Threads of Destiny
A Wedding Written by Fate
The magnificent Chauhan Mansion was glowing under thousands of fairy lights. Luxury cars filled the driveway while guests in elegant outfits admired the royal decorations.
Today wasn't an ordinary wedding.
It was the wedding of three couples.
Yet none of the six bride and grooms looked happy.
Meera carefully adjusted Ira's bridal veil.
Meera malik ( Fl 1 mother )
You look beautiful, sweetheart.
Ira stared at her reflection without smiling.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Beautiful?
She let out a bitter laugh.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
What's the point of looking beautiful when I'm marrying someone I don't even know?
Meera's eyes filled with tears.
Meera malik ( Fl 1 mother )
Sometimes destiny makes decisions before we can.
Ira slowly turned toward her mother.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
And what about my choice?
Before Meera could answer, Rajesh entered the room.
The room fell silent.
Rajesh walked toward his daughter and gently held her hands.
Rajesh malik ( Fl father)
I'm sorry, Ira.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Dad...
Rajesh malik ( Fl father)
Believe me... if there had been another way, I would have chosen it.
A tear rolled down Ira's cheek.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Trust you.
Rajesh hugged her tightly.
Raghav looked at Samar and laughed.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Brother... today is your wedding.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
At least pretend to be happy.
Samar continued adjusting his cufflinks.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Happiness can't be forced.
Yash leaned against the wall.
Yash chauahn/ younger ( ml 3)
You haven't even met your bride yet.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
I don't need to.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
This marriage is just another responsibility.
Just then, Devendra entered.
Everyone immediately became quiet.
Devendra Chauhan ( ml father)
Samar.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Yes, Dad.
Devendra Chauhan ( ml father)
I know this isn't the life you wanted.
Samar looked straight into his father's eyes.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
I'm doing this for the family.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Nothing more.
Kalpana stepped forward and smiled softly.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Sometimes love comes after marriage.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
And sometimes...
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
It never comes at all.
A New Beginning or a New War? (Part 1)
The sacred fire slowly faded as the wedding rituals came to an end.
The guests surrounded the three newly married couples, showering them with blessings and congratulations.
Camera flashes never stopped.
Everyone looked happy.
Except...
The six people whose lives had changed forever.
Meera looked at Ira with teary eyes.
She couldn't believe her little girl was leaving today.
Rajesh stood beside her, trying hard to hide his emotions.
Meanwhile, Ira was greeting relatives with a fake smile.
Every "Congratulations" felt heavier than the last.
One of Meera's relatives smiled warmly.
Aunt: Congratulations, Ira. You're so lucky to become the eldest daughter-in-law of the Chauhan family.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Thank you.
Inside...
She wanted to scream.
Nearby...
Samar stood quietly beside his brothers.
He wasn't interested in conversations.
His eyes remained expressionless.
Raghav nudged him with his elbow.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Brother...
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Hmm?
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
At least look at your wife once.
Samar glanced at Ira for barely two seconds.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
I've already seen her.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
That's it?
Yash chauahn/ younger ( ml 3)
Most grooms can't stop staring at their brides.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
I'm not "most grooms."
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
You seriously need to smile sometimes.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
I smile when I have a reason.
The Vidaai
A few minutes later...
The priest announced softly,
Priest: It's time for the brides' farewell.
The atmosphere changed instantly.
The music became slow.
Even the guests grew emotional.
Meera's eyes filled with tears.
Rajesh looked away.
He couldn't bear seeing his daughter leave.
Ira slowly walked toward her parents.
The moment she hugged Meera...
She broke down.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Mom...
Meera malik ( Fl 1 mother )
Don't cry, sweetheart.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
I don't want to leave you.
Meera gently wiped her tears.
Meera malik ( Fl 1 mother )
Every daughter has to one day.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
But I don't know those people.
Meera malik ( Fl 1 mother )
You will.
Meera malik ( Fl 1 mother )
And if anyone hurts you...
She paused.
Her voice trembled.
Meera malik ( Fl 1 mother )
This house will always be your home.
Ira hugged her even tighter.
Rajesh walked forward.
His eyes had already turned red.
He cupped Ira's face lovingly.
Rajesh malik ( Fl father)
My princess...
Ira looked at him silently.
Rajesh malik ( Fl father)
Promise me one thing.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Anything.
Rajesh malik ( Fl father)
Never lose yourself just to make others happy.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
I promise.
Rajesh kissed her forehead.
Rajesh malik ( Fl father)
And if you ever feel alone...
Rajesh malik ( Fl father)
Come home.
No questions asked.
Ira nodded through her tears.
On the other side...
Naina hugged her parents.
Saanvi cried while saying goodbye to her grandmother.
Soon...
All three brides sat inside the beautifully decorated luxury cars.
The convoy slowly left the Malik residence.
Silence.
Neither Samar nor Ira spoke.
The only sound came from the soft music playing in the background.
Ira looked outside the window.
Samar looked at his laptop.
After nearly fifteen minutes...
Ira finally spoke.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
what
Without looking up, Samar replied,
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
What?
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
You're working?
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
On our wedding day?
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Deadlines don't disappear because someone gets married.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Wow...
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
You really know how to ruin every moment.
Samar finally closed his laptop.
He looked at her calmly.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Listen carefully.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
This marriage happened because our families wanted it.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Don't expect me to act like a romantic husband.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Trust me...
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
I wasn't expecting anything from you.
The driver silently looked into the rear-view mirror.
The tension inside the car was impossible to ignore.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Then we understand each other.
Ira turned back toward the window.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Perfect.
Both fell silent again.
Neither realized...
This was only the first of many battles between them.
Unlike the first car...
This one wasn't silent.
Raghav smiled at Naina.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
So...
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Should we introduce ourselves?
Naina verma / Chauhan ( Fl 2)
We just got married.
Naina verma / Chauhan ( Fl 2)
Already know your name.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Fair point.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Then tell me something about yourself.
Naina verma / Chauhan ( Fl 2)
I don't talk much.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
I do.
Naina verma / Chauhan ( Fl 2)
I noticed.
Raghav grinned.
For the first time that day...
Someone actually smiled.
Their car was filled with awkward silence.
After several minutes...
Yash spoke softly.
Yash chauahn/ younger ( ml 3)
Are you comfortable?
Saanvi Kapoor ( Fl 3 )
Yes.
Yash chauahn/ younger ( ml 3)
If you're nervous...
Yash chauahn/ younger ( ml 3)
You don't have to be.
Saanvi smiled for the first time.
Saanvi Kapoor ( Fl 3 )
Thank you.
Yash nodded.
That single conversation made Saanvi feel a little less afraid.
Nearly an hour later...
The convoy entered the massive gates of Chauhan Mansion.
Hundreds of lights illuminated the palace-like home.
Fireworks lit up the evening sky.
Servants lined both sides of the entrance.
Kalpana stood at the doorstep holding a beautifully decorated aarti thali.
She smiled warmly.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Welcome home... my daughters.
Ira looked at the enormous mansion.
For everyone else...
It looked like a dream.
For her...
It felt like entering a stranger's world.
And somewhere behind that calm expression...
Samar knew one thing.
Living under the same roof with Ira wasn't going to be easy.
A New Beginning or a New War? (Part 2)
The luxury cars came to a halt in front of the magnificent Chauhan Mansion.
The entrance looked no less than a royal palace.
Rows of white orchids decorated the marble staircase. Hundreds of diyas illuminated the pathway while a live shehnai performance echoed through the evening.
The servants stood in two lines.
Everyone waited for the three new daughters-in-law.
Kalpana smiled warmly as she held the beautifully decorated aarti thali.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Welcome home... my daughters.
The three brides stepped out of their cars.
Ira looked at the enormous mansion.
"This place is beautiful..."
"But it doesn't feel like home."
Devendra stood beside Kalpana with a proud smile.
Devendra Chauhan ( ml father)
Today, our family has become complete.
Samar remained silent.
Raghav smiled politely.
Yash stood quietly beside Saanvi.
Kalpana performed the aarti of all three couples before placing a small bowl of kumkum in front of them.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Ira... step inside first.
Ira nodded.
Kalpana placed the kalash before the entrance.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Gently push it with your right foot.
Ira slowly pushed the kalash.
Rice scattered across the white marble floor.
She stepped into the red alta tray and walked inside, leaving crimson footprints.
Naina and Saanvi repeated the same ritual.
The women present smiled happily.
Guest 1: Their footprints are so beautiful.
Guest 2: Goddess Lakshmi has entered the house.
The grand hall was breathtaking.
Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling.
Family portraits decorated the walls.
A magnificent staircase curved toward the first floor.
Ira looked around quietly.
She had never imagined living in such a huge house.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Impressed?
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
It's... beautiful.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Wait until you see the terrace.
Yash chauahn/ younger ( ml 3)
Brother, let them breathe first.
Everyone laughed.
Except Samar.
Kalpana looked toward the newlyweds.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Before dinner, one more ritual.
The three brides looked at each other.
A servant placed a silver bowl filled with milk and rose petals on the table.
Inside it floated a gold ring.
Naina whispered,
Saanvi Kapoor ( Fl 3 )
What's this?
Naina verma / Chauhan ( Fl 2)
I think it's some wedding game.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Whoever finds the ring first will rule the house.
Raghav immediately laughed.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Then I'm definitely winning.
Naina verma / Chauhan ( Fl 2)
Don't be so confident.
Everyone gathered around.
The first turn belonged to Samar and Ira.
Kalpana smiled.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Ready?
Neither answered.
The guests exchanged awkward looks.
Kalpana gently placed both their hands inside the bowl.
The moment Samar's fingers accidentally brushed Ira's hand...
She immediately moved away.
Samar noticed.
But said nothing.
The search began.
Both tried finding the ring.
Suddenly...
Their hands collided again.
Ira frowned.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
Watch where you're putting your hand.
Samar looked at her calmly.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
It's inside the bowl.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
There's hardly any space.
Ira rolled her eyes.
A second later...
She found the ring.
The entire family clapped.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Bhai lost already!
Everyone laughed.
Samar simply smiled faintly.
Samar Chauhan/ middle ( ml 1)
Congratulations.
Ira looked surprised.
She hadn't expected him to say even that.
Next came Raghav and Naina.
The moment the game started...
Raghav secretly splashed water toward Naina.
Naina verma / Chauhan ( Fl 2)
Seriously?
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
It was an accident.
Within seconds...
Naina grabbed the ring.
Everyone burst into laughter.
Finally...
Yash and Saanvi.
Unlike the others...
Neither competed.
Both searched quietly.
After almost a minute...
Yash found the ring.
He immediately placed it in Saanvi's hand.
Everyone noticed.
Kalpana smiled proudly.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
That's called understanding.
Saanvi looked at Yash in surprise.
Saanvi Kapoor ( Fl 3 )
You could've won.
Yash chauahn/ younger ( ml 3)
We both did.
For the first time...
Saanvi smiled without hesitation.
Dinner Table
The long dining table could easily seat twenty people.
Everyone took their places.
Kalpana served food herself.
Kalpana Chauhan ( Ml mother )
Today nobody refuses dessert.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
Finally! Someone understands me.
Devendra Chauhan ( ml father)
You only think about food.
Raghav Chauhan/ elder ( ml 2 )
That's because food never disappoints.
Everyone laughed again.
Even Naina smiled a little.
Meanwhile...
Ira quietly picked up her spoon.
Just as she was about to eat...
A servant accidentally bumped into her chair.
The bowl of dal slipped...
And spilled across Samar's white shirt.
The entire dining hall fell silent.
The servant turned pale.
Before the servant could say anything else...
Ira stood up immediately.
Ira malik / Chauhan ( Fl 1 )
It wasn't his fault.
Samar looked down at his ruined shirt.
Then at Ira.
His face remained unreadable.
The silence around the table became heavier.
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