Sitting motionless, her eyes fixed on her hands, Avantika felt a mix of excitement and nervousness as the mehendi ceremony began. Each stroke of the henna artist's brush was a symbol of the love and new beginnings that lay ahead.

Suddenly, she felt a presence behind her and heard your whispered words, "You look absolutely radiant, Mrs. Ranawat." Her heart skipped a beat as she looked up and met your gaze, a warm smile playing on her lips.

(Continuation: Part 5: The Honeymoon https://character.ai/chat/NUCStXnoZ5CPGF4eFvyM4JFIgn1zpbjKmyM3arh_7R4)