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2024-10-29 19:42:56Drishti stared at the haveli through her veil in awe
It felt as if she had stepped back into eighteenth century
The place looks like royalty
Oh yes!! She is married now to a man she didn't know from the Adam
She didn't even ask for his name??
How could she?? Everything happened in a blur
And yet that one moment when their eyes met. When he had lifted the veil to apply sindoor on her
God!! She could still feel the sizzle of that moment
"Kiara beta. Come sit here. We will do the mooh dikhaayi ceremony first as we all still haven't seen your face. Sorry beta ,the function is small and there are only family here. It happened all of
a sudden. I promise we will arrange a grand reception for you guys in a day or two" Anuradha Maheswari said to her new daughter in law
Drishti held back a hysterical giggle from coming out
Reception??
She would be lucky if they didn't throw her into a dungeon in this haveli when they realise they have been duped.
She was pretty darn sure there is a dungeon somewhere in this haveli
Look at her luck ,her parents are out of country and even they couldn't come to her immediate rescue
Dear Lord!! Her parents
What's she going to tell to her parents?
Hello Paa ,hello Maa. How are you?? How's
Europe?? Are you guys having a wonderful time there?? What about Damini?? Oh by the way ,did I mention that I got married today.....
Wah!! Drishti Wah!!
Shravan stared at his bride who was sitting stiffly in the couch
Her emerald green eyes imprinted in his vision like a tattoo...
Why didn't his grandfather tell him that his bride has the prettiest eyes one could have
Like really Shravan?? You expect your grandfather to tell you something like that considering the situation
He heard his mother talking about mooh dikhaayi ceremony
Finally, he could see her face clearly
His mother tried to lift the veil and his bride
immediately held onto it
Is she shy??
That must be it.
"Its okay beta. We are family. You don't have anything to worry about" His mother said and gently pried her grip from the veil and lifted it and all breath left his lungs
If her eyes are beautiful ,her face is gorgeous
Emerald green eyes , cupid's bow mouth ,button nose
Okay Shravan. That's enough. Stop staring like a creep
He heard a gasp and turned to see his grandfather looking at his bride in disbelief?? Horror?? Confusion??
What's wrong now??
"Who are you?? " Tej Maheswari asked and his bride smiled sheepishly and two dimples formed on either side of her cheeks
"Hello.. " she raised her hands in a small wave and endowed them with a heartblinding smile
"Who are you girl?? " his grandfather asked again making them all frown
"Papa ji. It's Kiara. You told us you know her very well" Anuradha said in confusion
"This is not Kiara" his grandfather announced and it was their turn to look in horror
"What do you mean by it's not Kiara. Then who the hell is she??"
"That's what I'm asking boy"
"I'm Drishti" came the voice from the couch
"Drishti who??"
"Drishti me??" She asked with a frown
"Where is my bride?" He asked in exaserpation
"That would be me" she again said raising her hand
"My bride was supposed to be some Kiara"
"Kiara bhabhi is someone else's bride now" she said shrugging
"Bhabhi?? She's your bhabhi??" Shravan asked
"Oh yes. By now she must be officially my bhabhi"
"Wait a second. Are you saying that Kiara ran away from the wedding??" Shravan asked
"Ofcourse No. She would never do that"
"Then how did she become your bhabhi"
"We kidnapped her" she said with a shrug
"Kidnap??? What about the groom?? He also ran away" Shravan asked in horror
"Oh! I scared him off" Drishti said
"That's a crime. You kidnapped a girl from her wedding" Tej Maheswari asked in horror
"Dadu. She was in love with Abhi bhaiyya and she agreed to marry the man the orphanage authorities chose for her as a thanks to raising her. We couldn't let that happen. Three lives would have been ruined"
"I'm going to call the police" Tej Maheswari said
"You won't dadu" Drishti said smugly
"And why would you think that?? " Tej asked and Drishti sighed dramatically
"Dadu.. Dadu... Would let your new granddaughter in law be arrested dadu. Would you compromise the honor of the great
Maheswari family, the honor I helped you save, by doing that." Drishti asked
"The honor you helped me save??"
"Yes me! Drishti Maheswari. You asked me to marry your grandson to protect your family honor. Remember??"
Shravan stared at the scene unfolding in front of him with growing bewilderment
This chit of a girl is arguing with his grandfather.
No one dares to talk back to Tej Maheswari
"Drishti Maheswari??" Tej asked in disbelief
"Ofcourse I'm married to your grandson. That makes me a Maheswari up until our annulment" Drishti said and that caught everyone's attention
"What annulment??" Anuradha asked in horror
"Aunty, that's the logical step forward" Drishti said
"There have never been a divorce in Maheswari Family. And its not going to happen anytime soon" Tej Maheswari said, all thoughts of calling the cops flying out of his head
"That's archaic. It's twenty first century. Divorces are common" Drishti argued not liking the old man's mentality
"I can't believe this. I can't believe you are arguing with me. Me!! The Tej Maheswari"
"Perfect Wife. Perfect daughter in law. Sweet calm and matured girl" Shravan repeated his grandfather's words taunting the man
"Shravan" Tej hissed
"Heyy Shravan. Nice name" Drishti said earning a look of disbelief in return
"Dadu. Deal with it. It was your decision. I'm out of here" Shravan said walking to his room determined to leave to Bangalore as quick as
possible
"So much for giving cent percent into this marriage. Haa!! What did you think Shravan. That you are some Prince charming, some sort of knight in shining armor to swoop in and rescue a damsel in distress"
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Anuradha took Drishti to the guest bedroom"Aunty. I'm sorry for all the inconvenience I caused. Not even in my wildest imaginations did I see this happening aunty" Drishti said as soon as Anuradha made her sit on the bed"Relax Drishti. It will take time for everyone to accept what happened. I don't know anything about you Drishti, but I know people. I have seen all kinds of people and I can say that you are a good person" Anuradha saidOnly if she knows.... Drishti thought to herself"Listen to me beta. Marriage is a sacred bond. Our ancestors used to say marriages happen in heaven. It's true to an extend. The one up there na?? He might have decided who is for who even before we are born. And Shravan is the one who is written in your destiny" "Aunty. You can't really expect us to go through with this wedding. We don't know each other" Drishti said"I'm not forcing you Drishti. Just give it a try. And still you find it difficult to adjust, I will help you in a separation.""I don't
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Shravan walked out of his bedroom, with his bag, after Isha, to get ready to leave. As he came to the living room his mother glared at him."I am leaving Mom.""What about your wife??" Anuradha asked in disbelief."What about her?? She can stay here as long as she wants and then can apply for annulment when she is ready." Shravan said coolly."You told me you would give your cent percent into this marriage, Shravan. You promised." Anuradha reminded her son of the promise he made before tying the knot.Damn!! His mother is furious. She just called him Shravan."I said that believing that I would be marrying Kiara. Kiara, who was supposedly left at the altar. Not trying to work out a marriage with her would be sin when I thought she was deeply hurt by her ex fiance." Shravan said."Oh my!! I can see you picturing yourself as a Prince charming riding a white horse and coming to rescue the princess from a miserable future," he turned around when he heard his brand new wife's voice and
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The private jet landed in the Bangalore International Airport."You don't even have any luggage with you?? What's your plan?? A shopping spree with Shravan's credit card??" Isha asked and Shravan groaned mentally.What had happened to the sweet natured Isha?? Where did this bitchy avatar come from?? "Of course yes. I am a newly wed bride. New brides are entitled to their shopping spree with their husband's credit card." Drishti said, batting her eyelashes innocently at them."Of course I know girls like you." Isha said with derision."You ought to. You must be looking at the mirror at least twice a day." Drishti said sarcastically."For the love of God!! Will you two please shut up?" Shravan was finally losing it.What did he do to deserve this?? "Isha, I will drop you at your place. Will see you first thing in the morning. We have to get this deal somehow." Shravan said and Isha nodded her head.Business!! Drishti rolled her eyes!Shravan is reminding her of her father. Her fath
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Damn it!! She is Drishti Singhania!The boys in her college are crazy over her and begging her for a single glance and this guy here, who was lucky enough to marry her, wants to keep their marriage a secret.Fine!! It's not as if she cares. "Fine. I am not dying to advertise it either." Drishti said with a casual shrug."And where is the bedroom??" Drishti asked and Shravan cursed himself for not thinking about it before.Where would she stay?? This is a two bedroom apartment and he had turned the guest room into a study for his office work."Actually there's only one bedroom." Shravan said and Drishti again shrugged as if sharing a bedroom isn’t a big deal for her."The kitchen is over there. The fridge is fully stocked. Rajesh kaka's wife comes thrice a week to clean and cook. She might have kept some food in the freezer too." Shravan said and guided her towards his roomLuckily his bedroom has a recliner in addition to a bed and he mentally thanked his interior designer for that.
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Shravan woke up to find the girl all over himHer legs were thrown over his and hands were around his neck and her head in the crook of his shoulderHer hair is spread all over her face, some spilled over his chestGod!! What a torture to wake up with He pulled out from her hold not so gently, but her highness didn't wake up. She simply cuddled into the pillow instead of him and continued sleepingThere was drool near her mouth and she looked utterly adorable like a babyAdorable?? Have you gone crazy early in the morning Shravan?? He shook his head to clear his thoughts and walked into the en suite to get ready for the dayEven after he got ready for office Drishti was still asleepHe thought of leaving a note for her but then decided against itWhy make new habits?? ****Drishti woke up to the continuous vibration of her phoneLast night her phone had been battery dead and she had plugged it in near the bedside tableDoes the phone gets switched-on on it's own once charged??
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"So?? What's the plan for tomorrow??" Drishti asked and Siddu looked up from the phone"I won't be coming to the college tomorrow. Have to help mom with the preparations" Siddu said"You won't be coming?? What about me?? You think I will attend the college when you enjoy with the dinner preparations at home??" Drishti asked glaring at him"What do you expect?? You want me to ask you to join me??" Siddu asked sarcastically "Why not?? I'm your bestfriend. Abhi bhai is like a brother to me. So obviously I should also be helping you there" Drishti said"Exactly. You practically live in my house rather than the hostel. Then why do you suddenly need an invitation. If you want, just come" Siddu said with a shrug and Drishti scratched his arms with her long nailsSiddu hissed in pain "You are not a human. You are wild cat" Siddu said examining the scratch marks on his arms"Invite me properly or you will get more of that" Drishti said stubbornly "What the bloody hell is this. Since when di
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"What the hell is this??""How dare you pull out my clothes??" They both asked at the same timeShravan took in a deep breath. He is not interested in an argument. "It fell out when I opened the cupboard. It wasn't arranged properly I guess" Shravan said politelyDrishti gritted her teeth hearing that polite tone again"You are accusing me of not arranging the clothes properly??" Drishti asked spoiling for a fight. "Accusing??" Shravan asked in astonishment "Yes! I haven't seen you in two days and the first thing you do when I finally see you is complaining" Drishti said with hands on her hips"I'm not complaining. I'm simply stating the facts. I had a shower. I came out. I opened the cupboard to get a pair of clothes and all these fell down. In a heap. And the cause of that being it not being properly arranged. Where's the complaint in this. Or the accusation??" Shravan asked and turned around without wasting for a reply to get his clothes He pulled on a T shirt and then again l
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Diyaa!The name echoed persistently in Vihaan's mind, as if it belonged to this moment, an enchanting magic of their union."Divyanshi," he said aloud, trying to dispel the echo, to overpower it."Yes?" she replied."I could never have dreamt of what we've shared," he murmured, lifting himself from her embrace to tenderly brush his lips against hers, a loving tribute to her generosity. "It transcends dreams."He rolled onto his side, bringing her along, and wrapped an arm around her as she lay on his chest, their legs entwined in intimacy.She felt so right, so perfect, as though she had been created exclusively for him. How could she have loved another man? No other woman had ever been like her for him."It's a miracle," she whispered, her warm breath caressing his skin, making it tingle. "A Diwali miracle." Her voice carried a happy smile.Diwali.Diyaaa.The special name stirred an unease, a sense of wrongness he tried to resist, but it persisted. He remembered the grieving look on
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