Mythili called Solanki's and proposed Aanandhi's hand for marriage. There are no words to describe Solanki's happiness. They couldn't believe that they were not dreaming. What a great alliance.
Mythili sent Arshad's photo to them. She wants Aanandhi to see her brother. Solanki's were on cloud nine except one, "the Bride". She was crying like hell. She refused to see Arshad's pic.
Aanandhi (crying): I don't want to get married. I want to study.
Arunita: Hey Miss Crazy… what are you going to do to study? Haa? Anyway, you have to get married, right? Then do it now itself.
Aanandhi: Mommy, please don't do this to me. I won't go leave you.
Mahima: Aanandhi, please try to understand. I won't compel you if your father is alive. We can't get such a good alliance like this, Aanandhi.
Aanandhi: But Mommy….
Mahima(cutting her): Don't you love me?
Aanandhi ( hugs Mahima, crying): I love you so much Mommy.
Mahima: if you love me so much, agree with this marriage. Please Aanandhi.
Aanandhi(pouting): Ok fine… if this is the only way to prove my love for my mother, OK.
Saying she rushed to her room and locked it.
Mahima looked at Arunita helplessly.
Arunita: Don't worry Mahima. Don't we know her? She will be alright.
Mahima nodded yes. They saw Prachi coming. Mahima told her the matter.
Prachi: leave it for me, Aunty. I will take care of her.
Mahima: Thank you Prachi.
Prachi knocked on the door…. No response… She called Aanandhi. Still no response.
Prachi: I won't come to your marriage if you don't open the door.
Next minute, Aanandhi opened the door and hugged her. Prachi went inside the room, taking Aanandhi with her.
Prachi: What's the problem, Aanandhi? Why are you upset?
Aanandhi: Mom is arranging my marriage.
Prachi (pretending): Really? Why is she doing this to my friend? These parents are always like this. They think only about their problems. I agree, you lost your father, so what? Can't she make you study? Why not she do some job to make your wish come true? What if she suffers? Can't she suffer for your happiness? What if something happens to her? Does it matter?
Aanandhi was looking at her without blinking.
Aanandhi(making a face): why are you talking like that, Prachi?
Prachi(calmly): Am I saying anything wrong? Can't you see happiness in your mother's face? This is the best chance to make her happy Aanandhi. Just think about her. She struggled a lot after your father's demise.
Still, do you want her to struggle in her life? She will be relieved if you get settled. And didn't you see Groom's sister and their family? How sweet were they? You will never get such a sweet sister-in-law and also a sweet family. That's why your mother wants this marriage to happen.
Aanandhi: But what about her brother then?
Prachi: Do you want to see him?
Aanandhi looked at her shockingly.
Aanandhi: Is he here?
She asked, biting her nail nervously.
Prachi: Yes..
She showed the cover which had Arshad's photo.
Aanandhi turned to the opposite side, pouting. Prachi removed his picture.
Prachi: My God…. How handsome he is…
Aanandhi didn't turn.
Prachi: Aanandhi… look at him. (She turned on her shoulder.)See this.
Aanandhi looked at Arshad's pic. She gulped.
Aanandhi: Doesn't he look expression less? Why doesn't he smile?
Prachi rolled her eyes.
Prachi: It seems like a stage program Aanandhi. How could he smile there?
Aanandhi: What if he smiles? Would anyone push him from the stage or what?
Prachi: My god, this girl... only God can save him from you.
...
The marriage date was fixed. Mythili wanted to get this marriage as soon as possible. Arshad asked them to finish all the pre-rituals without disturbing him.
Arshad: Sis, I will come to Patna two or three days before.
Mythili: Don't be late, Chinni. Please be on time.
Arshad: I will try Sis. But what will I do get there soon? Please don't torture me in the name of rituals.
He said with a stern expression.
Mythili: Ok baba. We are leaving for Patna today.
Arshad: Ok Sis. Take care.
Arshad headed to AR, whereas Rauts left for Patna for further arrangements.
AR
Arshad was going through the file which was in his hand. That's when he heard, "May I come in, Mr.brother in law?" Arshad rolled his eyes, seeing Anoop.
Arshad: Just stop it yaar.
Anoop: Arrey, are not you my brother-in-law?
Arshad: For you?
Anoop: Of course yes. Your wife is my sister, then who are you to me?
Arshad: When did our relationship status got changed?
Anoop: When you get spell bound on a childish girl.
Arshad(smirking): Spell bound and me?
Anoop: The great Arshad Sinha Raut, who didn't want to get married, is ready to wait for a girl, that too for three years. What's that dude?
Arshad: That's why I agreed to this marriage. So I will be free for three years.
Anoop(sighed): Don't give the same excuse to me. I'm Anoop, don't forget that.
Arshad: Ok fine. I like her.
Anoop: That's my dude. When will you go to Patna?
Arshad: Aren't you coming with me?
Anoop: I will come as much as possible. But don't you want to meet Aanandhi before marriage?
Arshad(sighed): Everyone will start making fun of me then.
Anoop: But you will get a chance only if you go to Patna.
Arshad: I will go after finishing our work here.
Anoop: work will never get finished here.
Arshad: Ok fine. Two days before marriage.
Anoop: Not at all. I will handle it here. You have to be there at least four days before your marriage.
Arshad: Will Lolita also join you?
Anoop: She is busy getting college admission. But she won't miss your marriage and fun for sure. She likes these ritual kinds of stuff.
Arshad: Ok fine. I will leave tomorrow night then.
Anoop: That's my dude.
Patna
Obviously, Raut's liked Aanandhi so much when they went for ENGAGEMENT to SH. Aanandhi was surprised by the Gifts given by Raut's for Engagement. She went numb seeing the jewels and sarees.
Four days to marriage…..
Arshad finished the entire schedule a little before and reached Patna, which surprised Raut's. After reaching Patna, it was very hard for Arshad to be patient without seeing Aanandhi. But he was not ready to ask anyone as they would start teasing him.
Dining
Grandma: Chinni, when will Anoop and Lolita come here?
Arshad: Actually, Lolita's college admission was there today. As they have completed it, they are coming tomorrow.
Mythili: Grandma, you didn't say anything about Aanandhi?
She asked purposely.
Grandma: What can I say, Mythili, she is like what I wanted as Chinni's wife.
Nirupama: Haa Mythili, she is so bootipool.
No doubt everyone's eyes were on Arshad. He was eating without any reaction.
Mythili: Mahima aunty told me that they are going to do pooja tomorrow in a temple.
Nirupama: Shall we go there?
Mythili: No no Aunty, We already completed it, know?
Arshad left to complete his dinner. Obviously, he was planning to go to the temple the next day. He wanted to meet his would-be wife before marriage.
Next day.
Arshad went to the Temple and searched for Aanandhi. He saw her coming with the plate in her hand. A pretty smile crept onto his face. She was so simple but more beautiful than in the photo. He went in front of her. She jerked at his sudden entry and dropped the plate. In that hungama, some vermillion particles went in her eye. She started squeezing her eyes. That's when she heard…
"Wait.... I will help you"
Arshad said clutching her hand. Aanandhi looked at him and she recognized who he was. Her eyes went wide open in shock. She looked at her hand which was in his clutch. She twisted her hand in an attempt to loosen his grip. His grip on her hand was so gentle but strong enough not to let her win.
Aanandhi (panicking): Leave me…. Leave my hand…..Mommy…
She called her mother.
She started jiggling like hot water had fallen on her feet. Arshad was startled, seeing her crying. He couldn't understand what to do.
He was looking at her speechlessly. A man in his sixties came there.
Man: Hey man, how dare you? Leave her. He said angrily.
Arshad didn't give any heed to him but, looking at Aanandhi expecting her to say "who he is".
The man raised his hand to hit Arshad. Before he did that, Mahima reached them with Prachi and stopped the man.
Mahima: Uncle, he is the one with whom Aanandhi is getting married.
The man was shocked to the core. He caught hold of Arshad's hand with repentance.
Man: I'm so sorry Son. I don't know who you are. I was just frustrated seeing someone misbehaving with our daughter.
Arshad: It's ok. What was your mistake in this?
He said, looking at Aanandhi who was standing behind Mahima with teary eyes sniffing.
Man (looking at Aanandhi): Stupid girl, can't you open your mouth? What would have happened if I had hit him? You are too much some times. (looking at Mahima)
Mahima, teach her something useful at least now. Is this the way to behave with a man who is going to marry her in four days? Still, she is behaving like a child. Look at her face. She looks as if she is standing in front of a teacher without doing homework.
Mahima was embarrassed.
Arshad saw Aanandhi's sulky face due to the man's scold. Arshad bit his lips to stop the smile. She is really a bundle of cuteness. He didn't expect this kind of intro with his going to be a wife…. Correction… "Baby Wife".
Mahima: Son-in-law, please forgive her. I think she got scared seeing you here suddenly.
Arshad didn't want to embarrass Mahima any more.
Arshad: It's ok aunty.
Mahima: When did you come?
Arshad: ohhh I just… came yesterday.. he stammered.
Mahima: I'm sorry son…
Arshad: It's ok aunty. Don't be sorry. You carry on. I'm leaving.
Mahima nodded OK and left the place. Aanandhi rushed with her. Arshad looked at Prachi who was standing hesitatingly.
Arshad: Do you want to say something?
Prachi: Please don't take her wrong. She is like that. She is scared of everything. Still, she is a child.
Arshad looked at Aanandhi, who turned her face towards Arshad again and again while walking with Mahima.
Arshad: Hope your BABY friend won't ask cradle to sleep after our marriage.
He sat inside the car and drove off. Prachi burst out laughing and couldn't control herself.