SIYA VIKRAM SINGH RATHORE:

I looked around my new room to find anyone specifically someone called as my husband, but like the past fifteen minutes I couldn't spot anyone in this room. I didn't bother to wipe the tears that came out of my eyes. I have been up for about twenty minutes. After the confusion and self realisation about my new identity I searched for my husband who didn't even bother to look at his wife after the Grahpravesh.

After waking up today the first thing that came to my mind was Nisha's bitter words from yesterday.

" Vikram is so hot and handsome, what did he even saw in you. I'm sure he was forced by his parents. Look at him and look at you, nobody is going to like a ugly fat bitch like you. Now good bye sister, hope you will suffer in the Rathore Mansion "

And his actions from yesterday proved her right.

Was he really forced by his parents to marry me?

But he was nice to me till our engagement, then what happened? Was it all fake?

I cried thinking more about the incidents that happened in the past few days and also about my husband's ignorance.

All I ever wanted in my life was to have a happy family and a loving husband, but what will happen now?

My thoughts were broken by the loud ringtone of my phone. As I looked at the caller id a loud sobe escaped my mouth.

I wiped my face and cleared my throat before answering the call.

" Siddhu bhaiya... " I called my brother controlling the urge to cry.

"Gudiya...How are you? , are you okay? Is Vikram treating you well? How is your in laws treating you? Should I come there?, why are you not saying anything? Are you okay bacche?" he blabbered with a worried tone and a smile made its way to my lips thinking about my sweet brother.

"Calm down Big B, I can only respond to your questions if you let me speak." I said.

I heard him taking a deep breath and then he asked " now tell me are you okay baccha? Is everyone treating you well?"

And my eyes again filled with tears thinking about my husband.

" I'm fine Bhai, everyone is treating me good, do you know Maa and Papa said that I'm their daughter not their daughter in law " I said chirping.

" And..." He asked..

I sighed and said

"and Vikram is also taking care of me very well, you just don't worry"

" Hmmm..." He hummed.

"Do you want to say something Bhai?" I asked.

"It's just that...I..I miss you so much gudiya...the house doesn't feel like the same without you " he said with a breaking voice and I couldn't control the tears and cries anymore.

"Bhai...I miss you" I said through my tears.

"Dont cry, and don't ever forget that you have your Bhai if something happens, okay?I'm just a call away " he said

"I love you bhai" I said.

" I too love you gudiya, I'm so happy that you got a very nice family" he said.

After talking for sometime we cut the call. I wiped my tears and decided that I'll not cry again, because ignorance from our closed ones is not a new thing for me. I looked at the time and it showed 8Am.

Oh no, I'm late for my first day after marriage, they are going to get angry like Mrs.Kapoor.

I got up in my heavy lehanga and went to take a bath.

♡

I came after taking a bath in a red silk saree, because I'm a new bride and the elder daughter in law of the Rathore's.

I wasn't very experienced wearing a saree before going to Chennai, but that town thought me so much. And now it's safe to say that I'm a expert in wearing saree.

All of my clothes and other expensive things which a girl needs was already present in the wardrobe. I dried my hair and went towards the vanity table to apply some minimal makeup. I looked for my waistband but couldn't find it anywhere. I have always loved delicate accessories and this waistband was my favourite. I had it on yesterday for the wedding along with the heavy waistband, but from today I couldn't find it anywhere.

Where did it go? It was my favourite one.

I didn't apply the vermillion as Maa already told me yesterday to not wear because Ram will have to apply it after doing Puja today.

After once again checking myself I went to downstairs already expecting scolding from Maa and Choti Maa.

I was standing at the corridor of my room not knowing where to go because the whole palace is damn confusing. I couldn't find the way towards the downstairs. I'm already late for the day, I didn't saw my husband from yesterday after our marriage and I couldn't find the way. I don't think my day can start any better than this.

"Bhabhi Maa...why are you standing here?and are you okay ? You look tensed." I looked towards my right side and saw that it was Aryan.

I know it's embarassing,but Siya you have to do this.

I pep talked with myself and turned to Aryan.

"Voh.. actually I couldn't find the way to downstairs." I said.

He smiled at what I said and then like remembering something he asked.

"Where is Bhai Sa? I thought you two would be coming together."

That's what I'm also asking from yesterday, where is your brother?.

"Mmm...I don't know, I didn't saw him from the morning" I said truthfully,well hiding the fact that it's not from today morning, it's actually from yesterday night.

"Okay don't worry I'll take you there, come with me." He said with a smile.

"Thankyou Aryan" I said gratefully while walking beside him.

"You don't need to thank me for anything ever, I call you bhabhi ma, so you are just like another mother for me." He said and I stopped there.

"What happened? Why did you stoped walking?" He asked coming near me.

"Nothing, let's go." I said.

As we two reached the hall I saw Papa, Chhote Papa, Dadu sa and Dadi sa sitting there. I went towards to greet them.

But as they saw me coming thay all stood up from their seat.

" Good morning Everyone " I said and went to touch dadu's feet but he stopped me and said.

"I have already told you many times, humare yaha betiya pair nahi choote,gale lagte hain"

(In our traditional girls don't touch the feet instead we hugg our children.)

And then hugged me. I then wished Dadi, papa and chote papa.

That's when Maa and Choti Ma along with a servent come with a tray of tea cups.

Maa served everyone their tea and then came towards me.

" Good morning beta " she said while patting my head.

" Good morning, I'm sorry " I said.

" Why are you saying sorry? " She asked being confused.

"I know it's my first day as a daughter in law, but I'm already late.." I said to which everyone laughed.

"She's cute" I heard Aadhish saying.

When did he come here?

"Siya, beta look at me, I said that you are not a daughter in law but a daughter for us, we didn't welcomed you here to follow any rules you can live as you like no one is going to Stop you, as for coming late ask your dadai sa, I woke up at the noon for my peheli rasoi " she said chuckling and everyone joined her.

I looked at the people with adoration.

My family, they all are my family for which I have longed all my life.

After sobering up Choti Ma asked the question I feared the most

"where is Vikram? We need to perform the pooja?"

"I dont- , I was going to state the truth but was interrupted by a very familiar deep voice.

" I'm here Choti Ma " said my so called husband aka Mr.Vikram ' I'm ignoring my wife ' Singh Rathore.

"It's good that you are here, now you two perform the pooja and then you can apply the vermillion on Siya's forehead " Ma said to him.

All this while I looked at my husband who didn't even spared me a glance.

♡

Currently I'm standing at the kitchen being confused about what to make for my peheli rasoi.

Maa told me that the breakfast is already made, I just have to make a sweet dish to complete the ritual.

"You look confused bhabhi ma, do you need any help here?" Asked Aadhish who just entered the kitchen with someone.

"Yes, I'm confused about what to make?" I said to him.

"Why fear when your Cool BIL is here." He said while doing a weird action with his shoulders and arms.

I raised my eyebrows at him.

"Well you can complete the ritual by making your husband's favourite sweet dish" he said and I like a fool just blushed.

"And that is...?" I asked

" Gulab jamun " a feminine voice said and I looked at the source to find the most beautiful girl I have ever seen .

Who is she?

"Yes, Bhai sa only like Gulab jamun as a sweet dish" Aadish confirmed it for me.

"And this is my friend and also our cousin Ms. Arundhati Roy" he said as if understanding my thoughts.

"It's nice to meet you finally Siya Bhabhi" she said while smiling at me and I also returned the gesture.

"Do you need any help in making the dish?" She asked but I denied saying that it's a ritual and I need to perform it by myself.

Okay then let's start preparing the first dish for my family.

I cheered myself and started to making it.

♡

After about one hour I finished making the dish. And with the help of the servants I took all the items towards the dining table.

Everyone was already present on the dining table. As I dismissed the servants and started to serve for my family Dadu stoped me.

"You already completed making the dish and also the ritual,now come and sit beside your husband and eat with us" he said , I sat between Vikram and Arundhati. I was very nervous thinking what will be their opinion about my cooking.

"Stop playing with your food and start eating" said the deep and authoritative voice beside me, which took me by surprise. I looked at my husband with wide eyes not believing if this is real or not.

Is this real? Am I hallucinating? Did he really talked to me?

My thoughts were broken when Vikram pulled me towards his side while pulling my arm, and then I heard a loud breaking sound of something. I looked at my other side and find that a bowl of curry was now broken into many pieces.

" Sorry bhabhi " Arundhati said with a scared look and shivering voice with tears in her eyes.

I think she accidentally broke it and now scared.

Poor girl.

"Siya..., beta are you okay?"  Maa pulled me from my seat and looked at me from head to toe.

"Maa..I'm fine." I said.

"No, come here and sit here let me check properly." She said and brought me towards another chair and started to search for any injuries.

I looked at the people infront of me who was fussing over anything happening to me. And I couldn't stop the tears that come out of my eyes.

"Gudiya, why are you crying? Is it hurting somewhere?" Papa asked with pure worry visible in his eyes.

"No, it's not hurting, it's just that I just miss my mumma" I said while sniffing.

"Oh mera baccha, don't worry you can meet her tomorrow at the recipe" Choti ma said.

Now how can I say to her that I can't meet my mumma even if how much I wanted, atleast not in this life time.

"Are you sure that you are okay bhabhi ma ?" Aaryan asked.

"Yes I am , you guys please don't worry" I said trying to ease their worry.

"You need to be always careful Gudiya " Papa said and kissed my forehead.

I looked at the people

beside me, who are the first one after my brother and friends who showed this much love towards me.

One thing is sure, Even if my husband ignores me or not, I will do anything to support and protect this family.

To be continued...