59. Blossoming Spring days

The next day morning

Suddenly, I jumped out of my bed realizing the function. My mom entered the room and she asked me to take bath. I obeyed her and took hot shower. I stabbed my emotions and feelings pinned inside me. My mom gave me the Saree to wear. I wore the Saree and my sister did a little make up for me. I didn't show any objections.

"Akka, you are looking so beautiful. Advance happy wedding akka" she said happily.

I nodded simply.

My mom helped me in wearing jewels and now I was ready. Few of our relatives reached our home. Everywhere in home there filled with joy and happiness. I pretended to gave my fake smile to everyone.

"Akka, Aren't you interested in seeing your pair photo? See the photo akka," she took the photo and gave it me. I threw the photo in the bed angrily. My sister didn't show any reaction and I felt sorry for hurting her. I peeped out through the nearby window, my parents where happily inviting the guest. I looked at them for a while and sat in the bed. I searched for my phone remembering that I turned off my phone last night.

Meanwhile, two car came with full speed and stopped in front of my house. Everyone was excited and hopefully it was groom and his parents. My parents arranged for traditional rituals to welcome them. My heart was pounding faster and I couldn't accept anything. I stood casually and  I was expecting for some miracles to happen atleast in last moment. God, please help me with some miracles. I was begging infront of my God with last hope.

After sometimes later,

My mom gave tea cup tracks to me and ask me to give to groom and his family. I hide tears deep inside my eyes and bowed my head down and reached the living room. The only thing that running in my mind was Rithick. I can't accept anyone except him. I will kill myself if it happens. With a fake smile I gave coffee to everyone without looking at them.

Then I walked towards my sister.

"Akka! How is the groom?"

I stood without replying.

"We are very happy to have our Neethu for our Rithick," said a familiar male voice. I looked up and gazed at everyone shockingly. It was my Rithick and his family. I jumped out of happiness. I can't express in words. Then, I gazed at my parents and sister. They were smiling at me. What a day it was!! Is it a miracle or dream? Lots of happiness mixed emotions took me to heaven. I stood looking at Rithick and we shared our smile.

"When did it happen? What a surprise?" I communicated via my eyes.

Neethu's POV

I was really shocked to see

Rithick and his family members sitting in front of me. I rubbed my eyes to confirm them again. It was not my dream. Thanks God! What is going on? This was a wonderful miracle that I have never expected. I can't express my happiness in words. I gazed at Rithick with eyes wide open. I forget everyone present there and I stood dumbstruck looking at him.

I was diverted by Nethra and Riya after few minutes. They came nearer to me with a big smile and I smiled at them back.

"How is the surprise?" Riya almost whispered in my ears.

I smiled at her and searching for the suitable words to express it. She smiled at me again by holding my hands.

"Rithick, Are you interested in getting married to my daughter?" My dad asked Rithick cheerfully. I can see that my dad was comfortable with Rithick and he was just asking for heaven sake. My mom and my sister giggles. I could understand that this marriage drama was composed, directed and played by everyone present here except me. My sister even didn't inform me about this even after knowing my tears? I was a bit angry with her right now.

"Of course! Uncle,ask your daughter

Once," he said kidding me and everyone laughed.

"My daughter will never ever cross the line which I have drawn," he said cheerfully and again everyone smiled. Happiness and joy occupied the place.

With that happy moments, Rithick's parents and my parents handled the traditional rituals by exchanging the thampulam plate.

Then they asked me to step forward. Rithick stood and came closer to me. He opened a jewel box and took a beautiful ring from the box. He took my hand and wore it my finger. Everyone clapped at that moment. My dad gave another ring and asked me to wear in his. I was blushing and bowed my head down. I held his hand and wore it in his hand. The touch was like the first touch and it brought goosebumps in me. I can't look into his eyes as I felt very shy. We both were asked to take our respective seat. He was sitting beside me.

Rithick's mom stepped closer to me with lots of love that can be clearly visible in her eyes. I stood up at once and fell in her legs to get blessings. She made me to stand and showered get blessings. She brought a necklace for me. It was white stones and obviously it was diamond. She wore it in my neck and it was heavy. I can see her love for me in her eyes.

Then, Rithick's family members gave me an engagement attire to wear. It was a beautiful traditional silk Saree. The combo was very nice, light green body with light blue mixed golden border. My eyes got struck at Rithick and now only I was looking at his dress. He wore light blue shirt with an grey color overcoat and pants. Wow! He was looking so cute. My eyes clicked 50 snaps within a moment.

"Enough Neethu, you can look at your partner little later and now go and wore the dress," my mom raised her voice sweetly.

My sister, Nethra and Riya accompanied with me as they were aware that I was weak in wearing the Saree. They congratulated me first and they helped me in wearing the Saree and jewels. Riya made me to stand infront of the mirror. They giggled and praised my beauty. Yes, I was looking very beautiful in the saree than usual. The jasmine flower that I wore in my hair gave additional beauty. I am sure that I will impress Rithick.

"Girls, why didn't you inform me about the wedding? Hopefully, you everyone knew it already," I asked slowly.

"Your husband tied a naked ribbon in our mouth and we are sorry Neethu. Obviously, it is a big surprise for you that you can cherish life long," they said happily to lighten my mood. I looked at my sister and she gave me the same photo cover that she gave me yesterday. I snatched from her and took the photo. It was my Rithick.

"Sorry akka, he tied our mouth too. By seeing your pain, I gave the photo to you but you didn't see it," she said sweetly that makes me to hug her.

My mom knocked the door and asked as to come out. A new type of feelings occupied me, Shyness mixed with unknown fear. I could hear my heart beat. My sister and Riya asked me to stay cool and enjoy the moment.

We reached the living room. Rithick eyes captured me beautifully. He gestured happily that I was looking beautiful. Again and again I was blessing. Now, I was standing infront of Rithick's parents together with Rithick. We got blessings from them. Then, we got blessings from our parents. Later we got blessings from Rahul's parents.

Infront of everyone, the priest booked our marriage date. Our family members were very happy. There was another surprise too that I like it to the core. They booked the same date for Rahul and Nethra too. Hopefully, I can understand that these were already planned by our parents. I felt very happy for Rahul and Nethra. Same day, Two marriages it was like vow. I know it was Rithick's plan as he loves Rahul to the core and he can't be happy with me if Rahul is not getting married and now officially our parents declared our wedding. I waved my happiness to Rahul and Nethra. Kishore and Riya congratulated both of our pairs.

After concluding all the rituals and now it is time for food session. I and Rithick were sitting together, Rahul and Nethra together, Kishore and Riya together. His family members had their food separately. We had our food. It was variety of delicious dishes.

I got one minute time to talk to Rithick,

"What a surprise! Why didn't you inform me my sweet buffalo? How did you convinced my parents?" I have lot of questions to ask but I asked very few.

"My sweety, sorry I will tell everything in detail later," he said sweetly again as there was no time to talk now.

After few minutes later, they returned back to home. It was the sweetest and happiest day in my life with lots of memories to cherish.

I was still dancing in my dreams. I can't even believe the day yet. I looked at my ring, there written the letter R. Smile arose at that moment and I kissed the ring. Only a month more for our wedding.

A week passed by,

That day morning, hardly I got permission from my parents to go to my 10th standard friend's wedding. I was getting ready for that function. The wedding hall was nearer to my home. I started walking and someone grabbed my hands and pulled me inside the car. I was shocked and my heart skipped the beat at that moment. I turned and looked the person, He is my Rithick.

"R I thickkkk," I almost shouted in joy

He enjoyed my innocence.

"Stop! Stop! It is the place where I need to go," I said happily.

"Nope! I can't. Be with me," he said and drove the car straightly. I didn't stop him because I wish to be with him.

He parked the car in nearby beach area. He held my hand and we walked together. We dipped our legs in waves and played their for sometime. We wrote our names in the sand and enjoyed a lot.

Sometimes later, we seated together. He held my hand lovingly.

"Tell me Rithick, I am excited to know it. How do you convince my parents? Thanks a lot Rithick,"

"You are my wife. After knowing that you are scared to express our love to you parents. How will I give that trouble Neethu? I know about strength and weakness," he said sweetly and I hugged him from aside.

Rithick's POV

The most beautiful moment in my life is sitting next to Neethu with her hands held by mine. I could feel the same in Neethu too through her eyes. Nowadays, her eyes communicate much more than her lips did. Her eyes were the most power area where I can't stay more than 30 seconds. Yup!! You all can see my happiness through my feelings right? The reason is I was engaged with Neethu with our parents support.

"Rithick! Tell me. How do you convince my parents without my knowledge?," she asked gently with lots of curiosity.

"Give me a kiss, I will try to start saying it," I asked her using the chance.

"Nope! It is public place," she said cutely looking at the couples nearby.

"I need a kiss that's it," I said and moved closed to her. I looked into her eyes.

She kissed me within a fraction of second makes me to smile. She was looking around the people nearer to us confirming that no one was aware of that kiss.

"Rithick tell me, This is too much," she said cheerfully.

"OK Neethu,"

Flashback

Neethu, I knew that you find very difficult to convey about our love to your parents. You are my queen, how can I allow you get struggling? Our love should always give you happiness. So I have a plan before Riya's marriage itself but due to that horrible tragedy, life gave me a chance to speak about the worst incident to your parents at first. I never expected it. My parents too supported me. At first your parents were very much worried about your health conditions. They came three times to see you here . They had a chance to meet my parents too. Your parents didn't trust us at first, they decided to took you to our native place itself. My parents and my family members gave an assurance and they claimed that they too have care for you.

"Why do you have this much care for my daughter?" One-day your dad asked my mom by seeing the care for you.

"Hypocrite question actually, to be frank she is equal to my own daughter," my mom replied. I was there but I didn't talk to your dad. I don't know what made your dad to trust us. Your parents had good opinion with our family members and they left from there. Daily, either your parents or my family members would discuss about your health. I didn't use that chance to convey our love to your parents because in case if your parents didn't like then they may discharge you from the hospital and also the case was going on the other side. Days passed and you recovered very fastly than doctors expectations.

That day, We discharged you from the hospital. I got a call from an unknown number, it was your sister telling that your parents were arranging for your wedding function. I can't delay after this and at the same time I don't want to make you nervous or getting tensed.

For the first time, I informed about my love to my dad. He was not that much shocked but he was surprised. He accepted my love without any hesitation. Hopefully, he likes Neethu that makes me very happy. I talked to my mother. Later, I requested my parents to accompany me to Neethu's home for marriage proposal. My dad was very busy still he didn't oppose my words and he postponed the contract.

After few hours later, we stood infront of your home. Your parents welcomed us gracefully. Your parents had a disgusting look at us. My dad initiated the converse first and he came to the point straightly,

"Will you give your daughter to my son? I'm sorry, if I am wrong. My son is in love with your daughter. Your daughter will agree only if you are ok with this marriage," my dad said amazingly. My dad was such a sweet person. Of course, he is my role model. I didn't get tensed because I was very much confident in my love.

Your parents looked at each other. They were muted for about few minutes.

"The way your family take care of my daughter impressed me a lot and even I told this to my wife. The same thing I have in my mind but I hesitated after knowing your status and popularity. There is no match between your family and ours....," your dad continued but my dad interrupted in between.

"My son loves your daughter. She saved the life of my son more than that she was gentle and amazing girl. You have grown up your daughter very well with dignity and respect. This is what I want and it is greater than anything in the world,"

Happiness glowed in the eyes of your dad at the moment he heard about your dignity and respect towards others.

"I accept wholeheartedly to give my daughter to your son. Your son is equal to my son," he said and hugged me at once. Your sister too joined in the converse.

Finally I requested them not to reveal this marriage proposal to you as to make it a great surprise for you Neethu. I am sure that this was the great surprise that I can give you ever. Everyone accepted it as per my request.

On the day before our wedding, by knowing your tears I called you to tell the truth but you switched off the phone, darling.. I am sorry.

* completed *

Neethu pinched my chin and gave enough punch.

"My devil, please stop it,"

"You deserve it, my dear husband," she said cheerfully and laid in my shoulder.

Our sweet fight mixed with love continued whenever she remembered.

Later, I dropped her in home.

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Days passed..

Both of our families met in shopping complex. We took our wedding dresses. Rahul and Nethra took their wedding dress according to their taste. I felt very happy for them. We had great time on that day. We took dresses for everyone in both of our family. We completed our shopping at 9 a.m, I don't know how the time passed by this much quickly.

The second day, we went to jewellery shop and selected the accessories. I had a surprise gift for Neethu. I bought mangalyam chain with both of our names in the dollar. I knew Neethu will be very happy to see my name there. Rahul and Nethra pair selected their jewels.

Third day, we went to Fancy complex to buy the necessary items. The whole day goes very well. We enjoyed a lot. Parents didn't accompany us because they knew that we took long time to select. We four of them enjoyed a lot on that day and it was two days before our wedding. I dropped Neethu in her home with lots of buried and blossomed love from my heart.

On the wedding day...

We arranged our wedding in our home town itself. We booked Ganga Granteur Mandapam here. The arrangements and decorations were fabulous. We arranged separately for both the weddings but in a same time.

Neethu and Nethra were in the Madapam. All our family members accompany together with us.

Both Rahul and me had a grant welcome. We both ride the horse and landed the mandapam like a prince. It was just an amazing feeling to get our princess. After completing our family rituals, we were welcomed inside.

The prohitar (priest) started teaching us the tongue twisting mantras. I and Rahul fully enjoyed it and waiting for our queens. The mandapam was almost full and we could see the happiness in everyone's eyes .

Here is that sound, wedding drum sound. The prohitar called the Brides.

Nethra came first and seated near to Rahul. She looks very cute.

Next, my angel, my queen, my life, my wife, my Neethu came out. She stepped slowly with head bow down. She looks adorable in that wedding Saree. I can't take off my eyes. Oh God! This girl is killing me alive.

"Rithick enough! enough!" I heard the most familiar voice nearby. It was our Kishore. Riya winked at me.

Neethu seated next to me. Within few minutes, that good time came. The prohitar gave mangalyam to Rahul and me. Wow! The amazing Drums, flowers etc showered it's blessings.

I tied the three knots in her neck mixed with love, joy and happiness. Rahul tied his knot with Nethra. This is the moment we are waiting for. Later on we get blessings from everyone and started our life with same love.

True love never fails. Start Loving the heart after deciding he or she is your rest of life. Though if your love get hurt or opposed by your family members, if you are strong in your love definitely you can succeed.

*Happy Ending*

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