Next day Anand Bela went with Arjun & Shefali to Surat to discuss their marriage proposal with her mother. Although being a single mother, she handles her job and daughter both very well and instantly getting ready for this marriage seeing Arjun's love for her daughter. Arjun too informed all that by next month he will shift to Mumbai with Shefali as they both got good jobs their and wants to settle there only...

Since Anand was anyways against dowry, it was decided that marriage will be held on next Sunday at Church in Ahmadabad in simple way but Shefali's mother insist to throw a lunch party in some restaurant after wedding, which they all agreed... Anand Bela came back same day after finalizing all discussion with her mother... before leaving, Bela give her a coconut and saree which she brought for Shefali as a shagun and token of love...

All gets excited as its first time they were attending a Christian wedding... Sameer, "Naina kyun na tum apne liye koi western dress kharido.. I mean Indian shaadi mein toh Saree ya lehnga chalta hai par yeh to different hai na, toh dress bhi different hi hona chahiye na.." all agreed on his proposal and it was decided that they all will go for shopping after two days and buy western dresses for all girls...

Bela too starts her shopping, "Preeti ke papa, ab jo bhi ho, kuchh toh shagun ke liye dena hi padega na... maine dekha tha usane Swati ki shaadi mein sab Indian kapde pehne the toh main kuchh saree aur suits le aati hun aur ek mangalsutra bhi... shaadi ke baad mandir le jayenge aashirwaad ke liye vahin Arjun pehna dega, aakhir shaadi karke toh hamare ghar hi aayegi na, aur usake papa bhi toh hamari biradari ke hi the toh usse sab pata hi hoga na..." 

He appreciate her thinking and teased her, "Bela tum toh badi samajhdaar ho gayi ho.. ab dekho kitni jaldi hum Nana nani ke baaad ab ek baar phir se saas sasur banane wale hai... waqt bhi kitni jaldi beet raha hai par tum aaj bhi utani hi sundar ho jaise apni shaadi wale din lagi thi.." she blushed and he took her in his embrace when Naina Preeti entered in room, "hmm.. agar aap log kaho toh baad mein aa jaaye.. kahin disturb toh nahin kiya humne..."

Bela parted from him shyly and said, "chup karo badmaash donon... kuchh bhi bolti ho.." they both laughed and came to sit.. Naina said giving a gold chain to bela, "voh Chachiji, aapko yaad hai aapne yeh chain mujhe di thi ki yeh meri Maa ki hai.. maine ise hamesha apne paas sambhal kar rakha unki yaad, unke aashirwaad ke roop mein.." she sigh heavily with misty eyes, "ab papa toh Arjun bhaiya ki shaadi mein nahin aayenge, voh bhi meri hi wajah se, toh Shefali Bhabhi ko toh Maa aur Papa mein se kisi ka bhi aashirwaad nahin mil payega... toh maine soch kyun na hum yeh chain Bhabhi ko de de... unhein bhi khushi milegi..." Anand Bela looked at her surprisingly that how she easily gets ready to sacrifice her mother's last memory from her just only for his brother who has never give her any happiness until few months back...

Anand caressed on her head, "Naina beta, tera dil bohot bada hai, par yeh teri maa ka aashirwaad hai.. tu kitna saochti hai na sabke baare mein... kabhi apne baare mein bhi socha kar, humein pata hai tu ne hamesha iss chain ko apne najdeek rakha hai, apne dil se laga kar.."

Bela wiped her eyes and said, "mujhe garv hai ki mein tujhe yeh sikha paayi ki ghar chalane ke liye ek ladki ko kitna balidaan karna padta hai, par beta apni khushiyon ki jimmedari bhi toh hai na.. uska kaun dhyan rakhega... vaise tu chinta mat kar, jaise maine tujhe Rama Bhabhi ki aakhiri nishaani di thi, vaise hi unhone jaane se pehle mere paas Arjun ke liye bhi aisi hi ek chain chhodi thi... shayad unhein pata thi ki voh nahin bachegi aur teri Taiji ka swabhav toh tu janti hi hai... isiliye unhone mujhe di thi sambhalne ke liye... bachpan se kabhi Arjun hamare paas jyaada raha hi nahin ki mein usse yeh de paati toh socha tha ki usaki shaadi ke waqt usaki biwi ko de dungi.. ab waqt aa gaya hai usaki amaanat usse dene ka.. aur ab voh in rishton ki ehmiyat bhi samajhane laga hai.... tu apni Maa ki nishani apne paas hi rakh, yeh unka pyaar hai jo aashirwaad ki tarah tere saath hamesha rahega.." she smiled missing her mother..

To lighten the mood Preeti said, "voh Papa humein ek permission chahiye thi aapse.." but asking to wear western dress was tough for her... she said nervously, "haan.. voh... voh na ... haan Papa... Sameer ne idea diya hai ki jab shaadi church mein hai toh sab log western dresses pehne shaadi mein..."

Anand smiled to tease her, "haan toh theek hai na, Sameer ne kaha hai na toh Naina pehen legi jo bhi voh chaahe... tu toh lehnga hi pehanana, Rohan toh nahin chahta na..." she said instantly, "nahin nahin Papa, Rohan ne bhi kaha hai..." feeling shy she run out from the room leaving all laughing loudly..

Anand, "Naina, kal tum donon jaakar dresses le aana, theek hai, aur haan meri taraf se Sameer aur Rohan ke liye bhi ek ek suit le lena, aakhir damaad hai donon iss ghar ke, gift dena toh banta hai na... aur Maheshwari ji ke liye bhi tum hi le aana... yeh sab reet riwaaz toh nibhane hi honge na..." she smiled and nodded in yes...

Anand said, "mein khud jaakar unhein invite bhi kar aaunga ... ab tum logon ke college khatam hone mein bhi thoda hi time bacha hai, phir taiyari bhi toh shuru karni hai tumhein vida karne ki.." she too left the room feeling shy when she heard the phone ring, thinking it must be of Sameer she picked up, "Hello"..

She surprised to listen the voice from other side... she keeps talking for almost 10 minutes and asked lastly, "aap sach mein yeh sab ... matlab are you sure.." after getting confirmation from other side she agreed and disconnect the line.. she sits there only all tensed and confused when Preeti called her.. "tu yahaan kyun baithi hai... kiska phone tha, Sameer ka.." Naina shook her head and tell her all what she discussed, leaving her also in thought...

Next day after college, they all went for shopping to a newly opened big store for ladies having good variety of western dresses... all decided dresses and went to trial room... Naina was still confused and looked at Sameer for help... he came forward and saw all the dresses lying at the counter, "sorry par in mein se toh koi pasand nahin aayi.." then only salesman show a red color full length gown without sleeves, embroidered will waist.

His eyes glint with a smile on his lips, "yeh wala, Naina please tum yeh try karo na... bohot pyara lagega tumpar.." Naina slowly, "are you sure.. I mean maine kabhi aise bina sleeves ke kapde nahin pehne.."

Sameer smiled, "haan toh achchha hai na, kuchh naya toh try karna hi chahiye.. chalo bas ab jao aur try karke aao.. please mere liye...." he picked the dress, giving it to her send in trial room... she came back after 10 minutes seeing him standing there only... he came to her surprisingly, "arey tumne try nahin kiya.. kya hua fitting mein problem tha kya.." she smiled, "nahin baba, try kar liya, fitting bhi ek dum badiya hai.. yeh final hai.." he said with a sulking face, "ek baar dikhana toh chahiye tha.. mein kitna intzaar kar raha tha.. mein bhi toh dikhata hun.."

She pulled his cheeks playfully, "aaj kal jyaada naughty nahin ho gaye ho tum... chalo chup chap se aur apne liye ek badiya sa suit pasand karo... Chachaji ne kaha hai..." he followed her murmuring, "Chachaji ki har baat yaad hai aur mera kya... koi baat nahin ek baar shaadi hone do saara badla lunga..." she turned to him, "maine sab sun liya hai... le lena jitna badla lena hai...ab chalen..." he smiled and they went to gents section and she chose a suit for him somehow matching with her dress color...

Preeti too decided for Rohan as well.... after selecting dress for Sameer, Naina too selected a silk Kurta Pyjama with a shawl for Nanu... after competing their shopping, they all went to law garden and enjoy their food and discussed on all preparations for marriage to be done...

Days passed and finally on Sunday, all girls dressed up in western dresses except Chachi who still wear saree but on girls request she doesn't keep pallu on her head.. all reached Church and meet outside. All girls were dressed up first time in gowns and looking breathtaking ... SwaMun also reached with both their parents...

Arjun wears a formal suit and request Sameer to be his Groomsman for the wedding which he accepted happily.... they all headed inside and as per their ritual, Shefali entered lastly wearing white wedding gown with Swati's father who consider her as a daughter after demise of her father...

Samaina was sitting together seeing the wedding and how couple taking their wedding vows holding their hands that will bind their relationship forever. Sameer turns to her, "Naina ab agli baari hamari hai ek hone ki... taiyaar ho na... kaash jaldi se voh din aaye jab mein dulha bankar aaun aur tumhein apni Dulhan bana kar le jaaun..." she smiled and slowly keep her head on his shoulder, "mein bhi us din ka besabri se intzaar kar rahi hun...." a tear escaped from her eyes, she mouthed slowly, "I Love You Sameer" he kissed on her head said, "Love you Too Jaan"

Rohan seeing wedding rituals said all smiling, "yaar Arjun bhaiya ke maje hai... maine dekha hai Christian shaadi mein rings exchange karne ke baad khud Father kiss karne ke liye bolte hai.. aur ek hamare Pandit ji... Beta bado se aashirwaad le lo... nalaayak poore khandaan ke paer chhune padte hai, kamar toot jaaye bhale hi...." he mimicked like a Pandit... Preeti laughed and hit on his arm, "sharam karo kuchh toh... ghar walon ne sun liya na toh kya sochenge..." he laughed and said, "Preeti kyun na hum bhi apni shaadi ke baad mandap mein hi aise sabke saamne kiss karein... pakaa meri Dadi aur tumhair O Bai toh vahin behosh ho jayengi... direct ICU mein admit karwana padega..." they both laughed heartedly thinking how the old ladies will react seeing them kissing at mandap....

Marriage completed with exchanging rings to show their commitment... Father asked Arjun to kiss the Bride as ritual but seeing elders sitting there he just kissed on her hand and complete the ritual... all congrats when Shefali came to Anand & Bela and touched their feet to take blessing... her mother came and blessed them too, "chalo ab hotel chalte hai... ek chhoti si party rakhi hai..."

Shefali hold her hand to stop her and said, "nahin abhi humein ek aur jagah jana hai.." saying this she winks to Naina... all girls smiled together leaving all others in shock... Shefali left with girls in an adjacent room to Church and came back after half an hour... all got shocked saw her fully dressed up in Indian Bridal wear...

Arjun asked surprisingly, "yeh sab kya hai Shefali.. I mean tum usi dress mein ghar ja sakti thi... change kyun kiya..." she smiled looking at Naina, "abhi hum ghar nahin mandir ja rahe hai.." she turned to Anand, "Chachaji aapne saari duniya ke khilaaf jaakar, apne bachchone ke liye itna bada kadam uthaya sirf mere papa ka sapna poora karne ke liye, toh mein bhi kuchh karna chahti thi aapke liye... humne saari taiyari karwa li hai mandir mein, dobara shaadi karne ki, poore hindu reet riwaaz ke saath jaise aapke ghar mein hota hai..."

Anand lovingly caressed her head, "ab voh ghar tumhara bhi hai beta.. thank you so much... tumne hamara armaan poora kar diya..." Bela came and hugged her, looking at Preeti and Naina, "shaitano, tumhein sab pata tha na, humein nahin bataya.." all laughed and move to mandir in nearby... all the preparations were already done and a small mandap was placed fully decorated with flowers...

Arjun Shefali sits together and Panditji starts doing all rituals.. Sameer came and whisper to Naina, "tumne mujhe bhi nahin bataya... kya baat hai..." she smiled and hold her ear cutely, "Shefali ne mana kiya tha... Sorry na... aur vaise bhi kisi ne kaha hai ki biwi ki har baat dheere dheere hi pati ko pata chale toh achchha hai... kyun hai na..." he smiled back keeping her hand down, "achchha ji... hamara dialogue hum par hi.... Vaise sorry ki koi jarurat nahin hai, agar tum chaho toh aaj, kal, parso mujhe bhi achanak aise surprise de sakti ho, mujhe bura nahin lagega..."

She looked him surprisingly, "matlab..." he whispers, "matlab aise hi kisi din achanak yahaan hamara mandap ho aur tum mere saath Dulhan bani baithi ho... wow yaar kitna maja aayega na.." she holds his hand tightly smiling, "chinta mat karo hamara sapna bhi jaldi pura hoga... voh bhi vaise hi jaise hum chahte hai... sabke saath, sabke aashirwad se..."

Sameer saw Pandit & Rohan sitting on the stairs, with a gloomy face... he went to them.."kya hua... aise munh kyun latka rakha hai donon ne.." Pandit said looking at him, "yaar pehle Munna ne char din mein shaadi kar li aur ab yeh Arjun bhaiya, ek hi din mein do do shaadi.. matlab insaan ko sambhalne ka mauka hi nahin de rahe... sochte nahin in sabko aise dekh kar hamare dil par kya beet rahi hogi.."

Rohan too joined then, "aur kya... ek hum hi shareef rah gaye... baaki dekho voh Munna kaise Swati ke pallu se bandha hua khada hai, jara sa hilta bhi nahin idhar udhar, aur ab Arjun bhaiya bhi Shefali ko lekar kal akele Surat chale jayenge, phir Mumbai.."

Sameer too think in this way, "arey haan yaar.. matlab shaadi ka season on hai aur phir bhi sirf hum hi akele rah gay..... inko dekho, kaisi girlfriends mili hai humein, apne bhai ki toh do-do shaadi karwa di ek hi din mein aur apne mangetar ki ek bhi nahin... very bad yaar.. koi nahin soch raha hamare baare mein..."

Rohan took a deep breath saying, "chal chhod yaar kya bura manana, hamari sunta bhi kaun hai... ab toh Nanu bhi apne nahin rahe, paraaye ho gaye hai..." Sameer too sits with them with sulking face, "haan yaar dekh kaise apni betiyon ke saath maje se gappe lada rahe hai... kuchh hosh nahin ki pote bechare kya chahte hai... unke dil par kya beet rahi hogi... huh"

All rituals complete and Arjun Shefali took blessings from all... they hugged all youngsters and thanks them for their support. They headed to hotel to celebrate their wedding reception... lots of food, fun, music and dancing ... Arjun Shefali cut the cake and feed all as a ritual too.... after tearful vidaai ceremony, all moved to Agarwal house for grah pravesh... Nanu left from there only after blessing to couple with Mundit parents whereas all youngsters accompanied till Agarwal house to perform grah pravesh rasam alongwith family...

Their cars stopped at society gate and Bela along with girls went upstairs first to do preparation for grah pravesh... the moment they reached to unlock the gate, Taiji came shouting on them, "aa gaye khandaan ki naak katwa kar... ab yehi din dekhna rah gaya tha ki iss ghar ki bahu ek maans machhi khane wali bane... kisi ko munh dikhane laayak nahin chhoda tum logon ne... dekhna aise rishtey kabhi nahin phalte... do din nahin tikegi yeh shaadi...." 

Anand came upstairs and tried to console them, "bhabhiji aaj ke din toh kam se kam bachchon ko mat kosiye..... donon ek dusre ko pasand karte the, hum nahin bhi karwaate toh apni marzi se shaadi kar lete, tab hum kya karte... aur unka badappan dekhiye ki unhone toh hamara maan hi rakha hai, isiliye church ke baad mandir mein shaadi ki saari rasmein bhi puri ki hai... sab kuchh poore vidhi vidhaan ke saath hua hai, aap hote toh aur bhi achchha hota...."

Tauji burst into anger, "mat bhulo tum ki yeh ladki hamare samaaj ki nahin hai.. aaj isake liye tumne apne badon ka apmaan kiya hai... bhugtoge iski saja.. dekh lena tumhari yeh badi badi baatein ek din tumhara sar sharam se jhuka dengi... uss din yaad aayegi tumhein hamari baatein aur seekh... ladkiyon ko toh pehle hi galat seekh dekar bigaad diya aur ab Arjun bhi ... hum iss ladki ko kabhi nahin apnayenge aur khabardaar jo isane hamare ghar mein paon bhi rakha toh.." saying this they left inside their house and close the door...

Bela took a deep breath, with damp eyes, "aaj hamare ghar men itni badi khushi aayi hai aur aashirwaad ki jagah baddua dekar gaye hai ... kaash inhe samajh aati ki bachchon ki Khushi mein hi badon ka sukh hota hai..." Anand put his hand on her shoulder, "Bela ek baat hamesha yaad rakhna ki jo duaa dil se di jaye vahi sachchi hoti hai... jab unka dil hi nahin manta iss rishtey ko toh humein unse koi ummid bhi nahin rakhni chahiye... ab yeh sab chhodo aur taiyari karo jaldi se, bachche neeche wait kar rahe hai kab se..." she wiped her tears and welcome her nayi bahu whole-heartedly... all left for their home soon leaving only the Agarwal family and newlywed couple... in night, Preeti Naina took Shefali to a well decorated room and after lot of teasing, they left the couple alone to start a new beginning...

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Hi Friends,

I don't know much of Christian wedding rituals so tried my best to put in as best of my knowledge... Hope you liked it... 

Have a Nice weekend... Next update tomorrow morning

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