It was late night when Siddharth was still working in his study. Advika was sleeping inside their bedroom. Siddharth was totally into his work when a soft knock on the door took his attention.He knew who is at door after all it's their daily routine. ‘Mom don’t need to knock. Come inside please.’ He said closing the file.Arunima entered with a cup of coffee in her hand. Well a mug of coffee.‘Here have it.’ Arunima gave him the mug. Siddharth took the mug from her hand and Arunima sat beside him on the couch ‘You need help in paperwork Siddu?’‘No Mom, I will do by myself.’ Siddharth said sipping his coffee. Arunima smiled ‘You didn’t change a little bit Siddu, you remained same like your childhood. Never taking help for homework, assignments and now office work.’Arunima ruffled his hairs, he was always like this, self – capable.After 10 minutes Arunima got up with the empty cup ‘Thanks Mom. It was very much needed.’Arunima smiled at him and started going out. Few steps ahead, she
“Pyaar Toh Bahut Log Karte Hain, Lekin Mere Jaisa Prayer Koi Kar Nahin Sakta, Kynki Kisi Ke Paas Tum Jo Nahin Ho” (A Lot Of People Are In LoveBut No One Can Love Like Me Because They Don'T Have You)From the movie Kal Ho Na Ho***********Advika was feeling excited and nervous both. She wasn’t sure about what is going to happen after her husband opens the blindfold from her eyes. But she was sure that it will be something which worthy enough to put on this blindfold.Soon they reached their destination. She could feel that as the wheelchair on which she was sitting was stopped.‘Sid did we reach?’ She asked being impatient like a kid.‘Easy Baby Dove.’ He cooed at her making her nod in yes, as she held the handle of the both sides of her wheelchair.‘Now can I open my eyes?’ Advika again asked impatiently after 2 minutes when she didn’t get any sound.‘Yes yes you can.’ Siddharth said and at the same time the blindfold was opened.A beautiful smile of delight curved into her rosy li
*3 days later*Radhika was totally engrossed in the designs with all other ladies while Advika was busy with her favourite Nutella. She trusted her family with all these things especially Radhika. Siddharth was out for work while Arvind was working from home. But Siddharth already informed Radhika about his preferences regarding their attire.‘Advi tell us if you like all these or not?’ Mrs. senior most Singh Khurana asked.And Advika being Advika replied ‘Yes I all of them.’ without seeing them with full concentration on her Nutella.‘Di/Bhabi!!’ Both yelled at her making her look at them and mumbling ‘S-orry.’Arunima laughed at Advika’s scared face as both Sakshi and Radhika glared at her.‘Advi you need to see them na. It’s your wedding beta.’ Dadi softly said more like making her understand.‘Ok sorry na Di and Panda. Show me what you choose for me.’ Advika said moving her chair more towards them.Radhika and Sakshi didn’t waste any time to show everything to her. At evening the d
Advika’s happiness knew no bound. She felt too good after talking with her Uncle and Aunty. It was like old good times of her life when her Uncle and Aunty said yes to come in their marriage. But what made her heart flatter in happiness was her Uncle and Aunty’s wish to do her Bidaai from their house after she lived there for 12 years. Advika’s happy tears made way towards her cheek. Tiyasha hugged her closely to herself. Her guilt was eating herself. Sakshi was also very happy to see her mother and sister hugging each other almost after 10 years. Though Advika always wanted their love but they were blinded by greed and too rude to her. But today Advika felt like she achieved something great in her life because no matter what she loves them as her own parents.Before leaving Sakshi gave Advika bag. Her parents picture was inside the bag. After their court marriage she never came here, so didn’t get a chance to take her parents’ picture with her but today both Siddharth and Advika remin
*Next day*After having breakfast Advika went with Siddharth as he will be dropping her at her Uncle’s house. She cried out like a kid just like others forgetting she is going there for a single day because the next day is their marriage. Advika was looking outside holding Siddharth’s hands. Her mind, heart, soul was full of happiness. Soon the car stopped in front of Siddhart’s penthouse.Coming out of the car Advika she looked at Siddharth in confusion. Siddharth replied her unasked question ‘You will know soon Baby Dove.’Soon they entered inside the penthouse in complete silence. Generally, it’s only Siddharth who comes here, it’s his own place. Siddharth directly took her inside a small drawing room beside his study. And surprisingly two persons were already present there. She knew one of them, it was Amrita but the second lady was unknown to her.‘Siddharth?’ She called her husband not understanding anything.Amrita placed her hand over her hand ‘Advika how are you?’‘I am fine,
BecauseWe're standing our groundYou can't push us aroundWe're not paralyzed in a panicWon't bow to you anymoreYou're fear's a diseaseHow long 'till you seeWe're not giving in to your madnessIf hate is the crime, love is the cure ************ *Flashback continues*Arvind was lying on bed and Arunima was on top of him. After telling him everything, she joined her hands in front of him ‘Save my son Arvind, save his life.’Arvind didn’t know how to console a mother who witnessed her son is such a condition as here he was himself father. He kept helping her to calm her down. He himself was breaking from inside but still stood strong after all his family needs him, his son needs him. When Arunima calmed down a little she remembered something in her hand. She opened her fist showing it to Arvind. Taking it from Arunima’s hand, Arvind looked at it. It was definitely another shock for the couple. It was strip of sleeping pill.Never in million years any parents would expect this. Sid
Marriages can survive the test of time and stretch to eternity if there is great faith, trust and understanding between the married couple.- Unknown*******On the Big Day*Tiyasha helped Advika in getting up early but not so early. Tiyasha wasn’t surprised to find Siddharth calling on her (Tiyasha) number ‘Aunty good morning.’‘Good morning Mr. Singh … I mean Siddharth.’ Tiyasha replied.‘I know it’s early in the morning but don’t wake her up early or else she will be cranky for the whole day and don’t let her keep fast at any cost. She will whine like a kid but please don’t let her.’Tiyasha controlled her chuckle and said ‘Don’t worry your mother already informed us. Moreover, we already decided to not to let her keep fast. She whined a lot but at last agreed.’‘Okay thank you Aunty.’‘You’re welcome Sid, by the way your bride will be waiting, jaldi ana (come fast).’ She replied.‘Ok Aunty.’ He replied sweetly and they hung up the call.*****It was time for haldi ceremony. Advika
Certain as the sunCertain as the sunRising in the eastTale as old as timeSong as old as rhymeBeauty and the beast- The Beauty and the beast. **********Siddharth was really excited for his marriage for the second time. Even though he kept fast as per the rituals he will never let Advika keep the fast. The marriage was kept private but whole Khurana clan will be here on their reception. He was worried for Advika as it will be tiring for her with all rituals and guests.In the morning at first it was his haldi ceremony. His mother was the one who applied haldi on him first followed by others. The brother and sister duo drenched each other in haldi water.The whole family had a great time during haldi. Siddharth took bath and stayed in the house. While others took bath and went to Advika’s house with a bowl of haldi as the haldi from groom's family should be applied on bride, Siddharth felt little sad as he didn’t get a chance to talk with Advika. He could feel that it was his sist