Author POV

The pre-wedding rituals had come to an end, and the atmosphere was thick with anticipation. Mehek sat quietly after the Haldi ceremony, her heart a mix of relief and anxiety. In just a few hours, her life would take a dramatic turn. Meanwhile, Abeer stood before the mirror, his stoic expression betraying none of the turmoil brewing inside. Was he truly ready for this? Could he accept spending his life with Riya, someone he hardly knew? His thoughts spiraled, but he dismissed them as he began to dress, determined to bury any doubts beneath layers of duty and obligation.