RADHIKA’S POV:

“Wow, look at me, I look soooooo beautiful just like a cute princess” I said to myself looking at the mirror and smiling. I was wearing a light pinkish colour lehenga with off shoulder blouse. The working on the dress is so amazing, decorated with small shining crystals. I have kept my hair open which was hanging till my waist. My hair is both straight and curly. I mean my hair is straight from the top but at the end it becomes wavy. In short, it’s a combination of two styles but I love my hair. My hair is my identity. I was wearing a small diamond necklace with matching earrings and obviously it’s my father’s choice. He always makes his daughter, The Best. I am not at all interested in makeup, so I just put a simple one and to have sharp eyes, I always prefer for thin eyeliners and applied a nude lipstick. Even though my skin is light brown in colour but what matters I am falling in love with myself now.

While I was admiring myself looking at the mirror, Serena entered my room pushing the door very hard which made my body shiver for some time.

I looked at her angrily and said “Tu ek kaam kar mera darwaza tod de” and continued to look at the mirror.

(Do one thing just break the door)

“Aree sorry, sorry. Ab chaliye maharani sahab, kitna dekhogi apne aapko. Ladko ko bhi thoda chance de, tumko dekhne ke lie. Kahin bhaiya bhabhi ke jagah, teri shaadi na karwa du mein” Serena told and smiled.

(Sorry, sorry. Now come with me, my queen, how much will you look at yourself? Give chances to the boys also, to admire you. It seems like in place of your brother’s marriage, I will get you married.)

“Shut up, okay. Now tell me why you came running?” I asked turning to Serena.

“ohhh… I forgot. Come with me fast, aunty is calling us” Serena told.

“Ok, let’s go” Radhika said and we both left my room.

When we both entered the room where Shibani Bhabhi was getting ready, both Myra Bhabhi and Shibani Bhabhi were already sitting there waiting for us.

“Wow, kya mast nazara hai. Shibani Bhabhi, you are looking like a goddess and Myra Bhabhi……. aap toh apsara lag rahi hai. Now tell me Bhabhi, how is my selection?” I said with a full excitement.

(Wow, what wonderful view. Shibani Bhabhi, you are looking like a goddess and Myra Bhabhi……. you look so angelic.) Bhabhi – sister-in-law.

“Not more than you, sweetheart and your choice is the best. This lehenga is so pretty” Shibani Bhabhi replied.

“Yes, Shibani is right. You are also very beautiful, my dear drama queen” Myra Bhabhi said which made me blush a little.

“Okay then my beautiful ladies, we are going to the wedding hall to check whether everything is ready or not” Serena said and dragged me to the wedding hall.

“Wow, everything looks perfect. The stairs which are decorated with white and pink flowers, the entrance is beautifully decorated with a red carpet to welcome everyone. There are many small round tables with pink flowers on it. And the mandap is looking awesome. The lighting is also looking very nice. It’s very attractive. My idea of making the decorations according to Shibani Bhabhi’s lehenga seems to be perfect. Very good Radhika, I am proud of you” I said to myself and giggled.

“Radhika beta, just come here” Papa called me.

“Yes papa, coming” I replied and came downstairs towards the entrance. My father and my mother were standing at the entrance to welcome everyone. But now it seems that my whole family is standing there and I think there is one more family. It seems like my papa’s one more special guest but I don’t recognize them.

When I was thinking who the family will be as I know most of my father’s friends, I saw Anvika waving at me from the crowd. So, this is Anvika’s family. I got relaxed as now I don’t have to behave like that “sadhu and sanskari ladki” [sage and cultured girl]

When I came towards them, papa asked me “Radhika beta, do you remember him?” and papa pointed his finger towards the man standing infront of him.

I hesitated first but then nodded my head in no.

“He is my old and best friend, Samraat about whom I was talking yesterday. And she is his wife, Gayatri Bhabhi” papa told me. I greeted everyone by joining both my hands and saying namaste and also touched their feet.

Gayatri aunty hugged me and told everyone “Look, you have grown up so much. You are looking like a princess.” Everyone looked at me and smiled and I tried to hide my blush but obviously failed. “Oh My God…..”

“Hey wait a minute, there was one lady standing beside them who was just staring at me like she will eat me now. Who is she? Might be a part of Samraat uncle’s family. But their family seems to be sweet except her.” I thought while smiling at her but then she ignored me. Wow, what an attitude.

Then Anvika came in front and said excitedly “Bademaa, bademaa, she is my classmate and bestfriend in my university.”

Gayatri smiled but doubtfully asked “But Nayan Bhabhi, I remember that Radhika is elder than Anvika, then how come they are studying in the same class?”

“Nothing much Bhabhi. Radhika was studying outside but in the middle of the semester, she said that she was unable to leave alone, away from her family. So, we brought her back and she again started her study.” Maa replied.

I got introduced by everyone. Wow Anvika’s family was so sweet. Nisha didi, Arish bhai, Sneha chachi, Viraat chacha and the cutest one just like my cute Fulmati, Rohan.

Then Samraat uncle introduced me to that lady who was going to eat me. “She is Aiswarya Raizada, our Aditya’s fiancée. The wedding is next month.”

“Are par tumhara bada beta hai kahan?” Papa asked searching for Aditya.

[But where is your elder son?]

“He is coming. He suddenly got a call to attend a meeting. He will reach here soon” Samraat uncle replied.

Nisha didi asked me “Radhika, where is Myra? I want to see her.” I called Serena who was standing nereby and replied “Come with me didi. She is in Shibani bhabhi’s room.”