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When He came out of the bathroom the room was empty. Everything was kept at its place making the place look more tidy. She must have done it. He took his cell phone and went down for breakfast.
When he reached down everyone was already waiting at the table. He sat beside Vihaan. Vihaan mostly lives at their house more than his, he is just like the son of this house. Reyansh's parents love him the same.
"Good morning everyone" He greeted them. "Good morning," they said in unison. After thanking God everyone started breakfast.
"Today Arya had made kheer for her first Rasoi. Arya can you serve the kheer to everyone if you are done eating" Avni said to her and she nodded and went to the kitchen.
"We have thought of reception. As the engagement and wedding were private no media were allowed so tomorrow the media will also be there for the announcement of your wedding" Arjun said and he nodded.
She served kheer to everyone and everyone liked it and praised her except him.
They all gave her something and everyone was happy. He didn't know, after how long he had seen his family like this. He was observing them when "Now it's the turn of bhai" Reva said and all attention shifted towards him.
He was tired of attention "It's Mrs.Shekhawat's gift so she will get it you don't need to worry" he said and started walking from there before any other words could be exchanged.
"It was rude" he heard Reva's voice. He could easily sense that she was angry and about to cry and he realized he shouldn't speak with her like that. Sometimes he just hates himself for being rude every time.
He was going towards her when he got a call and walked from there.
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Finally, The Reception day. He was getting ready in his room when someone entered.
“Are you ready Reyansh?” Avni asked.
He wore a Designer Golden beige sherwani which had embroidery on it. He turned to look at Avni and smiled at her. "I am"
"You look so handsome" Avni walked towards him and hugged him. "You all are grown up now, it feels like you were born just yesterday" This is the Dialogue they hear every month.
"Okay now listen to me, Your Papa Reyaan and Reva have already left for the Venue. Me and Vihaan are leaving now and Arya is coming with you" he was about to say when Avni spoke again.
"And Reva is still upset with you. You shouldn't have talked to her like that" Avni said. "I am sorry for that, I know I shouldn't shout at her like that on just a little thing. I will talk to her" A small smile crept on her lips.
"Maa let's go," Vihaan screamed from downstairs.
"Coming," Avni replied. "See you at the venue, take care of Arya" he nodded as she left.
After wearing his wristwatch, He knocked at the bathroom door where his wife was getting ready.
“Mrs shekhawat?” He called but got no answer.
“Mrs shekhawat? Are you done?” He asked as he opened the door only to get his breath hitched.
There stood Arya trying to zip up the dress. Their eyes met through the mirror and Arya turned around immediately trying to cover her back.
“I can still see you” Words left his mouth without his knowledge. And when he registered what he said he looked away. She looked back and saw her back was clearly shown through the mirror. She looked at him, who was looking away now.
“C-can you h-help me?” She asked hesitantly. He hesitated at first but then moved towards her who turned her back to him.
His lungs filled with her cologne as he stepped closer to her. He reached for the zip and pulled it up when his hand touched his skin accidently both feeling some unknown tingling in their bodies.
He wanted to touch her again to feel her soft skin against his tough hand but keeping those thoughts aside he looked at her through the mirror and she was also looking at him.
this time both didn’t avert their eyes. But as they were getting late He cleared his throat and stepped back.
Making her also snap back from her thoughts.
“I’ll just come,” he nodded and went outside. After doing some last minute makeup touch she went outside to see Reyansh was sitting on the sofa working on his laptop.
‘Can’t he stay away from his laptop for sometime’
Now when she looked at him she noticed that her outfit matches his. A smile crept on her lips.
She was wearing a Golden beige lehenga and she had a waistband in which her dupatta was tucked in.
The other side of Dupatta was hung on one side on her left and her right arm was covered with the same dupatta making her look Royal.
She wore a choker and a pair of earrings. Hairs opened, straight. Overall she looked beautiful. "I am Ready" She said, making him look at her.
‘She is so pretty' He thought.
“Let’s go”
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They decided to reach the Venue before the guests and gladly everyone from the house was already present there except them, so they had to get there as soon as possible.
"And remember we are a lovely couple in front of the media I don't want any headlines" she heard him saying and she nodded her head.
The whole car ride was silent, none of them spoke a single word. She was so nervous to say something. One thing that she totally hates is interaction with the media. Because of them she didn’t attend many events with her family also.
But today she had to do that as this reception is specially for their wedding announcement. She doesn't know what she will do. There will be so many people and she doesn't like crowded places at all.
They reached the venue and her jaw dropped looking at the building. She was already nervous because she had to talk to people but after looking at the venue, she was freaking inside. It was really really big.