Third person's POV Yet, despite his best efforts to distance himself, he couldn't help but notice the hurt in Tami's eyes, a reflection of his pain mirrored back at him. Guilt gnawed at him as he realized that he should not be rude to her, she could have refused to marry him. Maybe he should even see the depth of her sacrifice, stepping into the role of his bride out of duty even after he yelled at her and accused her that she was responsible for all this. She could have refused to get married after he threatened her that he would never accept her, but she chose to accept all this. Their interactions were strained, filled with awkward silences and tense moments as they navigated the shared space. Tami was a bit depressed and each passing glance served as a painful reminder of the chasm between them, a divide that seemed quite impossible to bridge for her at the moment, but she thought of giving it her best shot.She came out after getting freshened and then she opened the bag to fin
Tami's POV Once I was ready, we both went out and touched the feet of Mehul uncle, he blessed me with a broad smile and then I touched Megha Aunty's feet. She kissed my forehead and gave me blessings and together they asked me not to do it again as I was just like Mahi to them.Some guests who were about to leave, bustled us, offering congratulations and well wishes, oblivious to the underlying tension between us. Forced to play the part of the happily married couple, we exchanged polite smiles and small talk and took their teasing, all the while I was acutely aware of the unspoken emotions lingering beneath the surface.Though we prepared to face the day ahead, the weight of our forced companionship hung heavy in the air, overshadowing any semblance of joy or celebration. Yet, amidst the turmoil, I saw a faint glimmer of hope, a silent acknowledgment that perhaps, in time, we would find solace in each other's company.But for now, we remained two strangers bound by circumstance, our
Tami's POV " Will you please shut up?? " " No, this is my home too, if my home is Mahi's home, her home is also mine. I will say what I like if you don't want to hear it. Close your ears. " He said. " Ughh!! I hate you. Mahi, why did you have to fall for him? " Mihir said getting annoyed. " Same here! Tami, I was wondering how such a sweet girl like you fell for this idiot?? There are so many other good men... " " I wish she had not... " Mihir said and I felt very bad. " Mihir!! Stop it!! Stop being rude! She is your wife, you must respect her feelings, mind it, she is my daughter now and I will not tolerate any rude behavior with her. " Mehul uncle said firmly. We all had breakfast, and Megha Aunty told us that Siddh, Sri, and Kabir were coming to take me home for the pag phera, after breakfast, I smiled at that but was still thinking about how he must have reacted to the fact that Gaurvi left with Shlok ji. After some time, Siddh Sri and Kabir came with lots of gifts sweet
Gautami's POVEveryone had come there by now, I hugged, Dadu, Dadi, Chachu, Chachi, mausi, and Kshitij uncle, they all were very happy to see me and gave me many compliments. And finally, I met my Mom. She also had tears in her eyes just like Dad. " You are looking so pretty... " She said getting emotional. " We both took after you in looks, Mom. You are so beautiful at this age, see Dad is still so crazy about you. " I said and she shook her head blushing. " This color always suits you so well. " She said caressing my cheek. Megha Aunty gave me this and asked me to wear it. " I said and she nodded and asked me to sit. " What was Mehul's reaction, when he got to know it was you? " Dad asked me. " I don't know Dad but he was absolutely normal and was smiling in the morning along with everyone else. Megha Aunty seemed to have explained everything to them. They all were very good to me. " I assured them. " And Mihir?? " Dad asked. Siddh had asked me the same question as soon
Tami's POV When Mom and I were alone, I told her that I needed my stuff." But you have the bags with you." " Mom, those things belong to Di, I am not comfortable using them. You can give it to her. " I said with a bent head. " You never behave like this all those things are new, you can use them. I will get you more " Mom said but when I didn't say anything, she looked at my face and asked, " What happened, Tami? " " Nothing Mom, I just don't want to use her stuff. " I said looking away, she always reads my mind. " Did Mihir say something to you regarding this? "She asked. Oh, God!! She always comes to know things. " No, Mom, I just need my stuff. I am not her, and you know that our tastes are different. I have some very good dresses, I will pack them. " I said and took out my dresses, there were also a few that I had not even worn till now. Then I took out my night suits and started packing. " Tami, you can't take them... " She said and took them out of my bag. " Why no
Tami's POV Mihir's arrival added another layer to the evening, his presence was both welcomed and tinged with discomfort at the same time. Mom and Chachi had prepared a lavish feast, a symphony of North Indian and Gujarati delicacies, as a testament to familial love and hospitality for him a warm gesture to show that he was a part of this family as well. He loved it, yet I could see that beneath the surface, his emotions simmered, memories of his lost love and the obligation to my family were also to be fulfilled. His eyes were searching for someone who was obviously not here and it caused pain to him and me as well. Mom and Chachi were serving food on his plate continuously and Mihir savored each dish with the gusto of a true foodie, but still at the same time his heart weighed heavy with unresolved emotions. Despite his best efforts to wear a facade of politeness and friendliness, the echoes of past heartbreak colored his every gesture, his smiles failing to reach the depths o
Tami's POV Coming out of the room I saw that he was sitting on one edge of the bed and looked into his phone. I didn't want to get in the bed as it seemed awkward. He must have been very uncomfortable on that couch. So I took out some of the stuff from my bag and deliberately kept some on the couch so that he wouldn't take the couch again. I wanted him to sleep on the bed so that I could take the couch without any arguments. So I thought of unpacking my bag and hanging my clothes in the wardrobe." Where can I keep my stuff? There is a lot of it, I need space." I said. " The left side of the walk-in wardrobe is mine, you can use the other side, there is a lot of space to accommodate all your stuff and more. But don't put your things on my side. " "Thanks. " I said. As I carefully unpacked my belongings in our new shared space, I couldn't shake off the awkwardness that hung in the air like a heavy cloud. His words stung, reminding me of the unconventional circumstances that led
Tami's POV " I know you will not trust me, as you have decided to think the worst about me. But I really didn't order them, maybe uncle sent the wrong box by mistake. " I said. " Oh please, stop lying! " He said and just then we saw a card that had fallen off the box. I picked it up and read it. Hello sweetheart, I saw you got a lot of dresses of all kinds but didn't take any nice nightwear, maybe you were feeling shy about getting them from me, but I am very cool about it as it is my profession and you are just like my daughters and my niece Myra. I even gifted some to her. You can't wear those boring night dresses meant for maidens or middle-aged women. So I am sending some very cute and a bit naughty nightwear for you as these were a part of the bridal collection. Take them as a gift from me. Do wear them for him. He will appreciate it, every man does, and he has every right to see you in them. Thank me later. With best wishes from Your favorite uncleMohit paul. I read
Gautam's POV" Hello!! Kshitij ?? "" Hi, Gautam... How are you?? "" I am good, how are Noopur and Kabeer? "" Good... You tell me, how about Maurvi and the little ones? "" They are good but I need your help," I said." Yes, tell me. "" I need an arms license and a gun. "" WHAT??? Why ?? "" I need them to keep them safe. "" What happened?? Why are you saying that?? "" Boys have started calling my daughter on phone... "" What ??? "" Yesterday some boy called up, he wanted to talk to Gauravi. "" So?? "" So??? So?? Do I need to spell it out?? "" Yeah !!! What is the problem with that ?? "" Are you crazy??? Boys would be calling and would try to be extra friendly with them. I need to stop it right here. "" Are you serious?? You are kidding right?? "" What yaar!!! I am serious. What is so funny about it?? "" For god's sake Gautam, Gauravi is just 4 years old. "" So, how does that matter?? I need to protect her. "" Protect her?? Listen, Gautam... Just chill. "" Can you ge
Maurvi's POVMy handsome husband was just too naughty. He kidnapped me right after a wild wedding night. He didn't give me time to even pack my clothes and the clothes he had packed... Well, they should not be termed as clothes. He literally kept me locked in his arms. But I have no complaints at all.We enjoyed our honeymoon though it was a wastage of money, going abroad to be locked in our hotel room. But Gautam being Gautam, kept me there pinned me to bed.We did go out of the hotel when I used to get angry. But I was on top of the world. I joined the hospital and enjoyed working with Gautam, Vikram and Sandhya. We have been married for a few months when Mehul and Megha invited all the friends to their farmhouse. That farmhouse reminded us of those romantic moments we shared there. I was very excited to go there. We reached the farmhouse in about 2 hours. Everyone was gathered there near the poolside so we also joined them. Mehul and Megha were the last ones to come. All the
Gautam's POVI went to drop My Princess to school and asked her about Aarav. She said that he was in her class but not her friend though he came to the park to play with her. She was friends with Mihir, Vihaan and Roohi.I wanted to tell this guy Aarav to stay away... I was waiting for him to come. I saw Vikram coming to drop Vihaan. We greated each other with a man hug." Hey Gautam !! Good that you met me here. I am glad you saw my message and came. I asked Mehul to come too. I need to tell you something and I could not wait. Just let him also come."" What happened?? I didn't see any message, I came as I had to solve a problem. "" What problem? " Vikram asked with concern." Some guy in Gauravi's class called her yesterday, I want to warn him to stay away. " I said and he looked shocked." What?? Like seriously?? Are you out of your mind? Oh, please Gautam... They are just 4 year old. Chill. " Vikram said." But how dare he call my daughter? " Just then Mehul also came with Mihir
After 7 years...Maurvi's POV" Hello... yes? " I picked up the phone which was ringing." Hello Aunty... Gauravi Hai? Mujhe Us se baat karni hai... ( Is Gauravi at home? I need to talk to her... )"" Beta sorry, woh to ghar per nahin hai. Apne dadaji aur dadiji ke saath park gai hai. Aap kaun bol rahe ho...? ( sorry beta she is not at home. She has gone to the park with her grandparents. May I know who is calling?) "" Aunty... It's ok main phir call ker loonga. Kab tak aa jayegi woh? ( It's ok aunty, I will call again. By what time she will be back? )"" Woh thodi der pahle hi gayi hai beta, ek ghate ke baad hi aayegi... Aap kaun bol rahe ho? ( She just left beta, so she won't be back before an hour. May I know who is calling? )"" Aunty I am Aarav. Woh meri class main hai. Woh kaun se park main gai, aunty? ( I am Aarav aunty. She is in my class. Aunty, which park, she has gone to ? )"" Sorry beta mujhe nahin pata, per Shayad Jo park hamare ghar ke paas hai. Jis mein bahut sare jhu
Gautam's POV" Is it morning already... I can't even open my eyes? " She said" But you need to get up dear."" No !! I want to sleep, I am tired. "Oh! so, my wife wants to sleep. Just like I wanted to when my mom was wasting my time playing those games. I grinned, in any other conditions, I would have obliged her but not right now. She needs to get up." Maurvi??? Get up please... "I shook her." No, I am tired. You did not let me sleep earlier, I am sleeping now. "Oh !! She is talking while sleeping..." So how was your wedding night... ? " I asked her knowing that I would get an honest answer." Ummm.. good... "" Good... Just good?? " I grinned." Hmmm... very good. " She said and buried her face in the crook of my neck.Oh god !! the wrong move... please stay away... No, Gautam think of something else.Think of your friends who are going to bang your doors early in the morning. No, I can't get distracted now. We need to get up now." Maurvi, please get up. "" Why??? "" Becau
Maurvi's POVAfter some of the rituals, Gautam said that he was very tired and wanted to sleep, but everyone laughed and started teasing him and the girls were also whispering naughty things to me making me blush even more.After some time I was sent to a room which was decorated beautifully with flower strings and aroma candles were lit there. There were rose petals scattered all over the place ... and were also on the bed in the shape of a heart.Oh God!!! It all was making things so obvious... my face was red as flower petals. I could not even imagine myself sitting there like it is shown in the movies so I kept standing there in the middle of the room. I was just too nervous. I knew that Gautam was really very excited about tonight. But I was just too shy. I was still trying to calm my racing heart when I heard the men talking. They were outside the room and we're teasing Gautam mercilessly, even asking him to use protection... Oh my God!! these men came without any filter in th
Gautam's POVWe reached there at the venue with Baraat. Uncle and aunty welcomed us. I got down the white wedding mare. Aunty welcomed me with an Aarti platter. Then did a few cute customs like holding the nose of the groom ( me ). After that, we came insideI had occasionally seen one custom in various weddings which was Feet washing ceremony of the groom. Once the groom entered the house of the bride on the wedding day, the bride's mother washes his feet with honey, curd, milk, ghee and sugarI personally never liked this custom. I didn't know what was the logic or the story behind it. But I refused to let aunty do this custom.I am just like her son... So it should be me who should be doing it not the other way around. She was as old as my mom and I could not let her wash my feet. So I refused to let her do that to me I washed my feet on my own. I didn't care if someone felt that I was trying to be some kind of reformer. I did what I felt was right.Then we were taken to the huge s
Gautam's POVI was so excited that at least one of the functions was celebrated where both families would be present... I was dying to be with my tomato. We all went for sangeet and Mehandi... I was excited to see her in front of me, where I would be able to share a moment with her.But all my dreams were crushed when Maurvi's dad took me aside and made me sit with his relatives.All my friends were there with their wives enjoying holding their hands, finding their names in their hands and feeding them with their own hands as the girls had Mehandi on hands.They all were clicking pictures together. All my idiot friends went to Maurvi and clicked pictures with her. Vikram even hugged her and clicked the photos. He sent them to me. I swear I would kill him.I wanted to have her in my arms and get lost to somewhere, where no one would irritate us. Everyone was teasing me and I was getting irritated. I looked at her she had already transformed into a tomato by their endless teasing. But s
Maurvi's POVGautam was calling me every day telling me to come back. He said that he was missing me. Well, even I was missing him a lot.Last two weeks have been very busy. My mom was going crazy. She was getting emotional all the time and was pampering me like anything. So much so that she was feeding me with her hand.Dad was also getting emotional but both of them were very happy that Gautam and his family were going to take care of me just the way they do.The house was bursting with activities and excitement as the preparation for the wedding was going on in full swing...One day Sagar called me on my phone. He wanted to meet me so I invited him to home. He told me about the situation between them. I had promised that I would help him so I suggested a few things.He even asked me to accompany him to a party as he wanted me to see her. I was very curious about her so I went with him. As it is I wanted to see her expressions and body language around Sagar... I met her a few more t