MINE

Chapter 5

Rajat and Janvi were officially married now, they were tired of all the rituals and the reception that was held on the same evening. Janvi was taken to Rajat's house and she was happily welcomed by his family members. The Reception was grand. Janvi's parents were overwhelmed with joy and shed tears of happiness. Finally, their wish to see their daughter as a bride came true. Janvi's parents blessed the couple wholeheartedly and she was taken to Rajat's house that night.

As soon as they reached Rajat walked straight into his room and announced “I am too tired!!!” and hit the bed. Rajat's mom sat Janvi on the couch in the living room. She said “I am happy Rajat choose you, he is a little short tempered but trust me my son is a gem, and I am sure he will keep you happy forever”. Janvi spoke nothing. “come, I will take you to your room. you must be very tired, rest well I will see you in the morning” she said and walked away. 

Janvi opened the door and entered the room. Rajat was lying on the bed, turned around when he heard the door open. He swiftly sat up “hey Janvi you look exhausted… that’s the washroom” he said pointing his finger out at a door “go freshen up”. Janvi removed all her jewellery, kept it on the table and walked into the washroom. She came out and saw Rajat fiddling with his phone... Rajat looked up and noticed that janvi was very tensed “Hey, why do you look restless… chill buddy you are safe here with me…. but don't ask me to sleep on the floor I can't because I am not used to it and of course I am totally ok if you would like to sleep on the cot... I’ll keep my distance… don’t worry! Good night” he said and turned off the light. 

Rajat was out cold in just a few seconds... Janvi looked around the dark room, she slowly laid down on the bed, tears rolled down her checks, “I am sorry "Wils"… I am really sorry… you know my heart always belongs to you, and only you”. 

She tried to sleep but couldn't… it was a new place and the memories haunted her... She took her phone and clicked on the gallery. She opened the Albums and looked at a photo with a sad smile. Her heart, heavy…. Her eyes welled up at the thought of him. “I wish I could be with you now” she murmured softly.

Sometime in the early morning she fell asleep. It was close to 8am, Rajat came out of the washroom wiping his wet hair with a towel and Janvi slowly opened her eyes, she looked around and sat up. “Good morning!” said Rajat while looking her through the mirror Janvi wished him morning and they heard a knock on the door. “Oh God this is so embracing…. people will question me about last night!” she freaked out. “chill…. nobody is going to question you…. I have clearly told my parents this is an arranged marriage and that we need our space and that there’s a time for everything so they will not ask you anything”. “Thanks” replied Janvi and walked into the washroom. Rajat opened the door and it was his mom standing there with 2 mugs of coffee. “Where is my bahu?” She asked, “in the loo” he replied casually. “both of you get ready and come down for breakfast” she said and left. 

As per the rituals Rajat and Janvi were taken to Janvi's place to spend next three days. Just like Rajat did, Janvi made sure Rajat was comfortable in her house. “I never realized it would be this difficult to act like a married couple” said Rajat. “Just 2 more days and we will be flying” replied Janvi. 

Finally the day arrived... Both Rajat and Janvi's parents were in the airport to say goodbye to them... “You both have to take care of each other, try to understand each other and if there is any fight between you find a way to talk it out”said Rajat's mom. “We will handle it mom you don't have to worry” replied Rajat and gave his mom a tight hug. Janvi's mom and dad said God has blessed you with a Good life we are so happy, Janvi was happy to see her parents happy she hugged them tight. 

They both finally boarded the flight... While sitting in the plane Rajat was still uncertain about Janvi’s plan and worried it might backfire. He crudely said “Hey janvi…You don’t have to wear that mangal sutra anymore” Janvi glowered at Rajat.