TAVISHI POV
As he filled the vermilion in the portion of my hair, a tear fell from my left eye which was surprisingly wiped off.
I look up to be more surprised that it was my already more than half processed husband still cupping my cheek and having a frowned expression as if trying to read through me.
I was so lost in staring at him that I didn't hear when the priest announced that now we are husband and wife.
Then we stood up to take blessings from our parents.
Girls are not allowed to touch their feet before marriage but I don't know what changes that after marriage they make them touch almost everyone's feet.
I signed and took a deep breath to stop my mind from thinking stupid things at least for now.
"Are you ok."
I flinched badly and goosebumps appeared on my skin hearing a deep voice whisper.
"Yeah"
Nevertheless I replied ignoring all my thoughts.
"Are you tired, do you want water?"
"No, I'm fine"
I don't know why, but I'm feeling really nervous. I mean I have never felt this much nervous around anyone but I'm feeling so shy around him. And his breath falling on my ear while whispering is not helping either.
"Ok"
I gave him a small smile before looking around.
I signed once again. I don't know how long I have to stand. The lehenga is just very heavy to maintain my posture for too long.
After a while mummy came to take me with her. I wanted to turn once and look at him but could not summon the courage to do so.
After doing every rasam it was my time to go away from my parents. I was crying while hugging my father to which he was replying with sweet nothing, promise to meet again, assurance of a happy life ahead, and a gentle yet firm embrace.
I hugged my mother then sister and now I am sitting inside the car at the backseat.
He was still outside talking to my parents, assuring them he will take care of me. Trying to ease their tension a bit. Maybe?
Seeing this, somewhere I'm really grateful to myself for marrying him. At least my parents are respected.
After some moments he came to sit beside me after taking blessings from them.
Soon the driver seat and co-driver seat were taken by my both brother in law's, Harshit and Anay
I was still feeling upset looking outside thinking and worrying about the future.
About how will I adjust? or carry the responsibility of being a wife, will I ever be able to understand him. Fulfill his wishes, will he like me, or what if he refuses to accept me, and many more.
I'm scared, my eyes again got filled because of all these thoughts.
I felt a warm touch on my cheek to wipe my tears which I do not know when slipped.
His hand travelled from my face to my palm which was surely cold giving them a firm squeeze.
I looked at him giving me a small smile which for some reason I couldn't return.
The ride was completely silent though he didn't leave my hand even for a while. Giving me the much needed emotional support for which I am really thankful.
I gripped his hand more tightly which he returned by creasing my knuckles with his thumb and tightening the grip from his side too.
All the while I was preparing myself for the upcoming challenges.
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After a long ride of 3 hours the car came to a halt indicating we reached.
Anay and Harshit stepped outside, I was also going to step out but realised about our still joint hands. And looked beside me to see he was already staring at me.
I blinked twice not knowing what to say but he smiled while getting outside and giving me his hand to help.
"Come, everyone must be waiting for us."
I smiled while holding his hand in mine.
I will try to make this marriage work, no matter what.
I vowed silently.
As I stepped outside, I saw the whole family standing there giving us a teasing smile.
I felt the blood rushing to my cheeks as I was feeling extremely shy to look at them.
I tried to take my hand back but he firmly gripped my hand.
I looked at him but he was already looking at me with a raised eyebrow and a smile shaking his head slightly.
I immediately lowered my lashes not able to maintain the eye contact feeling so shy as well as embarrassed.
OH GODDDDDD! Maybe he noticed my expressions.
It's soo embarrassing. Arrgggggggg!
"Beta bas bhi karo ab ander aake dekh lena usko. Dekho kitni lal ho gai hai!"
Suddenly my mother in law playfully said to him, which only added to my embarrassment.
Why meeeee? Mummaa.....
I must be looking like a complete tomato. sniffing
As we reached the door steps maa did our Arti and I entered slightly pushing the kalash filled with rice with my foot and dipped my feet in the Alta placed in the thal beside it.
As I entered inside I was taken in a group hug by my sister in law, Reva.
"Welcome bhabhi"
She whispered tightening the hug more.
After our engagement she was the one with whom I talked frequently.
"Ok! That's enough, back out."
His voice is so deep.
Wait! But I love hugs.....
"Possessive much Bhai? I'm just a girl though."
"Ok! Now stop teasing them"Ma interfered.
"Tum thak gayi hogi. Mai tumhe room tak chhod deti hu, baki ki rasme hum kal karenge."
Ma said to me this time smiling genuinely.
"Ji"
I replied slowly returning her smile.
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Maa showed the whole house and now I am standing in front of our room's door after she left saying from here l have to go forward alone.
I knocked twice but none answered so I entered to get greeted by the whole room decorated with roses and lilies.
It was beautiful!
Just then realisation hit me....
It's our WEDDING NIGHT.....!
Suddenly I was feeling sooo nervous.
Suddenly he exited the bathroom. He might have realised my dilemma, so he cleared his throat and said with a slow voice.
"You should also go and change. It must be heavy and uncomfortable."
He said pointing towards my lehenga and jewellery.
"Ji"
And I went to fresh up, took a relaxing warm shower and changed in the pajamas. It took me almost an hour and half. When I entered he was sitting in bed and typing on the laptop.
As if he acknowledged my presence he lifted his head to look at me and then kept the laptop on the side table.
"I was waiting for you. Come, let's sleep"
He said giving me a smile and start to lie down.
"I...I wanted to say something."
I said with hesitation. But it went when I saw him sitting back and gesturing for me to sit. Giving him a small smile I sat beside him.
"Hmm, kahiye....."
"Go...od night, hehe"
" Bas?"
He asked and I felt slightly embarrassed.
"Ji"
"Good night then..." he teased slightly.
"Ji?" I couldn't help but question this conversation. Like whyyyy?
"Ji, ab so jate h, aap thak gayi hogi"
"Ji"
"Good night" he whispered so smoothly
"Good night"
Then we both laid down but knew that none of us was going to sleep right now but still... laying down and suddenly I felt a movement beside me and just after a hand on mine.
Holding it.
"Sleep"
Just a word but felt complete in itself
"Ji."
And then I slept.
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