Chapter 9
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Author's pov
Everyone was rushing to het the things done. Today is a big day for both Rathore and Shekhawat family, one is welcoming a new member whereas other is letting their diamond to shine in a new home, with the hope that it's shine will only grow with time and new relations.
Both the family were gathered at Rathore palace to begin with the rituals.
Rudransh was standing in the room, with his turban and sword in hand, his aura and look screaming royalty and demanding attention.
An aura that demands submission, respect that makes you bow your head without hesitation.
Rudransh was asked to sit and perform the rituals
Raghuveer(Akriti’s grandfather) came forward and applied Tilak on his forehead and gave him gifts, as followed by all other male members of both families.
( This ritual is known as dastoor which is performed by brides family and basically by male members of the family)
As everyone was exchanging pleasantries and thr priest called for bride to proceed with the engagement ceremony.
Rudransh's pov
When the priest called for bride everyone became eager to see her, As it was a private function with only close family members from both sides. We all want to keep it private until we can for safety purposes as she is not yet revealed to the world.
As she entered with her cousins in pink poshak with slight ghunghat yet she looked beautiful her elegance and grandeur speaks tradition.
We stood beside each other for ring ceremony as the ceremony proceeded I excused myself to talk to get some fresh air. Standing in a corner observing everyone busy in their own concerns just then I saw her surrounded by everyone specifically the elders talking to them when I felt a tap on my shoulder I turned to look Abhishek standing beside me.
We both stood in silence watching ladies perform ghoomar and enjoy themselves when he said
"I don't really like you", "I know, it's was evident when the proposal was made" I replied
He looked and me and asked "Why her"
"She is the first one to ever say something to me without caring who I am or what my title is, and she will remain the only person with this authority" I said
" She is not an easy person to be with", he said
"You are badmouthing your sister" I replied
"I am stating the facts tho, She has always being like this,
She is mature in such drasting ways that you never know, she will understand your every situation but will never explain hers, she shows that she is strong but from inside she has those insecurities that are ridiculous, her logic doesn't make sense most of the times, her anger issues are scary, she is going to get jealous often, she is going to over analyze, over exaggerate and over think about every situation. There will be times when you will find it difficult, immature and frustrating but at the same time she will make every minute of your life worth it. The immature thoughts sometimes giver you those tiniest and unforgettable memories that you cherish all your life. In the end she will make sure everything was worth it.
So this is a brother requesting you never make her doubt herself, or find flaws is herself. She is our princess, make her yours too."
"She will be my queen"........I replied
"We are trusting you with our only diamond never let it's shine fade" he said to which I nodded and he left from there patting my shoulder.
I understand his concerns I have a sister too and she will get married too one day and I would do anything to make sure she is happy and valued.
After a while we all asked for our leave and to proceed with the wedding preparations which was only 2weeks away, and there is a lot of work to wind up in office as well.
After getting freshed I left for my home office to get the pending work done before the wedding as it's going to be hectic with all the guests coming.
I was working when my cell ringed with an unknown number, I frowned as no one has my personal number so who was calling this late. I picked it up "Hello" ..... "hello.."
What the..... "Why did you call when you don't want to speak" I said when I heard some muffled scoldings and screaming from the other side just then
"Hello" a meak voice reached my ears....
I frowned "Akriti?" I asked "Yes" she replied when I heard a voice from background "dekho jija ki ek aawaj me pechchan liya jijosa ne to"
(Look he recognized her with her single voice) her cousin teased her and I sighed like what now, I have too much work to deal with it right now
"How did you get my number" I asked
"Vo aaj Digvijay banna ne de diye" she replied
(Digvijay gave it to me)
"Ok, why did you called me?" I asked
"Vo......Aapse na kuch puchna tha" she said
(I want to ask you something)
"Ha bolo" (Yes speak)
"Why me" she said and I frowned what with the Why me and her with these brother and sister.
"What" I said
"Why did you choose me, there are several much more beautiful girls waiting for you then why me" she asked
"Beacuse the possibility of you is better than reality of being with someone else"..I replied
"Ok" that's what I heard before the call went off, it was weird to ask such questions out of nowhere shrugging I started to work again.
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