Ajay's Wedding
It was almost a month since Viren had talked to Viraj. Still, he didn't know what to do. Today he thought of going to meet Ajay and discuss his problem with him. As such he was calling him from a long time. As his wedding day was around the corner and he needed his help in selecting his outfits and finalizing them. That is why Viren thought he could shoot two birds with one stone. After lunch, he informed his dad about his plans and then drove off.
“Hey, Ajay what’s up”. Ajay was talking on the phone so he just nodded and waved his hand to Viren to sit. After a long talk on the phone, Ajay came near Viren.
“Hey, Viren. You don't like yourself. Is there some problem? You didn't even talk to me or visit me once, not even asked about the preparations for the wedding.” Furrowing his brows, he said to Viren.
Viren then told Ajay about his father's will. His father's deteriorating health conditions. The pressure he is putting on Viren to get married is not at all willing. All this has created havoc in his life. Ajay tells him to give a chance to love but Viren rejects it, so he assures Viren that he will think of something to help him.
It was time for Ajay to go to the boutique to fix his wedding outfits. When he came wearing a cream-colored sherwani, he looked like a prince.
"You are looking quite handsome. Vidushi will have a hard time "
"Thanks. Are you jealous"?
" Why should I? "
"Then come and check out your outfit. My parents want you to wear a dress similar to mine. Please check it out so that any alteration if required can be done."
Viren went to the trial room and wore a cream-colored sherwani with embroidery and stone embellished on it.
"You are not looking bad either ". Ajay joined his thumb and index finger in a gesture to tell him that he was looking good.
After changing into their original clothes, they left the showroom. They needed to buy some more things and Ajay yearned to buy a chain with a pendant to gift his bride on their wedding night. They went to a jewelry showroom. As they were entering they saw Vidhushi and Priya were also there. Eventually, they moved towards them.
“Hey, both of you .”Both the girls turned to see the men and were surprised to see them.
“Hey to you both. What brings you here.”The men were dumbfounded as they couldn't tell the reason for their visit.
“Ajay has come to check on his wedding outfit. We were going to the cafe upstairs when we saw you both so thought of dropping in and inviting you both for a cup of coffee. But why are you both here?”
“My necklace has broken so I thought of getting it fixed”. Vidhushi replied.
“Care to join us”.
“Sorry, but we have to go. My wedding dress will arrive in half an hour and I have to check on it. Maybe some other time.
"Mam your bag”. The salesman gives a bag to Vidhushi.
After both the women had gone, both the men started searching for the gift for Vidushi. A beautiful pendant caught their attention. There were two roses joined together with a heart below them, the roses were studded with small diamonds and had rose gold polish, hanging in a rose gold polish chain. Ajay bought it instantly. Viren left Ajay's place with a promise to attend all his wedding functions and his last bachelor night which was in two days. Ajay has not planned a bachelor's party as he wants to hang around with his friends in the peace of his house.
“Viren are you going somewhere”?.Rai Bahadur asked when he saw his son in his faded denim jeans contrasted with a polo-neck light blue t-shirt.
“Yes, dad. Today is the last day of Ajay’s bachelorhood. He wants his friends to come over to his house and spend the night with him. I will be back in the morning.”
“A bachelor’s party”
“Sort of but he wants us to hang around his house and enjoy ourselves. I must leave now. See you in the morning. Good night dad”
“Good night son have fun”
At Ajay’s house, all of their common friends had gathered. After having their dinner they gathered in the small bar at Ajay’s house. Ajay’s parents had gone for a sleepover at their friend’s house so that the guys could enjoy themselves without the feeling of being watched. They were chit-chatting when someone suggested watching something on the television. A new web series meant for adults has just launched.
“It would be good for Ajay as he can take some tips from the movie”.Nikhil, who has suggested watching the series, said chuckling.
They all enjoyed the web series. Viren was most enthusiastic after watching the series as an idea prevails in his mind which would end his vows forever.
Marriage was to take place in the daytime so everyone got up early. Haldi function was going on in the wee hours of the morning. Everyone was decked up in yellow color dresses. They all had lots of fun teasing Ajay. All of a sudden Ajay feels something sticky and cold gushing through his face.
" What is this "?Astonished he asks nobody in particular.
He heard hysterical laughter from his friends.
“This is rasgulla syrup mixed with sprite.” In between giggles, Nikhil explained.
“Eww, you all are disgusting. ” Shouted, Ajay. He got up and ran after them to hit them.
He was stopped by his mother, who advised him to take a quick bath.
He was getting ready for the wedding when Viren entered the room wearing the exact kurta they had bought the other day. Ajay was all decked up in sherwani, a red pearl necklace adorned on his neck, a silk stole endowed on one side with another end on his other arm, and a turban tied on his head. He looked like a prince. He was pacing in the room.
" Ready to meet your Princess" Viren chuckled.
"I'm so nervous and here you are joking".
" Why are you nervous.? Chill man, you are getting married and everything will be fine. Now wear a beautiful smile and come, aunty is calling you for the rituals".
After the ritual, the Barat procession proceeded to the venue. When the procession reached the venue, Vidhushi's parents accompanied by some relatives welcomed them. Her mother did aarti of the groom and applied a tilak on his forehead. Vidhuhshi’s brother took him to the mandap where marriage would take place.
The music changed from DJ to the marriage verse of Ramayan thus proclaiming the arrival of the bride. All decked up in Indian traditional attire lehenga of a wine color endorsed with traditional jewelry she was looking like a goddess. She came forward and they both exchanged garlands. They exchanged their vows and took seven rounds of the fire, thus completing the spheres. Ajay fills Vidhushi’s hair parting with vermillion color powder and ties mangal sutra, thus completing the marriage
Viren was fascinated by everything. Seeing him being interested in the marriage rituals so much RaiBahadur hopes to take a flight that maybe after seeing all this his son would get ready to be married. Little did he know that his son was fascinated because everything was new to him and he was enjoying it. He had made his plans and would open his cards in the coming weekend that is after two days.