Teja POV:-
When I woke up in the morning by Mummy Ji, who woke me up so lovingly, I felt for a minute that my mother was waking me up.
It brought tears to my eyes, and I hugged Mummy Ji immediately.
She caressed my hair and asked, " What happened, dear? Missing your mother? "
I broke the hug and looked at her.
She held concern and love for me.
I smiled and said, " Yes, Mummy Ji. I am lucky to have such a loving mother-in-law. "
She made a poker face and said, " Teja, do you really think of me as your mother-in-law? I am deeply hurt. I thought I gave you all my motherly love. But now I think- "
I cut her off before she could say anything more.
" Mummy Ji, it's not like what you think. You are my mother in my heart. I have four mothers, and no one can take their places from my heart. Everyone has their own place. " I explained, and she smiled.
She patted my head and said, " Now go and freshen up. We need to go for Kul Devi pooja and do other rituals. "
I nodded, and she kissed my forehead lovingly and left.
I smiled and went to the bathroom to do my business.
I came back and wore my red saari and my accessories.
I looked at the vermilion box on my dressing table.
I took it in my hand and opened the box.
I looked at the vermilion and looked at the vermillion carefully.
Last time I wore it was when I lost everything in my life.
This time, I have gained everything in my life.
This vermillion came back into my life with Akaash's name.
Now my husband is Akaash, who loves me and cares for me.
I wish just like brightness in this color. My life shines too.
I took out some vermilion and wore it again.
I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled.
I am glowing.
My life is well.
I went downstairs and saw Akaash in the hall.
When I saw him, I realized tonight would be our first night.
I blushed at my thoughts and lowered my gaze.
Akaash again proved me wrong.
We were enjoying our private moment when our family caught us.
Luckily we went to Kul Devi Pooja, and they didn't tease us.
After the pooja, the priest opened our Gathbandhan.
Then, he told us to take off our threads with the help of our partner.
We did it and came back home.
We ate our breakfast when Akaash suddenly announced to our family to wait for us, and he told me that he wanted to talk to me about something urgent.
We went to one of the guest rooms, and Akaash told me everything.
My blood boiled after hearing everything, and I ordered him.
He nodded and sent the message, and he also called Hannah.
We came back and told everyone about our flight tomorrow.
Our family got mad at Akaash, and I supported him and explained everything to our family.
They sighed in defeat and nodded.
Then Mummy Ji explained to us everything regarding today's rituals.
We nodded and did all the rituals.
They finally left us alone at 1 pm, and we sighed in relief.
But we know very well we are not going to get any rest.
We immediately got ready for the meeting and attended the meeting online.
I yelled at almost everyone and told them to go back today on my private jet because the hospital needed them more, and we needed more staff for the project.
They reluctantly agreed, and Hannah told everyone that the jet would take them at 7 pm.
I gave everyone a task and ended our meeting while telling Hannah to come to my home immediately.
She agreed, and in half an hour, she stood in front of me.
The makeup artist came to make me ready.
Hannah was telling me everything, and I gave her instructions.
I didn't even realize when the makeup artist made me ready.
I thanked her and gave her a huge tip.
She smiled and left.
After that, Akaansha bhabhi and Manvi Bhabhi came, and she covered my face with pallu.
I internally groaned and went downstairs with them.
Then one by one, everyone saw my face and gave me gifts.
After the Mudikhai, Mummy Ji told me to get ready for the reception.
I nodded and came back to my room and saw Hannah, who gave me a glass of water.
I thanked her and drank the water in one go.
I lay down on the bed tiredly.
I am truly exhausted.
" God, who made all these rituals? I want to kill that person right now. " I said, and Hannah laughed.
I glared at Hannah, who looked at me and stopped laughing.
" Sorry, Mrs. Rathore. But I can't help myself. For the first time, I saw you so irritated with some rituals. " Hannah explained.
" Hannah, dear. You don't have any idea about how exhausting these ritual days are. I am tired.
Now I have to attend that reception and kill my legs with those long heels.
I am missing my old life right now. " I said, and she chuckled.
" Don't worry, mam. Everything will be fine the day after tomorrow. " Hannah said, and I sighed.
" Yeah! But I will miss my time here too. I enjoyed my time here with everyone.
Bubbly will leave after two days after my pagfere. " I confessed, and she smiled.
" I can understand, mam. But this needs to happen one day.
After all, Bubbly mam lives in Canada, and Akaash sir's paternal uncle's family lives here.
You enjoyed the best moments here. So, it's not easy to go back home. " Hannah explained, and I hummed.
I noticed Hannah carefully. She looked around 26-28.
" Hannah, can I ask something personal? " I asked worriedly.
She looked at me with her intense gaze, like she was trying to read my mind but failed.
" Yes, please. " Hannah replied.
" Do you have any boyfriend? " I asked.
She looked at me like I had grown two heads.
I glared at her, and she controlled her emotions.
She blinked her eyes and cleared her throat.
" No, Mrs. Rathore. " She replied but was cut off by me.
" Call me, boss. " I said, and she looked at me with shock.
" Yes, boss. " She replied, and I nodded.
" Good! After this project, I will give you three weeks off.
So, Enjoy your life and try to find a life partner. " I said, and she literally jumped on me enthusiastically.
She kissed my cheeks and said, " Thank you!!!! Thank you so much, Teja mam. I am so happy and grateful to you.
To be honest, I want to find a life partner like our Director, Dr. Akaash.
Mam, please don't get me wrong, but he is every girl's dream.
I am so happy that you married him. "
I smiled at her and nodded.
Suddenly, someone knocked at my door.
Hannah opened the door, and Manvi Bhabhi, Akaansha Bhabhi came with my crying Vihaan.
I got worried and went towards them.
I scooped Vihaan in my arms and asked, " Vihaan, what happened, dear? Why are you crying like this? "
" Mumma, I missed you. They didn't let me come to you the whole day.
They are so bad. I will never stay with them. " Vihaan replied while crying.
" Vihaan, calm down, dear. Look, Mumma is here.
First, stop crying! " I said and took him to my bed.
I sat on the bed, and he sat on my lap while putting his head between my breast.
I looked at Hannah, Manvi Bhabhi, and Akaansha bhabhi.
They looked at us with adoration.
After a minute, Vihaan got calm.
I made him look at me and asked, " Have you eaten anything? "
He shook his head as a no. I looked at Hannah, and she understood my gaze immediately.
She left and came back to my room with sliced apples in a bowl.
I made Vihaan eat the apples.
After some time, he drifted to sleep.
I placed him on the bed and tucked the blanket on him.
I kissed his forehead and looked at Manvi Bhabhi.
" Why did Vihaan behave like that, bhabhi? What happened? " I asked calmly as I didn't want to yell at her without any reason.
Also, she held a higher position than me.
" I saw you were handling everything on your own, and I didn't want you to disturb by Vihaan too.
I knew you were sensitive towards him.
Also, it would affect your work and today's ritual too.
So, I tried everything not to let him come to you.
I am sorry. I didn't know Vihaan would behave like this and won't touch food and his milk. " Manvi bhabhi explained and lowered her gaze in shame.
I went towards her and made her look at me.
" Bhabhi, I know you want my good.
But after his accident, he can't stay in a place without me.
He is scared that he would lose me.
When I went to the hospital and was in the operation theater,
Hannah would handle my phone calls and console Vihaan with the Video call where he could see me doing the surgeries.
I know you didn't know anything about it.
But, Please, bhabhi, never do this again.
Vihaan may look normal child, but he is still suffering.
If he says he wants to meet me, please let him meet me.
What he did today was in front of the tantrums he shows. " I explained, and her eyes filled with tears.
" It's okay. Please get ready. You have to look beautiful at my reception.
Also, these tears will ruin your image as a soon-to-be-queen. " I said, and Manvi bhabhi smiled. I wiped her tears.
She nodded and left with Akaansha bhabhi.
The door opened again and revealed a beautician, a make-up artist, and a hairstylist.
I sighed in frustration and told them to wait.
God, when will this day finish? I thought in my mind.