Tashan-e-Ishq

Chapter 8

"KYAAA" came a loud response of Swara when she got to know about the dates, others shaked their head at the knowing reaction. The whole family were present including Basu family the elder couple and the younger couple with their cutie Ruhi, Ragini and laksh, Dida and her parents. Shomi knew again she have to go through the process of making understand both the father-daughter duo, she sighed but nevertheless. She held Swara and made her sit, "no ways matashree aaj toh bilkul bhi aapki batao mein nahi aane wali hu" but she got a glare from her mother to sit quiet, she huffed and sat silently, "shona I understand tumhare liye yeh sab kafi jaldi ho raha hai and trust me hamare liye bhi yeh cheez bahut difficult hoga tumhe itni jaldi vidaa karne bilkul bhi Dil nahi hamara" she had tears as she said that and shekhar had the difficult time controlling his emotions, Swara got serious looking at her maa emotional, she continued saying holding her tears, "par beta ek din toh tumhe Vida karna hi hai or tumhe or hum sab ko ek cheez ki tasali hogi ki tum humse jyada dur nahi jaa rahi ho or sabse zaroori baat ki shaadi ki dates itni jaldi karni ki wajah hai Pandit Acharya Guruji unka mana hai ki 10din ke baad bahut hi shubh muhurat hai" , Swara silently heard everything trying to absorb the reality that she is going to get married within few days, her first look went to her baba, he too looked at her, she nodded to him with a smile which made everyone know she agreed, shekhar too nodded with a smile, a tear escaped his eyes he quickly wiped it before anyone could notice but whom his kidding his daughter, his shona know him better, she sighed it's painful and most difficult, she looked at her maa who had too notice him, she was determined to make him understand and let him know it's important for him to stay happy during their daughter's big and important day. Her mami Nimrat pulled her to her side, "shona tennu pata hai woh Sanskar kinna Sona Munda hai , kinna handsome hai tum dono ki Jodi te Rabba ne bana di jodi lagni hai", Swara was bewildered she didn't even saw his pic till now but after hearing about him, unknown to herself her cheeks warmed, "yeh dekhe kal ke tilak ki pictures" she showed him the pictures, she was sliding but stopped on one of the pic which give her sense of new feeling, 'he's handsome' uttered her heart.

Her mami and bhabhi nudged her, she shoved away her thoughts and continued seeing the pictures, her mami filled her with the things happened in tilak also about the rasam where her baba had to wash Sanskar feet but they denied straightly and how her in-laws took stand for her baba made her heart warm with a sense of satisfaction. Laksh and Ragini left to their home, so her mami without any hesitation kept her thoughts making others agree. "Yaar shaadi toh waise hi itni jaldi ho rahi hai mere kitne plans te yaar ki meri mehendi hogi, Sangeet hogi, maine har function ke liye shopping karni thi or abhi toh mera bachelorette party bhi nahi hui" said huffing, her maa rolled her eyes others chuckled, "shona you don't have to worry much tumhare saare plans pura karni ki responsibility hamari hai so chill all the shopping and functions will happen for sure okay" said Ishita, her bhabhi making her grin loudly, "thank you bhabhi you are the best" hugged her tightly making her giggle, "and shona you're bachelorette party will happen for sure it's on me I will arrange it in the resort just confirm the dates ok", " thank you dadabhai" said hugging him.
Next day Sujata ji and Shomi ji discussed with the family and decided to keep the engagement after two days and after that continuing with the other rituals and functions then the wedding as per decided by Guruji. Sanskar had a important meeting in US which can't be delayed as he's being working on it for months, he was in dilemma how to crack the news but gathering his courage he told everything to his father. Ram knew understanding the seriousness of the situation talked to Gadodia family to get a clear idea but they were glad that Maheshwari's giving them so much of respect, they politely agreed for Sanskar to go on his meeting. Even Swara had no issues, she understands work commitments so she was ok with it and Sanskar was elated that without any complications he could concentrate on the project. He would return a day before the wedding, it meant he would attend the engagement ceremony and leave the very next day and return a day before the wedding. Sanskar was lil worried about Swara's reaction about his absence but when he got to know she supported him which obviously was told by Uttara, he felt happy. The arrangements were going in swing, every one was busy with the arrangements. Montessori had vacation of 15days so she didn't had to worry about the leaves and get fully focused on the wedding and the functions. The engagement was held in Maheshwari mansion, it was a grand affair even though only with limited people, that's the family and friends. Swara and Sanskar finally meet for the first time and they were mesmerized looking at eachother but Swara shrugged her thoughts, Sanskar secretly kept glancing her. Swara was occupied with her cousins, friends and ofcourse Uttara her new found bestie, that's what they started addressing eachother as Swara told her clearly not to call her bhabhi because they are friends first then later the other relation.  They exchanged the rings both felt the strong sense of belongingness, they had a bright smile that give joy to the family. Sanskar left to US for the project, as much as he wanted to talk to her but they couldn't, firstly as he didn't know how to initiate, he sucks badly at that and second they never got alone time to even spend or too even greet eachother always they were surrounded by the family and they can't blame them, they were just overjoyed so couldn't realise to give the new couple a lil space to interact. Swara tried to get his attention but he seemed a lost case to her, she tried to get his number but failed badly so she dropped the idea and got busy with her outfits, jewelry etc etc. As promised by her dadabhai Abhishek, she had a amazing bachelorette with her girl gang which included her bestfriends Aashna, Divya,her bhabhi Ishita, Uttara and not to forget her Coolest Dida, they had the refreshing, blasting and rocking time in a resort away from the city noise. Maheshwari's decided to held all other rituals before wedding for Swara they didn't want her to feel incomplete in the wedding, Gadodia family couldn't be enough grateful for getting such a loving family for their daughter and even Swara felt great to have such understanding and caring in-laws. Shomi had a tough time making Shekar understand to keep a smiling face and be happy for their shona, if he remains sad then it will affect shona, Dida and Basu family too helped her. Shekhar too realising it's wrong on his side to keep crying thinking about her vidai and hold on his tears till her vidai. They held mehendi ceremony and sangeet ceremony and also some Bengali and Marwadi rituals were performed that helped the families get along and the best part of Swara got along the family perfectly and also befriended with his friend Vicky, he didn't go with Sanskar stayed back to help the family in the arrangements of functions, but Aman tagged along Sanskar. Swara and Vicky were with the same mischievous evil mind so they make partners and had there own planning of pranks on others. Swara get the greatest fun and joy knowing his family and getting to know about him through the family, she felt like she's a part of them, she made her that comfortable, Shomi and Shekhar were happiest looking at her with her in-laws happily, this what every parent wish and dream of. All the functions went smoothly and wonderfully with extreme joy and happiness, Sanskar was receiving pictures of the functions and of 'Her' by Uttara and Vicky, which flatter his heart looking at her all smiling and happy face with his family, isn't it exactly what he wants, happiness of his family, and bonus was such pretty face with a happy soul. Sanskar came back on the expected day that's the haldi rasam, however he was restricted to meet her after the ritual till the wedding, he couldn't help but agree. Sooner than it can be it was the wedding day, the groom and bride had their set of mixed feelings and emotions running through their system. Holding onto the emotions they walked to the mandap, Sanskar forgot to blink and breathe the second his eyes fell on her, the most beautiful girl, she looked like an angel in that Bengali traditional red saree, her face dolled up and her hands adorning the shaka pola, he could just keep staring her all his life. Swara was too drawn by his handsome face and the traditional outfit enhanced his looks, she felt butterflies in her stomach for the first ever time in her life. The mantras chanting brought them to reality, they exchanged varmalas, taking the saath pheras promising eachother a lifetime of companions, Sanskar put Mangal Sutra and Sindur marking her his forever. Everyone blessed the couple wholeheartedly for the brighter and happier life together. The most difficult and tough time came that was the bidaai, Swara tried the hardest to remain strong for her parents, she consoled them, promising to meet them everyday, Shekhar had uncontrollable tears, Shomi the strongest women she is, tried comforting him.
Dida too was the most affected one, she was the dearest and closest to her. Ragini too cried hugging her lil sister, Laksh held on her. She meet each and every member of baadi, everyone had tears bidding her bye but also were happy for her, blessed her for the happy life. Sanskar was the silent spectator, he didn't know how to console her, so stood with her even though her tears were pricking him but it is the phase to pass. They hopped in his car which was decorated with flowers for the couple, she had still tears flowing silently, she was looking outside wiping her tears continuously. A kerchief was passed to her by Sanskar, he had a soft look which was hidden behind his poker face, hardly anyone say he was getting badly affected by her tears, she looked at him for once and took the kerchief without a word, wiped her tears making him smile.

Their wedding outfits

Note : I haven't added any detailed chapter about the wedding and other ceremony. As there was not much of interesting story about the functions but no worries after the wedding things gonna be more interesting and exciting hope you'll like it.

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