episode 2

After a warm chat with Harshita didi, Aditi made her way back to the courtyard, where her mother and a few relatives were finishing lunch. The aroma of dal, rice, and freshly made litti chokha filled the air, making Aditi realize how hungry she was after the long journey.

She quietly joined her mother and Meera, sitting down to eat. The simple yet delicious food felt comforting, and Aditi listened as her mother chatted with the other women about the upcoming wedding rituals.

Once lunch was done, her mother turned to Aditi and Meera. “Come on, girls. It’s time to get ready. The haldi ceremony is about to start, and we need to look presentable,” she said with a smile.

Back in their room, Aditi and Meera rummaged through their bags, picking out their outfits for the evening

Episode 6: Getting Ready for the Ceremony

As Aditi and Meera prepared for the haldi ceremony, the two sisters were as different as night and day. Meera, with her tomboyish style, opted for a comfortable yet stylish outfit—a pair of jeans paired with a long coat. She wasn’t one for frills or attention, and her reserved nature meant she didn’t engage much in the hustle and bustle of the wedding preparations.

Aditi, in contrast, was all about tradition. She picked out a bright yellow suit for the haldi ceremony, a color symbolizing joy and celebration. As she adjusted the pleats of her suit, she glanced at Meera and smiled.

"Meera didi, you should do some makeup too," Aditi suggested playfully, noticing that Meera had hardly bothered to touch her face, as usual.

Meera raised an eyebrow, her expression indifferent. “I don’t need makeup. I’m good the way I am,” she replied, shrugging.

Aditi, always the more outgoing one with her family, rolled her eyes but couldn’t help teasing her. “Come on, a little makeup won’t hurt. Just a bit of kajal, maybe?”

Meera let out a soft sigh but finally gave in. “Fine, Aditi. I’ll do a little. But don’t expect me to get all glammed up like the others,” she said, reaching for some basic makeup products.

While Aditi helped Meera with her makeup, the two shared a quiet moment of sisterly bonding. Aditi, always the shy one around strangers, felt completely at ease with Meera. For her, family was where she truly thrived—she could be herself without worrying about how others saw her.

Once they were both ready, they joined their mother .

As the haldi ceremony was drawing near, the house was filled with a sense of urgency. Guests were arriving, and everyone was preparing to participate in the celebrations. Meera, always the practical one, was helping their mother with her saree. She expertly draped the fabric, adjusting the pleats and pallu with precision, making sure everything was perfect.

Aditi, on the other hand, took a seat by the mirror and started to do her makeup. She applied a light touch of kajal to her eyes, added a bit of blush, and finished with a soft pink lip gloss—just enough to give her a fresh glow for the ceremony. She kept her makeup minimal, true to her style, but she couldn’t resist glancing over at Meera as she worked.

“Meera didi, you should wear something more traditional sometime,” Aditi teased, as Meera expertly tied the final knot on their mother's saree.

Meera looked up from her task and gave her a slight grin. “Maybe, when you get me a matching lehenga or salwar kameez,” she replied with a playful roll of her eyes.

Their mother, now ready in her beautiful saree, smiled at her daughters. “Both of you look lovely, as always,” she said, giving Aditi a quick kiss on the forehead.

Aditi felt a surge of warmth as she adjusted the dupatta of her yellow suit, ready to join the rest of the family for the haldi ceremony. The excitement in the air was infectious, but she remained a little nervous, especially with all the relatives around.

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