REYA'S POV
The sweet melody of the wind chime made my eyes open in a slow way. Cool breeze enters the room causing the curtains to flutter like a free bird.
I rubbed the back of my palm over my eyes and looked over myself. My body was almost dipped into the bed as Vayu's almost half body rested over mine.
My lips instinctively curled into the leanest smile remembering the events from last night. How he knelt down all so suddenly and then proposed me in the sweetest way ever.
I still couldn't accept the fact that his knees are recovering at a very good rate. For a second when I saw him on his knees, my body went numb and I felt lumps formed in my throat. But then he revealed how he planned all this as a part of the surprise.
Though I was still doubtful about the grooming and all, but he cooed me that I'll get to know about this in the morning. God knows what's in his mind now.
I shifted myself over my stomach, balancing myself on the elbows as I watched Vayu frowning in sleep as he felt himself moving away from me. I chuckled softly and leaned forward to capture his lips into a small kiss.
His frown instantly went away as he felt me near to him and his hands snaked around my back pulling me closer to himself.
He opened his eyes to look into mine. “Good morning baby!” I chirped with a wide smile casted over my lips.
He hummed in his deep husky voice and replied, “Good morning, Sunflower.”
He pulled me towards himself, as I fell over his chest. Kissing my forehead, his eyes moved down to the pendant hanging across my neck.
He continued gawking at my chest so I patted his shoulder, “Stop gawking at my cleavage Kashyap!”
His eyes moved back to mine as he gulped, “I was looking at the pendant!” He said with confidence.
My eyes narrowed at his words and I replied, “As if you ignored the sight behind it?”
He chuckled at my response and pecked my cheeks, softly, “It looks perfect on you!” He admired me.
I sat up in front of him, he kept his head on my lap as I ran my hands in his hair. My mind clicked and I held his chin up, making him face me as I questioned, “Now tell me, what's up with this grooming and all? What's going on?” My voice was full of suspicions.
He sighed and gave me a quick smile before getting up and pulling me into his lap. His back pressed against the headboard, while mine touched his chest. Shifting my hair strands behind the ear, he kissed my earlobe and whispered, “Can you be patient for some hours?”
“But…” I tried to speak but he kept his finger over my lips. “It's a surprise! Okay?” He kept his chin over my shoulder and continued, “I want you to cooperate with me and not try to spoil my surprise!”
I rolled my eyes and sighed. “Fine!” I sounded a little irritated but to be honest I was excited about it and didn't want to know about it any time soon.
“Okay now get ready! We need to go to the temple!” Vayu said, caressing my nape gently. I frowned a little but decided not to cross question him. Let him do whatever he has planned for me.
“We should owe our thanks to Lord Krishna for blessing me with good health and fitness!" He whispered in my ears making me nod.
I stood up from his lap and ran towards the bathroom. I heard his feebled voice from behind, “Wear that red suit of yours!” making me stop in my trace. I turned around and folded my arms across my chest. Raising my brows, I asked, “Are you planning to marry me already?”
“Vo bhi kar lenge!” He replied standing up. I hummed at his words while he took slow steps towards me.
“Sunflower…main kya soch raha hu! We should take a shower together..nahi?” My eyes widened and my cheeks flushed red and before he could approach me, I ran inside the bathroom and locking the door behind, I said, “In your dreams, Kashyap!”
I heard his reply from the other side, his voice said, “I thrive in turning my dreams into reality, Sunflower!”
VAYUSH'S POV
As Reya entered the bathroom, I instantly grabbed my phone and dialled Navi's number to ask if they had reached the hotel or not. Yes! We've booked a hall for our Roka Ceremony. Though only her family and mine would be there, but we thought it would be a change for her & me as we were almost confined to her room all these days.
I whisper talked to Navi and she informed me that they had already reached the venue and Reya's parents were on their way. I explained to her and asked her to double check all the preparations.
After keeping the call,I took out my clothes, white shirt and cream pants. My gaze lifted up when I heard the knob of the door moving, and as the door of the bathroom opened, my Sunflower came out. Her body wrapped in a towel reaching the middle of her thighs.
I took slow steps in her direction, and upon reaching I grabbed her by her waist. “Sharam nahi aarahi, ese towel mein ek ladke ke saamne aagayi!” I playfully mocked, my fingers playing with her wet strands.
Her hands tucked behind my neck as she tiptoed herself and pecked my forehead. She shook her head a little, “Nahi aa rahi sharam!” She bit her lower lip and said in a seductive tone.
“But mujhe aa rahi hai!” I replied nonchalantly and moved towards the bathroom leaving her in surprise. She threw a pillow towards me which touched my back before I could get inside the bathroom.
“Asshole!” She cursed me from behind, making me chuckle.
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We visited the temple, bowing our heads in front of the almighty. A sense of calmness and peace flushed over my soul as I entered the holy atmosphere of the Krishna temple. We offered flowers and sweets to the god and made our way back to the cab.
“Where are we going now?” Reya asked, sitting beside me on the back seat of the car. My gaze shifted to her, who looked perfect in the red suit. Her lips coloured with red lipstick making me go insane as I wanted to capture those within mine.
“Few more minutes and we'll be there, Sunflower!” I replied in a low voice caressing her pink cheeks.
She nodded softly looking outside the car window and leaned against the backseat. Her hand held mine into a strong grip making me smile. I loosen myself around her as I closed my eyes, resting my head against the window.
My eyes opened when the car came to a halt and Reya's soft voice entered my ears. “Vayu..wake up!” She chirped, her eyes gazing around from the window.
“Let's go!” I replied, opening the door and stepping out of the car, her hand never leaving mine as she too stepped out of the car.
“Are we here for lunch?” She questioned with a pout, her eyes looking around the resort. “Let's see!” I replied and I tightened my hold around her and started moving inside.
As we were about to reach near the entrance gate, I gently kept my hand over her eyes, making her blindfold. “Kya kar raha hai?” Her voice dipped in confusion as she kept her hands over mine.
“Just two minutes, Sunflower! We're almost there.” I chuckled.
We entered the lift and I pressed the button for the 4th floor. The lift started ascending upwards, and I felt Reya holding my torso tightly. “I'm here, baby!” I pecked her cheeks.
The door of the lift opened revealing Navi standing in front of it. I silently smiled at her as she jumped in excitement. “Aaram se!” I said before exiting the lift and making our way inside the hall we'd booked for the Roka Ceremony.
My eyes met our family members who were busy in the preparation and as soon as I entered the hall, everyone's eyes fell on us. My mother and Reya's mother came forward with a big smile on their faces.
They nodded at me as they approached us. “Sunflower, I'm removing my hand okay? Open your eyes slowly!” I whispered near her earlobe and nodded instantly.
REYA'S POV
I nodded and Vayu slowly lifted his hand away from my eyes. My eyes opened at a very slow pace as light accommodated them.
And before I could see anything properly, I heard loud voices, “SURPRISE!”
I rubbed my eyes with my hands and lifted my lashes to clearly see around. For a second my breath got hitched as I witnessed our family members standing in front of me.
Maa, Papa, my parents, Navi, Tanu, Pratik bhaiya, Monica bhabhi with Kartika in her arms. My eyes widened making my jaw drop as I facepalmed myself.
I felt Vayu's hands over the small of my back as he stood close to me grinning. Maa came forward and hugged me, spreading her arms wide around me. I was not able to decipher anything.
“How are you my child?” She asked pecking my forehead and cupping my cheeks. Lumps formed in my throat as my voice couldn't escape out of it.
“I'm..I'm good maa!” My barely audible voice said.
My eyes danced across the surroundings as I found it was a hall, all decorated with a theme of white. It was not so big but it was all cosy with couches and chairs. My gaze stopped at a particular spot where the neon light said ‘WE FOUND LOVE!’ was present.
And then I realised it all. Tears appeared on the brim of my eyes as I turned around to look at Vayu. “So this was your surprise?” My voice cracked as I lunged forward and hugged him.
“Did you like it?” He asked caressing my back. I nodded like a child who got his favourite chocolate.
Everyone chuckled around us and I instantly pulled away and went towards my parents who stood there with tears in their eyes. I greeted them as I side hugged my father who pecked my forehead. He forwarded his handkerchief and wiped my tears with it, making me more emotional.
My mother held my shoulder from behind, turning me to her. I smiled while tears rolled down my cheeks and she shook her head asking me to stop crying.
I hugged her, my head rested on her shoulder as I sobbed, “I missed you so much!” She pulled away and kissing my cheeks she replied, “I missed you more bacha!”
“Okay okay, bahut rona dhona hogaya! Bas bhi karo!” We heard Navi’ voice from the back making us all chuckle.
I moved towards her and pulled her cheeks. “I'm glad to see you!” I stated throwing my arms around her. “And I'm so excited! Tell me how I'm looking?” He flaunted her white chikankari dress twirling around.
“Just like a little angel!” I admired her.
After meeting bhaiya and bhabhi and my little munchkin, we all settled on the couches and chairs.
Vayu and I settled on the white couch placed before the drape embellished with white flowers and fairy lights. I looked at him , smiling and laughing around. I pulled his cheeks softly and whispered, “I love you so much, Vayush Kashyap!”
“I love you more, Sunflower!” His voice filled with all love and affection. I smiled back at him and got engrossed in conversation with everyone.
Maa came forward and applied tilak on my forehead followed by rice grains. Then my father applied tilak on Vayu's forehead and gave him a ‘shreephal’ with some money and clothing as a shagun. This is what they call ‘Roka’ in Punjab.
It's a kind of Ceremony where brides’ father offers auspicious things like shreephal (coconut) with some money as a good omen and declares the relationship as fixed between both the families.
My mother came forward and forwarded a small piece of sweet towards Vayu who happily ate it.
“Raunak Ji! Reya aaj se hamari hui!” Papa said to my father, making all of us chuckle!
“Uncle abhi kahan, abhi to aadhi hi hui hai! Shaadi to baaki hai abhi.” Tanu interrupted him in a playful voice sitting beside me.
“Poori bhi ho jayegi!” Vayu replied immediately, pulling my hands into his grip. His eyes found mine and his gaze softened. He pecked my forehead and whispered, “I've one more thing for you!”
“Another surprise!” Navi chuckled from behind, making me blush.
He inserted his hand inside the pocket of his pants and pulled out a red box. He took my left hand into his and knelt down on the floor before me.
My eyes widened at his gesture as he opened the box and pulled out a ring. Sliding the ring into my finger, he whispered, “Make me yours, Reya Sharma!”
My happiness knew no boundary as I leaned forward and kissed his forehead. “You've been mine from the day we bumped into each other!” My voice came out as a whisper with a smile on my lips.
I helped him sit on the couch again and everyone around blessed us. Our parents were busy discussing something when I heard Vayu, “You're getting so bold, Sunflower. But I challenge you to kiss me on my lips in front of our families!”
My body stiffened at his words and I looked at him in bewilderment. “Are you serious!” Those words left my mouth and I saw the smirk on his lips widening.
“Challenge is a challenge baby!” He leaned near my ears with a mischievous grin on his face.
“Challenge accepted! Asshole!” I cursed darting into his eyes. He chuckled and whispered back, “Atleast aaj ke din to gaali mat de mujhe!”
“Huh!” I turned to face everyone who was chucking around. My eyes went down on my hand as I adored the ring Vayu just gifted me.
As I saw the ring, a wave of nostalgia showered over me. My eyes frowned a little before widening as I realised the design of the ring was the same as I saw in it the finger of our maths teacher back in school.
It was the same design which I've always cherished and fantasised. I remember one day I told him how I want the ring of that same design. But it has been years and I was surprised that Vayu still remembered it. My face turned sideways to look at Vayu who was talking to Pratik bhaiya.
As their conversation ended, I pulled Vayu towards me with his bicep and whispered, “Did you just steal it from Ms. Pathak?” My voice was playful while my eyes were fixed on the ring.
He inhaled deeply, snaking his arm around my waist and replied, “With a mere whisper, I can place the entire world at your feet, Sunflower! It's just a ring.”
I looked at him with affection, my eyes getting filled with tears. “Stop making me cry!” I whispered, wiping my tears. He chuckled, running his hand through his hair.
“I will do anything to bring these happy tears in your eyes, baby!” he said, rubbing his fingers below my eyes and wiping the tears off.
“Okay okay, let's click some good pictures!” We heard Navi as she came forward with phone in her hands. While clicking pictures in different poses with everyone, my mind was just running to find a way to complete the challenge given by my sweet bastard fiancee!
While smiling at different cameras, my mind clicked and I smirked looking at Vayu who was just standing beside me.
Now you see, Mr. Kashyap!
I looked around and found everyone engrossed in talking to each other and clicking pictures. I bit my lower lip and moved towards Vayu who was standing in a corner busy on his phone.
Taking long steps towards him, I stood in front of him and spoke, “Kashyap!”
He hummed while his eyes still fixed at the phone. I looked around and then took my dupatta in my hands and lifted it up. Placing it over my head and then at his, I tiptoed myself at his level, and whispered, “Dare completed, Mr. Kashyap!” and slammed my lips over his.
I witnessed his eyes widening and within a few seconds, I pulled away instantly, throwing my dupatta around my shoulder and running towards Navi with a shy smile on my lips.
Approaching her, I took out my phone and texted Vayu, ‘Don't forget to smudge away the lipstick mark from your lips!’ and turned my head in his direction with a smirk on my face. He was standing there in all shock and disbelief!
And this is how we finally found love! With the love and blessings of our families, we're Rokafied!
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