about – how it was going to be an amazing Reception too.

Shiv now grins as he says to Arnav – "arnav..you have no idea how much our instagram is being spammed – shiv , me, kunal, cap – all of us tons of comments asking us for pictures of the two of you...you know we all haven't let a picture of the two of you leak online at all, and luckily all the guests too have just been posting the pictures of themselves enjoying the celebrations just like we have been, along with the ambience etc and the celebrations which has already been in the highlight on social media already, but now everyone knows that the wedding has happened as I posted a little snapshot of us going all beserk around you from the Barat on my insta story...about fifteen minutes ago to get cheeky and now all everyone wants is the picture of you and Khushi..."

Cap picks out his phone as he looks into it and he says – " yes, I am being bombarded too..."

Ravi and Kunal – " us too..."

Yuvaan and singh – "copy that..."

Rahul , zain, and Varun check their phones – " yeah we have everyone back from cape town messaging us too – jack , Stacey, everyone at hit wicket, rest of my friend circle.."

Asher grins – " yes...my aapi just messaged me too saying – that I should atleast send some pictures to her which has you and Khushi in it..."

Arnav grins as he says to all – " ok guys how about this...ill just talk to the photographers and we can release like two three pictures of us from every function, online as in through each your social media handles ofcourse...that's it...im not releasing pictures to the media officialy yet...this will go viral anyway..and it hasn't been easy blocking the media out..."

Ravi rolls his eyes – " ask me about it...couple of reporters did try to sneak in acting cheeky, but because of the aced up security up front – I go to know well in time..."

Cap grins – " well I think it's a good idea ASR..just choose the pictures you want to release.. and send it to us on whtsapp we will do the needful..and ill now get going though..see you soon in the evening...so very happy for you and Khushi boy...so very happy"

Arnav grins – " sure cap..ill just be talking to the photographers and will anyway share the pictures with Khushi first to know if shes ok with having me release these..."

Ravi grins – " ofcourse hoodie guy is always considerate off my little sisters opinion...."

Cap grins – " always..."

Arnav nods with a grin– " always..."

And Cap leaves – along with a couple of the boys from the team and everyone greets them bye.

Ravi winks – " although I do think youll have to msg Anjali for the same..for she did tell me that she is going to have Khushi's phone hijacked with her all day today...the girls want to trouble you ASR...they obviously know its going to make you scowl..."

Arnav chuckles disappointingly – " Well let them...they only have a little while...and I understand that Zara and diya want to spend as much time with Khushi too – because we leave tomorrow for the holiday, and everyone leaves for Cape town on 2nd Jan...so its like I know they only have time until tomorrow breakfast to be with Khushi, and I know khushi is going to be all emotional too, so its ok..."

Rahul's hearts warms up as he hears that and he says to Arnav – " hoodie guy..how are you so madly in love with my donkey sister again? Haan? Btw do you know she doesn't even know how to hold a bat...and to think shes married to the future captain of the Indian bloody cricket team..."

Everyone chuckles happily.

Arnav grins – " well I know that Fact Rahul...you know Khushi always tells me everything..."

Rahul chuckles – " bummer..id forgotten that.."

Zain chuckles as he looks at Arnav – " really she told you this too??"

Arnav grins – " offcourse...a very long time ago actually..."

Asher smiles – " zain, Rahul cmon why is this a surprise – we all already know that Khushi always tells her Hoodie guy everything..."and he bends forward and pats Arnavs shoulder as he says happily – " and I am so so so happy for you both today...you know that hoodie guy don't you??"

Arnav nods at him with a grin and he says – " I know Asher...thank you...I know that Khushi and me will always have your best wishes.."

Asher grins – " always...", and he bends forward as he says to Arnav so that only he can hear - "and now you carry on with choosing the pictures etc..in the meanwhile..i shall go and share a cup of tea full of three spoonful of sugar with Manizeh...since I spot her alone by herself now as sachi maam just left...you know since I leave on the 2nd..so.."

Arnav grins as he says patting Asher's arm happily – " our wedding truly turned out like a stage of cupidness for you...and know that me and Khushi are elated...she's a very nice girl , Manizeh.."

Asher nods and grins as he agrees to Arnav – " yes...she is...",and a frown comes on his forhead now as he admits to Arnav – " but hoodie guy..this nice girl...has been avoiding me all throughout the wedding since morning...and that is why I need to go and talk to her..i have no clue whats on her mind..i mean...she was perfectly normal talking to me as normal all day yesterday..and even during the Barat time...I don't know whats up with her now..i was just talking about it to Zain too..a while ago..he suggested me to go to her with that cup of tea actually"

Arnav says immediately with a smile – " go on then...take that cup of tea and talk to her...Asher..all the best..."

Asher grins – " thank you hoodie guy...ill be off..ill see you..."

Arnav nods and he returns to chat with the rest of the boys and Asher leaves the group of Boys and makes his way to get his hands on two cups of tea from the Tea and Coffee station around.

..........................

Manizeh was sitting by herself now – as Sachi maam had just left and she was now waiting for the rest of her friends from the Support team to now finish up with their lunches and photo sessions with each other, so that they could leave soon – because theyhad a shortwhile of break in between until the Reception party in the evening.

And she had taken this little while to just be by herself and think a little about the one – that had come as a Distraction to her otherwise controlled emotions on the matters of the Heart – Asher Khan.

She had met Asher about ten days ago – at the hospital – and she had gotten to know him quite a bit in the last ten days – since once they got talking – they had discovered that they had a lot in Common indeed in almost every spectrum off their lives along with the matters of unrequited love and maybe that is why this instant understanding had developed with one another and off late – she had started to think as if they were just like male and female versions of one another – which was a strange thought to her controlled emotions.

And her otherwise controlled emotions had been Fluterring since the last two days now.

And the fact that he would smile at her the way he would – when they would talk- look at her with a knowing intent look everytime in between conversations as if he was trying to say – I know what you meant by that because I think the same – was not really helping her Much.

Infact it was leading to a lot more complicated Flutters.

She told herself – that he was Someone who belonged to a Different World.

Lived in a Different Country.

Everything in between of them was Poles Apart.

She had told her stupid flutters – that they were crazy to flutter because this Man was going to leave to Cape town in two days and she was never going to see or hear from him again – indeed.

So what was the Point?

People meet at Weddings all the Time.

They connect for a shortwhile and then their paths Diverge, going their separate ways.

And that is why ever since this morning – and the talk with Khushi about him, Manizeh had thought – maybe avoiding him from now on itself would be like a good plan to get her flutters accustomed to the fact that – that this amazing man from across the globe was going to leave Soon.

She had been honest in admitting to Khushi that she was scared to let her emotions free again – she was afraid of hurting her heart in the Process again.

She was still deep in thought as she sees a glass of Hot cup of Tea stationing itself in front of her and she turns to see Asher smiling down at her as he says – " with exact three spoonfulls of sugar Manizeh...just the way you like it too.."

Manizeh smiles on reflex as she instructs her inner conflict to get in control and she straightens in her seat as she picks up the cup of tea on reflex and sips on it, deep in thought as she whispers a soft – " thank you asher..", and then returns to being all silent.

Asher looks at her puzzled and confused as he asks – " can I sit here...next to you Manizeh??"

Manizeh nods – in silence.

Asher takes his seat next to her as he sips on his tea – unable to figure out Manizehs silence in the moment and he asks , getting straight to the point, for he never knew how to beat around the bush anway – " so how about you tell me the reason, why youv been avoiding me for the last three hours Manizeh..."

Manizeh sips on her tea and she does not look at him as she admit nervously – " what??? Who says I am avoiding you Asher?? Was just busy with the wedding festivities that's all..."

Asher glances at her sideways as he says – " really?? I dare you to say that to face..look at me when you say that – you were just busy with the festivities and that's the reason why you have walked away everytime you saw me nearing you for a talk...or if that's the reason why you got up and changed your seat during the religious ceremony and sat next to your friends from the support team – when I took my seat on the sofa next to you.."

Manizeh shrugged as she sipped her tea and spoke casually – " well I have absoluetely no idea what you are talking about Asher..",and she continued to sip on her tea.

Asher felt his frustration rise as he placed his cup of tea on the table and touched Manizehs arm gently as he tried to make her turn to look at him and he asked – " whats wrong?? You were completely ok until yesterday , even during the baraat time..then why have you gotten into a oh lets avoid Asher mode now??did I say something to offend you in anyway?? I m sorry in case I have...I was just recalling our conversation from yesterday or from the baraat time..iv been wondering if I said anything to make you mad.."

Manizeh finally turns to look at him and she says honestly softly – " god asher..no...you haven't said anything offensive..and I am not mad at you...ok?",and she feels like she cannot look into his earnest confused eyes and his honest conflicted face as she says fighting her inner turmoil – " look I need to go right now..ok?ill see you later...thank you so much for the tea",and she gets up instantly and speeds out the side enterance of the banquet into the Lush lawns.

Asher speeds out behind her as he just as shes half way down the lawn , he strides faster as he calls out to her – " manizeh...wait...",but she fastens her pace and that frustrates him more, and he strides up faster now, and he catches hold off her hand from behind as he makes her turn around and pulls her into the side corner as she says – " asher...what are you doing? Let go of my hand please..i need to leave.."

And Asher finally gestures her to sit on one of the chairs in this corner as he says – " I m sorry but you aren't going anywhere until we talk this out..please?just sit down for five minutes...lets talk..manizeh?please?"

Manizeh sighs as she sits on the Chair and Asher takes a seat in front of her and pulls his chair a littler closer upfront to Manizehs and to her surprise, he immediately catches hold of her one hand and he says – " there you go , looking at the floor again...look at me Manizeh...look I am puzzled and confused by your behaviour alright..and I cant comprehend as to why you are mad...and I don't have much time here anyway Manizeh..i leave in two days..i just want us to be normal like we were for all these days...I dont know when I will see you again right..so.."

And Manizeh finaly looks up and she looks at Asher as she says – " exactly Asher...we are not going to see each other ever again..so whats the point..look it was amazing to get to know you for this shortwhile...and you are a very good man...and I wish you all the very best always...but I need to get going now...",and she gets up instantly.

Asher catches hold of her hand instantly , now feeling a little hurt and he makes her sit back as he asks looking at her honestly, conflicted – " did you just imply that you don't want to see me again, ever? Is this what you meant by we are not going to see each other ever again , Manizeh? You don't want to see me again??"

Manizeh looks at him flustered as she asks softly , confused – " isn't that what you meant by I don't know when I will see you again right, in your sentence earlier to me, Asher??"

Asher sighs as he looks at her puzzled – " no...that's not what I meant at all Manizeh...what I meant was that I haven't planned my next visit to India or delhi next...so I don't know the exact timeline in which I will be seeing you again..for you all are not coming to South Africa anytime soon as in I know india has no matches in SA for the next couple of months atleast since the world cup just finished..i obviously want to see you again Manizeh...don't you??"

Manizeh looks at him shocked as she asks – " you want to see me again?? For real? Why?"

Asher shrugs but he admits honestly – " you know why Manizeh...we connect...you know we do..on so many levels..infact we have so much in common that just yesterday I was thinking to myself that – you are just like the female version off me..and it feels good to be understood this way Manizeh...why would I not want to see you again??"

Manizeh says flustered but she admits honestly – " you thought that too?? I thought so the same just yesterday, that you do feel like the male version off me.."

Asher smiles as he holds both her hands in both his and he asks – " then can you now tell me whats been up with you all day today??"

Manizeh shrugs as she looks down on her hands in his but doesn't look up to see his eyes as she says softly – " everything is so different Asher...I mean otherwise...we live in different parts of the globe..and not just that...everything else apart from this instant understanding in between of us – is like poles apart so it just had me thinking that you obviously wouldn't ever want to see me ever again after you left here..so...I.."

Asher takes a deep breathe as he understands what this is about and he says now softly – " look into my eyes please.."

Manizeh does.

And she feels like she shoudln't have – for emotions were back to going all haywire within her.

Asher looks into her eyes as he says softly – " look Manizeh...for a long time until a while ago – I have been in love with someone who will never see me that way and I know you understand...because youv been through it yourself..."

Manizeh nods as she says – " I know.. I understand.."

Asher says softly – " but seeing her so happy and all moved on has shifted a lot of things for me...and iv come to terms with moving on...I want to move on...you know what I mean..we were just talking about it yesterday right??and I know it's the same for you..as in I know you want to move on from your unrequited love too..."

Manizeh nods.

Asher takes a deep breathe – " And ever since I met you , I feel like I want to give my heart another chance In here...for real...I think I can figure out by looking into your eyes that you are afraid and scared...but heres news..so am i...im nervous too..but something deep within tells me...that I want to give my heart a second shot...for you...for real...you tell me one thing...do you feel the same?? That's all I want to know for now..."

Manizeh takes a deep breathe as she says softly – " asher...god..please..."

Asher asks softly – " yes or no.."

Manizeh sighs – " yes...as in I feel like I can give my heart another chance with you too..but its complicated...so so complicated...you don't understand...our worlds are too different.."

Asher grins now as he says – " im happy to hear that..",and he clutches on her hand.

Manizeh sighs – " asher...please...I dotn want to give myself any false hopes the second time around...I don't want to hurt myself again.."

Asher nods – " fair enough..and I feel the same Manizeh...we both know what the other has been through...ok how about this... I suggest that we take one step at a time...lets spend all the time I have here until 2nd morning as we normally were...and after I leave..lets be in touch otherwise...to see if we can nurture this understanding further...thanks to technologically being in touch is going to be easy...and well you do know we are technically on the wedding off two people – whose worlds had been poles apart too – but they had faith in the connection and ofcourse with a lot of help of technology things went smooth nonetheless right..and look at where they are today....look I know you are worried...about this...and I am nervous too..and please know this...I don't want to hurt you in any way Manizeh...I would never hurt you intentionally ever...for now I just want to know if you are willing to nurture this understanding in between us...after I leave.."

Manizeh sighs as she admits honestly – " I don't want to be the one to hurt you too...and to be honest...I do want to be in touch with you too...to see where this goes maybe...but...I am...i..i...asher..."

Asher clutches on her hands instantly as he says – " that's it then....no buts ok? Lets take one step at a time??ok??"

Manizeh nods and her eyes lock with his again and Asher says softly – " and beacasue I couldn't tell you this during the baarat because it was so crowded around us and youv been avoiding me after, I'd now like to take the chance to tell you that you look absolutely stunning today, Manizeh.."

Manizeh blushes as she looks away from Ashers eyes – " thanks...",and right then her phone rings in her clutch and she instantly takes her hands out of his grip as she says to asher with a nervous smile – " that would be my friends calling me maybe, wondering where I am...I need to get going now Asher.."

Asher nods as he sees Manizeh take the call ad assure her friends that she would be with then in two minutes.

And Asher smiles at her as she now gives him a nervous smile and starts to walk away and Asher grins to himself as he now takes out his phone and messages her on Whatsapp.

He obviously had taken her Number from Arnav, but hadn't texted her yet ever before.

Asher : see you tonight then Manizeh.

His phone beeps in a second as he spots Manizeh turn around to look back at him as she gives him a puzzled smile.

Manizeh : asher? Its you? I mean its your picture in the display picture? How do you have my number? I don't remember sharing it with you!

Asher grins as he sees her now leaving with her group of friends.

Asher : I know, but I have my sources Manizeh. come soon ok?ill wait to see you.the party begins at 7:00 PM sharp.

His phone Beeps.

Manizeh : see you soon. We will be there by 715pm , I guess.

Asher : will you text me when you leave for the venue?

Manizeh : you want me to text you when I leave for the venue?

Asher : ofcourse, why do you think I asked.

Manizeh : ok, I will.

Asher : are you in the car now, leaving?

Manizeh : yes, just got into the car Asher.see you later then...

Asher : cant wait to see you already Manizeh.see you later.

Manizeh : sends him a smile emoticon.

Asher sends one back too.

Asher smiles to himself as he makes his way Back in – grinning to his Whtsapp – very happy and content with the development that had just taken place in between of Him and Manizeh.

( authors note - as I have a soft corner for Asher..I am attaching a pic of Asher and Manizeh...please imagine Asher in the Kurta and jacket outfit that is there in the top of thr Collage and Manizeh in the pink anarkali suit...I have added few other pics below of them together to just show how amazing they look together anyway...haha)

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Later the Same Evening – 640 PM

Arnav's POV

GUYS.

YOU WONT BELIEVE THIS.

WE ARE SUPPOSED TO LEAVE FOR THE RECPETION FUNCTION IN LIKE 5 MINUTES.

AND.

AND.

MY WIFE IS STILL HIJACKED – BY THESE GIRLS.

YEAH.

BEAT THAT.

AS IN AS MUCH AS I UNDERSTAND – BUT THEN I CANT HELP IT – IF MY PATIENCE IS ALL RUNNING OUT AGAIN.

I HAVE NOT SEEN MY WIFE IN OVER 3 HOURS 10 MINUTES OK?

AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TALK TO HER ON CHAT AS WELL – BECAUSE SHE HASN'T REPLIED TO THE STRING OF TEXTS I'V BEEN LEAVING HER SO I ASSUME THAT HER PHONE IS STILL UNDER KIDNAP – WITH EITHER DIYA, ZARA, OR ANJALI.

ACTUALLY I TAKE MY CALL ON ZARA FOR THIS.

SHE'S THE ONE WHO IS SURELY HOLDING MY SUNSHINES PHONE – HOSTAGE RIGHT NOW.

OK THEN GUYS.

PLEASE KNOW THIS.

I AM A LITTLE CONFUSED.

I MEAN I LOVE CALLING KHUSHI MY SUNSHINE – AS YOU ALL KNOW.

BUT NOW – ITS LIKE I LOVE THE RING OFF – MY WIFE AS WELL.

LIKE I JUST CANT STOP SAYING THAT IN MY HEAD.

MY WIFE.

MY SUNSHINE IS NOW MY WIFE.

HAHA.

I CANT BELIEVE THIS YA GUYS!

FINALLY.

WE ARE MARRIED!!!!

MY SUNSHINE AND ME ARE – HUSBAND AND WIFE!

AND TO THINK I HAVENT EVEN BEEN ABLE TO SPEND FIVE MINUTES WITH MY WIFE – YET.

I WANT TO KISS MY WIFE.

AND.

Oh wait.

Before you all wonder, where am I right now – I am wondering near the elevator in the ground floor of Home – because obviously unlike other functions – for the reception – Me and My wife are going to arrive Together!!

And actually mostly everyone has already left for the Venue – which is like seven minutes away from Home – and Mom, Dad, Dadi, Nani, payal, Akash, mama, mami, along with raima uncle, aunty, varun, Sameer, siya, diya's parents – left for the function about ten minutes ago – instructing us all to be there soon.

Because Guys.

The Recepetion was obviously like a Huge gathering – for it was like everyone would be there – a lot of people from the cricketing fraternity apart from my ususal teammates, and their family, friends, my support teams and coaches, lot of dads old friends and acquiantances as well, some of my international counterparts whom I have a great rapport with because of us playing with the Mumbai team in the IPL – were also going to be there..along with a lot more, and then ofcourse all our business associates, guests, and their families, moms entire theatre circle of friends from back in Bombay, along with sheena aunty, aisha, and some other media celebrities as well – so all in all – its was going to get Crazy busy in the Hustle Bustle the minute we stepped into the Reception – and I knew that Khushi and me were absolutely going to be engrossed in all off that.

And that is why I was aching to spend just five minutes alone with her.

So like I said – everyones already left for the Venue mostly.

Its Ravi, asher, zain, Rahul and Me waiting for Anjali, Zara, diya to come down with Khushi so that we can leave together.

But I know these guys.

They are going to get all cheeky and not let me and My Sunshine get any time alone in the car too for the seven minute ride – for Ravi has already announced that he and Anjali will be going with us in the same Car.

Zain and Asher walk up to me now as they grin and Zain says – " hoodie guy, take a seat, relax...they will be here soon.."

I look at Zain as I say – " and zain, I am telling you this, I am sure its your wife, whose held my wifes phone hostage with her this time around...I haven't been able to talk to her at all..apart from that little talk through Anjali about the pictures.."

Ravi and Rahul join them both as Ravi winks – " And boy...the pics have gone viral indeed, and wishes are flooding in from all over for the two off you...my insta is flooded...all of ours is..."

Rahul grins – " yes indeed, ASR, everyone back in Cape town has been messaging as well..."

Asher grins – " exactly, aapi and ammi were just gushing about it too.."

I grin as I wink at Asher – " and I think they will gush more, if you share Manizeh's picture with them..."

Asher grins as he says – " taking my case, now aren't you hoodie Guy..."

I chuckle as I admit – " ofcourse..."

And right then I look into my phone as I say – " ok guys..listen up im going up to My wife, and ill get her down myself..this girls are taking forever ya.."

Asher chuckles – " there you go..hoodie guys impatient mode is on again.."

And right then the elevator tings and Ravi grins – " see they are on their way down now..i guess ..come on..im going to get this on video...anjali messaged me to get your reaction of seeing Khushi on video this time you know since the cameramen aren't here.."

I chuckle.

And I keep my eyes on the elevator which is now descending down.

And right then the elevator door opens – and my eyes Fall On My Wife.

And I am gobsmacked to the Edge of Milkiway again.

YES.

MY HEART STOPS BEATING AGAIN.

( authors note - please imagine Khushi in this Outfit by Sabyasachi minus the Dupatta because it's like a Full length floral bridal gown anyway..and its the Reception so minus the traditional Dupatta)
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Arnav Pov Continues

AS I TAKE IN THE SIGHT OF HER DRESSED IN A FULL LENGTH FLORAL EMBROIDERED OUTFIT,my breathes hitched again and I instruct my Lungs to restart themselves as I take in the sight of My Wife – GLOWING MORE THAN THE FLOWERS ON HER OUTFIT, AND HER HAIR ARE TIED IN A MESSY LOWER SIDE BUN AND THE MAKE UP ARTIST HAS OBVIOUSLY DONE HER ART AMAZINGLY – BUT IT'S HER VINE COLOURED LIPS THAT I HAVE TROUBLE TAKING MY EYES OFF.

I NEED TO KISS MY WIFE – NOW.

LIKE EVEN IF ITS FOR A MINUTE.

AND.

Right then Khushi looks up from the sides as Diya, and Zara help her adjust the earing she was fidgeting with – and my eyes finally meet hers and she grins at me lovingly and they all step out now and I walk up to Khushi , hypnotised and I hold her hand, and kiss on it on reflex and I look at Zara and I ask – " you are the one who has my wifes phone hostage right now...don't you??"

Ravi walks up to hug Anjali from the side as he says – " there you go Anj, just like youw anted arnavs reaction on record..."

Khushi chuckles, and I wrap my hand possessively around her waist.

Zara winks mischeviously as she takes out Khushi's phone from her clutch – " totally...how do you know hoodie guy...it was my turn to keep it...and it shall be safe with me until the function is over...indeed...don't you worry.."

Everyone chuckles around me and I say to everyone – " ok guys..why don't you all wait up...five minutes...just give me five minutes of peace with my wife...please???"

Everyone looks at one another and they all know that theyv been troubling us a lot today and Diya finally sticks out her tongue playfully as she says – " ok fine hoodie guy..but you have three minutes..not five.."

I grin on reflex as I say – " three minutes will do.."

And everyone winks at us playfully and starts to make their way out.

And I immediately take Khushi by the hand in the little secluded corner behind the huge planter around the elevator cove and I immediately pull her in for a crazy tight hug as I say into her ears softly holding onto her tight – " hey you, my wife...iv been missing you insane.."

Khushi hugs me tight as she replies softly in my ears – " hey you...my husband..iv been missing you insane too...im sorry I haven't been able to chat at all...these girls didn't let me get my hands on the phone at all..and id like you to hold me tighter love for its me who is at the risk of swooning right now...look at you..my rakishly handsome husband.."

I pull back and I cup her face with my hands and I rub her cheek tenderly with my thumb as I say, looming dangerously close to her lips – " well my precious wife...you must know this..that I only didn't faint again because that would delay us reaching the reception ceremony which will delay us getting to be alone after...so yea...godammit you...youv killed me again...slayed me...look at you...and the little Sindoor mark on your forhead – its driving me nuts all together...I need to kiss you Khushi...even if its for a ten seconds, briefly...our brief single lip kiss atleast..."

Khushi shivers in my arms literally as she keeps her eyes locked with mine and keeps her hand over my arm and she whispers – " love I want too kiss you too..but...what if my lip colour smudges and you will mess up my hair..surely..and then we will get delayed because I will have to go meet vidya up again...to fix it up.."

I chuckle on reflex as I ask – " I wont mess up your hair sunshine..and isn't this like the kiss proof lip stain..looks like one... for it looks so deeply snug around your lips..."

Khushi nods – " well it is...but still Love...",and I grin before she can say anything and I rub my thumb over her lips now, and Khushi closes her eyes on reflex her lips quiver and she shivers caged in my arms and I whisper nearing her lips – " I want to kiss my wife..love..ten seconds..i promise.."

Khushi doesn't open her eyes as she shivers and she whispers – " godammit you...husband...fine..",and she clutches on my arm on reflex and we both lean in closer to the other at the same time and our lips are just about to meet right when I hear Anjali's voice – " bhai...khushi....cmon..everyones left...ravi and me are waiting...moms already called...twice asking us if we have left..."

And right then our electric moment is disturbed as I let out a curse under my breathe as Khushis eyes flash open and she looks at me embarrassed as she says – " hoodie guy...cmon...let me get out of the cage off your arms...anjali is nearing us..if she sees us...ill be so embarrassed..."

I reluctantly step back as I hear my sisters steps nearing and I say spotting the amused expression on Khushis way – " you are enjoying my dismay aren't you wifey... you are going to pay for this in massive carnage..very soon.."

Khushi winks at me mischeviously as she kisses my cheek lovingly – " like I said..i promise to pay up with interest very soon, dear husband..i hope this works for now.."

And I smile on reflex as I feel her lips on the other side of my cheek too and she hugs me one more time and I hug her back too tight right when Anjalis voice comes from near – " cmonnn guys...lets go..."

And Khushi and me finally walk to her, hand in hand now and I kiss on Khushis hand as I say to my sister – " thank you dear sister...you totally ruined a moment with my wife.."

Khushi nudges me from the side as she says – " oh arnav...please stop...you are embarrassing me now.."

Anjali sticks her tongue out at me playfully as she says – " serves you right bhai...you are whisking away khushi first thing tomm morning after breakfast..be happy na..."

I clutch on Khushis hand and she clutches back on mine as our eyes lock and we now make our way to the car and Ravi nears us as he says – " cmon guys...since everyone know how punctual we all have been on time – its like a lot of reception guests have already arrived...everyones waiting...dad just messaged me to be quick.."

Guys – Ravi is obviously now also calling Mom and Dad – mom and Dad.

I nod as I say – " cmon then..lets go.."

And honestly I couldn't wait for the Reception to be Over too.

For now – all I wanted was some alone time with My Wifee!

I open the car door for my Sunshine now and I give her my hand as I help her get in and Ravi takes the front seat and Anjali gets beside Khushi on the other side and I get beside her too – and we close the door and Verma uncle starts to drive.

And I instantly lace my hand with My Sunshine's and kiss on it she looks at me, her eyes swimming with a zillion emotions and I spot a little nervous in them and I ask on reflex , leaning in closer to whisper in her ears – " you ok love??i think I just spotted some nervousness in your eyes.."

And she shifts to my side as she whispers in my ears, snuggling to my side, and me loving the warmth of her to my side – " yes love...ok...just a tad bit nervous..i know the reception is like the biggest gathering ever until now...and im just nervous about meeting so many people all at once again...its just been..",and she pauses.

I kiss her forhead lovingly and I whisper in her ears – " its been quite overwhelming..i know...I understand...and youv been amazing love...totally amazing..im here ok..right by your side...holding onto your hand tight..."

Khushi snuggles into my side and she clutches on my hand tight too as she kisses on my hand – " yes love...id like to keep holding onto your hand..as much possible..you know It powers me through..as always...and..",she pauses as she leans in closer to my side and whispers softly – " gosh..arnav..love to be honest...its been so much fun yet so very hectic with all the functions..and im just dying to be with just you too now...my dear husband.."

I grin on reflex as I say looking into her eyes – " copy that wifey...",and I kiss on her hand and right then Anjali says from the other side – " ok ok..you two lovebirds see I gave you guys some additional minutes of privacy...see we are reaching soon now...",and khushi smiles as she turns to talk with Anjali for a while, and I caress her palm gently- enjoying the peace in my heart in the moment.

And three minutes later – Verma Uncle finally pulls the car to a halt near the Enterance of the Reception Venue and we see all our family and near and dear ones standing upfront waiting to welcome US.

And Ravi grins – " I messaged Dad that we were arriving ofcourse.."

Khushi gives me a nervous smile and I just kiss on her hand again and her nervousness eases away now as we get out – and I help her out – and I continue to hold onto My Wife's hand tight – as we walk hand in Hand – to our Wedding Reception.

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( Authors Note - I will be including the Pictures collages of the Reception Below)

The Wedding Reception of Hoodie guy and His Sunshine – was obviously a grand event – since a lot of guest from a lot of industries were present – and the Bride and Groom – had gotten engrossed in meeting and greeting everyone the minute they had walked into crazy Hooting and Cherring into the Main hall and taken the Stage.

Main enterance  Pic

Main Hall Pictures with the Stage and everything on the Sides Elements

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ince this was such a Huge Gathering – a lot of Banquets and structures of this Farm House were being used to entertain guests - and the Décor was exquisitely executed on the themes of Floral Fantasy and the unique point was that the other dining banquets apart from the Main hall – all had different colours of floral fantasy schemes going around.

Other Banquets Pictures based on Floral Fantasy**

The elements in the Floral theme of Red in one of the Dining Banquet

Walkway to another Floral themes Banquests

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nd the Décor – in the Main Hall along with all the other floral themes banquets was so exquisite – that it Instantly took everyones Breath Away Indeed.

And both Arnav's and khushis near and dear ones and friends and families – were busy enjoying the hustle bustle – amongst themselves too – all of Khushis near and dear ones getting emotional too – since they were going to be Leaving Soon – but they were at peace in their Hearts at the sight of happiness on Khushis face ofcourse – and they loved the fact that the Raizadas loved Khushi just like their Own – indeed.

The entire atmosphere in the Reception party of Hoodie guy and His Sunshine was magical – as the meet and greet with everyone continued, hustle bustle in the air as various music artists were singing to soulful numbers side by side – and everyone was enjoying the never ending photoshoots as well amongst one another – and also with Arnav and Khushi offcourse.

And all of the guests – were smiling because off the Happiness that was reflected on the newly wedded couples faces.

It truly was a magical experience for every guest to see the Purity of Love and Emotion shining on Arnav's and Khushis face – all through out the reception and the dinner gathering after Indeed – as they met everyone and thanked them for their wonderful blessings and wishes – personally – hand in Hand.

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ARNAV'S POV

Raizada Mansion – 1:30 AM in the Night

Khushi gapes at me embarrassed as the elevator door closes and I shove her to the wall of the elevator immediately as I wait for it to take us Up and she states flushing and blushing furiously – " Arnav..love...I cant believe you just took me by the hand and got us in here...I was almost done wishing everyone goodnight.."

I cup her face immediately and I kiss her forhead and her eyes and her cheeks one by one and her gorgeous nose and she shivers in my arms now and I whisper against her lips softly, caressing both her cheeks with my thumbs and keeping our eyes locked in an intense eyelock – " Sunshine..be thankful that I held you by the hand and got you..and didn't whisk you up in my arms...trust me...if I had to wait for even a minute more to be with just you now – id be going nuts to another level...as it is the Reception went on until past Midnight...and we only reached back by 1:00 am then once we were back home, Dadi and everyone wanted to do those rituals of you coming into house and then that another ritual of the thread opening ceremony that took me so long to tackle in the mandir...thank god I convinced her to shift the funner rituals for the morning after breakfast, before we leave for the airport...and you had almost wished everyone goodnight already...its like you were wishing them the second time around..im sorry I ran out of patience then Sunshine..you will see everyone over breakfast tomorrow...but are you mad at me for whisking you away this way??"

Khushi smiles as she cups my face lovingly and kisses my forhead – " are you crazy Love? Why will I be mad at you..I know what you mean Love...as in Iv been dying to just be with you too...and was thinking that on the way back from reception in the car now – that finally we will be back home now...and I also understand about the rituals..for dadi did say that we most surely had to take care of that significant ritual of unknotting the threads on each others hands that were tied in the haldi pooja this morning, with one hand - before sharing the room as man and wife right and I knew it the minute they told us what we had to do – that it would take you ages to open the knots on the threads in my hand – because everyone knotted it really a lot over the pooja.."

I grin as I admit – " and well it was easy for you..you took like five minutes...whereas it took me 20..."

We share a warm laugh now and I continue looking into her eyes now – hypnotised by the emotion in them.

Khushi hugs me immediately and she whispers against my chest– " ...gosh...love...its been so so crazyyy with all the functions and the wedding frenzy...indeed.i mean its been so so so amazing...yet so crazy hectic right...not just for us..but for everyone...."

I grin as I kiss her forhead and I then straighten her up and look into her eyes intently– " I know Sunshine...well..alls gone well...and I bet you cant wait to get out off this heavy outfit..this one is insanely heavy right??"

Khushi nods – " yes Love...im so glad Mom had most of my stuff shifted in your wardrobe already...I cant wait to get into my night suit tracks.."

I wink at her as I lean forward looming dangerously close to her lips – " say what wifey...how about you let me help you..i mean id be more than happy to just strip this outfit off you..and no night suit on for you tonight love...you are going to sleep bare in my arms tonight...its our wedding night remember...I got a lot of pent up carnage planned for you Love..now that its finally just US..."

SHE SHIVERS.

DAMM HER.

SHE IS TREMBLING CAGED IN MY ARMS RIGHT NOW.

And all of a Sudden shes Shy!

She's Back to Fanning her face adorably as she gestures to me taking heaving breathes that she's Speechless.

SHE IS SO ADORABLEEEE.

DAMMIT.

MY WIFE.

MY PRECIOUS WIFE!

And right then, the elevator door opens on my floor and I finally whisk Khushi up in my arms and she wraps her hands around my neck lovingly as I say – " cmon then my wife...I want to carry you this way to our room.."

Khushi blushes as she whispers – " id like that my husband...",and I walk us to my room and she says – " my hoodie guy... love..im kind of confused whether I want to call you my hoodie guy more now..or my husband..oh ill just use both.."

I grin as I admit, almost reaching my room – " and I have been feeling the same in between the names my sunshine and my wife..for you Love...and im going to use both too..."

And just as I step into my Room – we are taken aback by a loud – SURPRISEEEEE!!!

And we are obviously not surprised as we see Zara, Anjali, and Diya standing in front off us and Anjali grins – " bhai we took the stairs...the boys ditched us as in Zain, Rahul and Asher – they were all like we don't have it in our hearts to trouble the newlyweds anymore..but I am the sister...and I need my shagun..cmon cmon..."

I GROAN.

WHATTTT???

NO WAY YA.

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I HAD MY WIFE ALL TO MYSELF.

I SHOULD HAVE PLANNED TO LEAVE FOR THE HONEYMOON FROM THE RECEPTION VENUE ITSELF.

MY BAD.

Khushi jumps off my arms immediately – much to my dismay embarrassed as she looks at Anjali, diya and Zara flustered and they all say in unison – " oh cmon Sunshine...you don't need to be embarrassed..."

Khushi flusters as she gives me a sheepish smile and Diya says holding Khushis hand now – " hoodie guy..il leave Anjali and Zara to bargain with you on our Shagun..and ill help Khushi get those pins off her hair in the meanwhile.."

Khushi gives me a sheepish smile as our eyes lock intensely and she says softly – " ill see you in a bit hoodie guy...",and she looks at Anjali and Zara and she says – " you girls don't trouble my husband much ok??

Zara grins and sticks her tongue out at khushi, giving her, her phone too finally – " ya ya Sunshine...don't worry..and heres your phone as well...im handing it back to you as I promised..."

Khushi takes it and she makes her way towards the room , giving me a mesmerising smile.

And I look at Zara and Anjali now and I say honestly, taking my seat on the sofa in my suite side off the room – " ok then girls...no bargains and negotitations this time around..whatever you want..lets wrap this up fast..ok??"

Anjali and Zara chuckle now and they start talking about their list of wishes to me.

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Twenty Minutes later

I see My Sunshine, walk into the suite side off my room – all changed into her track pants and one of my night suit tees, her make up all washed away , and her hair were loosely open now on one side and all messy too and I am smitten to heaven and back for even though I spotted some exhaustion in her eyes and frame, she was still glowing so naturally and she now smiles as she says walking upto sit by my side, and diya joins Zara and Anjali and khushi asks holding my hand – " love...hows it going??"

I grin as I admit – " well its going great...because I agreed to everything without a negotiation already..."

Anjali grins as she gets up to hug me from the side and she says – " oh bhai..cmon we don't want anything...ok? This was just to take your case a little...for fun...it was my moment..."

Zara chuckles and she and Diya pull Khushi into a crushing hug as they say, now turning to look at me – " we only want one thing hoodie guy..and we know that you are going to do it anyway...for we want you to always take care of our Khushi and keep her happy and we all know that is your priority always anyway...so yes...we are all kool...and now we will take your leave...finally...and see you both at breakfast at eight, before you whisk your Sunshine away..."

I smile on reflex and I see Khushi getting all emotional as she hugs Diya and Zara and they hold onto her hard for a couple of minutes getting emotional too, and they wipe their tears and khushi wipes hers and Zara and diya pull back as they says – " we love you Khushi..."

Khushi hugs them one more time as she says – " and I love you both so very much..im going to miss you both so so so much...you gotta visit me often ok? And I will be flying to Cape town as often as I can too..."

I smile on reflex as I admit – " guys don't worry..khushi is going to be with me on all my tours to SA from now on...surely..."

Zara and Diya grin – " hoodie guy..you are the best..ok bye now..i think wev troubled you guys enough.."

Anjali, Zara, and diya finally take their leave, and I close the door to my room shut and I fill up a glass of water for My Sunshine and I walk up to her and I sit next to her , as I hand her the water and she gulps it down immediately and once she places it on the tableI hold onto her hand lovingly and I ask – " you ok love?? I know you are emotional right now..youv been missing daddy, mom and krish too a lot today...I know...its ok if you want to cry a little..."

Khushi hugs me hard immediately and she holds onto me tight and I feel her shoulders shaking a little as she wraps her hands around my neck tight and I know shes crying and I just brush her hair softly as I say, wanting to make this easy for her as always – " talk to me please....",and she whispers softly now– " arnav...love...you know back in the day when mom was alive..she would always say...khushi its my dream to dress you up as a bride one day..and beta I will gift you my nosering...its very special to me...I would love for you to wear it on your wedding day..and I had it on today...and I just felt like she was with me...daddy would always say – hed dance crazily on my wedding...krish would always say...di...id always be on my jijus side and not yours...I missed them so much today...actually you know iv been missing them so much in all the functions...but today more so even more because while uncle and aunty were doing the pooja and the kanyadaan..etc..i was missing mom and dad, so much..i know they are watching over me..and theyv probably binged on jalebis up in heaven today...like I binged on some over our wedding lunch...but...im just so emotional right now...I just feel like I want to hold you tight and cry it out a little...."

I hold her tighter now as I engulf her in my arms completely and I kiss her head – " ofcourse love...I know... I understand...what can I do right now to make this easy for you right now...tell me..please..."

Khushi hugs me tighter as she says – " please hold me...just hold me tight...tighter...please..."

And I do.

I hug her as tight as I could and she sobs in my arms, and I continue kissing her head in between in Silence.

About five minutes later, my Sunshine's shoulders finally stop shaking and I just continue to hold her tight, hoping that its eased her out, for I understand her don't i?

And i just continue to hold her tight and minutes later, just as I feel her steady breathing in my arms and I feel her hold around my neck loosen up – I pull her a little up and I realise that shes fallen off to Sleep in my Arms.

I wave my hand in front of her eyes.

Yup.

She's asleep.

And two lone tears are still lingering on her cheeks – which I immediately wipe away gently, and I smile to myself and I pick her up in my arms now and carry her to the our bed – and I Tuck her in gently into one side and i sit by her side for a while – just looking at her fast asleep in my bed – which was Ours Now.

I knew that exhaustion from the hectic gruelling day had started to get to her – the minute she had stepped back into the suite space with Diya and shes been through a plethora of overwhelming emotions today too – it was natural for sleep to take over Her.

And I don't have it in my Heart to wake her Up right Now – even though we had, had completely different plans for our Wedding Night – because for me, her emotional well being was always my priority, and right now , I think it's the rest that she needs – more!

I don't just want to make love to her – for the Heck Off it.

I want us to savour every bit off it.

For we have been waiting for it – for so so so very long, its only fair that we are both in it – as much as the other!

And that is why it is important for my Sunshine to sleep right now – for she will be all fresh and rejuvenated in the morning indeed emotionally– exactly what I want her to be – just as I whisk her away on the Holiday.

And I bend forward and kiss her forhead lovingly and shes in such a deep slumber that she doesn't even feel the impact and I smile to myself as I walk to my dresser now to change into my night suit and minutes later as I am changed and freshened up, I make a quick stop by my safety box to check on the two gifts I had planned to give My Wife – on our Wedding night, and I smile as I touch the gifts I had got for her Lovingly and I realise that id have to push this to tomorrow as well – maybe apt – because one of the gifts kind off resonated with the emotional significance similar to the spot off our holiday destination.

I close my safety box and I walk up to my bedside now and I get in and I just wedge up on my elbow and I look at the sight of My Sunshine, MY Wife – sleeping peacefully in our Bed.

And my Heart Glows.

MY SOUL GLOWS.

MY ENTIRE BEING GLOWS.

GUYS.

WE ARE TIED IN THE HOLY AND MYSTICAL KNOT OFF MATRIMONY -FINALLY!

GOD THE EMOTION I WAS FEELING WITHIN WAS INSANE.

AND I AM SURE – IM GOING TO FEEL A LOT MORE OFF IT TOMORROW – AS WE FINALLY GET AROUND TO MAKING LOVE.

EVER SINCE THE DAY I MET HER – SHE HAD BEEN THE ONE TO TIP TOE HER WAY INTO MY BEING TO REACH A POINT WHERE – SHE BECAME THE REASON FOR MY EXISTENCE, SHE WAS THE ONE WHO CONSUMED MY SOUL IN UNEXPLAIANBLE WAYS.

I LOVE YOU SO SO GODAAMIT MUCH KHUSHI.

MY PRECIOUS ADORABLE SUNSHINE.

MY WIFE.

And i continue to bask in the sight off her sleeping so peacefully and I move up close to her to hug her in my arms and she snuggles into me on reflex now, and continues to be in her deep slumber and the magical feel of her in my arms and the peace in my heart and soul at the moment and the plethora of emotions I had experienced today as well – finally start to nudge me towards a deep slumber too.

And I close my eyes on reflex now, rendering towards the Sleep – which I know is going to be one off the most Peaceful Slumbers off my Life – for I , Arnav Singh Raizada was going to be sleeping tonight with the satisfaction that the love of my life, the love who consumed my soul – was finally in my arms tonight as My Wife.

I love you so Much Godaamit Sunshine.

You call me Your Peaceful Magical Prayer often – and I tell this too you often too.

That its you who is my Peaceful Magical Prayer – My Precious Sunshine.

And I am going to Stay Devoted to You – till the End off Time Indeed.

IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD – WE MAY HAVE BEEN TIED IN MATRIMONY FOR THIS LIFE TODAY..BUT IN OUR HEARTS WE KNOW THAT WEV ALREADY BEEN TIED TO EACH OTHER FOR ETERNITY AND BEYOND IN OUR HEARTS AND SOULS SINCE A LONG LONG TIME

AND TODAY – HOLY MATRIMONY HAS JUST SEALED THE DEAL FOR US TOO..NOT JUST FOR THIS LIFE..BUT FOR ETERNITY AND BEYOND INDEED.

And KNOW THIS MY PRECIOUS WIFE.

I HAVE MADE A PROMSIE TO YOU -TODAY – AGAIN.

A PROMISE TO STAY DEVOTED TO JUST YOU – TILL THE END OF TIME – INDEED.

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Tadaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

Let me know what you guys thinkkkk...will be waiting to read your feedback.

Writing this Chapter out – was a emotional roller coaster to me – since Hoodie guy and Sunshine are so very close to my heart – writing about them getting married Finally – overwhelmed me a lot too Guys!!!

And guys I hope you enjoyed the picture notes as well – I am sorry I had to make Collages to squeeze in all pics because tehre was a limit off 20 pics that I could post in the Update – that's why!

Let me know if this was ok – or I can make a separate picture note later on – highlighting the Images separately.

And I will start writing the Next update tomorrow – and it will be up in a couple of days the minute, I am done writing it.

Thanks guys for all the love and support and patience.

Much love guys.

Always.

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