Chapter 54: The Wedding!'

All smiled and DAYA shouted: Play the music again!'

Yeh khushi, yeh khushi ka samaa

Dil mein goonji hai shehnaaiyan

Yeh haseen, yeh dilnasheen

Ik mohabbat ki hai jo dastaan

Rab rakha.. rab rakha.. rab rakha...

Rab rakha.. rab rakha.. rab rakha...

And everyone just smiled giving light hugs to each other and the Mehandi function begins again with smiles and happiness all around as the girls sings, dances and puts Mehandi on their hands and all through the while, boys just admired their partners except VINEET and VIVEK.

TASHA couldn't make it because of work and VINEET still has a long way to get the permission of RUHANA's home minister father to officially date her.

Afternoon: Lawn -

After the Mehandi function ends, RAJAT was directing the workers to set up the stage for next day function and PURVI was following him everywhere.

'RAJAT...' she called him from behind.

RAJAT without looking at her: Haan PURVI.'

PURVI: Kitna kaam karoge? Subah se kaam kar rahe ho. Aur tum hi saara kaam karoge to ye log kya karenge?'

RAJAT, who was holding a pipe up looked over his shoulder at her saying with a smile: Hard work always leaves the sweetest memories and I want to collect as much as I can from this occasion.'

He again gets busy but stopped for a moment as the worker took the pipe from his hand fitting it on place and RAJAT turned around to see PURVI walking away.

He looked around the lawn to see there was no one except at the buffet area JANKI aunty was feeding ANU sitting on a dining table because of Mehandi in her both hand.

Other side ABHIJEET with a plate of food in his hand was looking for a quite place to feed TARIKA because of Mehandi in her hand hiding from others to not to be a part of their teasing but he found the kitchen was occupied by FRENISHA, the ladies side rooms were full with elder ladies and the only empty boys side room was taken by DAREYA, NIKHIL got the terrace with DIVYA, PANKAJ was in the hall feeding TARANA with her parent's official permission and even the store room cleaned for the wedding was taken by SAJAL because of VINEET's fear.

TARIKA walking behind ABHIJEET said in a tired tone: ABHIJEET... Tumhare saare juniors apne wife, fiancée and yaha tak apni girlfriend ko khila rahe hai aur tum sabke samne mujhe nahi khila sakte.'

ABHIJEET sighed looking at her: Let's go back to the lawn.'

At the lawn:-

ABHIJEET quickly turned around with his plate seeing RAJAT standing in front of PURVI with a plate of food.

TARIKA seeing ABHIJEET suddenly turned back asked: What happened?'

But before ABHIJEET could answer her they heard RAJAT & PURVI calling him at a time: Sir/Brother!'

ABHIRIKA turned at them as RAJVI moved each side revealing two chairs at the dining table written "Bride & Groom" where already JANKI aunty was feeding ANU as RAJVI motioned the bride & groom to take their seats.

Flashback:

PURVI was sadly walking back staring the ground and stopped seeing a pair of shoes in front of her shifting her gaze up to see RAJAT.

RAJAT smiled at her and then looking at her Mehandi filled hands asked: Tumhe bhookh nahi lagi? Mujhe bahot bhookh lagi hai. Saath me lunch kare?'

PURVI's sad pouted expression turned to a smile as RAJAT smiled and held her both arms from behind heading her towards the buffet area making her sit on a chair while VIVEK and VINEET bring another table joining with the table JANKI aunty and ANU already sitting making it long so that either side 8 people can sit plus 2-2 people on each end.

PURVI looked at RAJAT and he explained: Tumhe bhookh lagi hai to saare girls ko bhi bhookh lagi hogi aur sabke haatho me Mehandi hai.'

VINEET said: Maine sabko what's app kar diya hai hume yaha join karne ke liye.'

VIVEK finishes placing chairs on the table and finally putting the groom & bride boards on head end chairs: Done!'

PURVI, JANKI and ANU smiled at them as three went to serve food for themselves.

Flashback ends.

Celebrate the feeling,

For a day and evening

Beautiful hearts are beating,

Love is in the air × 2

ABHIRIKA smiled looking at the chairs then at each other.

VINEET and VIVEK comes there with their plates and from behind all the couples joins them a bit shyly in front others taking seats at the table.

ABHIRIKA sits at one end, next to them were DAREYA, NIVYA, VINEET, VIVEK and PANKAJ & TARANA in line and in front of them were FRENISHA, SAJAL, JANKI aunty and ANU with next 2 seats empty while RAJVI sat at the other end across ABHIRIKA as they all feed their partners with love in the air.

ABHIJEET pointed at the sky saying 'Wo dekho IFO!' stealing a quick kiss on TARIKA's cheek as others looked at the direction while TARIKA remained stunned with open mouth slowly turning at ABHIJEET.

ABHIJEET smiled whispering to her: Ye hai mere pyaar ka pahla nazrana. Mai aapse pyaar karta hoon aur ye mai duniya ko dikhaane se nahi darta.'

FREDDY asked breaking there trance: Wahaan to kuch bhi nahi hai Sir. kahaan hai IFO?'

All looked at ABHIJEET questioningly and DAYA asked: But what is IFO?'

SACHIN: Haan. UFO suna hai par IFO kya hai?'

ABHIJEET answered: Invisible Flying Object. Invisible tha na to dikha nahi.'

DAYA narrowed his eyes at him and he just sheepishly smiled.

RAJAT said: Koi baat nahi.' pointing towards a camera kept to catch the wonderful moments of the lunch said: Isme sab kuch dikh jayega.'

ABHIJEET coughed suddenly and TARIKA smiled looking down to hear ABHIJEET whisper: Is Bhai ki nazar se kuch nahi bachta.'

While DAYA showing thumbs up to RAJAT said: Well done RAJAT!'

AJJI comes there asking: Tum log to ek dusre ko khila rahe ho par mujhe Kaun khilayega?'

All looked at AJJI in surprise seeing her both hand filled with Mehandi: AJJI...'

AJJI: Chauk Kyu rahe ho. Mere bachpane ka kya?'

All laughed and VIVEK said: AJJI, mai aapko khila deta hoon.'

He walked to other side with his plate joining AJJI next to ANU feeding AJJI and she blessed him saying: Bhagwan kare kal tak tumhari jodidar tumhare sath baithi ho.'

VIVEK smiled: Thank you AJJI.'

AJJI eyes fell on the only single person VINEET and asked: Arre beta tum Kyu akele ho?'

KAJAL: AJJI, he reaped what he has sown.'

VINEET glared at her and she teased him: Arre VINEET ko gussa aa raha hai. Agar khilane ke liye koi nahi thi to apne haatho me Mehandi laga leta. At least koi na koi khilane wala mil jata tujhe.'

Others laughed and VINEET snapped at her: Chup chaap Khana kha Chipkali! Mai khaate waqt kisiko pareshan nahi karta. Warna...'

VINEET stared SACHIN and seeing that KAJAL: Warna kya? Papa se meri complain karega?'

KAJAL smiled saying: Papa ko SACHIN ke baare me sab pata hai. In fact Papa ko SACHIN pasand bhi hai. Jealous kukdoo koo!'

VINEET: Ja Ja.. Mai aur tujhse jealous. Huh!'

AJJI spoke up: Kyu tang kar rahe ho ek dusre ko?'

AJJI to KAJAL: Tumhari shaadi me agar koi sabse jyada royega to wo yahi hai.' and then looking at VINEET said: Aur jab wo ghar chhodke chali jayegi tab tum dono ko ek dusre ki yaad aayegi.'

Both rowdy siblings fell silent for a second before shouting at once: KABHI NAHI!'

VINEET: Aasman tootke ke gir jayega par mai kabhi iske liye nahi rounga.'

KAJAL: Zameen phatke usme samaa jaungi phir bhi mujhe iski yaad nahi aayegi.'

All sighed: Inka kuch nahi ho sakta.'

While AJJI smiled saying: Ye to waqt hi batayega bachcho.'

Next Day: PRADYUMAN Mansion -

Morning: Engagement Day -

After the Tilak of groom from bride's side family, ABHIJEET was waiting for TARIKA sitting at the engagement throne with the boys group and guest around him at the lawn.

And there all the eyes goes on the way to see TARIKA walking in with girls group in a beautiful bright pink lehanga with silvery embroidery.

Koi pooche aankhon ne

Aankhon se kya keh diya, kya sunn liya

Keh de na chhup ke se,

Dono ne hai chunn liya, ik saathiya

TARIKA looked up meeting her eyes with ABHIJEET and he smiled mesmerized by her graceful breath taking beauty.

TARIKA shyly smiled back at him sitting next to him not taking their eyes off each other.

Yeh reshmi se pal, yeh narm si hulchul

Yeh sapno ke badaal rab rakha

TARIKA's heart fluttered as they slid the couple ring PURVI brought for her brother & Sister-in-law in each other's finger with blushful smiles.

Ho.. yeh haseen, yeh dilnasheen

Ik mohabbat ki hai jo dastaan

DAYA comes forwards singing for ABHIRIKA.

Rab rakha.. rab rakha.. rab rakha...

Rab rakha.. rab rakha.. rab rakha...

And others join him doing the signature step of rab rakha in front of ABHIRIKA as they happily watched them.

Evening: Sangeet Night -

The hall was decorated for the Sangeet and the boys group couldn't held back themselves from dancing waiting for the girls still busy in getting ready.

Maahi shagunaa manaiyaan hai

Bajde sang dhol shehnaaiyan

Mainu mil gaya mera raanjheya

Te rabba khair manaiyaan

TARIKA with SHREYA and PURVI was walking to the downstairs when her eyes fell on ABHIJEET and her all thoughts stopped on him.

ABHIJEET... The man with a heart full of warmth and affection for his friends & family while brave & toughest to his enemy.

An officer has the passion for his duty & country and compassion for the people of his country.

A brother who not only loves his sister more than his life but also cares for Her brother more than her.

The person, who understands her silence without even trying and words just looking in her eyes,

'TARIKAJI...' the call she loves the most to hear from him.

It felt like...

"Hazaaro khwahisho ki ek duaa qabool ho gayi.

Saare gamo ke badle tohfe me khuda ke ghar se ek khushi qabool ho gayi."

As she watched ABHIJEET dancing with his friends and juniors as they pulled him to the dance floor with a blissful smile on her face.

Nachle yeh dil mera kahi da

Ho... aaja nachle yeh dil mera kahi da

Saath tera bas chaahida

Ho.. goriye saath tera bas chaahida

While dancing with the group ABHIJEET's eyes fell on TARIKA walking down the stairs with SHREYA and PURVI in a beautiful Sky blue lehanga and he couldn't keep himself admiring her as their eyes met each other's.

Ho... mere naal tu aa haaye,

Ho.. zara taal mila haaye

ABHIJEET playfully gesture TARIKA to come and join him while dancing.

Nachle yeh dil mera kahi da

Ho.. aaja nachle yeh dil mera kahi da

TARIKA joins him opening all the barriers of her heart as the two dances matching steps around others.

Tumko yun jo dekhun,

Jaane kyun mera jiya, dhadke piya

PURVI danced around RAJAT as he just watched her with a smile.

Mehki si, lehki si, dehki si,

Main hoon piya, yeh kya kiya..

SHREYA danced around DAYA as he looked at her lovingly.

Yeh husn aur yeh tu

SACHIN pulled KAJAL close to him admiring her.

Yeh kaanch yeh khushboo

NIKHIL twirled DIVYA before pulling her to him.

Yeh roop yeh jadoo, rab rakha

PANKAJ sang around TARANA pulling her to the dance floor.

Yeh haseen, yeh dilnasheen

Ik mohabbat ki hai jo dastaan

TARIKA sang dancing around ABHIJEET in the middle of the dance floor.

Rab rakha.. rab rakha.. rab rakha...

Rab rakha.. rab rakha.. rab rakha...

While DAREYA, RAJVI, SAJAL, FRENISHA, PARANA and VIVEK, VINEET and ANU danced around the wedding couple in a circle.

And the elders watched them happily.

Morning: Wedding Day -

Haldi ceremony at the lawn become 'paint it yellow' as all the couple's after putting haldi to the bride & groom, yellowed their partners with haldi like holi at the fun filled atmosphere and TASHA joins the wedding surprising VIVEK on the occasion putting haldi on him.

After Haldi function ends, all gathers at the hall getting ready to celebrate DAREYA's 1st wedding anniversary as they cuts the cake and everyone congratulates them.

Wedding Night -

Ban-Than Ke Mutiyara Aaiyan

Aaiyan Patola Banke

Kanna De Wich Pippal Patiyan

Baanhi Chuda Khanke

ABHIJEET stood in front of the mirror looking most handsome in the golden sherwani as DAYA put the dark maroon bandanna over his shoulder and ABHIJEET turned around at the boys getting thumbs up.

Other side TARIKA looked herself at the mirror in a red bridal lehanga with bridal make up and jewelleries as SHREYA and KAJAL put the last shringaar, the bridal chunri over her head making her a complete bride.

Ban-Than Ke Mutiyara Aaiyan

Aaiyan Patola Banke

Kanna De Wich Pippal Patiyan

Baanhi Chuda Khanke

ABHIJEET gets out of the car with a heartily smile looking at the PRADYUMAN Mansion dazzling with lights and all the CID male members danced behind him fulfilling the wish of their joyful heart dancing in the baraat of their dear ABHIJEET sir.

Mere Sohneya Sohneya Ve

Ve Maahi Mera Kithe Naiyo Dil Lagna

Mere Sohneya Sohneya Ve

Ve Maahi Mera Kithe Naiyo Dil Lagna

Maahi…

ABHIJEET stood happiest with AJJI, PURVI and DAYA beside him as JANKI aunty and TARANA's mother welcomed the groom and the baraati's doing ABHIJEET's aarti at the gate before escorting them to the wedding mandap.

Ja Vi Chhod Ke Na Tere Naal Rehna Ve

Tu Singaar Mera Tu Hai Maahi Gehna Ve × 2

TARIKA walk down the aisle on the red carpet under the chunri held by RAJAT, KAJAL, VINEET and TARANA towards the mandap under the open sky beautifully decorated in the middle of the lawn slowly raising her gaze up to see ABHIJEET staring her with a contented smile on his face with her each step closer to him.

Haaye Doori Hai Vairi

Jinna Tu Mera Onni Main Teri

Mere Sohneya Sohneya Ve

Ve Maahi Mera Kitthe Naiyo Dil Lagna × 2

TARIKA looked at ABHIJEET and he stared her with a dream come true moment before they exchanged garland's between the loud & happily clapping by their friends & family.

Haaye Tera Rasta Ve Nange Pair Turna Ve

Tu Hai Nal Mere Ta Main Kyon Ae Darna Ve × 2

ABHIJEET gave his hand to her and she held it following him taking 7 rounds of the sacred fire with hand in hand, taking each vow with each circle as the priest chanted the sacred mantras and everyone showered flower petals on them.

Haaye Dono Ne Rona, Dono Ne Hasna

Sab Nu Hai Dassna

Mere Soneya Soneya Ve

Ve Maahi Mera Kithe Naiyo Dil Lagna

TARIKA closed her eyes as ABHIJEET put vermilion on her hairline and looked blessed when he tied the mangalsutra on her neck and finally the priest declared them husband & wife as ABHIRIKA happily looked at each other.

ABHIRIKA took blessings of PRADYUMAN, AJJI, Dr. SALUNKE and all the elders and getting hugs from their friends and colleagues.

Finally TARIKA come in front of RAJAT...

Flashback:

After DAREYA's anniversary celebration, RAJAT takes TARIKA to a room in front of a photo frame.

TARIKA looking at the photo of her parents looked at RAJAT asking: What is this?'

RAJAT made her sit on a chair and kneeling in front of her calmly started: We can hate only those whom we love the most. I know aap Papa se bahot jyada pyaar karte the isliye aaj tak unhe maaf nahi kar paaye.'

TARIKA looked at him as he handed her a diary saying: This is the other side of the truth having all the answers of your questions to your father. Papa bhi aapse bahot pyaar karte the. Shayad isse Papa ke liye aapki shikayate door ho jaye. '

It was VASUDHA's diary as TARIKA looked at the diary in her hand and then at RAJAT.

RAJAT looking in her eyes said: He did a mistake but he never broke his promise to his wife nor cheated my mother. He didn't leave his family for his love and also respected the dignity of my mother giving his name to her child before mutually leaving her so that no one can point a finger at her.'

TARIKA managed to ask in a whisper: Why are you telling me all this today?'

RAJAT: Aaj bahot khaas din hai aur mai chahta hoon aaj aap pichhli saari baate bhoolakar, sirf khushi aur muskurahato ke saath apni nayi zindagi ki shuruaat kare.'

RAJAT stood up and handed her a packed bridal dress with jewellery boxes over it and said looking at her parent's photo: Usually ye parents karte hai. Mai unhe wapas to nahi la sakta aur na hi unki jagah le sakta hoon par ye unki taraf se aapke liye hai. Agar Papa ko maaf karne ka man ho to aaj ye pahen lena.'

She looked at him and RAJAT smiled saying: Humesha khush raho.'

Flashback end.

RAJAT smiled watching her in the same bridal dress and a tear slipped down her eyes.

RAJAT wiped her tear saying: Aaj nahi. Aaj mai aapko sirf muskurate huye dekhna chahta hoon.'

TARIKA hugged him with a smile and said: You can never take TARUN's place because you have your own place in my heart. Thank you for coming in my life. I have never told you before; you are the 3rd man on earth I love the most after dad and TARUN.'

RAJAT smiled breaking the hug and pointing towards ABHIJEET who was watching them asked: What about him then?'

TARIKA looking at ABHIJEET said with a smile: He is the 4th one.'

ABHIJEET stare her with a pout as she smiled at him: you came after him.'

FREDDY comes there saying: Sir, CID ki shaadi me chori?'

ABHIJEET: Kya?'

PANKAJ: Haan sir.'

ABHIJEET: Kya chori hua?'

SACHIN: Joote sir.'

ABHIJEET: Kya?'

DAYA: ABHIJEET, wo... tumhare joote nahi mil rahe.'

PURVI looked at VANI and TARANA, SACHIN at KAJAL, FREDDY at VIVESHA, SHREYA at ANU, DAYA at VINEET but all of them nodded negative.

Groom side people starts searching for the shoe here and there and while looking for the shoe PURVI bumps with RAJAT and he held her straight.

PURVI looked up at RAJAT with open mouth and said in disbelief: RAJAT..!'

All stopped looking at her asking: Kya hua?'

PURVI staring RAJAT: Chor mil gaya.'

FREDDY: Kaun hai?

PANKAJ: Kahaan hai?'

TARIKA come from behind: Where's the thief?'

PURVI turned around at them while RAJAT's eyes went wide as he uttered in disbelief: Sisterrr...'

All looked at TARIKA to see handcuff in her hand.

Now ABHIJEET in disbelief: Which bride carries the handcuff in her bridal gown?'

DAYA said: Of course your bride ABHIJEET.'

TARIKA looking at the faces: What? Tum log mazaak kar sakte ho to mai thoda sa mazaak nahi kar sakti kya?'

All laughed at it and then asked PURVI: Where's the shoe?'

PURVI pointed and they all saw RAJAT roaming in ABHIJEET's shoe.

All shook their head as SHREYA said: Aksar hum jinse ummid nahi karte wahi aise kaam kar jaate hai.'

RAJAT innocently: AJJI ka idea tha. Unhone kaha tha rasam hai. Mai to bas maze le raha tha.'

ABHIJEET turns to AJJI: AJJI... Aap meri taraf ho ya unke?'

AJJI smiled: Jab tum dono ek ho gaye ho to ab kya iss taraf kya us taraf. Dono hi mere taraf hai bachche.'

ABHIRIKA smiled at her and ABHIJEET asked RAJAT: Ab to dedo joote.'

RAJAT: Aise kaise de doon?'

ABHIJEET: Matlab?'

RAJAT: Apne Papa ki sabse khubsoorat amanat de raha hoon aapko.'

ABHIJEET: Vaada karta hoon apni amanat banakar rakhunga.'

RAJAT smiled: I trust you.' and extending his hand asked: Ab mera shagun.'

ABHIJEET smiled shaking his head and gave 10 thousand and one rupee shagun to RAJAT getting his shoe back as RAJAT hi-fi with AJJI giving the shagun to the girls.

After A Day: Wedding Reception -

PRADYUMAN, SALUNKE, CHITROLE, VANI & TARANA's father and other male elders sits at one corner.

AJJI, JANKI aunty, VANI and TARANA's mother and other elder ladies were sitting at the ladies corner.

FREDDY was present with his full family MANISHA and daughter SAKSHI.

RAFI comes with KHUSHI and VANI had no bound to her happiness as she took KHUSHI with her.

VINEET watched RAJVI, DAREYA, SAJAL, NIVYA, PARANA, VIVESHA all were happy with their partners and someone covered his eyes from behind and instinctively he whispered: RUHANA.'

RUHANA comes in front of him asking: Tumhe kaise pata chala?'

VINEET himself surprised: Pata nahi.. par tum.. sach ho ya sapna.'

RUHANA pinched his cheek and he realized it's not a dream holding his cheek and asked surprised: Tum yaha kaise?'

RUHANA: KAJAL Di ne tumhe bataya nahi? Wo mere Papa ko janti hai aur unhone papa se kahke mujhe yaha bula liya.'

VINEET looked at KAJAL's direction and she thumbs up at him with a smile before walking away with SACHIN as VINEET shook his head smiling at her direction before joining RUHANA.

Mr. HARSH comes there with his wife, twin son SATYAM & SHUBHAM and brother SANYOG at RAJAT's invitation.

SATYAM & SHUBHAM runs to RAJVI happily hugging the two.

ABHIRIKA were at the stage clicking pictures with the guest and ABHIJEET held TARIKA's hand tight feeling so much happy to be married that he can't describe seeing SANYOG there. Unaware of it TARIKA looked at him questioningly.

ABHIJEET looked at her with a smile...

Flashback: Yesterday -

PURVI does aarti of newly Wed couple at the door welcoming her Sister-in-law in the house.

SHREYA puts the kumkum thaal in front of TARIKA. TARIKA kept her feet on the thaal and entered the house leaving her foot print behind as ABHIJEET admired her.

Aai hai aaj wo mere aangan me dulhan bankar,

Laai hai apne sang do jahaan ka pyaar sametkar,

Rakha hai kadam aaj usne pehla is dahleej par,

Khushiya beshumar apne aanchal me bharkar.

Flashback end.

ABHIJEET nodded his head in nothing with a smile: Ab tum sirf meri ho aur koi tumhe mujhse chura nahi sakta.'

TARIKA noticed SANYOG there and smiled at ABHIJEET turning in front of him as all gathered watching the two on stage.

TARIKA holding ABHIJEET's hand, looking in his eyes said: Saari duniya ke samne aaj mai izhaar-e-ishq karti hoon. Mai bhi tumse beintehaan mohabbat karti hoon.'

There once again ABHIJEET lose his heart to her and he kissed her hands in between the clapping and whistles.

PURVI nudged RAJAT asking: Tum kab mujhe sabke samne propose karoge?'

RAJAT: Jis din mai tumhe sabse le jaane aaunga.'

PURVI smilingly looked in his eyes and he smiled at her before they were called for a group photo with Bride & Groom's friends & family.

ABHIRIKA stood in middle with DAREYA, FRENISHA to their right and SAJAL and VIVESHA to their left. While in front of NIVYA, PANARA, RAJVI and VIHANA sits on knees respectively as the photographer captured the perfect group picture with their happy soulful smiles.

Note:

'Ran rakha' song from Love Breakups Zindagi' movie.

'Mere Sohneya' song from Kabir Singh' movie.

Poetries by Tulipbeauy.

Finally completed 2 chapters in 1. Sorry for any kind of mistakes.

The story would have ended here but at Shweta and Sree's wish and for Rajvi lovers I will write Rajvi marriage too.

Thank you, Shweta and Dieheartabhirika for the song selection.

Thank you Shweta and as always your review took my heart.

Yes Sree, I will pair Vani with Rafi. And Thank you.

Thank you Dieheartabhirika, RK Sweety, SGJ, Ruby and Each Dear Guest Reviewer I don't know by names. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Dear Readers.