The ceremony concludes as the Pandit finishes chanting the mantra and declares, "Aap dono aaj se pati patni hua!" (You both are now husband and wife!) Everyone erupts in applause and cheers. The bride and groom modestly cover their faces, following tradition.
The Vidai ceremony comes and hit The bride, she start crying by holding Mamta and Maya, her family are also crying after this farewell ceremony, they get into the car and head to Anand Mansion.
It's early morning, it's still dark outside. as the car stops briefly, the groom steps out for a moment and return to his seat.
Thirty minutes later, they arrive at the mansion, where the sun is rising, and everyone is waiting at the entrance.
Sunita and Varsha perform the final rituals, and then the newlyweds enter the house, surrounded by loved ones.
As Sunita and Varsha comforted the bride, still crying in her wedding attire, they gently asked her to remove her ghunghat.
Unaware of the shocking revelation that awaited them, they expected a moment of tender intimacy.
However, as the bride lifted the veil, Sunita's eyes widened in utter shock, and she felt as if she'd suffered a mini heart attack.
Varsha stood frozen, her face pale with astonishment.
The bride, Sunita had chosen for Nirved was not Rashita! The room fell silent, with Rashita's tears now drying as she gazed at the horrified faces around her.
Varsa's shock turned to panic, and she rushed downstairs to inform Sankar, Aravind, and Nirved.
The three men hurried upstairs, their faces etched with confusion and concern. Upon seeing Rashita, their expressions transformed into shock and dismay.
"Rashita..... tum!?" Sankar stuttered, his voice barely above a whisper.
Nirved's eyes darted between Rashita and his family, his mind racing with questions. Aravind's face turned pale, and he seemed to be searching for words.
Rashita, still seated, looked at Nirved with tears welling up in her eyes. "Sorry Nirved....! ?" she whispered, her voice trembling.
Sunita's anger boiled over as she glared at Rashita, her voice rising in fury. "Tum yahan ku ho? Meri bahu kahan hai?" (What are you doing here! Where is Raiya?)
she demanded, her words piercing Rashita like a dagger.
Rashita cowered, her voice barely above a whisper. "Sorry, Sunita auntie, main aapko sab bataungi!" (Sorry, Sunita auntie, I will tell you everything!)
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Meanwhile, at Rashita's house, chaos erupted as her family frantically searched for her.
They stumbled upon a letter, and as they read its contents, their faces turned pale.
The letter, penned by Raiya, revealed a shocking truth: "Mujhe abhi shaadi nahi karni thi! Maaf kijiye, ismein Rashita ki koi galti nahi hai. Main hamesha ke liye India se bahar ja rahi hoon..." (I don't want to marry, sorry Mom. Rashita don't have any falt . I will never come India!)
Maya's face lost all color as she rushed to her mother, Mamta, her voice trembling. "Didi!!!!! Rashita...!" She narrated the entire story, leaving Rashita's family stunned and speechless.
The revelation hung in the air like a challenge, leaving both families grappling with the aftermath.
The tension in the room was palpable as Rashita's father and uncle arrived at Anand Mansion, determined to take Rashita back.
On other side...
Sunita, still recovering from her health issues, wasn't present, but Varsha and Sankar sat with tense faces, while Aravind tried to contact Raiya's family, only to find their phones out of reach.
Rashita, still sobbing in her wedding outfit, looked distraught. Nirved, however, seemed unfazed, ordering the maid to make tea for everyone.
The doorbell rang, and the maid opened the door to reveal Rashita's father, his face etched with anger.
Aravind welcomed them and asked about the situation. Rashita's father recounted the entire story, his voice firm. "Hum Rashita ko apne saath lena aaye hain! Yeh shaadi koi maanya nahi rakhti!" (We come to take Rashita back)
Everyone nodded in agreement, except Nirved.
He stood up, his voice calm but firm. "Shaadi to hui hai, aur ab Rashita meri wife hai, toh aap nahi le ja sakte use!" ( she is my wife, and you don't have right to take her back!")
Rashita, hearing the commotion and came downstairs, her eyes red from crying.
She hugged her father tightly, tears streaming down her face. Her family comforted her, urging her to leave with them.
Rashita looked at Nirved, her voice barely above a whisper. "Shaadi..." Before she could complete her sentence, Nirved grasped her hand firmly.
"Yeh meri wife hai! Yeh kahin nahi jayegi." (She is my wife! She doesn't go anywhere) His voice was low but commanding.
Rashita's father stared at Nirved, his gaze intense.
"Rashita, tum chaloge?" (Rashita! Will you come?)
Rashita knew the sanctity of the marriage and the legal implications of divorce.
She took a step back, her voice firm despite her tears. "Shaadi... Bina divorce ke hum nahi ja sakte!" (I will not, without divorce. This is illegal!)
Aravind's eyes widened at the mention of divorce.
"Divorce? Abhi toh nahi ho sakta! Humlog ka reputation hai, media ko kahi na kahi se pata chal jayega!" ( Divorce??, it's will not done this soon, we are reputed person! Media will definitely cover this news form anywhere!)
Rashita's father's expression turned cold.
"Aaj ke baad tum humlog ke liye mar chuki ho!" (You are died for us!")
As he turned to leave, Rashita's heart skipped a beat.
She felt a wave of despair wash over her, and her eyes closed as she fell to the floor.
Everyone rushed to Rashita's side as she collapsed.
Nirved quickly scooped her up and carried her to her room, instructing the maid to call a doctor.
The tension in the room was palpable as they waited for the doctor's diagnosis.
Finally, the doctor arrived, examined Rashita, and reassured everyone that she was fine, just exhausted from the wedding preparations.
The room breathed a collective sigh of relief, but beneath the surface, there was still unease.
Rashita's family hadn't fully accepted her marriage to Nirved, and Rashita herself was grappling with her new reality.
As the night wore on, everyone retired to their rooms.
Rashita, her eyes red from crying, eventually drifted off to sleep. Nirved, meanwhile, shifted to the room next to hers.
In the stillness of the night, Nirved quietly took out his earpods and spoke in a low voice on the phone.
"Sab theek hai. Tum bhi so jao." (Everything is fine ! You can also sleep.)
The mysterious conversation raised more questions than answers.
Who was he talking to?..............
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As the New Day begins,
Rashita get ready and came to downstairs, she take the blessing of god and all the elders but when she had to touch Sunita's feet, Sunita refuses her.
Rashita's eyes welled up with tears as Sunita's harsh words cut deep. She quickly composed herself and went upstairs, overwhelmed by the rejection.
As she entered her room, she gazed at her parents' picture, tears streaming down her face. The door knock broke the silence.
She wiped her tears and opened the door to find Nirved standing with a breakfast plate.
"Aap breakfast kar lijiye, Rashita," (Take your breakfast, Rashita!) he said softly.
Rashita nodded, and Nirved placed the plate on the table.
"I am going to the office," he added before leaving.
As the food on the table remained untouched, Rashita's resolve strengthened.
But her hunger wants the food. She finally decided to break her fast, picking up a morsel of food and bringing it to her lips.
As she finished her meal, Rashita felt a mix of emotions.
She wasn't sure if she was ready to accept her new life. Her past memory of her parents, their love and everything make her cry.
The silence in the room was oppressive, punctuated only by the sound of Rashita's quiet sobs.
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As the days blended together,
Rashita felt increasingly isolated, confined to her room with no permission to venture downstairs.
Sunita's strict instructions had been clear:
"Tumhe neeche aane ki koi zarurat nahi hai, tumhe jo chahiye wo tum tak pahuncha jayega."
(You no need to come downstairs, your everythings which you need. It will come to you.)
Nirved's absence hadn't helped, his office work keeping him busy and away from her room.
Also they still not start their new life. Nirved is always sweet to her but he doesn't talk to her about his personal things.
The silence was oppressive, punctuated only by the occasional maid bringing her meals.
But today was different.
The sound of murmured conversations drifted upstairs, hinting at a visitor.
Rashita's curiosity was piqued. Who could it be?
She approached the window, trying to catch a glimpse of the newcomer.
As she peered out, she saw a men, who is telling about Nirved and Sunita shouting on him.
Rashita's eyes narrowed, trying heard clearly but couldn't.
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Who was this visitor, and what brought them to the mansion? Rashita's isolation was starting to feel like a prison, and any distraction was welcome.
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