Two months after the accident…
Hospital – Appointment
Doctor: "Dr. Aarohi, you can now start doing light work. Medicines will continue for a while, but no heavy activities yet. Eat healthy, take proper rest, and avoid stress—both physically and emotionally. Your body is still healing."
Nirvay: "Yes, doctor. We'll take care of everything."
Doctor: "Good, Mr. Raj. And… congratulations to both of you. I heard you're getting married tomorrow."
Nirvay: smiling softly "Yes, court marriage. I don't want Aarohi to go through too much stress."
Doctor: "I know you won't let her go through anything alone."
Aarohi: "Thank you, ma'am. Your treatment helped me recover so soon. I'm really hopeful I'll be completely fit soon."
Doctor: "Absolutely, Aarohi. You've come a long way."
Nirvay: "We'll take your leave now. Thank you so much."
Doctor: "Best wishes for your future!"
Aarohi & Nirvay (together): "Thank you!"
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Later at home…
Aarohi: "Everyone will arrive by tomorrow morning… just not Bhaiya."
Nirvay: "That's okay. His job is demanding—getting leave on short notice isn't easy."
Aarohi: "Will Jai be here in the morning?"
Nirvay: "Yes. Now come on, take some rest. I'll bring something to eat."
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That night…
Aarohi: "You're still sleeping on the couch tonight?"
Nirvay: smiling "Yes. But from tomorrow, when you become my wife, I'll finally sleep beside you. On our bed."
Aarohi: laughs "You never even believed in marriage or rituals. Now look at you."
Nirvay: "I still don't. I don't need marriage to stay with you. I'm only doing it so society doesn't question you. I don't want their words to ever hurt you."
Aarohi: "Why do you dislike marriage so much?"
Nirvay: "I don't hate it. In fact, I'm incredibly happy that tomorrow you'll become Mrs. Aarohi Raj. I just think love doesn't need proof. If love is true, people stay—married or not. And if love is missing, then even marriage can't hold them together… like my parents."
Aarohi: "Did you inform them?"
Nirvay: "No. They're too busy watching company shares go up. And honestly, I don't want any drama."
Aarohi: "My parents will be here in the morning. And Sukhi… if she could, she'd already be here!"
Nirvay: smiling "I think Sukhi is more excited than you are."
Aarohi: "True."
Nirvay: "Come on now, sleep. Tomorrow's our wedding… and I'm marrying my school crush. Can't be late."
Aarohi: "Crush?"
Nirvay: grinning "Okay, not crush—love."
Aarohi: "How much do you love me, Nirvay?"
Nirvay: "When I wake up, you're the first thought in my head. And when I fall asleep, you're the last. What about you?"
Aarohi: "Between your first and last thought, you visit my dreams."
Nirvay: "Sukhi was right… you miss me more—even in dreams."
Aarohi: giggling "She knows everything."
They smile, hearts full, and drift into sleep—ready for a new dawn.
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The Morning of the Wedding
Aarohi's Monologue (as she wakes up):
"Before Nirvay, I never knew what it felt like to be truly loved. To wake up because someone else is your morning. To be seen beyond your scars—as stars. Nirvay showed me love can be so beautiful… caring without conditions, understanding without explanations. He didn't just love me, he proved that no one else could love me the way he does. Every girl deserves a Nirvay… someone who fights the world for her. I'm lucky I got mine."
Nirvay: waking up "Aarohi, get ready. We're getting married today!"
Aarohi: grinning "Yes, husband-to-be!"
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Wedding Day
Aarohi wears a simple red saree, minimal jewelry, and soft makeup. Nirvay wears a plain white kurta-pajama. Their simplicity radiates love.
Guests begin arriving:
Aarohi's Mom: "You look so beautiful, beta. I couldn't sleep all night."
Aarohi's Dad: "I still can't believe my little girl is getting married today… feeling emotional."
A video call lights up—Ranvijay Bhaiya.
Aarohi: "Bhaiya! I miss you!"
Ranvijay: "I miss you too. You look stunning. Nirvay, best wishes, man. Take care of my sister."
Nirvay: "I will. She's my everything."
Call ends with smiles and laughter.
Sukhi & Ayush arrive.
Sukhi: "AAROHIII! I'm going crazy, girl! You're getting married to Nirvay! Even more than you both, I wanted this day to come."
Ayush: "Congrats, Aarohi and Nirvay."
Aarohi: "Thank you, guys!"
Nirvay: smirking "Thanks, Sukhi. You were the only one who knew what I felt. Others were too busy ignoring it."
Sukhi: "When a girl ignores you too much, that's exactly when she's in love."
Aarohi: laughs "Stop it, Sukhi!"
Jai enters.
Nirvay: "Hey, Jai! All good?"
Jai: "I'm fine, Bhai. No problems."
Aarohi: "Jai, you've grown up so much—and so handsome too!"
Jai: "Hi, Bhabhi!"
Everyone bursts into laughter.
Sukhi: "Yes, she's your Bhabhi now!"
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At the Registrar Office
Everyone gathers. Already there: Shruti, Pooja, Dhruv.
Dhruv: "Congrats, Aarohi. I'm not thrilled… but I'll bow to your happiness."
Pooja: "You should quit your job and become an actress!"
Shruti: "One more word like that and Nirvay sir will fire you himself."
Dhruv: grins "Kidding, okay? No one's better for Aarohi than Nirvay. I still love my job, thanks!"
They all laugh.
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Aarohi and Nirvay are called.
They sign the papers, exchange rings, and are officially declared husband and wife.
Sukhi hugs Aarohi.
Aarohi: "Sukhi, when are you and Ayush getting married?"
Sukhi: "I'm ready now! But you know my dad... and this Ayush hasn't convinced him yet!"
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Aarohi's parents bless the couple. Jai congratulates them.
Suddenly… Shreya arrives. Sukhi's anger flares, but Aarohi stops her.
Shreya: "Congratulations, Nirvay and Aarohi. I just wanted to wish you both before leaving."
Aarohi & Nirvay: "Thank you."
Shreya turns to leave… looks back once.
Tears in her eyes, she thinks—
"I tried so hard to win Nirvay. But Aarohi… she didn't even try, and he chose her. Maybe love isn't something you force. Maybe… you can't steal someone else's heart. You either belong—or you don't."
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That Night – Their First Night
Everyone leaves. Aarohi's parents and Jai stay at the flat.
In their room, Aarohi and Nirvay lay side by side, facing each other.
Aarohi: "This isn't the first night you imagined…"?
Nirvay: "This is what I imagined. You're here, beside me, in our room. I can see you, hold you. What more could I ask for?"
Aarohi: "I never thought something this beautiful could happen to me…"
Nirvay: "I've dreamed about it. I've tried so hard to get to this moment. After all the pain you gave me…"
Aarohi: laughing "Come here. Let me hug you and take away that pain."
She pulls him into a soft embrace.
Nirvay (looking into her eyes): "I love you."
Aarohi: "I love you too."
He kisses her forehead, then gently on her lips.
Nirvay: "Thank you… for choosing me."
Aarohi kisses him back.
"Every girl deserves a Nirvay in her life—someone who holds her no matter what. I won't say thank you… that word is too small. Instead, I promise—I'll love you for a lifetime."
They hold each other and fall asleep, finally where they belong.
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