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17. Vidai and Grihapravesh

After completing the marriage rituals newly wedded Veeransh and Aadhira took blessings from elders . When the time for leaving came Veeransh could not found his shoes . He understood it was his sisters- in- law who hid his shoes seeing his brothers stinky gaze to Ahana , Aruna and Sanvi , who were having a playful look .

" Jija ji give us money and take your shoes " Ahana said teasingly .

" NO , don't give them money . No need to give shoes we will buy a new one " Neil said with a scowl on his face .

"Yes no need " Anil said with the same tone .

In return Ahana just gave themย  a teasing gaze .

" How much " Veeransh asked calmly .

" not much , 1 lakhย  . " Ahana said with a cute smile making the boys choked .

Veeransh without any objection took out the money with some extra and rotated it in Aadhira's head then gave it to them , earning a loud cheer from the people . Aadhira blushes deeply looking down .

Aadhira's siblings , Ahana took Veeransh aside and Veeransh's siblings , Neil , Anil took Aadhira aside before they leave for Jaipur palace .

" Jija ji, I don't care if you're a top businessman or the future king of Jaipur , I just care that if she ever gets hurt because of you then I'll break your jaw " Ahana threatened Veeransh .

(Brother-in-law)

" I myself will break my jaw sali ji , you don't have to worry about that " Veeransh replied with a firm tone making Ahana smile . Though he didn't like the tone she used but he didn't say anything knowing well about their deep care for Aadhira .

(Sister-in-law)

" Thank you jija ji and I might go and check her anytime . " She said .

" Come anytime Ahana " Veeransh told her .

" I don't have anything to say I know you will take care of our princess better than anyone . Just don't She loves you deeply " Moksh said taking Veeransh in a brotherly hug . Veeransh's heart skips many beats hearing the last sentence .

" Never " Veeransh said in firm tone . He'll kill himself before thinking about hurting her .

" I know our Chooti might be childish sometime , she is the most pampered one in our house but beneath her childishness you will find the most responsible one . I wish you both a great future together. " Aruna said to him . Veeransh nodded at her with a small smile on his lips .

On the other side

" Bhabi , เคœเฅ‹เคฐเฅ‚ เค•เฅ‡ เค—เฅเคฒเคพเคฎ เคฌเคจเคพ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ เค‰เคธเค•เฅ‹ . Whenever he will make you angry don't cool down easily " Anil said making Aadhira chuckle .

(Sister-in-law, made him your slave )

" Yes just call us we will beat the shit out of him . We know that he looks more powerful but don't worry Anil and I will beat him together " Neil said bumping first with Anil .

" And do you think I'll let you two beat him huh ? " Aadhira asked glaring cutely at them .

" Ohoo Bhabi so protective of your husband " Anil said making Aadhira blush .

" Bhabi ma, don't worry we will take your side everytime . " Veeransh's siblings said making her chuckle .

" Ok ok my soldiers " Aadhira teasing said which they all laughed heartily .

After that they went to Veeransh who was waiting for her .

" What did they say " Aadhira asked Veeransh curiously .

" Secret " He whispered making her scrunch her nose , which he found the cutest .

" Are you ready to go to your new home , Mrs. Raghuvanshi " He asked Aadhira .

" Yes Mr. Raghuvanshi " Aadhira replied with a soft smileย  . Her heart warms the way he mentioned 'your home ' .

Aadhira moved forward to meet her family . They will leave today only and will come in the reception .

She hugged her dadu and thakuma , who patted her head lovingly .

" My choti pari is going to her new house " Asutosh jiย  ,Aadhira's grandfather said hugging her granddaughter with teary eyes .

" Go my child make that house your home. Be patience with each other , love each other and stay true to each other . " Shweta ji,Her grandmother said lovingly patting her head .

Aadhira with tearful eyes moved towards her father , her superhero . Her father embraces her tightly .

" My gudiya , my child don't forget the lessons we taught you . There will be many responsibility in your soldier now , carry those responsibility with your strength and grace . We have full faith in you my child . As you and Veeransh starting a new phase of life I wish you both walk side by side , hand in hand . " Nabarun ji,Aadhira's father said holding her hand giving the strength for her upcoming life . Veeransh nodded giving an assurance to her father's last statement .

Then she moved towards her mother her pillar of strength , who embraced her tightly crying hard .

" Aadhi , my jaan , today you are not just a daughter, sister , but now a wife , daughter in law , carry these relations with your love and care . May the years ahead filled with lasting joy . My precious daughter , may you continue to bloom and shine in you married life . You have grown up into a women of strength and love . The value we taught you use those in the journey of your new found life . " Meera ji,Aadhira's mother whispered words of strength to her daughter .

Aadhira turned towards her big brother , her partner in crime , her protector , who enveloped her in a tight hug .

" My princess we are always proud of you . You used to be the little girl who would always follow me around , play prank on me and now you're all grown up , ready to embark in your new journey; I and your boumoni wishes you the best for your future . "Moksh , Her brother said .

" My sweet sister in law , my best friend remember I and you dada are always here for you . There will be many ups and downs in a marriage , you have our best wishes to face those challenges . " Sanvi , her sister in law whispered words of support to her .

Her sister Aruna hugged her little princess and her brother in law Jay patted her sweet sister in law's head lovingly .

" I've always been your secret keeper my little girl , I know you've got someone to keep your secret but you have my support always . I'm praying for you to have a blessed and happy home as you embark the most beautiful journey of marriage . " Aruna said to her little girl .

" I'll miss you yaar , but don't worry I'll come in your new home anytime as I did a little agreement with your husband " Ahana said hugging her best friend earning as soft chuckle from Aadhira .

With a tearful eyes Aadhira took some rice grains as per tradition . She throw them behind in her mother's anchal. Each rice grain shared the laughter , joy , cry she shared in her paternal house .

[ According to the belief, the daughter is the Goddess Lakshmi of the house. This is because the daughters are considered to be the happiness of the house. So, when the bride goes, she throws rice backwards which means that she wishes for her house to be full of wealth ]

Veeransh who was observing the situation in silence came forward and held her hands wiping the tears from her face .

Then they moved to the car with a mixture of sorrow and joy , leaving behind the memory of her childhood to a grown up women . She looked at her family till they fade away from the car's window .

Veeransh kept his hand in her soldier giving her a silence support which she needed the most . He wiped her tears and gave her water which she drank little . Then she kept her head in his soldier . The silence was comfortable . Veeransh whispered words of comfort to her .

The couple embarked on a new found journey of marriage .

Jaipur palace

The palace is glowing with lights and flowers to welcome the future queen of Jaipur , Rajasthan .

The car entered the gate of the palace . Veeransh first got down from the car and then helped Aadhira to get down , who was touched by his gesture.

The fireworks adorned the sky as a gesture to welcome Mrs. Aadhira Veeransh Raghuvanshi.

Aadhira looked at the sky with amazed eyes . Veeransh who was noticing her every gesture smiled at her excitement on seeing the fireworks .

He coughed a little to get her back to the world . Aadhira sensing his gesture looked front to see the whole Raghuvanshi family and the relatives , well wishers standing in the gate . She gave them an embarrassing smile and looked at her husband , who gesture her to walk forward .

She walked to the gate with Veeransh . Rose petals rained down on them as a gesture of love and care . Veeransh and Aadhira shared a glance , which spokes love and care . Padmini jiย  , adoring herself with the rajasthani traditional poshak , was standing with the aarti thal .

She rotated the aarti on Aadhira and Veeransh . She placed the tilak on Aadhira's forehead welcoming her to the family . Her experienced gaze is full with love and adoration for her eldest grandson and his wife .

Then she forwarded a thal adorned with haldi paste .

"Aadhira beta let the haldi paste in the wall as a gesture of your new journey " .

Aadhira , hands adorned withย  haldi ,placed it in the wall as the significance of her role in her new life .

Veeransh who was watching everything, his heart swelled with pride and joy .

Then She is asked to push a jar/kalash filled with rice with her right toe to make her entry into the house.

This ceremony signifies that the family of the groom has not only welcomed the bride into their house but has also accepted her as one of the integral members of their family.

Ayansh came with a plate filled with aalta and placed it in the floor .

" Baccha enter the home with your right toe , this gesture marks the beginning of your new life in this home" Padmini jiย  told her with a gleam on her voice .

Veeransh standing beside her , held her hand . They both entered the home .

Then they moved towards the mandir and took bless from the almighty god .

"Bhabi ma welcome to the house " Arav told her Bhabi ma .

Then the three Raghuvanshi brothers kneeled before her and touched her feet .

Aadhira's eyes moisture with tears at their gesture .She hugged them tightly.

The elders shared a glance of adoration.

" If the bhabi devar are done then we can move to the fun ritual " Padmini ji told teasingly.

Though the lady is old by age but her child like excitement is something else .

"Yes yes now we can see who will rule whom " Abhiraj jiย  , Veeransh's grandfather said .

Then they were made to sit beside each other and a large bowl filled with milk, haldi, kumkum, petals etc so as to reduce the transparency of the liquid. A ring is placed in the liquid .

"The one who will find it most often is the one will rule the relation . Though it's the wife only but still " Abhiraj jiย  said with a teasing gaze to his wife who in return glared at him .

A heartily laugh shared among the people .

"So what do you think ,who will win it Mrs . Raghuvanshi, "ย  Veeransh whispered to Aadhira .

" Who knows Mr . Raghuvanshi " Aadhira also whispered with a teasing gaze .

"Ok ok let's start " Ayansh told , who was impatient to know the winner .

" Bhabi ma you will win I'm sure " Ayansh told Aadhira , who gave him a soft smile .

"Yes we are on your side " Arav told , Kairav nodded in agreement.

"See Mr . Raghuvanshi, everybody is by my side " She whispered to Veeransh.

" Even I'm on your side Mrs. Raghuvanshi, I want you to be the ruler " Veeransh told her ,whose face heat with blush after hearing him .

In the last of the game the result was that Veeransh found the ring two time and Aadhira two time .

"Seems like both will rule each other" Padmini ji said with an adoration gaze to the couple .

" We both will build the relationship together . When things will get difficult for one of us then the other one will take the lead , right Mr. Raghuvanshi ? " With a soft smile Aadhira whispered to him .

Veeransh touched by her words nodded his head with aย  little smile , his eyes shine with adorationย  for his butterfly.

" Let's go , everything is done for today and Aadhira beta wake up early tomorrow then you can wake up anytime . " Padmini ji told her , caressing her head .

" Ji dadi sa " Aadhira told her .

" Veeransh beta don't you think the lehnga is too heavy for her , she might struggle to go upstairs .ย  " She asked her grandson playfully .

Without saying anything he took her in his arms surprising her , earning a loud cheer from the people .

Aadhira just hide her face in his soldier not being able to hold the teasing .

They moved towards their new room , which was his till yesterday but from now it is of his butterfly and his .

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