Mumbai, Oberoi Mansion

The house was in a complete joyful mood.
Priyanka was getting married in a month, that too in their daadi's ancestral home.

Daadi was the most excited, as she was going there after almost five decades. The idea was of Tej and Shakti. It was the first wedding of their kids' generation, and they definitely wanted it to happen at their mom's ancestral home with blessings from all the elders who lived there. Though Tej was initially skeptical, as their business associates were all in and around Mumbai, he later gave in, and they decided to have a grand reception back here. Afterall, it was the first wedding in the family after so many years and indeed their kids should also get aware of their roots. Moreover, everyone was very happy seeing Daadi happy.

"Prinku, I have asked Pinky and Jhanvi to keep all the jewellery in my room, you can choose what you like Puttar. It is your wedding, your choice. Don't get carried away by what others say or ask you to wear", Daadi winked.

Priyanka understood it was about her mom Pinky, as both their style statements were quite different and most of the times during functions, mom and daughter used to end up arguing from what saree to wear to what bindi to choose. Only her daadi and Shivaay bhaiya could calm the storm :) Shivaay had his own ways to settle any dispute ;)

"Mummy ji, you people let her choose groom itself, who am I to choose jewellery for her " Pinky retorted.

"Pinky, you should be happy she chose someone, that too a guy who is clear that he wants our Prinku, ishqbaaazis they are. But, your heera beta has still neither fallen in love, nor allowed us to look for a girl for him." Daadi stated in a sarcastic but sad tone.

"What to do Mummy ji, he is married to his business, all credit to our jethji and Shaktiji, they never let my son socialize" Pinky said grumpily to which Tej and Shakti gave a 'hey,what did we do now' kind of look

"Mummy ji, let's do one thing. We will find a girl in your hometown for Shivaay and forcefully get him married there itself. That is the only solution I can think of now" Pinky said like she found the best solution.

"Choti maa, forget about bhaiya getting married, I doubt if he will even come for Prinku's wedding with his back-to-back meetings, he doesn't even come for shopping with us" this was Rudy.

"And, if at all he comes, he would give you reasons of class and standards and refuse girls from small towns, but yeah still I am excited too ;)" Om said.

"Arre, what class? My bahu will be the best and most beautiful girl,and I will pray to Mata rani that I find her in that place itself. Tell your perfect Shivaay to be ready"

OmRu started laughing listening to Pinky's words, but, just like others, they were also too eager to see their dear brother become an Ishqbaaazi just like how daadi always said.Though it was completely out of their brother's character, they still wished silently for the day to come soon.

"If you guys are done discussing your hypothetical wedding plan, can we concentrate on the actual wedding plan now" Jahnvi asked staring at Pinky and Omru.

"Thank you badi maa, you are the only one who understands my feelings" Prinku said dramatically.

"Oye nautanki, if you overact, we won't take you for shopping" Omru said in unison.

"Guys, enough of playing around, there is a lot to be done and purchased. So, we better finish it all in the next two days, after which we need to travel. Shivaay said he has arranged everything, from travel to stay. Whatever is left out can still be bought there" Jhanvi said making a to-do list of pending items to be purchased.

"Jhanvi puttar, are you sure we can buy remaining things there? It is long since we went there na. Not sure what all will or will not be available" Daadi said in a worried tone. Yes, she was from the same place,but for her children and grandchildren's standards, she was not sure if her village (now well developed town) was really enough developed.

"Don't worry, mummy ji. I already googled about the place and it is quite developed now. And there is a famous textile mill there, so we should not have problems for wedding dresses" Jhanvi assured after which daadi was relieved.

Daadi was much confident about Jhanvi as she was too good at handling these stuff. Moreover, her 'Billu' was arranging most of the things. So, there was no doubt of perfection.

*****************************************

"Prinku, your fiance is calling you" Rudy said seeing her mobile flashing 'DH calling' wondering what DH could be.

He had asked her multiple times, but she denied asking him to find out the meaning by himself. He wasn't able to decrypt it as it was nowhere close to her fiance's name. He even tried eavesdropping their conversation at times to see if she called him using the full form of the abbreviation, but she ended up calling him by name. He then decided he would find it out definitely before their wedding ;)

*****************************************

"Yes Khanna, make sure the rooms are booked.. yes yes, they should have a/c.... Oh, yes arrange for their travel also. The decor should be just like how Prinku and his family wants... No no, they said they will try to go a day before itself, and arranging their travel on their own.. Ok, perfect, yes let me know anything pending...No, not today, i have some work.. And all other meetings can be postponed, it is SSO's sister's wedding :) Right, ok we will talk later"

Shivaay had hell a lot of things to do in these three days. It was the much awaited wedding. Though it would have been better if the wedding happened here, he was equally happy, as he had never been to small towns and with whatever daadi had told, he was looking forward to see the place. Gosh, it was a while since he had travelled unless for business purposes. He was walking towards Priyanka's room to find out what all was pending when he heard her busy on the phone.

"Ohh, alright then, we will leave after 3 days. Bhaiya will arrange for the transportation, no worries.... ok chalo bye then, have loads of shopping to do....
Arre, is it?? Wow, so I am finally meeting Annika, my wait is going to be over soon, im super excited. Ok bubye....." She said hanging up the phone. Shivaay, who was crossing that room, stopped with a jerk hearing that name.

Priyanka was wondering what made her busy bhaiya's attention turn towards her suddenly.

"Kyaa hua bhaiya, why did you stop there only? Come inside na" she called him inside her room.

"Woh nothing, that name.. it was so familiar" he blabbered.

"Hein what name?? Bhaiya, I think you are too much into work these days, you are not spending time with us like before,not even coming for shopping with us? Anything that is bothering you?" She asked worriedly.

Her brother was the first person everyone of them approached when they had a problem, but he never bothered any of them with his worries. She recollected her mom's words and thought he should get the best wife soon so that his stress levels drop ;) (really, let's see 🙄)

"Nothing so Prinku. you know right, we will leave in another three days, and won't be here for over two weeks. There is so much to do, and I can't just leave things hanging here and there. Need to set them right, assign to right people, so that I am able to concentrate properly on my dear sister's wedding.You don't want anyone to disturb me during that time, do you?" He asked with his usual wink.

No matter what, he was the best. Best grandson, best son, best brother, best businessman. Yes, he would make the best husband too. Her eyes welled up thinking of how perfect he was and how well he took care of everything and how he also managed to make sure things were perfect.

"Prinku, all okay? " He asked looking at her welled up eyes.

"You are the best Bhaiya. I will miss you. haan, I know I shouldn't be too senti and also I am not going anywhere, I am in this same Mumbai,but I will miss all this bhaiya."

Shivaay did not know how to react, he just gave her a reassuring hug.

"Chalo, get ready, we need to shop right? No more rona-dhona. Get ready soon"

Her face lighted up seeing what he said "Bhaiya, you are coming too???"

"Don't you want me to come?" He winked.

Of course, she wanted him to come.. She jumped in joy to get ready, after all her Bhaiya was joining them for shopping out of the blue, she did not wanna miss the fun. ;)

*****************************************
So, how was this guys? So, 2-2 shaadis... What do you think will happen to Shivaay and Annika? Will they meet??