It was the third day of their marriage. Since the couple was tired from last night reception, they were still enjoying their sleep when someone knocked the door. Hearing continuous knocks, Avni opened her eyes to see Ansh sleeping beside her peacefully. Once again when she heard the knocks she quickly got up to open the door, so that the knocks won't disturb Ansh's sleep. With sleepy eyes she opened the door and found Sakshi standing. "What is it Sakshi? Why are you waking us up so early?" "So early? Avni its already 7:15 and today you have to do the cooking ritual." "What? It's already so late? I was so tired I overslept. What will I do now?" "Just go get ready and come down." "Just give me 30 minutes I am coming down."

Within 20 minutes, Avni got out of the bathroom wearing a purple silk saree. While she was fixing her saree she saw that Ansh has already woken up and was leaning against the headrest. Realizing she was getting late, Avni quickly got ready. She was wearing her mangalsutra and just added an earing . She was putting vermilion in her hair parting when she saw through the mirror Ansh walking towards her. He walked up to her and stood behind her. Feeling his presence so close to her, she felt her heartbeat getting faster. She turned around to face him when he stopped her midway holding her shoulder and made her turn to her previous position. "Ansh ji..." "Shh..." Ansh silenced her and tied the hanging pipings of the back of her blouse. When she felt Ansh tying those pipings, that's when she realized she had forgotten to tie them. Through the mirror, Avni saw Ansh looking at her intensely while he was tying. Avni blushed when she saw his intense gaze. After tying Ansh made her turned around so he could look directly into her eyes.

Ansh looked into Avni's eyes. He finds them mesmerizing. After seeing her face so close during his wedding time, Ansh realized how beautiful Avni is. But he found her eyes most attractive. He had seen her many times before the marriage as she used to come to his house as Sakshi's friend. But he had never paid any attention to her. But during the marriage he saw her so close for the first time and couldn't deny the attraction he felt towards. While he tied the mangalsutra around her neck and put vermillion on her hair parting, he felt himself becoming possessive. He was happy that the innocent beauty was going to his wife. Thinking of her as his wife, he felt certain weird feeling blooming in his heart.

Both of them were lost in each other's eye when they heard the knocking on the door. The couple realized their position and moved away. Avni went to open the door while Ansh hurried inside the bathroom to take a bath. Avni opened the door and saw Sakshi standing. "I am sorry. I was just going downstairs." Avni smiled sheepishly and then went away to save herself from her best friend's nagging.

Avni directly went in to kitchen and found her mother-in-law making tea. She went and touched her feet. "I am sorry aunty I am late. I promise it won't happen again." "It's okay Beta. And stop calling me aunty now. You should call me mom just like Ansh and Saksi after all you have officially become the daughter of my house. I am so happy." "Thank you mom." "No, I should thank you for accepting this proposal . I know it must have been difficult for you. You are just 21 and you had to get married. I am sorry for being selfish. I know you have dreams but still sent the proposal. It's just that I feel you are perfect for my Ansh..." "Mom it's okay. You don't have to say sorry. ." Pratima hugged her Avni. "And now if all emotional episodes are over then can we proceed to the next ritual. Everyone will be here in 15 minutes and I just can't wait to eat Avni's dish." Sakshi said in a playful tone. Both the ladies broke their hug and smiled . Avni then started making kher as it was the ritual for new bride to cook something sweet. Sakshi assisted her by giving her the things she needed.

By the time Avni had finished cooking , everyone was already sitting at table waiting for the breakfast to be served. After serving the kher in the bowls , she garnished them with almonds. She went out of the kitchen and kept the dishes on the table. Soon the dishes were served and she was early waiting for the all to say something. She was continuously praying in her head. The first one to break the silence was Ansh's father ."Avni the kher is really very good." "Thank you dad." Avni let out a relief sigh hearing her father-in-law's compliment. The next one was Ansh's grandmom who also showed her satisfaction . "Bahu the kher is really very good. Sakshi learn something from Avni. She knows cooking and you only know talking." While everyone was laughing , Sakshi made a sad face towards looking at which Dadi also laughed. The dining timetable was filled with laughter. While everyone praised her, she was waiting for Ansh's comment but it never came. She felt a little sad but covered it up .

After the breakfast Avni and Ansh got ready as they had to go to Avni's house for a ritual. The car ride was awkward. The only sound heard was the song playing on Avni's song. She was listening some song whose language Ansh couldn't understand. "Which language is this? Sakshi also plays these kind of song." "Its Korean." "Do you understand what they are singing?" "Not really . but after we see the English translation we understand it." "Why do you both listen to these when you both don't even understand it." "Because of the music and the voices of the kpop idols. You should listen to them." "No thanks. I am happy with linking park." "I also listen to them. But I like kpop more." "Your taste is weird." "Yeah right." Avni gave a sarcastic answer with a smirk on her face. "What do you mean by that?" "Ohh you don't need to know." "Why..." "Wow we have reached home." Avni cut Ansh midway. Ansh just shook his head and parked his car.

Avni was waiting for someone to open the door when Ansh joined her after parking the car. The door opened revealing Vaishali. Seeing her sister Anvi hugged her. Ansh just stood there looking at both the sisters. "Avni where are your manners? Ansh is still standing there , let him come in," came the voice of Avni's father. Avni released her sister from hug and saw her father and mother . "Ohh I forgot about you. Sorry." "See, its only third day of your marriage and you are already forgetting jiju. " Vaishali teased her sister. "its nothing. Today she even forgot to serve me breakfast." "What? When did I?" Avni asked him with a shock. "So now you are forgetting the today's incident." Saying that Ansh went to take blessing from Avni's parents by touching their feets. "Avni your forgetfulness is becoming serious."Avni mom said. "NO mom its..." "Don't worry mom I am there to remind her everything." Avni looked at Ansh , throwing daggers at him. She knew he was teasing her and her parents are thinking that everything is real. "Avni you shouldn't be that forgetful." Avni just bowed down her head. She knew her parents are going to support Ansh . 'I will just see him back at home,' Avni thought. As it was already lunch time everyday directly went to the dining table. The lunch was accompanied by lots of laughter and teasing. After lunch Ansh stayed for 2-3 hours more before going back to his house. Avni didn't accompany him as she was going back the next day. The whole evening Avni spent time with her mother and sister. She was missing them too much these three days. After dinner everyone went to their bedrooms. Avni had a talk with Sakshi and was going to sleep when she got a text from an unknown no. After reading the text a smile appeared on her face.

Revenge taken for the car incident of 'weird thing':P

Goodnight Wifey :)

P.s . Today's Kheer was really very tasty

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MANGALSUTRA- a black thread (necklace) wore by indian married women

kheer- a sweet dish

i hope you guys like it :)