At mansion

Maya entered in kitchen with Seema.her radiating smile giving  playful energy to the others.seema as cranky as always went towards fridge to grab some water for herself while maya straightly went towards a corner in the kitchen where she joined her hands in front of idol maa Annapoorna.

"Let's make something new today"maya exclaimed in excitement

Seema  took out fresh vegetables from the fridge and start washing them.maya also turn on gas stove and kept milk on it.

"didi wake them up .they are getting late.you are the only one who can wake them"seema muttered while rolling her eyes.maya chuckled softly.

"these boys are going to death of me.If they get a call at midnight Even that someone has attacked their mens, they will get up and leave as if  were not asleep at all and when nothing… keep trying to wake them up but they won't wake up."maya muttered while smiling fondly.

Seema sighed , dramatically, shook her head with a fondly smile."you are right bhabhi.I don't know how God has placed these boys in our lap."

"Correction,not by God but by our pati parmeshwar "maya mumbled teasingly, earning a wink from her.

"Your son is normal but mines,they are the most dramatic on this planet"

Maya slightly smile at her statement "hmm I think it's true.... whatever,now I am going"

Seema nodded her head .maya washed her hands,one maid gave her clothes to wipe her hands...after wiping she give it back and walked upstairs to wake them one by one.

In rudraksha room.

He layed half-naked on the bed, the duvet loosely draped over his lower body. His chest rose and fell steadily, hair tousled across his forehead, muscles relaxed in the rare calm of sleep. Even in stillness, he radiated a quiet power—dangerous, magnetic, and utterly unguarded.



Maya entered in his room and sat beside on his bed,stroking his hair with her hand ,her touch gently. She loves her Rudraksh more than her husband.

He stirred and  opened his eyes lazily . Maya stood from her place,her expression changed immediately.

Rudraksh glanced at her with a baby expression and pouted in response.the mafia became a total pookie in front of his family.

"maa please na ,why are you upset with me.i will not do anything from now like this ".he mumbled in his dark,sleepy voice.maya turned her gaze away, rolling her eyes.

"You always say this"

He rubbed his eyes and sat up, glancing at her but she didn't melted"please maa don't be upset with me ....I will do whatever you say".

Maya smirked widely in her mind,"first promise me"

He jumped off from his place,his messy hairs covering his eyes "promise "

Maya grinned widely, realisation washed over rudraksha "maa you are not planning something right?".

"I planned too much beta , don't you Know your mother hmm?"she asked teasingly while smiling mischievously.

Rudraksha furrowed his brows"and what is it?"

"you have to marry with a girl,I will choose for you".maya said confidently.room felt silent for a while.he sucked hardly over his own breath.

He nearly choked in air"w..what?you are joking na?".

"No beta,I am drop dead serious"she spoke playfully while smirking widely.

"No way,I am not going to marry anyone... never in my life"he muttered already walking towards the washroom.she caught his wrist and glared sharply.

"you promised me already.....now you can't go back".

Rudraksh ran a hand in his already messy hair, completely frustrated and bewildered for a while."maaa try to understand I can't marry ".

"Why ?are you gay?"she asked while raising her brows together.

Hr rolled his eyes while stepping backward "Whoever you marry me to will never be happy."

She smirked widely"don't worry, that's my problem...I am sure she is a perfect match for you".

"But maa....

She turned her gaze away,fake tear fell down from her eyes.. the talent she have since her childhood.

"Y..you are my elder son,I had so many dreams for your marriage… I stayed awake so many nights searching for a girl for my son."she sniffed "but Don't worry about me, dreams never come true, this too will not happen. It's just a small thing."

Her tears falling silently while she was smiling inside.rudraksh groaned while looking at her,he can see anything but tears in maya eyes...never in his life.

"okk fine ,i will do this."he muttered with bored expression.maya wiped her tears dramatically and engulfed him in a hug"mera baccha,thank you for making my dream true".

"This is called a dream?"Rudraksh asked bewildered.his expression turning serious.

Maya stammered,then rolled her eyes"better from your money dreams,My daughter-in-law, my Rudraksha's wife… she will come to this house, little children will play in my lap, those will be such good days."

He shook his head " plans for children too?".

"So, will you not celebrate your wedding night?"she asked teasingly.

Unknowingly a smile spread through his lips"You should concentrate on the wedding now, we will see when the wedding night happens."

"This means you will celebrate your wedding night, right?"she asked teasingly.

He groaned while walking inside the washroom, completely embarassed in front of her while she was smiling like find everything in this world.

She squeezed herself, closing her eyes..this time a real lone tear fell down from her eyes.she bit her lower lip to control herself from jumping.her mind was screaming loudly to dance,to celebrate like she won something not something but everything.

"Let's celebrate this day "she mumbled with a shy smile and stepped out of the room.her eyes were brightened now .

Inside maya room.dharam was standing near the window.his one hand was rested on the window while with other hand he was talking over the call with someone.

She happily ran towards him and hugged him tightly from behind.he get stuck on his place for a while,she sniffed against his skin.

"I will call you later, postponed the meeting for now"

His voice thick and clear ,with that he hanged up his call and removed her hand from his chest, moved  herself towards him.

he gazed at her eyes and soon his jaw clenched because had tears in her eyes.his eyes soften instantly.he cupped her cheeks,his thumb caressing her jaw.she didn't even gave him time to react and hugged him again, squeezing herself like a excited mother.

He slightly smiled at her, "what happened,what is the reason behind my petal tears hmn?".

She sniffed while looking at him,her lips curved into a smile.his hands slid down her waist, pulling her closer."now will you tell me darling"he murmured softly, caressing her earlobe with his lips.

"i am very happy today"she mumbled with a soft and shy smile.

"May I know the reason?"he asked teasingly,his hand caressing her back.she slapped him while stepping back.

"I told you about a girl for Rudraksh,right?".

"hmm what happened".he said with smile.

"today i talked to rudraksha about her and he agreed "maya whispered excitedly while squeezing him.

"what"he asked,his shocked expression clearly visible"rudraksha is ready for marriage? ".

Maya nodded her head and this time dharam hugged her tightly.

"Our Rudraksh...I can't believe"he whispered in disbelief,a small smile lingering on his face.they stayed in each other arms for a while.

"You are not joking right?"dharam asked again to confirm because he knows maya.she is mastermind in playing pranks, specially on him.

Maya chuckled softly"no i am not joking.he is ready for marriage...i am sooo much happy ".

He laughed softly, pulling her closer to his chest .

She shared this News with Seema and ravi and they were also very happy after hearing this.

After that she went to ritik room to wake him up.she entered in his room and throwed a pillow on his face excitedly.he groaned while looking at her, rubbing his eyes.

"maa,what are you doing.you disturbed my sleep".he mumbled with slight pout on his face.she smiled mischievously at him ,her eyes twinkled"i will give you a good news and your sleep will flew away ".

"what is the good news this early morning "he mumbled in his sleepy voice.

She moved toward other side , sitting beside him on the bed "your rudraksha is ready for marriage ".

Ritik was still in his sleep but his eyes widen in surprise when he heard the news.

"W.what?"he asked in disbelief, rubbing his ears.

"Yes".

"Did you drink Papa or Rudraksh's Italian liquor?"he asked raising his brows.

She gritted her teeth and smacked his head"I am serious ok,he is ready for marriage ".

Ritik stared at her as if she had just announced the end of the world.

"Ready for marriage? Rudraksh?" he repeated, disbelief dripping from every word.

"Yes, Ritik," Maya said, crossing her arms, her smile proud and victorious. "Your elder brother or friend has finally agreed."

Ritik burst out laughing, falling back on the bed dramatically. "Maa, this is the biggest joke of the century. Rudraksh and marriage? He will scare the poor girl away on the wedding day itself."

Maya narrowed her eyes. "Say one more word and I will marry you first."

He immediately sat up, raising both hands in surrender. "No no, I was just joking. But seriously, how did you convince him? Did you blackmail him?"

"Promise," she said smugly.Ritik smirked. "Ah, emotional blackmail."

She smacked his arm again. "Get ready quickly. We have a lot of work to do. I have to talk to the girl’s family, plan everything, and—"

"—and plan our deaths too," Ritik muttered under his breath.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing, maa. Good morning, future bhabhi," he sang, grinning mischievously.

he crazily twirled her around in happiness and excitement.maya eyes widen in surprise."hey mental what are you doing.... leave me ".

He slightly throwed her on the bed , kissed her cheeks and ran towards inside the washroom in happiness to meet Rudraksh soon.

"pagal "she muttered under her breath and left towards vardaan room.she entered in his room and saw that he was nowhere.

She searched him in whole mansion but do not find him. she asked to one servant and he said that he was already left for gym with vivaan.so she also went back to kitchen to help Seema .

Meanwhile in the Rudraksh room.

He was standing under the shower .his palms resting on the mirror as he staring at his reflection.his jaw was clenched, knuckles was turning white because of anger.

Marriage

This is not made for him.he is made for the blood, weapons and underworld but this marriage.

Not the chance.

His mind was nowhere to be calm.his veins popping out due to controlling himself.the door swung open and ritik barged inside the washroom.

. Rudraksh immediately turned around in panic"what the hell?".

He wrapped towel around his waist while shouting at ritik.

Ritik just shrugged his shoulder, jumping on the marble counter.his legs swung in air"what?"

"I was bathing?"Rudraksh said in anger

"So what? You are behaving like I didn't saw you half naked before"

Rudraksh throwed a shampoo bottle straight on his face but ritik catch it in time "ohoo future groom is getting angry haa".

"Just shut up". Rudraksh muttered, walking towards the bathtub.

"Why will I? Vaise bhabhi—" Ritik dragged the word deliberately, his lips curling into an evil grin

Rudraksh froze for a second, then grabbed the towel tightly around his waist. "Finish that sentence and I will kill you before marriage."

Ritik burst out laughing, leaning back on the marble counter. "Wow, already protective? See, marriage is changing you."

"I said shut up!" Rudraksh snapped, picking up another bottle, this time body wash.

Ritik raised both hands dramatically. "Relax, boss. I am just checking if you are mentally stable or should I call a psychiatrist for our mafia king."

Rudraksh walked to the sink, gripping the edges so hard his veins popped. "Get. Out."

Ritik hopped down and walked closer, crossing his arms. "Tell me honestly. How does it feel knowing some girl will order you around? ‘Rudraksh, socks pehno’, ‘Rudraksh, gun table pe mat rakho’, ‘Rudraksh, blood se carpet kharab ho jayega.’"

A low growl left Rudraksh’s throat. "Ritik.

"Yes, future husband?".

Rudraksh turned and threw the body wash bottle straight at his head.

Ritik dodged it and laughed. "Maa was right. Shaadi ke naam pe tumhara temper double ho gaya."

Rudraksh walked towards him, water dripping from his hair, his eyes dark. "You wanted to die today?"

Ritik placed a hand on his chest dramatically. "Die? No, I just wanted to see the legendary Rudraksh losing control because of a girl he hasn’t even met."

Rudraksh pushed him out of the washroom and slammed the door on his face.

From outside, Ritik’s voice echoed loudly, full of mischief:"Jaldi ready ho ja, bhai! Teri future bha

bhi ka rishta final hone wala hai."

A loud crash sound came from inside, followed by Rudraksh’s furious shout:

"RITIK!"

And Ritik ran down the hallway laughing like a madman, fully aware that he had just signed his own death warrant.