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The next day, as the morning sun streamed through the windows of Singhania Palace, Reyansh knew the time had come to speak with Raghavendra, Pratap, and Yug in person. The decisions made the previous night were weighty, and the family had a right to know the full extent of the situation. The threat was real, and now, it was time for them to understand why he had decided to fast-track the wedding.

Reyansh gathered the three men in his study, a quiet and private space, away from the bustle of the palace. As they entered, each of them offered him a respectful nod, but there was an unspoken tension in the air. They could sense something was different in his demeanor.

Raghavendra, as always, was the first to speak. "Reyansh, you wanted to talk to us. What's going on?"

Reyansh closed the door behind them, locking it for privacy. He moved toward the desk and placed both hands firmly on the surface, his posture reflecting the gravity of the situation. He took a breath before speaking, his voice steady but carrying a weight that made the others instantly serious.

"I received a threat," Reyansh began, locking eyes with each of them. "Someone knows about Avantika, and they're using her to get to me."

The words hung in the air for a moment before Raghavendra spoke again, his voice low but full of concern. "Who's behind this? And why her?"

"It's Akash Bachavat," Reyansh said, his eyes darkening as the name left his lips. "A rival businessman, someone who's been a thorn in my side for years. But this time, it's different. He's making it personal. The message I received mentioned Avantika by name, warning me to stay away from her if I value her safety."

Pratap's jaw clenched as he absorbed the information. "Akash has always been a ruthless competitor, but this... this is something else. He's playing a dangerous game."

"I know," Reyansh replied. "That's why I'm making a move. I'm speeding up the wedding. The faster it's official, the harder it will be for him to use Avantika as leverage. If I make it clear that she's under my protection, he'll know he can't touch her."

Yug leaned forward, his brow furrowing with concern. "Reyansh, this is serious. Akash won't back down just because you've decided to marry her faster. He'll find another way to get to you."

"I'm aware of the risks," Reyansh said, his voice firm. "But right now, the best thing I can do is make the marriage official. I'll take her away from all this--away from any danger. He won't be able to reach her if he knows she's in a safe, secure place."

Raghavendra was silent for a moment, considering Reyansh's words. Finally, he spoke. "You're right. This isn't just about business anymore. It's about her safety, and I agree that you need to act quickly. But... you have to be careful, Reyansh. If Akash is behind this, he's not going to stop. You have to be sure you have everything in place before you move forward."

Pratap nodded in agreement. "We'll need to take extra precautions. Akash may be playing the long game. But I trust your judgment. If you think this is the best course of action, we'll support you."

Yug crossed his arms, his gaze thoughtful. "I'll have my team discreetly handle security around Avantika. We'll make sure she's protected, and no one gets to her. You focus on the wedding plans and taking Akash down."

Reyansh's eyes softened as he looked at the three men who had always been there for him. "Thank you. I needed to know you had my back. This isn't going to be easy, and it's going to take everything we've got to keep her safe. But I won't let anything happen to her. Not now, not ever."

Raghavendra placed a hand on his shoulder. "You've made the right call. We'll stand by you, always."

Reyansh nodded, feeling a surge of gratitude for the unwavering support from the men in his life. He took a deep breath, his mind now clearer with their understanding and agreement. The next steps would be crucial, but with his family behind him, he felt ready to take on whatever Akash might throw at them.

"We move fast," Reyansh said, his voice calm but resolute. "We make the wedding happen before Akash has a chance to retaliate. I'll protect Avantika with everything I have."

As the meeting drew to a close, they all exchanged determined looks. The battle for Avantika's safety had just begun, but Reyansh knew that with his family's support, they would face whatever came next together.

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As the ladies gathered in the living room, the air was thick with excitement and anticipation. The walls, adorned with elegant tapestries and portraits of past generations, seemed to echo the importance of this moment. Avantika sat quietly, her hands clasped in her lap, trying her best to ignore the rising tension in the air. She had no idea about the threat Reyansh had received, but the mention of a wedding date had stirred a sense of nervousness and excitement within her.

Raghavendra, Kamini, Pratap, Abhiram and Archana were seated in one corner, while Aaradhya and Radha sat next to Avantika. They all turned their attention to the priest, who had been summoned to fix the auspicious wedding date. The priest, a wise man with years of experience in such matters, looked at them calmly, his eyes scanning the room.

Kaira was in another room playing with some maids.

"After careful consideration of the stars and planetary movements," the priest began, his voice serene yet firm, "I have three auspicious dates for the wedding."

"Which are the dates?" Raghavendra asked.

He took out a small parchment, glancing at the symbols and signs written on it, then looked back at the women. "The first date is in two weeks, the second one in four months, and the third one in a year."

All the ladies shared a look, then glanced at men of the families expecting them to speak.

"I think date after 2 weeks is the best." Reyansh said to which Raghavendra, Pratap and Yug nodded their head while everyone had frown between their eyebrows seeing Reyansh desperate for wedding.

"Itni bhi kya jaldi hai jija ji?" Raghav teased with a playful smirk.

"Haa bhai itni bhi kya jaldi hai?" Radha too joined Raghav. The reason was known by non except Reyansh, Yug, Yash, Raghavendra and Pratap.

Reyansh didn't say anything. "I agree with Reyansh." Raghavendra said look at families.

Yug says "I too agree with it but first...." He then turn towards Avantika. "Lado, are you ok with this?" He asked her not wanting to force any decision on her.

She slowly nods her head though she was confused by sudden decision. A smiled formed on his face seeing her sister is ok with the arrangements.

The priest, sensing the gravity of the moment, gave a serene smile. "The stars have aligned for this date. If the groom has decided, then let it be so."

"If everyone agree then this marriage will take place after 2 weeks." Kamini says with a smile and Aaradhya gets up to bring sweet to celebrate the moment.

The women, now adjusting to the sudden timeline, started discussing the arrangements they could begin working on. Avantika, still in shock but grateful for Reyansh's decision, could only sit quietly, wondering what lay ahead for her.

As Reyansh stood, preparing to leave, his gaze met Avantika's once more. There was a deep, unspoken understanding between them. He was doing this for her safety, though she had no idea how much danger loomed on the horizon. For now, she would trust him, as he had always been a pillar of strength for her.

The next two weeks would be a whirlwind of activity, but Reyansh was resolute. He would do whatever it took to protect her, even if it meant moving faster than anyone had expected.

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In the quiet of her room, Avantika paced back and forth, her mind racing with thoughts of the sudden decision Reyansh had made. Siya and Raghav were seated on the bed, their expressions a mix of concern and curiosity as Avantika tried to process everything.

"This is all happening so fast," Avantika said, her voice tinged with confusion. "Two weeks! I never thought this would move so quickly. What's going on with Reyansh? He barely explained himself."

Siya, who had been Avantika's closest confidante for years, leaned forward. "It's not just about the wedding, is it? There's something he's not telling you, something bigger than just rushing the ceremony."

Raghav, who had been silent until now, spoke up, his voice thoughtful. "Reyansh is a man of action. He doesn't make decisions like this without a reason. And from what I've seen, he's always been protective of you, Avantika."

Avantika stopped pacing and turned toward her friends. "But why two weeks? Why not the four-month option? That would give us time to breathe, to plan. Instead, we're suddenly in a rush, and I don't even know why."

Siya's expression softened. "I think you need to trust him on this. He clearly feels it's necessary to get married sooner rather than later. And, knowing him, it's probably because there's something he's trying to protect you from."

Avantika shook her head, feeling conflicted. "But I don't want to be forced into something. I know he has his reasons, but it feels too much like he's making all the decisions for me."

Raghav placed a hand on her shoulder, his tone gentle but firm. "Avantika, I understand how you feel. You want to be in control of your own life, especially when it comes to something as important as marriage. But Reyansh isn't doing this to control you. He's doing this to protect you, even if you don't fully understand why yet."

Avantika sat down on the edge of the bed, her hands wringing nervously in her lap. "I just wish he would tell me everything. I feel like I'm walking into something without knowing all the pieces."

Siya nodded in agreement. "I get it. But maybe this is one of those times when you have to trust that he knows what he's doing. Sometimes, we don't have all the answers right away."

Avantika sighed deeply, running a hand through her hair. "I know. But it's so overwhelming. One moment, everything feels like it's falling into place, and then Reyansh makes a decision that throws me off balance."

Raghav leaned back, his expression thoughtful. "Remember, Avantika, this is the kind of man Reyansh is. He's not going to make you do something you're not comfortable with. He's not that kind of person. He just thinks you'll be safer if this happens quickly."

Siya gave Avantika a reassuring smile. "You don't have to agree with everything right now. But maybe take a step back and think about the bigger picture. He's doing this for you, even if it seems sudden."

Avantika closed her eyes for a moment, trying to calm the whirlwind of thoughts. "I want to trust him. I do. But I also need to understand why he's pushing so hard for this date. I can't go into this without knowing the truth."

Raghav placed his hand on her shoulders. "Just trust Reyansh. I know he is doing this for purpose. Try to understand him. He'll tell you the truth when you need to know. Just trust him."

Siya to agreed what Raghav said. Being in business world they both knew what type of man Reyansh is so they want her to trust him.

Avantika took deep breath before saying, "I trust him. He'll say me truth one day. And I fully agree to this marriage."

Raghav and Siya smiled at her listerning her decision and shared a group hug.

"Hamare bina group hug? Not happening." They heard Yash standing along with Radha and Vinesh. Seeing them trio broke the hug and extended their arms towards them.

Seeing the extended arms Yash, Radha and Vinesh moved towards them and all of them shared a group hug.

As the laughter from the group hug settled down, the door creaked open, and Reyansh stepped into the room. His eyes flicked to the group gathered on the bed, and a small smile tugged at his lips, though there was still a hint of seriousness in his expression.

Radha, ever the one to lighten the mood, leaned back with a playful smirk. "Bhai, aaj aap se ruka nahi gaya, ki directly do weeks par aa gaye?" she teased, crossing her arms and raising an eyebrow.

Reyansh let out a soft chuckle, his gaze flickering toward Avantika for a brief moment before looking back at Radha. "You all know I don’t like to waste time, especially when it comes to things that matter."

The group chuckled, and for a moment, the atmosphere lightened. Conversations shifted to lighter topics—wedding preparations, who would wear what, and how chaotic everything was going to be in the next two weeks. The easy banter continued, helping everyone unwind from the tension that had hung in the air earlier.

However, Radha’s mind, ever sharp and quick, sparked with an idea. She leaned toward Siya, her voice low as she whispered something in her ear. Siya’s eyes widened slightly at the suggestion before she nodded, her face breaking into a mischievous smile. Without wasting a moment, Siya turned to Yash, who had been quietly listening, and shared the idea with him.

Yash’s eyes lit up with amusement as he turned toward Raghav, who was deep in conversation with Vinesh. Yash leaned in, whispering the idea to him, and Raghav’s eyebrows raised in surprise. He gave a knowing look to Vinesh, who smirked and nodded in understanding.

The group had come up with something, and now, everyone’s attention was on Avantika and Reyansh, who had been watching the exchange with a curious gaze. Both of them raised an eyebrow, sensing the shift in the room. The smirks on their friends’ faces didn’t go unnoticed.

“What’s going on?” Reyansh asked, his voice laced with curiosity.

Avantika, equally intrigued, glanced around, her eyes narrowing as she picked up on the subtle tension. “What are you all up to?”

The entire group looked at them, a shared smirk on their faces. Avantika and Reyansh’s gaze met, both of them waiting for the answer, though neither of them knew exactly what was coming.

Radha's mischievous grin widened as she leaned back, her arms crossed over her chest. "Bhai, isse kaise marriage date 'CEO billionaire' ke style mein di aapne?" she teased, her voice full of playful sarcasm.

Reyansh’s eyebrows shot up at her comment, his gaze sharpening slightly as he looked at her. "What do you mean by that?" he asked, though he could already feel the direction the conversation was headed.

Radha’s grin turned even more devilish. "Aab hum aapki galti sudharne mai madad karte hain," she said with a wink, making the entire group burst into laughter.

Before Reyansh could say anything, Siya, who had stepped out of the room for a moment, returned holding a single rose. She walked straight up to Reyansh and handed it to him, her eyes gleaming with mischief. The moment he took the rose, he looked up at the group, his expression shifting as he began to understand what they were all scheming.

Yash, ever the one to add fuel to the fire, couldn’t resist chiming in. "Now, Reyansh, propose to Avantika. Ask her if she’ll marry you or not." His words rang out in the quiet room, the challenge clear in his tone.

Avantika's eyes widened in disbelief, a mix of confusion and amusement flickering across her face. "What?!" she exclaimed, not sure if they were serious or just playing with her.

All the others exchanged cheeky smiles, knowing full well the kind of pressure they were putting on Reyansh. But he didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he stood still, staring at the rose in his hand. His emotions were unreadable, his face giving away nothing as the weight of the moment settled on him.

Avantika, feeling a surge of awkwardness, glanced at him, waiting for him to say something. But Reyansh, still holding the rose, was lost in his thoughts for a moment. He knew the playful teasing was meant to lighten the mood, but a part of him felt the significance of the gesture. The rose, in its simplicity, felt like a reminder of the promise he had made to protect her, to move swiftly, and to ensure her safety.

Finally, Reyansh raised his eyes to meet Avantika's. There was a quiet intensity in his gaze as he spoke, though his voice was calm. "Avantika," he said, "Will you marry me?"

Siya couldn't help herself and burst out laughing, clearly enjoying the situation. "Who proposes like this, Reyansh?" she teased, shaking her head. "You need to sit on your knee and do it properly!"

The entire room erupted into laughter, and even Reyansh, despite his usual stoic demeanor, couldn’t hold back a small chuckle. It wasn’t like him to be so out of his element, but the playful banter made him feel strangely at ease.

With a resigned sigh and a glint of humor in his eyes, Reyansh knelt down on one knee before Avantika. The rose still clutched in his hand, he looked up at her, his gaze softening as he spoke again, this time with a more genuine tone. "Avantika, will you marry me?" he asked, his voice steady but carrying an unfamiliar depth, one that surprised even him.

Avantika, caught off guard, stood frozen for a moment, her mouth slightly parted in shock. She hadn't expected this. She glanced at the group, all of them watching eagerly, before looking back down at Reyansh. There was an intense silence for a beat, and then a small, nervous laugh escaped her lips. "Is this really happening right now?" she whispered, her heart racing.

The moment hung in the air. Reyansh's expression remained serious, though there was a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes. His heart was beating faster than usual, a strange feeling stirring within him. For a brief second, it wasn’t about protecting her, or the rush of the wedding date—it was about this moment, about her response. Something in his chest tightened, and he realized that what was happening wasn’t just for show. His feelings, however complex, were becoming more real than he had anticipated.

Avantika’s reaction was a mix of disbelief and a touch of amusement, but there was also something in her gaze that softened. She hadn’t expected him to be so vulnerable in front of everyone, especially given how guarded Reyansh usually was. Slowly, she nodded, a smile breaking through her initial shock. "Yes," she said, her voice a little shaky. "Yes, I will."

As Reyansh stood up, his heart thudded in his chest, a strange warmth spreading through him. It was more than just the act of proposing—it was the moment, the sincerity behind it. For the first time in a long while, Reyansh felt something shift inside him, something that wasn’t tied to power, control, or strategy.

And for Avantika, she could see that this wasn’t just a proposal for show. There was something real behind his eyes. It left her feeling a little more certain about the whirlwind they were about to step into, even if the mystery of the rush still lingered in the back of her mind.

The entire room erupted with cheers and playful teasing the moment Reyansh stood up from his knee, the air filled with laughter and excited chatter.

"That's how you do it!" Yash called out, clearly pleased with the turn of events. He was holding his phone in front of him, having captured the exact moment of Reyansh's proposal. "Captured it all! This is one for the books," he said with a smirk, showing the photo to everyone.

The photo was perfect—Reyansh kneeling with the rose in hand, his eyes focused solely on Avantika, who stood above him in a mixture of shock and amusement. The background was filled with everyone’s surprised expressions, making the moment feel even more unforgettable.

Radha couldn’t help herself, elbowing Reyansh playfully. "Look at that, bhai! You’ll have to make room for this on your wall of fame," she teased, her voice filled with amusement.

Avantika, still processing the whirlwind of the moment, couldn’t help but laugh at the chaos surrounding her. Her gaze shifted between Reyansh, who was clearly a little embarrassed by the attention, and the rest of the group, all of whom seemed thrilled by the impromptu proposal.

Reyansh, though still slightly taken aback by the laughter and teasing, managed a small smile. The atmosphere, once so tense, had lightened in an instant, and despite the initial awkwardness, he felt a strange warmth spread through him. He glanced at Avantika, who was still standing in front of him, the initial shock in her expression replaced by a gentle smile.

Reyansh looked at Avantika, his expression softening as the laughter died down. There was something about this moment—about her agreeing, and about the people around him who cared so much—that made everything feel a little lighter, a little more real. Even though the pressure still weighed on him to protect her, the sincerity of her response and the unexpected warmth of the moment settled something in his heart.

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