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It's been almost a week since both Arohi and Abhishek agreed for the marriage. It's like both of their lives have changed. They both were happy to see their families happy but they themselves were restless.

Both the families have already called the priests and matched their kundali. They all were happy as the date was fixed for next month.

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Arohi went to the market to buy some fabrics. She was waiting for the bus when someone tapped her shoulder. She turned around and saw Bhavna and Ashika.

"Namaste aunty. Hii Ashika" she touched Bhavna's feet. "Hi didi"

"What are you doing here beta?"

"Vo aunty I came here to buy some fabrics. What are you guys doing here?"

"We came here to buy your wedding dresses Arohi bhabhi" Ashika chirped, the word "bhabhi", it felt too strange for her to hear that word.

"Ooh that's nice. Enjoy shopping. I was just leaving" she just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

"Arey beta why don't you come with us. I was actually planning to call you but see we found you here only" Arohi just smiled at them and cursed her luck.

"Come bhabhi bhai is also here. You guys can buy matching clothes now"

They all went inside the boutique. Abhishek frowned looking at her but they both just nodded at each other.

Ashika was too excited to buy new clothes for herself, and Bhavna was overjoyed seeing different bridal and groom dresses. Whereas Arohi was busy looking at the clothes detailings and designs. She was taking pictures of the dresses she liked for preference for her designs.

Arohi could feel Abhishek's gaze on herself. But she was ignoring her royally.

"Aru bhabhi see this dress is so beautiful" Ashika showed one dress to Arohi.

"It's good Ashi but don't you think the work is too much in it?" she said analysing the dress. Ashika looked at it again and nodded with Arohi. Whenever they showed her something she used to say this is not good, it is too much, color not good, and so on.

Abhishek just rolled his eyes at her comments. He couldn't even mock her because if he did, his mother would kick him off.

"Arohi did you like anything beta?" Bhavna asked her with a warm smile.

"I am umm very confused aunty. I like everything here but as a designer I am finding something or the other fault in it. If you don't mind can I design the dresses?" she asked with a smile.

Abhishek was shocked hearing her words. Abhishek looked at the girl in a blue jeans, a white top and a shrug standing in front of him standing so confident. This is the best boutique and still this girl likes nothing.

Bhavna nodded. They gave their measurements and Arohi told them that she will drop the designs next week. They all left and they dropped Arohi to her hostel.

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A month later,

All the rituals started of their marriage. Everyone was happy except the bride and groom. Both were unable to understand what to do and cursed their destiny.

Arohi was getting her mehndi applied. The mehndi artist engraved her husband's name in her palms. Her parents, relatives, cousins everyone were dancing and singing.

Arohi was praying all the time to her Kanha ji that Abhishek should back off but he didn't, much to her dislike. She tried to contact him but it went to vain.

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"OMG Bhai!" Ashika squealed "Aru bhaibhi is gonna die seeing you like this" to which she got a smack on her head from Abhishek.

"Ashu is Abhi ready?" Bhavna came inside room and her eyes got filled with tears seeing her son looking to breathtaking handsome.

She took some khol from her lower waterline and put it behind his and Ashika's ears "Kisi ki nazar na lage mere baccho ko" (No one's evil eyes should fall on my children)

Bhavna was fixing his turban when Abhishek said "Mom I have made all the arrangements, we will leave tonight only for Mumbai, this is the reason I asked to keep the wedding during the daytime. I will take Arohi directly to my penthouse. And don't worry I have asked the staff to do all the preparing of the rituals at the penthouse" he said kissing her forehead.

Bhavna shook her head at his stubbornness "Let's go everyone is waiting" and they left from the room.

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Arohi was in her room dressed in a bridal lehenga. Her mom took some khol and put it behind her ear trying to stop her tears. Arohi hugged her parents and her brother.

"Make us and your in-laws proud Aru" Inderjeet said hugging her while she just nodded.

"Yeah and don't scare poor jeeju" Nikhil said and they laughed.

"It's the time" Veena said and they left the room.

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Today is the most awaited moment for the Singhal's and the Mehra's,

AROHI WEDS ABHISHEK

Both the families were happy and emotional. Arohi and Abhishek were sitting on the wedding dias in front of the holy fire and the priest was chanting all the mantras.

Indrajeet and Veena with heavy heart did Arohi's kanyadan .

They both took 7 vows around the fire, pheras. It was the moment when Arohi felt Abhishek's finger touching her hairline to fill the vermillion, she closed her eyes and the tears she held for so long rolled down. She touched her nose and found vermillion and someone from behind said, "Vermillion fell on the nose, it means your husband will love you very much" and everyone laughed.

Abhishek closed his eyes to control his anger whereas another tear rolled down from Arohi's eyes. The next was mangalsutra, nuptial chain. Abhishek tied the nuptial chain around her neck, his actions were not so soft.

They both just accepted their fate because they were both tied in a holy relationship.

"You are now Husband and Wife. Take blessings from your elders" the priest concluded.

It is done.

Now she is no more Arohi Singhal

She is now Arohi Abhishek Mehra.

Wife of Abhishek Mehra and daughter-in-law of the Mehra's.

They both took blessings from their elders.

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Bhavna informed everyone about their departure for Mumbai and told Arohi to get changed into something else. Well no one expected this.

After all the rituals Veena took Arohi back in her room and got her dressed in a simple yet heavy red colored saree. And asked the makeup artist to changer her makeup to minimal one. Arohi just scrunched at the name of makeup.

Whereas Abhishek got changed into a black suit with a white shirt tucked inside.

Everyone else also got changed.

After a while Arohi was bought outside for her vidaai ritual.

She did the ritual with tears. She hugged her parents and cried. She was feeling very emotional leaving her parents, her brother and her house.

Abhishek was getting irritated by this. He wanted to go back to his home and do his work.

"Beta, I am giving you my precious daughter. Please forgive her if she does any mistake and take care of her" Indrajeet said to Abhishek, placing Arohi's hand in his.

"I'll take care of her sir" he gave him a assuring smile and squeezed Arohi's hand harshly.

"I will always keep her happy" he held her shoulder, tightening his hold making her hiss. She was irritated by his behaviour.

Indrajeet made his daughter settle in the car. Abhishek took the seat beside her while others got settled in the other car. Then they started their journey towards airport.

"Fucking finally" saying placed his head on the headrest. Whereas Arohi was still sniffing.

He took the tissue box and slammed it on her lap. Arohi stared at him in disbelief from her veil and took out tissue wiping her tears.

They reached airport where their private jet was ready. The pilot and the crew wished the newly wedded couple. Everyone got settled inside and the jet took off for Mumbai.

Arohi was sitting beside Abhishek. She was scared. When the jet took it's pace, unknowingly she held Abhishek's hand out of fear and closed her eyes.

Don't know why but Abhishek looked at her and gave an assuring pat on her hand. When Arohi realized she removed her hand from his. And they continued their journey.

The rest of the journey was quiet. Arohi was tired with everything so she just slept and woke up during the landing.

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It was around 11:30 when they reached Mumbai. They all went to Abhishek's penthouse to do Arohi's grah pravesh ceremony.

As Abhishek mentioned, the staff had done all the preparations and they just had to perform the ritual. Arohi did as she was instructed by her mother-in-law and took blessings from everyone.

"Abhi do not disrespect her or trouble her. Don't forget you manners and that she is your wife" Suket said in a stern voice to make his son understand to which he just nodded.

"Sure dad. Your son is not that bad dad" He added.

"We trust you but we know how witty can you be. Afterall you are our son" Bhavna said placing a kiss on his forehead.

"Suket, Bhavna common let's leave everyone is tired. Look at Ashi, she is so drowsy" Triloknath said, actually ordered. "And you young man. Take care of my granddaughter-in-law" he further added.

"Good night guys. Take care" as soon as they walked inside the elevator, Abhishek smirked walking upstairs to his room, where his wife is waiting for him.

He opened the door of his bedroom and walked in, Arohi didn't give a damn about his presence.

She was standing near the wall length window of the room. The room was decorated with scented candles and roses, making the atmosphere erotic.

But Arohi cared less. She thought of things like

What if he manhandled her?

What if he forced her to consummate?

And worst what if he ra..

But then she was not weak. She knew how to defend herself. And if he forced her than she was going to kick him where the sun doesn't shine.

Her trans of thoughts were broken when he felt him clutching her veil and instantly removing it. She closed her eyes and her breath caught in her throat. She was trying to control her anger at his bahaviour.

"Open your eyes wifey. I am not gonna eat you. I am not a monster you know" he chuckled and Arohi opened her eyes looking directly into his hazel-orbs, so beautiful yet captivating.

"Shaadi Mubarak Mrs. Arohi Abhishek Mehra" he said and she rolled her eyes  He looked at her deeply, face mostly with flawless makeup, adoring with the vermillion and nuptial chain, with a diamond set his mother got for his wife, her hands with red chuda.

But all he could think was, she doesn't deserve this. She doesn't deserve to be called his wife and his family's daughter-in-law. She is not worth it.

"Well I must tell you, you look beautiful" Arohi raised a brow hearing her husband's compliment. A red hue caressed her cheeks

"Thank you" she said in a confident voice.

"You look beautiful afterall your plan worked right. Right Mrs. Gold-digger" her eyes widened with tears brimming in it hearing his comment, but she composed herself.

"What do you mean"

"Oh you don't know what I mean" he said with a glare "Just like all other girls you took advantage of my family. You know when I first saw you, I was impressed by you. I thought you are a nice girl with self respect" he further added.

"Oh yeah then what changed your mind" she asked crossing her arms across her chest.

"But then I relised it was all a facade of yours so that my family chooses you as for marriage. And of course the girls of most of the middle class family turns out to be gold-diggers. The way you impressed my family especially dadu, it was commendable" he said clapping his hands on the last statement.

To be continued...