The next day arrived soon enough. I

Hari berikutnya tiba cukup cepat. Itu hampir 1 pm. Bharmal entah bagaimana telah memberitahu Jodha tentang pertemuan yang seharusnya terjadi dan telah menjelaskan kepadanya bahwa bagaimana dia perlu tersenyum dan melihat yang terbaik. Jodha telah menjadi sebuah kecelakaan. Ia tidak ingin bertemu atau melihat siapa pun. Dia marah, kesal dan menyakiti bahwa ayahnya sendiri mengkhianati dirinya. Ketika ayahnya memberitahunya tentang pertemuan ini, ia telah menyiapkan dirinya untuk menerima nasibnya. Namun, menjelang akhir, dia berpikir tentang sesuatu yang bisa membantunya mendapatkan keluar dari kekacauan ini sehingga dia bisa dengan Surya selamanya. Bharmal telah meninggalkan untuk tempat dan membuat semua persiapan di sana. Sekitar tujuh orang dari keluarga Jalal's akan hadir; ibunya, ayahnya, Maham Anga, Bairam Khan, Jalal's Bakshi kakak dan suaminya Shareef dan bahkan Adham. Jalal belum belum memberitahu Mirza tentang semua ini. Sementara itu, dari sisi Jodha's, orangtuanya, dariRiska, tiga saudara dan chacha dan chachi akan hadir. Bharmal sudah telah memberitahu mereka bahwa ia telah mendapatkan kembali rumah tetapi telah menahan diri masing-masing dari memberitahu Jodha tentang hal itu.Mainavati membantu Jodha bersiap-siap untuk acara. Jodha mengenakan warna emas yang indah saree bahan geser dengan baik, berat bekerja di atasnya. Dia mengenakan blus backless warna emas dengan dua jhumkas emas yang besar di telinganya dan maang-teeka dengan kundan bekerja di atasnya. Dia melakukan make-up sendiri. Mainavati memakai saree jeruk sementara dariRiska mengenakan kurta pink anarkali churidar. Akhirnya sudah waktunya bagi mereka untuk pergi. Jodha sedang mencari benar-benar menakjubkan dalam pakaian Nya. Dia tampak seperti seorang putri cantik tapi sesuatu yang hilang. Meskipun dia telah dipakai pakaian terbaik dan make-up; Namun mereka tidak bisa melakukan apapun untuk menutupi nya keadaan pikiran. Dia telah tidak tersenyum sekali; itu seolah-olah dia adalah berkabung kehilangan kekasihnya. Namun, bahkan jika itu tidak terjadi, dia adalah berkabung kehilangan; bukan orang tetapi kehilangan keberadaannya, hilangnya kebebasan dan kehilangan hidupnya.Jodha, Mainavati, Bharmal dan dariRiska mencapai tempat. Jodha memiliki tidak tahu di mana mereka seharusnya pergi atau dia mau repot-repot untuk bertanya siapa pun. Dia adalah dalam kekacauan mental yang mendalam dan rasa sakit dan tidak tahu apa yang terjadi di sekelilingnya. Semua orang turun dari taksi dan Jodha adalah yang terakhir untuk turun. Sebaik saja dia turun, dia menghadapi rumahnya. Dia sangat gembira melihat itu. Semua penderitaan dua minggu terakhir hanya tampak seperti mimpi buruk. Jodha mendapat sangat emosional sebagai air mata mulai mengalir dari matanya. Dia sudah menangis cukup tapi belum aliran air mata tidak bisa berhenti. Dia memeluk ayahnya erat. Bharmal merasa mengerikan saat ini untuk berbohong padanya tapi ia harus. Dia akhirnya memberitahunya bahwa bagaimana Jalal memutuskan untuk bertemu di sini. Namun, ia hanya akan memberikan rumah kembali kepadanya setelah pernikahan mereka terjadi. Wajah Jodha's melahirkan melihat kesedihan tapi dia sudah berpikir dari rencana. Mereka melangkah ke dalam gerbang dan menuju pintu masuk. Hamba membuka pintu. Setelah Jalal diperoleh rumah, ia segera telah mempekerjakan orang untuk mengurus tempat. Dia sudah telah memberitahu mereka tentang pertemuan yang seharusnya untuk mengambil tempat. Bharmal membawanya ke samping dan menjelaskan situasi padanya. Hamba setuju dan mengatakan mereka datang dalam. Mainvati dan Jodha masuk ke dalam salah satu kamar untuk berbicara saat dariRiska dan Bharmal duduk di sofa, menunggu untuk semua orang untuk datang.Jodha dan Mainavati memasuki kamar tidur di lantai dasar. Mereka berdua duduk di samping satu sama lain di tempat tidur. Jodha masih tidak mengucapkan sepatah kata, hanya air mata mengalir tanpa henti, yang adalah sebuah bukti rasa sakit dan terluka. Dia lagi mulai menangis, seperti Mainavati melanjutkan untuk menyeka matanya dengan tangannya.Mainavati - Beta, tidak menangis please!Jodha - apa yang bisa saya lakukan selain menangis, Ma! Aku akan menikah dengan orang yang paling aku benci! Bagaimana dapat saya diharapkan untuk tersenyum? Saya seharusnya hanya dikonsumsi racun dan membunuh diriku sendiri!Mainavati - Jodha! Jangan pernah mengatakan bahwa lagi! Hanya mencoba untuk membayangkan penderitaan Papa Anda juga! Anda pikir dia bahagia untuk mendorong putrinya dalam kebakaran ini? Apakah Anda tahu, dia belum meneteskan air mata di depan kami sejak kemarin! Ia tidak bisa membayangkan putrinya yang akan melalui semua rasa sakit ini! Tapi dia harus memikirkan chacha dan keluarganya juga! Dia tidak bisa menjadi egois di sini!Jodha - tapi Ma, bagaimana saya hidup dan pilihan saya? Dia bahkan menganggap bertanya saya sebelum mengambil keputusan ini? MA, aku ingin menikah Surya!Mainavati memeluk Jodha erat-erat saat ia mulai menangis.Mainavati - Beta, Anda berpikir aku tidak tahu bahwa! Saya juga ingin melihat Anda dengan dia! Tapi semua ini terjadi terlalu tiba-tiba. Papa Anda adalah bingung. Ia tidak tahu apa yang harus dilakukan. Jadi ia mengambil keputusan ini, terlepas dari kenyataan bahwa itu akan membunuh dia setiap hari. Dia tidak bisa melihat semua orang yang menderita. Beta, aku tahu ini akan menjadi sangat sulit bagi Anda, tetapi Anda harus minum racun ini bagi kita!Jodha - Ma Oke, aku akan melakukannya untuk keluarga saya! Saya akan melakukannya untuk kesejahteraan mereka! Aku akan memastikan bahwa Anda tidak pernah menangis lagi!Bharmal memanggil mereka dari luar. Jalal dan keluarganya telah tiba. Sepupu Jodha's dan orangtua mereka datang bersama mereka. Bharmal mengatakan semua dari mereka untuk duduk sementara ia pergi ke ruang untuk mendapatkan Mainavati dan Jodha.Mainavati - orang dari sasural Anda telah datang. Hanya mengambil palu atas kepala Anda dan datang di luar. Pastikan itu mencakup mata AndaJodha cepat mengambil palu dan melakukan seperti yang diperintahkan ibunya padanya. Dia kemudian perlahan-lahan berjalan menuju ruang dengan ibu dan ayah sampingnya. Semua orang berbalik untuk melihat gadis di saree emas. Jalal smirked seperti dia memandang. Ammijaan dan Abujaan tersenyum luas. Maham marah dengan fakta bahwa Jalal telah memutuskan untuk menikahi seorang gadis Hindu. Bakshi juga adalah senang melihat ipar to-be nya sementara Shareef tidak percaya mata. Meskipun dia tidak bisa melihat wajahnya, dia tampak sangat menarik. Dia tidak bisa menunggu untuk ghoonghat datang dari. Jodha segera mencapai dekat duduk dan bergabung tangan untuk menyambut mereka. Ammijaan bangun dan tersenyum.Ammijaan - aku ingin melihat bagaimana bahu saya terlihat sepertiAmmijaan perlahan-lahan berhenti ghoonghat, sampai dia bisa melihat wajahnya. Semua orang, termasuk Jalal memukau. Dia benar-benar adalah sangat indah. Shareef terpesona. Dia memandang. Jodha memalingkan sebagai Ammijaan tersenyum luas.Ammijaan - Masya! KYA noor hai! Kamu cantik sekali!Jodha membungkuk dan menyentuh kakinya dalam hal. Ammijaan memberikan Jodha aashirwaad nya. Ammijaan kemudian mengajak hamba itu untuk membawa hadiah. Keluarga Jodha's terheran-heran melihat jumlah hadiah yang Jalal's keluarga dibawa untuk mereka. Pakaian, permen dan perhiasan diberikan kepada semua orang.Ammijaan (untuk Jodha) - kelompok Beti, ini adalah untuk AndaAmmijaan kemudian dibawa keluar kotak dan membukanya. Ia mengandungi eksklusif mutiara set kalung dan anting-anting dan gelang yang bertatahkan mutiara. Jodha terkejut melihat set.Ammijaan - saya harap Anda menyukainya. Saya memilih sendiriJodha (lemah) - Ya tentu saja, bibiAmmijaan - Oh tolong jangan hubungi saya itu! Saya ibu mertua Anda sekarang. Menelepon saya, AmmijaanJodha (sedikit tersenyum) - oke, AmmijaanJalal smirked melihat Jodha dan ibunya. Bakshi bangun untuk memberikan hadiah.Bakshi - ini adalah untuk Anda, Bhabhijaan!Bakshi menyerahkan hadiah dibungkus-kotak yang berisi saree desain dan tas tangan. Jodha tersenyum dan berterima kasih padanya. Dia kemudian berjalan menuju Jalal's ayah dan menyentuh kakinya. Dia meletakkan tangannya di kepalanya untuk memberikan aashirwaad nya.Abujaan (tersenyum) - menginap bahagia, kelompok beti. Selamat datang di keluargaJodha bergabung tangan dan pergi dan berdiri di dekat orangtuanya. Mereka akhirnya membuat dia duduk tepat berlawanan Jalal.Jalal - saya juga harus memberikan sesuatuJalal ditarik keluar kotak dibungkus dari kantongnya dan membukanya. Dia menyerahkannya kepada Jodha. Itu adalah sepasang anting-anting Berlian chandelier.Jodha (lemah) - Terima kasih banyak, mereka indahJalal (menyeringai) - Aku senang kau menyukainyaBharmal adalah minta maaf untuk hamidah karena ia tidak mampu mendapatkan hadiah-hadiah bagi mereka dalam waktu tertentu. Dia tersenyum dan mengatakan itu baik-baik saja dan bahwa ia tidak harus memberi mereka hadiah apapun. Sementara itu, Jalal terus melihat Jodha dan menyeringai sementara dia menghindari tatapan. Dia sedang mencari seperti ultimate Kecantikan dan Jalal bangga bahwa ia akan memiliki dia sebagai istrinya segera. Jodha di sisi lain, adalah ragu-ragu untuk mengatakan apa yang dia ingin. Semua karunia dan cinta dari keluarganya telah kewalahan padanya. Dia akhirnya berbicara.Jodha - saya ingin berbicara tentang sesuatu yang sangat penting bagi Anda, Mr MohammedJalal (menyeringai) - Ya, apakah itu yang Anda inginkan untuk bertanya, Jodha?Jodha - pertama-tama, saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih semua orang untuk semua hadiah dan cinta bahwa mereka mandi pada saya. Saya sangat berterima kasih untuk itu. Tapi sebelum aku menikah Anda, Mr Mohammed, aku punya dua kondisi yang harus dipenuhiSetiap orang terkejut mendengar apa yang dikatakan Jodha. Semua orang sangat ingin tahu apa yang dia ingin dapat digenapi sebelum pernikahan.Jalal - Oke, katakan padaku. Ada apa yang Anda ingin saya lakukan untuk Anda?Jodha - pertama-tama, saya ingin melanjutkan pendidikan saya setelah pernikahan sayaJalal (sedikit terganggu) - dan apa yang kedua?Jodha - harus diperbolehkan mengikuti agama saya dan diizinkan untuk berpakaian dan hidup sesuai dengan keinginan saya. Dan aku akan tidak dipaksa untuk mengubah hal ini terhadap keinginan saya

The next day arrived soon enough. It was nearly 1 pm. Bharmal had somehow informed Jodha about the meeting that was supposed to happen and had explained to her that how she needed to smile and look her best. Jodha had become a wreck. She didn't want to meet nor see anyone. She was angry, upset and hurt that her own father betrayed her. When her father informed her about this meeting, she had prepared herself to accept her fate. However, towards the end, she thought about something which could help her get out of this mess so she could be with Surya forever. Bharmal had already left for the venue and made all the preparations there. About seven people from Jalal's family were going to be present; his mother, his father, Maham Anga, Bairam Khan, Jalal's sister Bakshi and her husband Shareef and even Adham. Jalal had yet not told Mirza about all this. Meanwhile, from Jodha's side, her parents, Shivani, her three brothers and her chacha and chachi were going to be present. Bharmal had already informed them that he had got back the house but had refrained each of them from informing Jodha about it.

Mainavati helped Jodha get ready for the occasion. Jodha wore a beautiful golden colour saree of a shear material with nice, heavy work on it. She wore a golden colour backless blouse with two large golden jhumkas in her ears and a maang-teeka with kundan work on it. She did her own make-up. Mainavati wore an orange saree while Shivani wore a pink anarkali kurta churidar. Finally it was time for them to leave. Jodha was looking absolutely stunning in her attire. She looked like a gorgeous princess but something was missing. Though she had worn the best clothes and make-up; yet they could hardly do anything to mask her state of mind. She had not smiled even once; it was as if she was mourning the loss of her beloved. However, even if that wasn't the case, she was mourning a loss; not of a person but of the loss of her existence, the loss of her freedom and the loss of her life.

Jodha, Mainavati, Bharmal and Shivani reached the venue. Jodha had no idea where they were supposed to be going nor had she bothered to ask anyone. She was in deep mental turmoil and pain and had no idea what was happening around her. Everyone got off the cab and Jodha was the last one to get off. As soon as she got off, she faced her house. She was overjoyed on seeing it. All the suffering of last two weeks just seemed like a bad dream. Jodha got very emotional as tears started flowing out of her eyes. She had already cried enough but yet the flow of tears didn't seem to stop. She hugged her father tightly. Bharmal was feeling terrible at this point to lie to her but he had to. He ultimately told her that how Jalal had decided to meet here. However, he was only going to give the house back to him after their marriage took place. Jodha's face bore a look of sadness but she had already thought of a plan. They stepped inside the gates and headed towards the entrance door. A servant opened the door. After Jalal acquired the house, he had immediately employed people to take care of the place. He had already informed them about the meeting which was supposed to take place. Bharmal took him aside and explained the situation to him. The servant agreed and told them to come inside. Mainvati and Jodha went inside one of the rooms to talk while Shivani and Bharmal sat on the sofa, waiting for everyone to arrive.

Jodha and Mainavati entered the bedroom on the ground floor. Both of them sat beside each other on the bed. Jodha had still not uttered a word, only tears flowed endlessly, which was a testament to her pain and hurt. She again started crying, as Mainavati proceeded to wipe her tears with her hands.

Mainavati - Beta, don't cry please!

Jodha - What can I do besides cry, Ma! I am about to marry the person I hate the most! How can I be expected to smile? I should have just consumed poison and killed myself!

Mainavati - Jodha! Don't ever say that again! Just try to imagine your Papa's plight also! You think he is happy to push his daughter in this fire? Do you know, he hasn't shed a tear in front of us since yesterday! He can't imagine his daughter going through all this pain! But he has to think of chacha and his family also! He couldn't be selfish here!

Jodha - But Ma, what about my life and my choices? Did he even think of asking me before taking this decision? Ma, I wanted to marry Surya!

Mainavati hugged Jodha tightly as she began crying.

Mainavati - Beta, you think I didn't know that! I also wanted to see you with him! But all this happened too suddenly. Your Papa was baffled. He didn't know what to do. So he took this decision, in spite of the fact that it would kill him every day. He couldn't see everyone suffer. Beta, I know this will be highly difficult for you, but you have to drink this poison for us!

Jodha - Okay Ma, I will do it for my family! I will do it for their well-being! I will make sure that all of you don't ever cry again!

Bharmal called out to them from outside. Jalal and his family had arrived. Jodha's cousins and their parents came along with them. Bharmal told all of them to sit while he went to the room to get Mainavati and Jodha.

Mainavati - People from your sasural have come. Just take the pallu over your head and come outside. Make sure it covers your eyes

Jodha quickly took the pallu and did as her mother instructed her. She then slowly walked towards the living room with her mother and father beside her. Everyone turned around to look at the girl in the golden saree. Jalal smirked as he looked at her. Ammijaan and Abujaan were smiling widely. Maham was upset with the fact that Jalal had decided to marry a Hindu girl. Bakshi too was happy to see her to-be sister-in-law while Shareef couldn't believe his eyes. Even though he couldn't see her face, she seemed very attractive. He couldn't wait for the ghoonghat to come off. Jodha soon reached near the sitting area and joined her hands to greet them. Ammijaan got up and smiled.

Ammijaan - I want to see how my bahu looks like

Ammijaan slowly pulled up the ghoonghat, till she could see her face. Everyone, including Jalal was mesmerised. She truly was very beautiful. Shareef was spellbound. He looked at her lustfully. Jodha looked away as Ammijaan smiled widely at her.

Ammijaan - Mashallah! Kya noor hai! You are so beautiful!

Jodha bent down and touched her feet in respect. Ammijaan gave Jodha her aashirwaad. Ammijaan then signalled the servants to bring the gifts. Jodha's family was astonished to see the amount of gifts that Jalal's family had brought for them. Clothes, sweets and jewellery were given to everybody.

Ammijaan (to Jodha) - Beti, this is for you

Ammijaan then brought out a box and opened it. It contained an exclusive pearls necklace and earrings set and bangles studded with pearls. Jodha was surprised to see the set.

Ammijaan - I hope you liked it. I selected it myself

Jodha (meekly) - Yes of course, aunty

Ammijaan - Oh please don't call me that! I am your mother-in-law now. Call me, Ammijaan

Jodha (slightly smiling) - Okay, Ammijaan

Jalal smirked looking at Jodha and his mother. Bakshi then got up to give her gift.

Bakshi - This is for you, Bhabhijaan!

Bakshi handed over gift wrapped-box which contained a designer saree and hand-bag. Jodha smiled and thanked her. She then walked towards Jalal's father and touched his feet. He placed his hand on her head to give her aashirwaad.

Abujaan (smiling) - Stay happy, beti. Welcome to the family

Jodha joined her hands and went and stood near her parents. They finally made her sit exactly opposite Jalal.

Jalal - I also have to give something

Jalal pulled out a gift-wrapped box from his pocket and opened it. He handed it over to Jodha. It was a pair of diamond chandelier earrings.

Jodha (meekly) - Thank you so much, they are beautiful

Jalal (smirking) - I am glad you liked it

Bharmal was apologizing to Hamida as he wasn't able to get any gifts for them in the given time. She smiled and said it was okay and that he didn't have to give them any gifts. Meanwhile, Jalal kept looking at Jodha and smirking while she avoided his gaze. She was looking like the ultimate beauty and Jalal was proud that he was going to have her as his wife soon. Jodha on the other hand, was hesitating to say what she wanted to. All the gifts and love from his family had overwhelmed her. She ultimately spoke up.

Jodha - I wanted to speak about something very important to you, Mr Mohammed

Jalal (smirking) - Yes, what is it that you wanted to ask, Jodha?

Jodha - Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for all the gifts and love that they showered on me. I am very grateful for that. But before I marry you, Mr Mohammed, I have two conditions that will need to be fulfilled

Everyone was shocked to hear what Jodha had said. Everyone was eager to know what she wanted to be fulfilled before the marriage.

Jalal - Okay, tell me. What is it that you want me to do for you?

Jodha - Firstly, I want to continue my education after my marriage

Jalal (slightly annoyed) - And what is the second one?

Jodha - I should be allowed to follow my religion and be allowed to dress and live as per my wishes. And I shall not be forced to change any of this against my wish