*Pari Pov*

The next day my friends reached Kolkata and will be staying at my house. Even some of our dear relatives arrived.

Today it's just to receive the guests and make preparations for the rituals.

Dad is looking after the staying arrangements of the guests. He always multi-tasks, but now he just wants everything to be undertaken by him.

Mom took the duty of the kitchen department and welcome the guests.

They are tiring themselves so much. So I started to help them, but they didn't allow me to.

Finally, my friends decided to help them and shared many duties among themselves.

I am lucky to have such wonderful parents and friends. They are trying to conduct this marriage in a perfect way.

But there is only one-week time, and I am not a fan of big weddings or anything. So I thought to get married in a simple way. And by this, everyone can enjoy the wedding stress-free.

I called Akash immediately considering this idea. He lifted and said, "Already missing me?"

"Where do you even get that stupid thought in your mind?" I asked him.

"Whatever you say, Pari, I know you are missing me." He replied.

"Then why did you ask me? You did because you doubt that." I said.

"You try so hard to win an argument don't you?" He asked.

"What can I say, it's in the blood! So prepare yourself to lose in our fights every time." I replied laughing.

"I will definitely give you tough competition, but I will prepare myself." He said.

"See because of you I even forgot about the matter, I want to talk to you." I said.

"And it is about?" He asked.

"Do you like big weddings or something?" I asked.

"No! Not at all." He replied immediately.

"Thank god! Anyway, why don't we get married in a simple way?" I asked him.

"It is actually a good idea." He said.

I smiled that he too thinks that, but he continued saying, "But..."

"What but?" I asked him confused.

"Your dad loves you so much. And you are his only child. He too must have some dreams about your marriage. Let him fulfill them. But if he overdoes something, tell him immediately." He replied.

I thought for some time about his view. Then I felt like he is actually right. I can't steal my dad's happiness.

"Are you there, Pari? Are you angry at me?" He asked.

"I am not angry, ok, and you are right. But why did you ask that 'Am I angry at you'? Do you think that I will get angry at small things so easily?" I asked giving my best hurt voice but grinning like an idiot.

"Pari, you know I didn't mean it like that. I am just asking you because you didn't say any word after that." He explained immediately.

"That was so easy, Akash, to fool you." I said laughing.

"Very funny, Pari." He said sarcastically.

"I know. That's why I am laughing." I said.

We talked for some more time and hung up.

I did the correct thing to know his opinion first. He is completely right.

If I had gone near Dad and said this to him, he would have agreed but also get hurt a little.

So I decided. I will let them do what they want until they are not hurting themselves.

The next day Haldi is conducted. My friends didn't leave my face empty at all.

There are only a few places where they didn't apply. Inside the eyes, nose, the mouth is those few places and the remaining space is completely covered.

It was so fun.

After that on the next day, sangeeth is held. That was a complete blast. Everyone danced with so much craziness that no one stayed behind sitting in a corner.

And the special performance is by my parents. I whistled for them ignoring some disbelieving looks from some relatives.

We had an amazing time. Each and everyone did.

Next day it will be time for Mehndi and tomorrow I am going to get married.

Everyone sat in the living room, and the ritual started. My friends sat around me, and we were just talking.

After the mehndi is designed on my hands, they asked me to tell the groom's name so that they can write the first letter in my hand.

My friends were looking at me like I am declaring some exam test results. I smiled and asked the women who are applying mehndi for me to write 'A' and 'S'.

She nodded and wrote each in one hand.

"Why did you say two letters?" Rani asked suspiciously.

I am sure she kind of thinking it's matching with Akash, but couldn't know correctly because of our show in the office that day.

"My Jaan and I decided that. We will tell you tomorrow together." I said and without hearing their reply, and I turned towards my relatives and talked with them.

The design is so beautifully done by that woman. It even came out as bright color after washing it.

Some of my relatives teased me that my husband will love me so much, and they can tell this by looking at the color.

"That, he does." I heard Mom saying to them.

I smiled, and they all sent me to take a rest for tomorrow.

Finally, the day arrived. Today I am going to marry Akash.

In the morning, my parents entered my room and stayed with me for some time.

They actually wanted to wait, but they think that Akash is a nice person, so they decided like this.

"You may be getting married today princess, but we will always be there for you and will never feel that our duty is over." Dad said.

"If you get any problem, or if you need any advice, never hesitate to call us." Mom said.

"Mom, Dad, I know I will never change myself or our bond. I will always be a daughter for you. I am just going to have new relations in my life." I said.

"But Pari, Akash is..." my Mom started to say, but I cut her off.

I just continued saying, "I know Mom. Akash is going to be my husband and will be my top priority, but I am just saying that you both will always be there, Please don't forget that."

"We are going to miss you so much, Princess." Dad said, and Mom nodded.

Tears formed in my eyes, but I controlled them and said, "Ofcourse, you both will because I am awesome you know."

With that, we three laughed. We talked for some more time retrieving our memories.

They started saying my childhood moments and everything.

We talk about all these many times, but each time it feels so special like living those memories again.

After some time, they both left to get ready and my friends helped me too.

When it is finished Rani said, "You are looking beautiful, Pari."

I smiled and said, "I am going to get married, Rani. Can you believe it?"

"Nope! But are you sure?" Rashi asked.

"Why are you asking me that?" I asked them.

"Because you like I mean you liked Mr.Stone and then suddenly you just met another one, and you are going to get married to him. It is just weird you know." Rashi said.

"And the chemistry between you and Mr.Stone was awesome. And Mr.Stone loves you too. So we are completely confused." Sakshi said.

"We don't even know this groom's name at all." Rani said.

"You will all know about my future husband when we reach the venue. Now, you are saying that Mr.Stone is good for me right. Just wait and meet my Jaan, he is definitely one for me and not Mr.Stone." I said confidently.

Yeah! I didn't lie because the Akash now I know is completely different from Mr.Stone they all know.

They nodded and Rani said, "If you are so confident, then we are completely fine with it."

After some time, we reached the venue and went inside our allotted room.

It is a big function hall so my family, and he decided to conduct a reception in the space above this hall.

So that it will be very easy for everyone to come.

Whoever saw me just said the same dialogue 'You are looking beautiful'. I know they can't say anything other than that, but I am just tired of hearing the same one.

My friends stayed with me along with Imran. They all brought their partners with them.

I told my friends that I would meet those four guys in the reception properly.

They called me to the mandap. We all left the room and went near the Mandap where Akash is already sitting in his place.

My friends were completely shocked by looking at him.

Rani said, "Did he kidnap your groom and took his place or what?" and I looked at her shocked.

"I am sure that's what has happened. How romantic!" Sakshi said, giving a dreamy sigh. And we all looked at her like 'Is she crazy.'

"What if he killed the groom? I don't want Pari to marry a murderer." Imran said. Now we definitely looked at him, like 'He is crazy!'

What the hell are they even talking?

"Guys, stop those stupid thoughts. Can't you see Mr.Stone is the groom in the first place?" Rashi said rolling her eyes.

"Really?" Rani asked. And remaining looked at me for my reply.

I nodded and went near him, and he immediately smiled at me with adore.

"Oh my God! He is not Mr.Stone. Mr.Stone never smiles at all, and here he is smiling and looking at you like you are an angel." Rani whispered to us.

At the same time, he said, "Angel!"

"He calls you that! What did you do with our poor Mr.Stone?" Sakshi said.

"We will talk later guys. Let her enjoy her wedding." Rashi said.

Then they all stopped talking, and the marriage is conducted as per the Bengali traditions.

Now I just became the wife of Mr.Akash A.K.A Mr.Stone. After the wedding, we all went to the terrace where the reception is going to be held.

As it is getting late our reception is held only for some time because of various relatives it will be difficult to return at late night.

When the reception is over, we both are sitting beside each other, and my friends placed few chairs near us to sit there after everyone leaves.

"So angel, you are looking..." before he could complete the sentence, I cut him off.

I shook my head and said, "Please don't say the 'Beautiful' word. From the morning onwards I have been hearing the same word."

"Okay. Then you are looking sexy." He said, smirking at me.

I hit him on his shoulder and said, "Idiot!"

"What? I am telling the truth." He said.

"Mr.Stone don't you have any shame." I said teasing him.

"Why should I have? You are my wife. And I don't have shame telling you, even that, I can't wait to get you alone so that I can do many things to you." he said whispering.

I looked at him totally shocked, but composed myself and said, "Yeah! Like kissing."

"Nope! You know what I meant." He said smiling.

"But I don't want to. I am not ready. Let's wait for one year at least." I said in a serious tone

Next, his face looked like he wants to hear about anything except my reply.

I laughed in his face and said, "What? Do you seriously think that you only know how to tease others right?"

He actually released a breath of relief, and my doubt is when did he stop breathing?

"So love birds if your discussion about who knows what is over, can you both give us all some time of yours?" we heard Simran asking us.

And we just turned to see all our friends looking at us smirking and giving teasing looks.

"Simran..." I started saying, but she cut me off and said, "Call me 'Di' Pari from today onwards."

"Di, when did you all come here?" I asked.

"When you are hitting your husband, Pari." Rani replied.

"So, is anyone ready to tell us how this all happened in the first place." Sakshi asked.

Then I explained everything to them. How Akash's mom sent a proposal for me and like that everything started.

After hearing this, my friends glared at me, and Rashi asked, "You didn't tell us?"

"I just wish to surprise you all. But tell me this if I have said it before could we both be able to listen to their stupid thoughts?" I asked her.

"Never!" Rashi replied, laughing.

For some time, we all just talked to each other, and Akash is just giving me glances for every second.

"I think we need to leave them alone. Otherwise, I am sure that my little brother will get his neck ache by tomorrow." Di said.

They all laughed and got up to leave. But before leaving Rani asked, "So Pari, is melting Stone difficult or easy?" and I know along with Akash that she is referring to Akash.

I just laughed, but didn't reply to her.

Then after a few minutes my 'Bidai' was held with tears and promises and smiles at the end.

Akash took us to the airport and got us into a private jet. We reached Mumbai in no time.

Then we went to his penthouse as planned by him.

Yeah! He told me a few days before that after the wedding we would stay in our penthouse for that day and will leave to go for a honeymoon the next day.

He is actually taking me to Australia because I want to go there and see all the farms.

There are also numerous restaurants which I want to visit once. Not all but some. I want to learn even more about cooking.

And he doesn't have any place in his mind, so he decided to take me there.

Now I am actually standing in front of his penthouse, and he is opening the door.

When I entered I saw all different colors of rose petals on the floor and some scented candles.

"So, did you like it?" he asked me nervously.

"Did I like it? Nope! I just love it." I replied.

"You can change the interior design. I know it is a bland type of one. So you can do whatever you want to do." He said.

"You do not have to say that Akash. I will definitely change these colors on the walls, and many other things." I said smiling.

"So... Do you want to see our bedroom?" he asked.

I shook my head and said, "I will be there in a few minutes."

He nodded and left. I went inside the kitchen and searched whether all the ingredients are present or not.

Then I made it and took it to our bedroom, I think so. Because when he left, he went inside this room only.

With a little shaking hand, I opened the door and was awestruck, because it was so beautifully decorated.

I went near our bed where he is sitting now and gave him the cup in my hand.

"What is this?" he asked me confused.

"Drink it." I replied.

He opened the lid and immediately a big smile formed on his face.

In a few minutes, he completed drinking it and said, "After so many months, I finally drank it again. Thank you so much."

"Hmm... sometimes I think that you married me for my coffee." I said teasingly.

"Maybe, I have." He said.

I nodded and began to go towards the door.

He stopped me by holding my hand and asked, "Where are you going?"

"I am going to find a room and sleep there." I said casually.

"What?" He asked me shocked.

"Yeah! You married me for only coffee right. So I will go and sleep and will make it every morning for you. Then the purpose is served completely." I replied.

He narrowed his eyes and pulled me towards him forcefully until we are both on the bed.

"I married you because I love you. I am just joking, and you will not go anywhere at all without me. Understood?" He said.

I was about to protest, but he cut me off by kissing me. When he released, I smiled at him.

"It is so easy to rile you up, Mr.Stone." I said teasing him.

"Hey, you didn't answer your friend's question." he suddenly said.

"What question?" I asked him.

"The question is 'Is melting Stone difficult or easy?'. So what is your answer?" He asked me.

I smiled and said, "It is easier than making a coffee." caressing his cheek.

Then something totally unexpected happened. He laughed! He actually laughed!

Didn't I say that I am amazing? I am right?  

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that's it guys! the story is completed.

i know i didn't explained the marriage properly at all. trust me i don't know anything about them completely because it's been 10yrs i went to attend a wedding. and i am south indian so these traditions are not conducted this side mostly before at all. 

but i can know about them by reading many stories and i am glad that they are expressing all the rituals very beautifully.

like @Lathikao2 and @truant_delilah_xx and many more. 

trust me i can't. so sorry about that.

i hope you all liked it and enjoyed it.

i just want to say thanks to everyone who are reading this and giving votes and commenting your views and who will read it in future too.

i want to dedicate this to even all the readers........

i will be back with another story in few days :) hope it will be good too.....