Kanyadaan is the indispensable ,sacred ritual in South Indian hindu wedding.. It's performed by the bride's father literally means - giving away his daughter to the groom...

" Shravan ... Here's is my daughter ... I am making you responsible for my Suman now onwards. Suman will be a best part of you in your life... God bless you both.. "

Appa gives away my hand to Shravan... His eyes become moist when I sit near Shravan, leaving appa ' a side..

" Uncle... Don't worry ... Though it's difficult I will take good care of her.. "

Shravan reassures appa ... Appa pats Shravan's back...

" Well said Shravan... Actually we should be worried about you only... Be careful with her my boy.."

Appa says funnily ,where I roll my eyes to appa in fake anger...

The place loads off with giggles and chuckles...

" Suman... We like the groom very much... He's good looking and humorous too..."

One of our relatives certified Shravan ... He arches his brows at me and lifts his shirt collar stylish...

Shrinking eyes ,I nod ok at him...

Next , panigrahana - holding the hands together infront of the sacred fire to signify the union...

Thirdly , saptapadi - the promise in front of the Agni ( sacred fire)....

For each step to encircle the Agni , we promise each other that we will be thick and thin that we go through in our married life...

Shravan ties the wedding knot amidst fun and fabulous moments..

The wedding chain is a bunch of seven thread that soaked in turmeric powder with a specific piece of jewelry .. That's known as - thali...

With everyone's ashirvad , our wedding is over...

Granny is so happy to bless us with huge love . we are content that we are able to witness her happiness by fulfilling her last wish...

We have certain post wedding rituals too ... Still , we decide to leave them except - grihapravesam... Which symbolizes the entry of young couple to their new life...

That ritual usually happens at groom's house.. but , we don't have much time now ... So , Amma makes me to enter my house with a litted lamp ...

With that simple gesture , the ritual gets complete...

I thank Shravan and his parents when we're talking leisurely...

His culture is different from mine... Yet , He or his parents never demand us that the wedding must happen as they wish...

I am really proud to be a part of his family...

As the day goes on , one by one relatives and friends begin to leave...

It's evening and we're exhausted due to the long tiring day...

Amma tells me that we have to visit the nearest temple...

Shravan goes to freshen up and so as I ...

We visit the nearest temple and return...

As the time gets closer to night ,the wedding night rituals begin...

As usual I am the best entertainment for my cousins...

This is the fun filling moment than a ritual...

I get ready, wearing a new saree... Like every time , Amma pins a lot of Jasmine strands in my hair..

Smearing haldi in my cheeks , every married women wishes good luck with me...

Listening to a lot of advices , I stand infront of my room...

" Suman... Leave all the naughtiness...you have to be responsible... ....."

Amma continues to talk . " Aunty ... relax... They're this generation kids... We need not to tell everything... They know what they're doing... Am I right Suman ?"

Divya akka winks at me , recalling the morning incident...

I keep quiet as though nothing has happened...

Divya akka drags amma to downstairs..

Now I am alone with my cousins...

" Suman... Do you need any help ? Don't hesitate to call me ..."

" Guys... It's our duty to clarify her doubts. Suman... Is there any doubts ?! Let me know... I will clear everything..."

" Suman...if Shravan is too hard to handle , just ring me ... We are on the way to help you..."

They keep on teasing me where I am about to die out of blushing...

" Shut up girls... Leave now... I am so tired..."

I snap at them at low tone...

" Guys... Do you hear it correctly?!she is so tired... "

" Ha...han... So tired...!!" There's a chorus followed by the comment...

" Even after the whole night sleep she will be so tired in the morning...!!! How sad... !!!! "

The theatrical drama continues until Divya akka calls them down...

" Ufff....!"

I huff out , relaxed...

Managing these girls is really an uphill task...!! But ,nice only...!!!

I push the door ...

It's dark inside..

Like the movies , is he going to surprise me from behind...?!

Presuming , I carefully move towards the night lamp...

Switching it on , I look around my room...

My entire room is decorated with vibrant flowers... Shravan is sleeping in my bed amidst the rose petals...

I sit near him... The haldi at his cheeks is still moist... He's damn tired it seems... No way he's going to get up...

Looking at his face , I continue to sit beside him...

I don't know why , I hear my favorite romantic numbers playing at background...

Shravan ...This moment makes me to understand what happily ever after means...

I still don't know what pulled you close to me ...

But ... At this moment I really really want to be with you...I want to run my hands over your chest ,to feel the heart that beats for me... !!!I really want to lay my head on your chest to listen your sweet breath...!!

I long to be in your arms , completely naked ... My body and soul longs to be at your arms without any hesitation... I wish to feel the comfort and protection of your body wrapped around me...

The first time you kissed me is when I feel like home...

You're the sweetest feeling Shravan....!!!

I love you to the point that words aren't enough...!!!

I lean to his face to take clear vision of his enchanting charm...

" What takes so much of time Sam..?"

He pulls me close to him... Pressing his lips over my head , he raffles my hair ... He encirles me to him and continues to sleep...

He must be tired... More than that he has to leave to Paris tommorow...

I try to get some sleep...

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" Shravan... Take care.. "

I mumble ....

He nods and loads his bags in the trolley...

Like last time , he comes back to India in a weekend ... Getting married , he's returning back...

We have no other way as Granny's health is important... Moreover , Shravan doesn't mind to have a big fat wedding so as I...

So ....

Ours has been a simple and quick wedding...

What I hate is , he's returning to Paris...

Elders decide that Shravan will make arrangements at Paris for our stay before I leave India.. Added, amma wants me to spend some time with Shravan's parents in his home...

In one way , she's right...

So , shravan and I accept the idea...

Now , we are at airport... As he bids adieu to everyone , tears sprung up in me...

My throat swells and I feel like I get separated from my soul... I know this is just temporary .. After two or three months we are going to be together... Still , my heart doesn't hear my brain.

At one point , I stare at him without talking much... Understanding the need of our space , elders leave us alone..

" So.... Mrs. Shravan... What's up!?!"

He asks , wrapping my shoulders..

I fiddle with my fingers , diverting my gaze away from him..

" Sam... ". His voice has gone hoarse...

Interlocking his fingers with mine , he sits close to me...

" Hey.... It's hurting to see you like this... I did my best in everything only for you... It's going to be for one or two months... Smile ...please..."

He is actually worried and feels what I am going through...

I smile with tears... He drags me close to him .. I lay my head on his shoulders..

" Shravan... I will miss you a lot..."

I mumble clenching his arms...

" Shravan... Getting late..."

Anish anna texts , where he gets up to go to the security lounge...

Before leaving , he hugs me close and kissess at my cheeks...

" Love you Sam..."

I wave bye until I can see him...

I meet him as a stranger at the different point of my life unaware that he was my life and will remain as my life forever...

Life is all about the unexpected experiences..

I begin to wait for the moment when I will meet him again....

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