Rudransh's pov

I spent the whole day at the office, even though I could’ve worked from home. I just needed a break from all the customs and rituals happening at home.

I respect our culture, and these traditions have meaning. But they feel right only when done willingly, not with a wife I barely know.

For Vanya, these rituals probably come naturally. She’s from a village, so she understands all the household customs in a way I don’t.

For me, it just feels… unfamiliar. I don’t even know how to fit into all of this.

Why would I be interested in a ceremony to see the face of someone I didn’t even want to meet?

Just then, Arush handed me some documents to sign. After I read through them, he asked, “Sir, may I ask something?”

I already knew what he wanted to ask but let him go on.

“It’s about the textile plant we wanted to set up in Bagru for local artists. The project keeps getting delayed. Should I go there to check on it?”

I leaned back. “I want it finished, too, but for some reason, Tau Ji and Dadi Sa don’t want us or anyone connected to us going to Bagru. I’ll talk to Dadi Sa about it once I’m home.”

Arush nodded, and soon after, my phone rang. It was Dadi Sa.

“Are you planning to stay at the office all night, Rudransh?”

I glanced at the time—6 p.m. I told her I’d be home soon.

When I got home, everyone was gathered, laughing together. Maa Sa welcomed me, “You must be tired. Go freshen up, and I’ll bring you coffee.”

After I changed, I came back to join everyone.
I touched feet of dadi sa and settle beside her.

Dadi said ," Devika where are Vanya and twisha " ?
Oh god dadi sa what's her need in family talk..!!

Maa sa said ," Maa Sa I had sent maid to call them , they will be here ".

I started talking to Bapu Sa about the construction going on .

Then I heard the soft sound of anklets—probably Twisha and… Vanya.

I shut my eyes in frustration. The sound was soft but captivating—Why was I even noticing these things?

Dadi Sa asked her to sit beside me, and as she did, her honey sweet delicate fragrance reached me, like some kind of sweet torture, pulling me closer even as I resisted.

She took her seat quietly, and my mind was divided between focusing on the family conversation and my awareness of her so close to me. Her quiet confidence intrigued me in ways I didn’t want to admit.

Then Dadi Sa said, “First, blessings to Vanya and Rudransh for a happy married life.”

I rolled my eyes, trying to stay indifferent. But a part of me felt oddly drawn to this whole scene, even if I wouldn’t admit it.

And then, the real shock came.

“There’s a tradition that newlyweds must visit Bagru for Devta Pujan. Your parents followed it too.”

“And,” Dadi Sa continued, “there’s something in your grandfather’s will. The inheritance and family legacy will only pass to the heir if he and his wife live in Bagru for a full year. Suryakant and Devika couldn’t fulfill this, but now it’s your turn.”

I felt my stomach drop. A whole year in a village with a woman I barely knew yet somehow couldn’t ignore? No way.

I started to object, but my father spoke up, “Maa Sa, why do they need to live there for a year?”

Maa Sa added, “Yes, they’re new to this. They need time.”

But Dadi Sa was firm. “It’s time for them to learn responsibility.”

I tried again, “But what about my work here?”

She replied, “And the textile plant in Bagru? That also needs your attention."

Tai Sa voiced her concerns, "But, Bua Sa, don’t you remember the risks and what could happen?"

I was confused—what risks? What outcomes?

Dadi Sa replied calmly, "I know, Ragini, but that was a long time ago. Things have changed."

She turned to me and Vanya. "Look, beta, I know neither of you feels ready, but I think this time together will be good for you both. Rudransh, the textile plant needs your attention, and Tejveer is still new to all of this."

I listened carefully, but then she added the one thing that could make me agree.

"Rudransh, don’t you want to fulfill your Dada Sa’s wish?"

That struck a chord in me. I respected my grandfather deeply, even though I’d never met him. His legacy meant everything to me.

I took a deep breath and nodded, "Alright, Dadi Sa, I’ll go to Bagru for Dada Sa's wish."

Dadi Sa beamed, her happiness almost glowing. "I'm so proud of you, Rudransh. You’ve lifted a weight from my shoulders."

Then she led Vanya to her room.

My father approached me and said, "Beta, there’s a lot about our family that you need to understand. I think Maa Sa believes it’s time."

Confused, I asked, "What’s going on, Bapu Sa?"

He just put his hand on my shoulder, reassuring me, "Don’t worry, everything will be fine."

Just then, Maa Sa and Dadi Sa returned with Vanya. Dadi Sa announced, "It’s settled. We’re leaving for Bagru tonight."

"Tonight?" I asked, shocked. "But, Dadi Sa, I haven’t even wrapped up things at the office. Can’t we wait a week?"

Dadi Sa, firm as always, replied, "No delays. We leave tonight. Twisha is a capable CFO; she’ll handle things here. And you can return if anything urgent comes up, right, Twisha?"

Twisha came forward confidently, "Don’t worry, Dadi Sa, I’ve got it under control."

I rolled my eyes, teasing, "Yes, I’m sure you’ll run everything smoothly—right into the ground."

Twisha stuck her tongue out at me.

Dadi Sa gave instructions, "Suryakant and Twisha will manage everything here. Ragini and Tejveer, pack your things. Devika, help with my packing."

She turned to me. "Rudransh, make travel arrangements. Vanya, you should get your things ready too."

I nodded and went from there to call Arush, instructing him to support Twisha and Bapu Sa in my absence.

Then I called Suresh, head of the drivers, “Get six cars and the best drivers ready in an hour.”

I went to my room to pack, but as expected my mother was already there.

Seeing me, she smiled and said, "I know you were hoping for your wife, but I’ll help this time."

I smiled back, not wanting to share my mixed feelings to avoid worrying her.

As she helped me pack, she said, "I know this feels sudden, beta, but trust me, Maa Sa is doing this for your good."

I reassured her, "I trust her, Maa Sa. Just promise you’ll look after yourself and Bapu Sa."

She hugged me, "We’ll miss you. Take care of yourself and Vanya."

I hugged her back. "I’ll miss you too, Maa Sa."

VANYA'S pov

As I sat beside him, and watched him from side eyes he looked effortlessly handsome, sipping his coffee and looking focused.

His reaction was hard to read, though I caught him looking away as I settled beside him.

Dadi Sa then gathered everyone's attention, blessing us with warm words. "First, I wish for Vanya and Rudransh to have a blessed and strong bond," she said, her gaze soft but purposeful.

Her words made me feel a mix of warmth and a strange nervousness, knowing how uncertain our marriage still felt.

Then she said something that left me speechless: she wanted us to go to Bagru, the ancestral village, for the family rituals.

But not just for a visit—she was asking us to stay there for a year to honor a tradition that would ensure our inheritance. I felt the weight of her words, but Rudransh’s reaction was even stronger. He looked completely thrown off by the idea.

Rudransh, clearly frustrated, protested, "But Dadi Sa, I have work here. I can’t just move away for a whole year!"

Dadi Sa remained calm but firm, replying, "The textile plant in Bagru needs you, Rudransh.

And your Dada Sa wanted his legacy to be honored. You two are married now; it's time to take on responsibilities."

I glanced at Rudransh, sensing how much the mention of his grandfather’s wish meant to him.

Slowly, he nodded, saying, "Alright, Dadi Sa. I’ll go to Bagru for Dada Sa's sake."

I was both relieved and anxious. I’d always loved Bagru and its traditions, but this was different.

Moving there with Rudransh, a husband who didn’t talked to me yet, for an entire year... It felt overwhelming.

And more than that how I will able to survive in village for whole year . I don't know nothing about customs and life in villages. How I will be able to handle all this..??

And then Dadi Sa came near and  took me to her room with Maa Sa, and I felt a wave of nervousness.

First, there was the sudden decision to move to the village, and now this—what could it be? I hoped it was something good.

She looked at me and asked, "Tell me, Vanya, are you ready to come to the village? I want to know your decision, too."

I wasn't sure how I felt or what I should say. Did I need more time? Was I truly ready for this? But if Rudransh was willing to set aside his work for his grandfather and the family, then I could set aside my career for a while for my new family.

With confidence, I replied, "Yes, Dadi Sa, I also want to go to the village with Rudransh Ji for Dada Sa’s wish."

Dadi Sa hugged me warmly, her happiness radiating through her smile.

Her voice was filled with pride as she said, "I knew you were the perfect one for this family, Vanya. You have such a kind heart and a strong spirit."

She held my hands and looked at me, her eyes full of gratitude. "You’re willing to set aside your own dreams and ambitions, even for a little while, to honor our family’s legacy. That shows not just love, but true strength. Bagru will welcome you with open arms, my dear."

Maa Sa placed a gentle hand on my shoulder and smiled. "This journey to Bagru will be a challenge, Vanya, but you’re not alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way. And remember, it’s also a chance for you and Rudransh to understand each other, to build something special together."

I nodded, my heart swelling with a mix of determination and hope. This was my chance to connect with my new family and, perhaps, with Rudransh too.

After the decision was made, Maa Sa said, "Go pack your things, beta. We’re leaving tonight."

Tonight? It was all happening so fast. But there was something about Maa Sa’s gentle encouragement that made me feel a little calmer.

This family, despite their customs and strict expectations, had been nothing but kind to me so far. Even Rudransh, as reserved as he was, seemed bound to them by deep respect.

As I packed, I felt a mix of emotions—excitement, anxiety, but also a glimmer of hope.

I was going to spend a year with Rudransh in the village I’d grown up near, and perhaps, just perhaps, it would give us a chance to get to know each other.

And who knows, maybe, in time, he’d start to see me as more than just a girl bound to him by family duty.

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