episode 9

After Aditi made her way down from the stage, she quietly sat beside her parents. Meera, who had been busy mingling with the other guests, also joined them. The family exchanged smiles and words as they settled in, ready to witness the most important part of the wedding.

Aditi's heart was still a little fluttery from everything she had seen—the decorations, the guests, and the quiet moments she had shared with Aryan. She took a deep breath, trying to focus on the ceremony. As her mother gently brushed a strand of hair from her face, Aditi felt a wave of comfort from being surrounded by family.

"Are you excited for the next part, Aditi?" Meera asked, her voice light but with a hint of excitement.

Aditi nodded, her eyes still scanning the gathering. "Yes, it's all happening so fast. I can't believe Harshita didi is getting married today."

Meera smiled. "She’s going to be so happy, Aditi. You’ll see."

As they sat for a moment, jiju called for everyone to prepare for the next phase of the ceremony. It was time to move to the terrace, where the vows would be exchanged, and the sacred rituals would take place.

Aditi stood up, feeling a sense of anticipation in the air. She followed her family as they made their way to the terrace. The soft evening breeze greeted them, adding to the serenity of the moment.

On the terrace, Harshita and jiju were already making their way to the mandap, where the priest was preparing for the ceremony. The atmosphere was calm, but there was an undeniable sense of excitement as all eyes turned to the bride and groom.

Aditi and her family found their seats, watching as Harshita and jiju took their places at the mandap, ready to begin the sacred rituals. Aditi's heart felt full as she looked at her cousin, now on the brink of a new chapter in her life.

As the wedding ceremony continued on the terrace, Aditi found herself caught in the beauty of the moment. The soft lighting, the colors of the decorations, and the sacred rituals taking place before her made everything feel surreal. It was a perfect evening, and she couldn't help but want to capture the moment.

Taking out her phone, Aditi started clicking pictures of Harshita and jiju at the mandap, trying to capture the beauty of the ceremony. She smiled to herself as she snapped a few candid shots of the guests laughing, the priest chanting, and the overall joyful atmosphere.

As she focused on her pictures, unaware of her surroundings, something made her feel uneasy. A chill ran down her spine, but she couldn’t quite figure out why. She glanced up briefly, catching the eyes of someone across the terrace.

It was Aryan.

But this time, his gaze wasn’t as friendly or neutral as before. There was something different about it. It was intense, almost predatory, like a wolf silently observing its prey. Aditi’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away, not wanting to be caught staring.

Aryan stood by the side of the crowd, his arms crossed, his posture relaxed, but his eyes fixed on her. For a split second, Aditi could feel the weight of his gaze, making her feel like she was being carefully studied. His expression was unreadable, but there was an undeniable intensity in the way he looked at her.

Aditi quickly returned her attention to the ceremony, trying to brush off the strange feeling in her chest. She focused on the happy moment unfolding in front of her, but the image of Aryan’s intense stare lingered in her mind.

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