Next Day
At Malhotra Mansion

Nandini was sitting in the middle of the stage. After the haldi ceremony, girls were applying mehndi on her palm. Manik was sitting beside her with Aarav as he was crying for not getting any attention from his mom when Aarav said,

Aarav:- Mum I want that.

He pointed towards her mehndi design. Nandini slapped her forehead as she already knew it was coming.

Nandini:- Aru this is not for boys.

Aarav:- (stubbornly) I want.

Manik was laughing at his Buddy but one glare from Nandini he became a scared kitten and said,

Manik:- Buddy this smells so eww. Come I will get you Iron man stickers.

Saying this he took Aarav in his arms and left there but only to come back and kiss Nandini's forehead.

Manik:- Don't forget to get my name written on your palm.

Before Nandini could react he winked at her and ran away. All started laughing at his kiddish antics.

At Night

Abhimanyu came to the Mandap and did Gathbandhan (tied the knot) as today he is from Nandini's side. Nandini also calls him Bhai so it's his responsibility.

Then Manik and Nandini both stood up as Panditji said and did 7 Phera (walk around the fire for 7 times). Everyone was showering them with flowers. After that Manik filled Nandini's Mank with Sindhoor (put vermilion on on her hair line) and tied Mangalsutra (nuptial chain) around her neck. Then panditji declared them as Husband wife. He also told them to take blessings from the elders. They both went to Manik's parents, bent down, and touched their feet. They both gave their blessings wholeheartedly. Then they went to Abhimanyu who hugged them both. After that they left for Malhotra Mansion.

At Malhotra Mansion

Neonika did their Arti and told Nandini to kick the pot of rice slowly. She did as she was told then Neonika told her to dip her feet in mixture of milk and alta. Nandini did the same and Neonika covered her face with veil. Then Inaya took her inside and made her sit on the sofa. Abhimanyu made Manik sit beside Nandini. Now it's the time for Muh Dikhai. All Of Manik's relatives came to Nandini one by one, pulling her Ghunghat a little they saw her face and gave her gifts. When all the relatives were gone, Neonika went to sleep in her room. All were sitting in the hall room and waiting for Inaya who bought a big bowl filled with Milk and rose petals. She placed it before Manan and dropped a ring in it. The she said,

Inaya:- Whoever will find the ring first he/she will rule the whole married life.

Abhi:- Nandini will definitely win.

Inaya:- No chance. Manik will win.

Abhi:- Okay let's see, who will win and who will lose.

Inaya:- Okay. ready steady go.

Manik and Nandini dripped their hands in the bowl. Abhimanyu was cheering for Nandini when Inaya was cheering for Manik. Actually Manik and Nandini weren't playing properly. They were stopping each other to find the ring. After some time Manik found the ring and Inaya jumped in joy. Then Manik made Nandini wear that ring on her finger.

Manik:- (smirked) So my dear Nandini get ready because from now on Manik Malhotra will rule over you.

Abhi:- No Manik, you are wrong. From now on your love will rule over you both.

Inaya:- Exactly. It's too late now. Nandini let's go.

Abhi:- Yeah. I am also going. Bye guys, once again congratulations to both of you.

Manik+Nandini:- (smiled) Thanks Bhai.

Abhimanyu left. Inaya and Manik's other cousins took Nandini to her room. Then the boys began to tease Manik.

Cousin 1:- Yaar Manik aj rat tu yahi ruk ja na hum sab hole night gossip karanga.

Manik:- Sid I think you are forgetting something.

Sid:- What?

Manik:- Aj mari suhagrat ha idiot.

Sid:- Are itni bhi kya jaldi hai yaar?

Manik:- (irritated) Jaldi hai yaar. Agar asa hi chalta raha to story khatam ho jayega par mari Suhagrat nahi hogi.

Cousin 2:- Sid we all know how much he loves Nandini. So don't provoke the sleeping lion bro.

Sid:- Okay bro.

Manik immediately left there and all his cousins laughed at him seeing his desperation to meet his newly wedded bride. When he went to his room he saw his other cousins and Inaya was standing in front of the door.

Manik:- What???

Cousin:- Our gift?

Manik:- Inaya my checkbook?

Inaya handed over his checkbook and he signed it after filling a good amount for his cousins. His cousins became happy and left. Inaya also hugged him and said,

Inaya:- Congratulations Manik. Finally you got what you wanted from so long.

Manik:- Thank you. Your passport and visa is ready.

Inaya:- I know. Thank you so much.

Manik:- You don't need to thank me. You worked for me so I paid you.

Inaya:- Nobody pays this much just for a small amount of work unless he is crazy.

Manik:- She just reside in me and I can do anything to get her. Now leave otherwise you will miss the flight.

Inaya:- All the best for your new life. Bye.

Inaya left there and Manik smirked evilly,

Chaha Tujhe Din Ne Mere
Toh Saanso Ne Dhokha Diya
Tera Hua Yun Is Tarah
Ki Mujhse Hua Main Juda

Sang Le Gaya Tu Phir Mere
Jeene Ki Saari Wajah
Tere Khalish, Teri Khala Ko
Dil Mein Yun Di Hai Jagah

Mujhme Hi Tu Rahe Yun Sada
Aadat Hai Tu Buri Ya Saza
Tujh Bin Bhi Tu Lage Laazmi
Beyhadh Hai Ye Meri Aashiqui

Target:- No Target for today. Next part is coming right away...🤪

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