"Good morning, Niharika." Abhinay wished Niharika pushing the blanket away from over him while looking at Niharika.

"Good morning, Abhinay." She wished passing a forced smile to him.

"Hmm.. You know what ? When you're the first one I look at in the morning, my day goes on well." He said hugging her from the back.

He pushed her hair to a side, kissed her shoulder and rested his chin there.

Niharika passed a forced smile to him.

"Niha, are you sure that there's nothing that's troubling you ?" He asked.

"Yes, Abhinay. There's nothing troubling me." She replied.

She turned around and hugged him.

I want to stay in your arms forever. I really want to. But do I deserve it ? People say that I don't. I wanted to stand up for myself but that would've lead to many more problems. Poornima Dadi would say that Neeti mom's choice is wrong. She'll insult everyone, which I don't want to happen. But, I don't fit in here. I don't deserve you, Abhinay. Niharika thought.

I love her so much and every morning, when I see her, I fall in love with her all over again. Abhinay thought.

"I need to go, Abhinay." She said breaking the hug. "Please get dressed up and come down. The PelliKoduku ritual is starting in an hour."

It's going to be hard. I can't live without you. But I'll have to do this. But right now, I'm going to forget all this. I'm going to truly enjoy Prisha's and Sid's wedding. Niharika thought.

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"Niharika, no. I'm warning you." Sidharth said as Niharika approached him with tomatoes.

"What will you do ? You can't take anymore revenge, Sid. It's our chance to take revenge." Niharika said smashing a tomato on his head.

"Whatever." He said while the others smashed tomatoes on his head.

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The rituals went in a flow and the moment had arrived when Sidharth had to tie the knot.

Niharika and Alya lifted Prisha's hair up. Sidharth put the Mangalsutra around Prisha's neck and tied the three knots.

"I'm going to win the games." He leant towards the and whispered.

"Idiot. You just got married and the first thing you say to her is that you'll win the games." Abhinay said.

"Abhinay, it's expectations versus reality." Prisha said.

The elders came and blessed them.

It was time for the Talambralu. Niharika and Alya sat behind Prisha while Abhinay and Kabir sat behind Sidharth.

A plate of Akshintalu mixed with rose petals were placed between both of them. The first few rounds would be played slowly.

Prisha was to pour the mixture on Sidharth. She extended her hands towards him but Abhinay and Kabir pulled him back. It took her a couple of tries before she poured it on him.

Sidharth was next. Niharika and Alya pulled Prisha back more than Abhinay and Kabir did. Sidharth at once, leaned forward completely losing his balance while pouring the mixture on her, fell on her.

"There's time for the first night, Sid." Alya said teasing.

Sidharth was embarrassed while Prisha was blushing.

"Get up, Sid." Alya said tapping his shoulder.

He sat back in his place and the ritual continued.

It was time for the next ritual, the rings game.

"Prisha, I'm never ever going to win over you in my life. Let me atleast win this game." Sidharth said.

"I thought someone said that they're going to win the games." Niharika said.

"I know, I know. But realisation hit me. I'll never be able to win in any argument with Prisha. As you know, in every couple, one person is always right and the right person is the wife." He said shrugging his shoulders

"Looks like someone has done their Ph.D on woman and couples." Prisha teased.

"Come on, Kiddo. Please."

"Let's see. I'm not gonna lose intentionally." Prisha said.

They started the game. Prisha won two rounds while Sidharth won only one round.

"This is just the beginning, Sid." Kabir said.

"Shut up." Sidharth snapped at him.

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The rest of the wedding went on well and the last leg was the reception which went on well too with a lot of teasing.

It was time for their first night.
Prisha entered the room and gave the glass of milk to Sid.

He gulped it down completely.

"Sid, I was supposed to drink half of it." Prisha said.

"Who cares. I love milk." He said licking his lips.

Prisha rolled her eyes at him.

"So, let's sleep ?" He asked.

Prisha looked at him in shock.

"Are you kidding me ?" She asked.

"No. Why would I be kidding ? I'm so tired and sleepy so, I'm calling it a day." He said yawning.

"Sid, it's our first night." She reminded him.

"So ? You expected something ?" He asked her walking closer to her.

She took stepped back as he stepped closer to her until she hit the wall.

"No.." She murmured.

"I didn't hear you." He said inching closer to her.

He traced her jawline with his finger sending chills down her spine.

She looked at him.

"Can I kiss you ?" He asked.

"Huh ?"

"I don't want to get slapped again." He said.

"Sid." She said, feeling guilty. "Promise me that you'll never remind me of those days."

"I promise." He said leaning in for a kiss.

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Two days later..

Kabir's mobile rang disturbing Kabir's and Alya's sleep.

"Kabir, answer the call please." Alya said in a sleepy voice.

"I'm least concerned about the call. I'm just switching off the mobile. We're having a good sleep after weeks." He said switching his mobile off.

A few minutes later, they heard someone knocking the door.

"Alya, please check who it is." Kabir said.

"Kabir, do it for me."

"Fine." He said and got up to check who it was.

He opened the door and found Abhinay at the door.

"Are you jobless ? Dude, go get some sleep." Kabir said.

"Kabir, listen. Niharika left the house." He informed in a worried tone.

• She's not weak. She's just insecure about herself. She ignored her happiness because she put others before herself. Her complexities made her take this desicion.•

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I'm not sure if you're happy with this chapter but if you are, do tell me. Why Niharika actually took this desicion will be revealed in the next chapter.

I didn't give details about the rituals and outfits because that would've made it boring and repetitive.

I'll try updating on Saturday.

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