The next day came. It was time to introduce Sadhana to her new family.

Everyone was so busy, they woke up really early, espicially Priya and Sameer, it was them who were going to perform together.

Prem wasn't waking up.

In the kitchen, Mamta said to Priya,

"Priya beta, can you wake Prem up, the silly boy isn't waking up."

"Yes aunty." Priya said happily.

Priya grabbed a red rose, and ran upstairs to wake Prem up.

She sat on his bed. She carefully ran the rose across his cheek and whispered,

"Hey, handsome, wake up." Prem mumbled and grabbed Priya's hand near his lips.

So, Priya kissed Prem's cheek and whispered,

"Wake up, my handsome." Prem turned around but still his eyes were shut.

Priya had had enough and she stood up to leave the room, when someone grabbed hold of her wrist. She turned around and saw it was Prem.

Prem had opened his eyes and smiled.

"Don't go, Priya." Prem moaned cutely. Priya smiled and giggled.

Priya sat down near him, Prem rolled over closely to Priya to rest his head on her lap and then Priya stroked his hair softly. She ran her fingers in his messy hair.

"Slept well last night, my handsome?" Priya asked quietly and she kissed his forehead.

"A little bit, I have a headache though." Prem said.

"Kyun? (Why?) Are you ok?" Priya asked, as she put her face closely to Prem's.

Their noses were touching and so were their foreheads.

"I don't know, Priya. But I feel so terrible.'' Prem moaned and buried his head into Priya's lap. Priya leaned down to plant countless sweet kisses on his head.

Priya whispered into his ear and said,

"Hey, handsome. Go wash your face and have breakfast. We'll see how you feel then. Today is Sadhana Didi's welcome ceremony, and Sameer Baiya and I have to perform."

"I feel as though since yesterday you have forgotten me, Priya. I feel like you don't love me anymore, now that you are with Sameer." Prem moaned.

"Kya! That's not true, Prem! I still love you the same from Day 1. I'm not lying. I swear by my life that I love you, Prem. I love you." Priya said shocked. Why was Prem saying that?

Prem got up and said,
"Oh really?" He put his top on, and looked at Priya.

"Prem, I literally said yesterday when we hugged that I felt as though I avoided you, then you said no because no one had a chance to stay together since the wedding took place. So what's with the behaviour today, Prem?" Priya snapped.

"Well, Priya that was yesterday. I realised now because you just said that you and Sameer are performing today." Prem snapped back.

Priya seemed shocked at Prem's strange behaviour. She had tears as well as fear in her eyes.

"Theek hain, if that is what you think." Priya said annoyed with a drop of tear trickling down. She didn't cry though.

She was about to walk out of the room, when someone grabbed her by the arm.

Priya turned around and saw it was Prem.

Prem tightly grabbed her. Priya tried to let go, but then Prem spun Priya closely to him.

"Huh?" Priya said confused.

Priya had her arms around Prem's neck and Prem had his arms around her waist. Their bodies were touching.

Priya looked down, Prem leaned his forehead against Priya's.

He whispered and smiled,
"Hey, my sweetheart, kya hua?"

"Nothing, it's really nothing." Priya said in a normal tone and she looked down at the side. She tried getting out of Prem's embrace, but nothing could stop his strong arms.

Prem put his finger on her chin to turn her head around. He closed his eyes. He wrapped his arms around her in a hug. Priya was confused.

"What is going on?" She asked.

"Nothing. Just hug." He whispered. She wrapped her arms around him. She buried her face in his broad chest. Prem buried his face on the top of her head and planted sweet kisses on her head.

After a few seconds, Prem and Priya put their foreheads together and Prem held both Priya's four fingers to himself.

"I'm sorry, Prem. I'm sorry for acting like that." Priya whispered. "I'm sorry for snapping at you. I never meant to snap at you. I'm sorry." She added.

"No, no it's not your fault, sweetheart. I shouldn't have snapped back either. It's my fault. Main nahin kahana chaahie. (I shouldn't have said that). I love you, Priya. I love you so much."

Prem brought Priya's head closer to his chest and wrapped his arms around her. Priya rested her head on his chest.

"I love you too, Prem. I love you too. Jaan, I love you." Priya whispered, her sweet voice was heard. She cuddled Prem hard.

"Don't worry, Priya.  Sanam, I love you so much." Prem said as he put both hands on her cheeks and then he kissed her forehead.

Priya looked up and asked sweetly and timidly,

"You're not angry at me, are you?"

Prem went closer and closed his eyes. He cupped her beautiful face. He slotted his soft lips in Priya's soft and sweet lips. She was confused about what was going on, but then Prem slowly and subtly kissed her lips. Priya instantly melted into the kiss placed her hands on his chest. She kissed him back passionately. The kiss lasted for two minutes and then they pulled away.

"There's your answer, Princess." He smiled at her. She blushed sweetly and Prem couldn't help but kiss her cheek at her sweetness.

They went down to have breakfast.

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8:00pm

"Ladies and gentleman. Tonight we have organised a nice ceremony to honour and welcome the new bride to our loving nation!" Pritam announced and everyone clapped.

The ceremony started.

The red curtains opened, and Priya and Sameer were holding hands. Their backs turned. Then they turned around and took a bow.

Pooja and Vakil Saheb started singing.

They first introduced Sadhana to her father - in - law, Ram Kishen.

Sameer performed the personality of Ram Kishen. Ram Kishen is the citizen. Ram Kishen was shocked.

When it ended, everyone was happy and clapped. Mosiji sprinkled money on Sameer.

Next they introduced Sadhana's mother - in - law, Mamta. Priya came in the performance.

There were three little girls who were Mamta's friends. Mamta was shocked. And so were her friends.

They did the same as Priya.

In the song to introduce Mamta, Priya said that she liked to wear detailed make up and that she doesn't give a damn about her age.

It made everyone laugh. At the end, Mamta's friends sprinkled money on Priya.

Next it was time to introduce Sadhana to her husband's sister and her husband, it was Anand and Sangeeta. Vakil Saheb and Pooja bought them on the stage.

They were the happy and loving couple. Anand was very romantic by nature and he never troubles his wife.

Prem smiled and thought to himself,

If Anand Babu can be very romantic to Sangeeta and if he never troubles her, then surely, I can be the same with Priya.

Preeti was eagered to see what Priya had come up with for Sangeeta and Anand.

Awww Sangeeta! Mere dost! You look so sweet!

Priya and Sameer began, along with Radhika. This was how they started.

Priya pretended to be Sangeeta putting earrings on herself, whilst Radhika copied her.

Sameer pretended to be Anand and was shaving his beard.

Priya and Radhika nose kissed eachother.

Priya started off singing very romanticly for Sameer to come to her and asked about the saree she's wearing. Sameer grabbed Priya and they fell on the bed.

Everyone clapped and Anand stood up.

Sangeeta hid her head on Jyoti's shoulder.

To be continued...

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The whole ceremony continued. But read what happens about Prem's part in the ceremony in the next chapter of Voh Meri Rajkumari Hai!