Kingdom of Jaisalmer : Reincarnation

Part 4 ~ The marriage rituals

Vandita's pov

I was in the garden collecting flowers with my other attendees , the weather was nice and sunny, I had a basket in my hands , I was collecting jasmine , lilies , roses , sunflowers from the royal garden and after few minutes I heard someone screaming my name from afar , as soon as I heard the voice I smiled widely and put my basket down and looked back , I saw her , Princess Radhika Suryapratap singh , my sister , my soul , approaching me with a wide smile on her face , I opened my hands and welcomed her by embracing her in my arms , we both hugged each other tightly as we could , tears started to form in my eyes and I put my palm over her head and closed my eyes feeling the moment , after some time , I pulled back and looked at her and kissed on her forehead , she looked at me lovingly.

" how did you come so early this year , it's not even the month of Diwali " I asked her being slightly confused

Radhika - I had to come , afterall it's my sister who's getting married, how could I miss that

I embraced her once again and ruffled her hairs

She giggled

She was in her heavy metallic armor and had a sword in her left hand , she put the sword down

" Jiji , atleast you could've told me that your alliance got fixed " She asked with a little disappointed face

I smiled lightly and patted her head

" hume maaf kariyega Radhika , Samay hi aisa tha , hum nhi chahte the aap apne lakshay se bhatke "
( sorry radhika , but I didn't want to distract you from your practice )

" I completely understand jiji , you don't have to apologize " She nodded her head and said

I smiled

" ok , come and tell me about jija sa , how's he , his nature , his behavior and everything " She Said getting excited

" surely I'll tell you but first go and get changed " I smiled and said

She nodded and left

I looked at her and thought how come she grew up so much , when she left for gurukul she was only 10 years old , and now look at her all grown up , even after 8 years later she is still the same but more stronger , she only visit us once a year , on the occasion of Diwali and leave immediately the day after.

I always kept her well being but somehow I got worried for her as she was so young and I hope I didn't put her under any pressure by sending her to gurukul , I wanted her to be independent and have the strong mindset like me so that she could handle every situation in the future

Radhika came back after changing into her royal attire and we both sat near the pond which was present near my chamber

" so tell me , how's your training going on?" I asked

" Very good , as always , Guruji sent you his blessings " She replied

" It's been ages since I last met him , I'll meet him before marriage " I smiled and said

Radhika nodded

" Radhika , I know I told you to join gurukul , I hope I didn't pressurized you in any way " I said as the wave of guilt filled my heart

" Jiji , you can never force me , It was for my own good , and I also want to be like you , daring and courageous , even if I'm able to become the 10 % of you ,it'll be more than enough for me " She held my hand and said

" how come you make such big statements, huh " I said as I got emotional

" you know , I'm your sister afterall " she smiled and replied