Anjali POV
I hear that the Baraat will be happening.
It is time for Aarav’s welcome ritual.
My mom takes me to Mandap. My friends and Anu stand around me, while my mom holds my lehenga to help me walk.
I focus on the floor, feeling very nervous.
As I go towards him, he smiles, looking very handsome.
I hope I look good too.
Mom gives me varmala (garland), and takes me to him.
He is also holding a vermala, which he places around my neck after I put the one I had on him.
Afterwards, we go to the Mandap. Our families sit around us, and I am beside him.
“You look beautiful Anjali,” he whispers.
I smile... more like blushes, and Anu smirks, looking at me from the other side of the holy fire.
Soon, Pandit Ji begins the chants and mantras.
We follow the commands of Pandit Ji. He
