The Next Morning

Everyone was sitting at the dining table for breakfast.

Nalini asked everyone, "What's the plan for today, everyone?"

"Maa, me and Agastya are going to the office today. It's been a long time that we have not visited the office, and I have some meetings also," Ahaan said in a serious voice.

Agastya was very quiet today, which was a common thing, but his demeanor was different; there was something about him. Nitya noticed it and thought that she would ask him later.

Vihaan said, "I'll also be going to the office today, Maa. I have a meeting today, but I will be free after 12 as I have no schedule after that."

Nalini looked at Reyansh and raised her eyebrows.

Reyansh said with a grin, "I am meeting my friend, who does import and export of medical appliances. We need necessary equipment for Amyra Bhabhi's hospital and require approved permission from a doctor. So I will be handling that."

Nitya said, "Me, Amyra Bhabhi, Samaira, and Ruhi are going to visit the hospital today to decide and assess what else is required for the hospital and also to start the applications for the new medical staff and doctors."

Vandana looked at all of them and chuckled. "It seems like all the kids are off to work today."

"They all are very busy people, wifey, you know. At least we don't have to go to the office today. It's good that our kids are old enough to handle everything. We literally have to worry about nothing," Rajeev said with a smile.

"That's true; our kids are very responsible. Also, Kul Purohit ji is coming today. So, try to clear up everything as soon as you can. The wedding dates will be decided today," Vikram said with a smile, which soon turned serious.

Everyone nodded in agreement as they quickly finished breakfast and dispersed for their work.

As Ahaan and Agastya were talking to some business partners, who were military members...

Ahaan's company was one of the top security companies, which not only provided the best security but also did the import and export of military equipment required for the country's safety. His position as Mafia King made it easy for him to control the whole country with just one signal.

Someone knocked on the door, making the whole room quiet. Ahaan's face grew more serious and deadly. No one was allowed to interrupt these important meetings, and everyone in the company and even all his business partners and clients knew that.

Agastya looked at Ahaan and then said in a stern voice, "Come in."

One of Ahaan's mafia men walked in. Even though he tried to hide his fear, the beads of sweat and his shivering were noticeable to everyone.

He quietly went to Ahaan and said in a very low voice, but because of the silence, everyone heard his voice, "Ss...irr... Ms. Amyra and her friends have come to the company along with Ms. Nitya."

Suddenly, the gloominess in the room became lighter as the anger was wiped off from Ahaan's face. He said, "Meeting dismissed."

One of the men said, "But, Mr. Ahaan. How can you leave this meeting in mid because of some girl?"

Everyone in the room knew that the man had done something unforgivable. It was a rule in the company from the time it was established. No one said a single wrong thing about any of the Oberoi's women. Everyone knew that the Oberoi men put their women even before the almighty.

Ahaan choked the man as the man tried to free himself, but Ahaan's grip was rigid. No one tried to stop him. Agastya looked at his friend with bored eyes; he had no problem with what Ahaan was doing. He knew, after crowning, Amyra was going to be part of the royal family and Queen of Rajasthan. No one should disrespect her.

In a few minutes, the man started losing his breath; his pulse slowed as Ahaan left him. The man coughed violently, trying to regain his breath, and looked at the ground.

Ahaan said in a low and menacing voice, "This is your last mistake. If you or anyone ever raise even their head in front of my queen... you will be dead. This is my last warning."

Everyone walked out of the room without glancing at the man lying on the ground. Soon, two guards came and picked up the man and threw him out of the company.

As Ahaan entered his private cabin, he saw Vihaan and Reyansh huddled over the security monitors, eyes locked on the screens with mischievous grins.

"What are you two doing here?" Ahaan asked, crossing his arms as he eyed his brothers suspiciously.

Reyansh looked at his eldest brother and said with an innocent expression, "Nothing, bhai. We were just making sure no one was troubling Bhabhi. But, you know, I had an interesting test in mind for them."

Agastya, who had just walked in, raised an eyebrow and asked, "What kind of test?"

Reyansh leaned forward, excitement gleaming in his eyes. "How about we send some of our men to attack them?"

Ahaan and Vihaan immediately shook their heads in disapproval.

"Reyansh, that's absurd," Ahaan said, his voice firm. "We're not doing one of your tests again. Last time, the test resulted in us being thrown out of the movie room for a month. Also, in no way will we allow anyone to harm them."

Reyansh moved his head in a no and said, "I don't mean a real attack! The men won't actually harm them; they'll just try to scare them. Nitya has been trained. But I just want to see how they all react under pressure."

Ahaan remained silent for a moment, considering the proposal. He knew Reyansh had a point-Amyra, Nitya, Ruhi, and Samaira were all strong women, but how they handled an unexpected threat was a different matter altogether.

After some thought, Ahaan nodded and said, "Fine. But they are not to be harmed under any circumstances. Kabir will handle this."

He picked up his phone and called Kabir, his PA. "Kabir, send in twenty of our best men. Instruct them to stage an attack on the four women heading to my private cabin. No actual harm should be done, but make it look real."

Meanwhile...

Amyra, Ruhi, Samaira, and Nitya were making their way to Ahaan's private cabin, when suddenly, out of nowhere, twenty masked men burst into the corridor and pointed their guns at the four women.

Amyra's sharp gaze flickered with recognition. Something about these men didn't sit right. However, she had no time to analyze as one of the men lunged at her.

Big mistake.

With precision and speed, Amyra sidestepped, grabbing his arm and twisting it behind his back in one swift motion. The man yelped as she delivered a sharp elbow strike to his ribs, sending him sprawling to the floor.

Meanwhile, Nitya was already in action. A man attempted to grab her from behind, but she ducked low, sweeping his legs from under him. As he fell, she twisted, landing a brutal kick to his abdomen, knocking the wind out of him.

Ruhi's whole demeanor turned darker as she handled those men. When one of the men charged at her, she feigned a frightened expression before suddenly spinning, her knee connecting forcefully with his stomach. As he doubled over, she grabbed his collar and kneed him again, making him unconscious.

Samaira, whose hand was fractured, was standing behind as Amyra and Ruhi were not allowing any men to reach her. When a man grabbed her wrist, she reacted instinctively. Using her heel, she stomped on his foot before moving around and kicking him swiftly. The force sent him stumbling back, allowing her to land a well-placed punch to his jaw with her other hand.

The fight escalated, and Ahaan's men quickly realized the fight was getting out of hand.

Amyra grabbed a gun from one of the men and fired in the air, making everyone stop as even Ahaan's employees were standing watching this fight with wide eyes.

Hearing the gunshot, Ahaan, Vihaan, Agastya, and Reyansh ran towards the girls, their eyes widening at the scene before them. Their men were in a not-so-good condition. Some were lying on the ground groaning in pain, while others were held hostage as their guns were with Amyra, Ruhi, Samaira, and Nitya.

Reyansh let out a low whistle. "Well, that escalated quickly."

Amyra turned to them, her hands on her hips as she looked at her fiancé with adoring eyes. "Care to explain why we were ambushed in your office, Ahaan?"

Ahaan glanced at Reyansh, who was grinning sheepishly. "It was a test," Ahaan admitted. "We wanted to see how you'd react in a real-life scenario."

Samaira smirked. "And? Satisfied with the results?"

Vihaan shook his head in amusement as he smiled at Samaira and said, "More than satisfied. Remind me never to get on your bad side."

Reyansh, rubbing his chin, looked at their men. "I think they will need medical attention to recover from this 'test.'"

Amyra rolled her eyes before turning to Ahaan and threatening him. "Next time, just ask. We'll show you how strong we are without the need for drama."

Ahaan chuckled, bringing her closer to him by her waist. "Point taken, to-be Mrs. Oberoi. Now, shall we go to the cabin?"

Amyra nodded as they all walked toward the private cabin.

They all were sitting in the cabin when Amyra's phone rang. She picked up the phone to see it was a call from Nalini.

"Hello, Aunty," Amyra spoke with a smile.

"Amyra beta, Kul Purohit Ji has arrived. You, Ahaan, and everyone should come home," Nalini spoke from the other side of the phone.

"Okay, Aunty, we will be there in half an hour," Amyra said on the phone and then hung up the call.

She informed everyone about the arrival of Kul Purohit Ji, and they left for home.

After 30 Minutes

The elders and Kul Purohit Ji were sitting in the living room. They all walked in and greeted Kul Purohit Ji.

"Stay happy and joyous, baccho," said Kul Purohit Ji, giving his blessings to all.

After giving the blessings, Kul Purohit Ji did some rituals and said, "There are two auspicious dates for the marriage; one is in a month, and the other is after two years."

Everyone looked at Amyra and Ahaan for their decision. They both looked at each other and then at everyone else and said with a smile, "We want to get married after a month."

The room erupted into cheerful laughter and congratulations. Nalini ordered a maid to bring something sweet for everyone to eat.

They all greeted Kul Purohit Ji again, who gave them the blessings.

Vandana said, "Purohit Ji, we have prepared the room for you. If there is anything you need, please tell us."

"Thank you, beta. I should go now. It's celebration time for you all. I will be leaving for Rishikesh tomorrow," Kul Purohit Ji said and got up and left for his room with a guard who showed him the way.

The Next Morning

Preparations for the Sangeet ceremony were in full swing. Samaira was instructing her staff, along with Nalini, to match the accessories and jewelry with the outfits and make sure to keep them all in their designated rooms.

A lot of guests and distant relatives were coming to the palace, making it very difficult. They all had to dress up from the morning itself, even though the function was going to start in the late afternoon because of the media and guests.

Vandana and Ruhi were looking over to greet all the guests and managing the whole event.

Reyansh and Vihaan were managing the décor and pleasantries.

Samaira got a call while she was talking with her staff; she excused herself politely, but because of the noise and people, she decided to go to her room.

When she entered her room, she immediately noticed something was wrong. She scanned her room and saw that her clothes that she wore at night were now on the floor, but she clearly remembered keeping them in place. She went towards the walk-in closet and opened the door and came face-to-face with a traumatic view.

On the mirror of the wardrobe, a message was written in blood, and a bouquet of black roses was kept near the dress she was going to wear.

"Hey, sweetheart, I'm watching you!! You look damn sexy in that black saree."

She read the message, and her blood ran cold as a chill ran down her spine. She couldn't help but feel disgusted.

"Samaira? Are you in here?" Nitya called out, her voice filled with excitement.

Hearing Nitya's voice, Samaira quickly came back to her senses, picked up her dress and accessories, and quickly walked out of the closet.

She gave a weak smile to Nitya as they both walked out of the room and back downstairs.

Time Skip – Sangeet Function

The Sangeet function had finally begun.

They had decided to hold the function in the beautiful garden; the location was decorated with flowers and colorful decorations.

The food was placed in mini stalls a short distance away from the sitting area. A beautifully decorated stage was set up for the performances.

Ruhi and Reyansh stood on the stage in their beautiful and matching outfits. They looked around and saw everyone settled down.

"Good evening, everyone!" Ruhi said in an excited voice, capturing everyone's attention. "Welcome to the Sangeet ceremony of our hot yet loveliest couple, Ahaan and Amyra!"

Everyone clapped and hooted.

"Indeed, it's a very special night, Ms. Ruhi." Reyansh winked at Ruhi, making her glare at him as everyone laughed. Despite being frenemies, no one could ignore that they were the most fun and entertaining duo of the house, bringing smiles to everyone's face.

"But, let's not forget, it's also a night full of dancing, music, and, of course, fun! After all, it's my favorite brother's Sangeet!" Reyansh gave a playful flying kiss to Ahaan, who just muttered to himself, embarrassed, "This kid—"

"Oyii, am I not your favorite brother anymore? This world is full of liars," Vihaan said dramatically, pretending to cry.

"Nahh, you don't pay attention to me anymore because all your attention is on someone else," he said with a smirk as they all saw him looking towards Samaira, who was standing near the DJ platform with headphones, because of which she couldn't hear what they were saying. When she saw everyone looking at her, she just gave a smile and got back to her work.

Ruhi shook her head, laughing, as she snatched the mic from Reyansh and signaled him to get down the stage. He nodded, and they quickly jumped down the stage, shocking everyone.

"Ruhi/Reyansh, what are you—" Amyra's words were cut off when the stage lights and DJ lights turned on and the sound of melodious music filled the garden.

Soon, a figure dressed in a beautiful and flowy multicolored lehenga made her way to the stage and removed her veil, shocking Amyra as she shouted excitedly, "Jeevika!"

Samaira and Ruhi gave a wink to each other. Jeevika was also their school friend and a part of the group, though they were not able to stay as close because of very different career choices. But a few days ago, during a video call, Jeevika explained her idea of surprising Amyra and also told them that she would be coming for Amyra and Ahaan's marriage, which made them think of this wonderful surprise entry.

Jeevika performed an amazing dance for the Sangeet ceremony, soon joined by Ruhi and Nitya.

Unfortunately, Samaira still couldn't dance well, though her cast was to be removed in a few days, as when the doctors took another x-ray, it was found that the fracture was not as serious as they thought and would need just a week more, which was very good news because Amyra definitely didn’t want Samaira to stay in the cast for her marriage and would rather have her enjoy it fully.

The crowd was silent for a moment, their eyes fixed on Ruhi, Nitya, and Jeevika, but as they finished their dance with one final, dramatic pose, the family and friends erupted into applause.

Amyra quickly ran up to the stage. "Jeevika, that was... incredible. Thank you so much for this amazing surprise!" she exclaimed, throwing her arms around Jeevika in a warm embrace.

Soon, Ruhi and Samaira also joined the hug as Nitya stood watching them. Amyra smiled at her and quickly pulled Nitya into the hug and said, winking at her, "Welcome to our girl gang, Nitya."

They all pulled away from the hug as everyone got down except Ruhi, and soon Reyansh joined her back on the stage.

Reyansh picked up the mic and said in a playful voice, "Thank you for this wonderful dance performance, ladies. Now, we have thought to spend this ceremony a little differently. Get ready for the first dance of the night, everyone. Ahaan and Amyra, the stage is yours!"