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The wedding festivities were about to begin. Karan and Teja with their families reached the destination a day earlier to welcome their guests. 
Their relatives, and some close friends were only invited.
 They decided to keep the wedding simple and then throw a reception party in Mumbai for the people they could not invite to the wedding. 
Just in between all this chaos of some last minute presentation, the younger generation got a time to catch up with one another on the night before the mehendi. 
" I couldn't believe that Tejasswi was actually dating you ." One of Teja's cousin said to Karan. "We used to sit together and watch your matches and look where we are today.  Life is unpredictable. "
"You guys are making a big deal of it." Teja said and at the same time same time someone called Teja for some work. 
As she was going her cousin said," it is a big deal Tejasswi, not everyone gets to marry their celebrity crush. You are very lucky. "
"I won't disagree." Teja said, smiled at Karan and left. 
"I'm luckier" Karan said as Teja left. "I can understand that because of my profession and the importance it gets in our country, it is normal to think that my partner is lucky, but the truth is , that because of the same thing, to find a person who comes to you with just pure intentions is hard. 
To have found someone who sees me and only me , I feel blessed. "
Teja's cousin just nodded and Karan continued. 
"At the same time she is so secure of what she is , her individuality has not shaken a bit which makes her even more lovable.
 I can talk about her all day and still not be tired, but you guys clearly are, so the rooms are ready. Take rest and see you all tomorrow. "
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The next morning was the mehendi function. Teja sat in the centre, with four other mehndi artist making elaborate designs on her hands and feet. 
Karan kept paying her visit, sometimes with juice and sometimes with food, which he lovingly fed her. 
"Karan you can't keep coming here again and again. We need to hide your name in her mehendi and we can't do it with you lurking around." Niti said. 
"Okay I will close my eyes for a minute and you get done with the name." Karan said and covered his eyes. 
"Karan leave please." Niti said again.
 
"Bhabhi but.."
"Karan get out." Kirti said sternly.
"Ek baar shadi ho jane do tum dono, fir baat karenge." Karan said sulking and left. 
"That was not needed." Teja said slowly in a low voice. 
"Boli mere bhai ki lawyer." Kirti said and chuckled. 
After the mehendi, it was time for their Sangeet. 
Uncle , aunts , cousins, friends, their parents almost everyone had a performance prepared. 
The function started with a cute couple dance by Karan and Teja in which they didn't break their eye contact even for a second. 
"They are made for each other", is what everyone said seeing them together. 
The whole night went by dancing, singing and enjoying to the fullest. 
Exhausted everyone dozed off as soon as they reached their rooms . 
The next day was the main day . The wedding day. 
The next morning haldi was celebrated in a traditional way after which Teja and Karan could not see each other until the wedding, so they kept in touch through their phone.
"Ready?" Karan messaged Teja as he got ready.
"Yes. You ? "
"Ready ( thumbs up emoji) . Nervous?"
"Can I call you ?" Teja messaged him back and within a minute she got a call from him.
It was a video call so Teja instantly declined. 
Then she got a voice call.
"I'm nervous." She said as soon as she picked up the call. 
"That's okay. "
"Are you not ? "
"A little bit maybe " He answered with a shrug. 
"A little bit' Teja exclaimed "that's not fair. Why is it that you are only a little bit nervous while here I can actually hear my heartbeats . "
"Okay I will try to lessen your nervousness. Talk to me about it, why are you nervous?" Karan asked.
"This feels like a big responsibility and I'm scared that I might end up disappointing you and your family." Teja said truthfully.
"Teju , first of all, it's ' our family ' . And I understand the responsibility part, I'm feeling it too , but I know for a fact that we will give it our all , right ?"
"Right. "
"So then it will never matter if we sometimes end up disappointing each other, that won't change our love for each other. Do you agree ?"
"Hmm." Teja said and paused for a minute , meanwhile Karan patiently waited for her to speak again. 
"Karan, I know that I act very silly sometimes, that I scold you and argue with you sometimes. I know that I don't express much and that I'm not romantic enough. I also know that I am very average looking and you could get anyone who looks far better than me . 
But I promise that I will be a good wife. I promise that I will take care of you and our family. I promise that I will be with you no matter what. "
Karan smiled and cleared his throat to overcome his emotions before speaking. 
" Teju , just know that I love it when you act silly, that I love it when you scold me and argue with me. 
You don't need to say anything to express yourself, because your eyes do it the best way. 
Yes, I agree that you are not very romantic but that's fine I will teach you with time. 
And most importantly you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen, and no , I could never get anyone even close to what you are. 
I love you and I will keep loving you forever. 
I promise that I will be a good husband . I promise that I will take care of you and our family. I promise that I will be with you no matter what. "
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Tu hai mera ye sansaar saara ,Main aur mera pyar saara, Tere hi liye hai...
Tu hai, jag mein hai rang jaise ,Rut mein hai tarang jaise, Tu hai toh, tu hai toh...
The song played and Teja entered, wearing her bridal red lehenga , looking magnificent.
She walked down the aisle , and looked straight into the eyes of the man who stood infront waiting for her. 
Their eyes got moist , as that moment felt like a dream. 
This was it. They were living the happiest moments of their life. 
As she reached the stairs of the stage , Karan forwarded his hand to help, which Teja readily took. 
"Don't cry . I swear I am not that bad." Teja joked and wiped the tear from his cheek.
Karan chuckled and then held her hands and kissed them softly. 
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In that golden hour by the beach , Karan and Teja preformed the wedding rituals and finnally became husband and wife. 
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I'm sorry for late update and this poor writing. 
I won't try to defend myself. You can criticize me as much as you want. 
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