One week had passed in a blur, like a passage of air within seconds, and here I was, standing right in front of my destiny. Everyone had gathered around me, giggling and laughing, their eyes shining with happiness and love.

In the middle of the crowd, Gauri came toward me, pulled me out of the group, and made me sit on a big couch, decorated with colorful fabrics and flowers. The couch was placed in the large garden of our house, and soon, everyone came and sat beside me.