Chapter 50 - Wedding jitters

Sitting in front of the dressing table in one of the rooms of the Rathore's guest house, Avni looks at herself with kohl eyes and thick eyelashes, face glowing and blushing due to the bridal makeup. She let go her eyes to her dress, she was wearing champagne gold bridal lehenga designed by Shana with uncut diamond and gold piece of jewellery to compliment it.

She was going to marry the love of her life, but she was nervous.

She had always thought of marrying Anubhav, but when it was going to happen, the thought of going away from her family was unsettling.

She lifts her eyes toward the gate of the room when she heard the footsteps and saw Mrs Chaya and Shakti Rathore coming in the room.

Her eyes met Mrs Chaya Rathore, who had stopped in her way to her and was looking at her with pure love, but, with a little bit of sadness in her eyes.

"Oh my child, you are looking absolutely gorgeous" coming in Avni's room, Mrs Chaya Rathore spoke and came to kiss Avni on her forehead and lingered there for more than a second.

Mrs Shakti Rathore did not utter a word, her silence speaking how painful it was for her to be away from Avni. She kissed Avni's forehead and looked at her with admiration and love..

The love act stopped when the gate opened for the second time and, Avni saw Shanaya illuminating in Blue designed sleeveless top and silk draped skirt.

It was the first time for Avni to saw her wearing a necklace and bangles, but the change was gorgeous. She was looking beautiful and, Avni could swear she was going to steal someone's heart when she saw her smiling.

Next to her, glowing in a black off-shoulder crop top and crop pant with a long shrug, stood Riya with her black hair tied in a high pony, lips painted with red lipstick and earrings dangling in her ears.

Avni knew Shanaya and Riya were poles apart, Shanaya liked being stylish but without much makeup, whereas, Riya liked makeup and was feminine in that way, but, their personal choice never come in between their friendship.

"oops, we will come later" looking at Mrs Rathores with Avni, Shanaya signalled Riya to give them some time and turned along with Riya to exit when she heard Shakti Rathore" It's okay, she need you more than us." and saw her smiling at them.

"No, aunt, she needs you more than us. In fact, we will be outside waiting once she will be free"smiling at them, Riya spoke.

Listening to both of them, Mrs Rathores smiled and, ask them to come forward.

Taking their hands, Chaya Rathore spoke" I know it's selfish for me to say it, but I want you both to stay with us for longer. We won't feel the Mansion empty with Avni going if you would with us. For us, you are our daughters."

Shanaya knew nothing to speak. Staying for more two-three days means facing Vihaan more and given their chemistry, she hardly had to guess how it was going to be.

She was thinking of going to look for an apartment for her as she was thinking of staying in Delhi for her next business deal once Avni's wedding would be over.

Looking at Avni who too was hoping for a positive answer, she replied" Sure, aunt. I would be more than happy."

She was ready to stay, knowing she would be the reason for someone's happiness.

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Standing at the welcome gate of Rathore's farmhouse, adjacent to the Guesthouse, Vihaan looking absolutely handsome in the three-piece royal blue suit with a crisp white shirt, Rolex watch, his long and voluminous hair gelled up perfectly with a classy touch was welcoming guests with as politely he could.

Smiling at the invited guests, Vihaan could not believe the day has finally arrived for her sister to get married. He had heard how difficult it is to bid adieu to your sister, but only now he could totally feel it.

His heart was heavy thinking how he is going to protect Avni if something happens to her, if Anubhav is not the right person for her and if she will not be able to be happy.

He tried to distract his unnecessary thoughts knowing very well Anubhav will never hurt Avni and, even if he tried, Vihaan would make sure to pay him for his deeds.

It was almost time for the arrival of Anubhav with his family and relatives and, Vihaan looks around to make sure everything was perfect.

Looking at his farmhouse, which was big enough to held Avni wedding, he wanted to thank Shanaya for decorating and managing it beautifully, but his ego did not let him do.

He noticed the entrance gate of the farmhouse was decorated with the bunches of red and white roses with leaves at the top of the gate, lights illuminating the door.

The road to the centre of the farmhouse was simple, with light lamps placed on each side and trees decorated with lights.

Shana had planned the arrangement while keeping in mind the stargazing opportunities for the guests, with the top of the tables covered with bushes and light bulbs to proved enough light for them to eat with comfort, and to gaze at the open sky.