episode 10

As the wedding ceremony continued, Aryan remained at the periphery of the crowd, his presence still commanding attention without him having to say a word. Aditi, oblivious to the intentions behind his quiet gaze, continued snapping pictures of the event, her mind distracted by the celebration.

But Aryan’s eyes were fixed on her, not in the way a casual observer might look at someone, but with a quiet intensity. He wasn't just looking; he was watching, studying her movements, her expressions. And as Aditi turned momentarily to adjust the camera, Aryan reached into his pocket and quietly pulled out his phone. Without making a sound, he clicked a picture of her, capturing the moment she wasn't aware of.

Aryan wasn’t someone who often revealed his emotions, but he was someone who always knew what he wanted. And right now, he knew he wanted that girl . There was something about her—her innocence, her quiet nature—that intrigued him. Though he understood the boundaries, something inside him told him to keep an eye on her. There was an undeniable pull.

Aditi, still unaware, went on with her duties, trying to make the most of the day. But Aryan wasn’t easily deterred. He was patient, waiting for the right moment. He knew it was a matter of time. She would notice him eventually, just as he would slowly make his way into her world.

Meanwhile, the wedding rituals continued on schedule, and it was soon nearing the late hours of the evening. The ceremony was supposed to conclude by three in the morning, and as the night drew on, Aditi felt the fatigue setting in. She had been so caught up in the festivities that time seemed to slip away unnoticed.

As the final rituals took place, Aditi felt relieved when the ceremony finally came to a close. She quickly excused herself and made her way downstairs from the terrace, hoping to find a quiet moment to process everything that had happened.

When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she looked around. The festivities were still going on, but the crowd was beginning to thin. Aditi smiled, feeling a sense of relief. It had been a long, eventful day, and she was ready for a little peace.

Harshita, the bride, who had been glowing with happiness all throughout the ceremony, suddenly felt faint. She excused herself from the gathering and quietly made her way toward her room. Her face, once radiant, now looked pale, and she stumbled slightly as she walked.

In her room, Harshita collapsed onto the bed, her stomach churning. She rushed to the bathroom and began vomiting uncontrollably. The once joyous occasion had taken an unexpected turn, and Harshita felt weak and dizzy. The excitement and stress of the wedding had taken a toll on her body, and now she felt completely drained.

Meanwhile, jiju was still sitting with the village elders and family friends, engaged in conversations about the wedding and other matters. He had no idea that Harshita was in distress. He was discussing plans for the future with his colleagues and his family’s business partners, including his boss, Aryan Singh.

Aryan, still quietly observing everything, noticed the shift in energy. Though he had been mostly silent during the festivities, his sharp eyes caught the change in Harshita's demeanor as she left the celebration area. Something about the way she had looked before leaving caught his attention, but Aryan didn’t speak up immediately. He stayed seated, continuing to engage in conversation, his thoughts momentarily drifting to what had happened.

Back in Harshita's room, Aditi had noticed her cousin’s absence and went looking for her. When she found Harshita sitting on the edge of the bed, looking pale and weak, Aditi rushed to her side, concern filling her eyes. "Didi, what’s wrong? You don’t look well."

Harshita barely had the strength to respond, her voice weak. "I... I think I just overdid it today. All the excitement... I didn't realize how much it would take out of me," she murmured, clutching her stomach.

Aditi immediately helped Harshita lie down and called for her mother and others. It was clear that Harshita needed rest, and she couldn’t continue without it.

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