After a week.

The special day of our couple's life came. Roka ceremony to tie first of their relations officially. Sid-Avni and Zalak-Akshit were excited to begin their new life.

At Sid's place.

Sid's family and friends, Avni with a few relatives and Akshit with family and friends gathered for the ceremony. Songs, dance, gossip, teasing and taunting were going on. When an announcement from the priest took the attention of everyone.

Priest: Mahurat ka samay hua hai.

Vibha (small smile): Pehle Zalak ka kare? Vo badi hai Sid se.

Akshit's mom: Aao Zalak, Akshit.

They made Zalak and Akshit sit in the centre. Avni and Hazel standing beside Sid. They all have wide smiles on their lips.

Priest: Dulhan ka bhai pehle tilak karega.

Vibha: Sid aa...

Sid nodded and stood in front of Zalak and Akshit. He applied tilak and rice on Zalak and Akshit's forehead as a priest said.

Sid: Akshit jitne pyaar se abhi tumhara welcome kar raha hoon utne hi gusse se maruga agar tune meri di ko tang kiya to.

He said placing the gift on Akshit's lap.

Akshit (raising his eyebrow): Tu mujhe gift me damki de raha hai?

Sid: Shayad haa...

Akshit (punching Sid's stomach): Saale tera jiju hoon. Tu pehle jamai raja wali izzat to de.

They argued like best friends. Everyone giggles over their argument.

Vibha (with a chuckle): Sid kyun tang kar raha hai bichare ko. Piche ho jaa. Hume bhi rasam karni hai.

Sid nodded and moved behind. Other members completed the ritual.

Vibha: Avneet tum bhi family ka part hone wali ho. Aao tum bhi lagao tilak.

Sid smiled at his mother's gesture. Avni nodded and did what she was asked to.

Zalak: Hazel tum bhi aao.

Hazel (excitedly): Main bhi karu aese?

Zalak: Haa aao.

Sid took Hazel in his arms and moved towards Zalak and Akshit. Vibha didn't like it but she stayed quiet.

Someone from the guest (taunting tone): Mujhe to Siddharth bada samajhdaar lagta tha par ye to kisi aur ki beti ko aese apni beti bana kar apni zindagi kharab kar raha hai.

Zalak was ready to give her peace of mind but Vibha glared at Zalak, asking her to be quiet.

Sid (soft yet rough tone): Aunty aapke bade bete ko baby nahi ho raha and aap har mandir ya bhagwaan ke samne yehi dua karte ho ke jaldi se baby ho. Par kya hai na bhagwaan ko bhi pata hai bache ko kaun pyaar aur sneh se sambhal sakta aur kaun dusro ke zindagi me comment karne me busy hai. Aur ye baat ache se sun le. Hazel meri beti hai. Meri beti ke liye kuch bhi bolne se pehle 2000 baar soch le. Varna main pakka bhul jauga aap log ho kaun.

He pecked at Hazel's head while holding her close to his chest. Avni couldn't stop her happy tears. Zalak and Akshit smiled at Sid. Vibha was fuming in anger. Ram saw her. He hugged her, trying to calm her.

Ram (mumbling to Vibha: Aaj humare bacho ke liye bada din hai. Hum logo ka chor. Bacho ki khushi ka sochna chaye.

Sid made Hazel do the ritual.

Once, everyone was done.

Priest: Ab dusra joda (couple) baithe Rasam ke liye.

Sid looked at Avni. She blushed. He held her hand and took her towards the centre where Zalak and Akshit seated previously. They settled down.

Priest: Ladki ka bhai aaye rasam karne.

Avni's cousin's brother was about to come forward.

Sid: Maa ye Rasam par haq to Abhishek bhaiya ka hai na.

Vibha: Haa par beta vo to-

Sid (cuts her): Bhaiya nahi to unki Hazel hai na. Vo karegi bhaiya ki jagah par.

Vibha glared at him but nodded, not willing to disrespect her son's words in front of everyone.

Avni looked at Sid with tears in her eyes. She looked at Hazel to see her excited and happy. She was missing her bhaiya and bhabhi a lot.

Sid (wiping her tears): They already blessed us and gave us their little angel...

Avni nodded and gave him a small smile. Hazel stood in front of them with Zalak beside her for help.

Hazel performed the ritual and then gave a gift to Sid.

Hazel (with fake anger, acting like Sid): Sidoo... Meri bua ko tang nahi karna. Hazel baby gussa kare bahut sara.

Avni and Zalak chuckled.

Akshit (smirking): Jaise ko taisa mila.

Hazel giggle.

Sid (raising eyebrow): Sidoo tang karta hai?

He acted like he was hurt.

Hazel (frown): No! No!! No!!! Bua karti hai.

Before they could speak more.

Vibha (glaring Sid): Hume bhi rasam karni hai.

Zalak quickly took Hazel.

Everyone came to complete the ritual.

Once, the ritual was done.

Ram: Chalo sab log khana lag chuka hai. Ab pet pooja kar lete hai.

Akshit, Zalak, Sid and Avni who were sitting together.

Sid: Di aap sab logo ke sath chalo. Main, Avni aur Hazel aaye 5 minutes me.

Zalak: Acha theek hai jaldi aao.

Zalak and Akshit left with family and guests.

Sid took Avni and Hazel to his room. Once, they entered, Sid walked towards his cupboard and took something. He came towards Hazel and Avni.

Sid (sitting on knees in front of Hazel): Ready princess?

Hazel nodded with giggle. Avni gave them confusing look. Sid and Hazel stood in front of Avni. Sid was sitting on his knees to meet Hazel's height.

Sid (forwarding ring in front Avni): Avni main tumhari is choti si family ka part banna chahta hoon. Hazel ne approve kar diya hai. I promise tum dono ke saath lifetime rahuga main. Main ye to nahi keh sakta life me koi dukh nahi hoga but har dukh me main tum dono ke sath pakka rahuga.Kya mujhe ijazat hai is family ka part banne ki?

Hazel (wide grin on face): Bua, Sidoo and Hazel baby. Humari cute cute family bua. Sidoo bane humari family?

Tears brimmed in Avni's eyes. She forwarded her hand.

Sidoo (holding her hand): Answer to do.

Avni (wiping her tears and giggling): Kyun kyun? Main to bahut tang karti hoon na. Main kyun doon answer? Ring to mere liye hi laye ho na. To pehna do mujhe.

Sid smiled, making her wear ring. He stood and took Hazel in his arms. Hugging them and pecking their forehead. Both smiled, kissing on his cheek either side making him giggle softly.

THE END