It was midnight
Lily(Mihu) was talking to Nikolai on a call she stayed hidden
"I want you baby" he said
"Me too you're gonna get me into trouble with the girls they tease me all day Nikki" she whispered
"They made me a yellow banana today" he said
She giggled
"Tell me something" he said
"Hm?" she said
"Will you be dressed up everyday after the wedding as my newlywed wife?" Nikolai said
"Yes I will My love for you my dearest husband I will dress up extremely beautiful for you I got new saree and also gifted ones too the girls and I have been packing" she whispered
"My Darling finally after all these years I finally have you in my arms again and I will never let you go I love you so much Lilith Mhaira Baneva" Nikolai said
"And I love you very much too Nikolai Kaal William Devereaux" she whispered and made a kiss sound for him making him blush
It was morning and today was the Royal Sangeet (A lavish evening of Punjabi music bhangra giddha poetry performances and family dances)
The Muards mansion was decorated in Royal Purple Fuchsia Metallic Gold
Riyana was sorting out the jewelry while Sohan was in the gym working out with his father and the boys
Meanwhile Nikolai sent Mila outfit for tonight's event
He arranged his suit
Daya walked in with Kirat
She scanned the whole place
"Wowwwww this is absolutely beautiful Kaal is extremely rich!" she said
"Of course he is" Daya said
They sat
She looked around
"What now don't you get it?" Yulian said while reading a book
They stared at him
"Brother doesn't like people who don't follow orders and also disobey his words" he said again
"It's for his own good" Daya said
He chuckled
"Goodluck it's either you make it out alive or your body will be dragged out" he said as he kept reading his book
Nikolai came down wearing a green shirt
"Lian I can find my gloves have you seen them?" Nikolai said
"Here brother Mila sent it" Yulian said as he took them
"She designed them for me" he said with a laugh
"She is cute" Meghna said with Abellona on her lap typing
Kirat looked at them
"Good morning Kaal" she said
"Hm" he responded in a hum while walking away
Damian came running
"BOSS!" he said breathing heavily
"What's wrong?" Zhaana said as they grabbed their guns
He kept breathing heavily as he showed them a message
Nikolai took it and read it
"Hey Damian am on my way for Nikolai wedding since that bastard forgot about me please send me the location am in India"
He read it
"Who is this?" he said
That message looked suspicious
Damian showed him the messages from Daya to Riyana
He read them
The insults
The warnings
And also about the list
"What the hell?" Arina said as they looked at Daya
"Get this woman out of my sight don't let them both near here" Nikolai said as the guards grabbed them
"Hey!" Kirat said
"I warned you didn't I but you have no respect at all bringing another woman to my wedding to destroy it and trying to ruin it I waited 3 years for my girls because of women like you who can't understand that a married man loves his wife if anything and I mean anything goes wrong trust me y'all gonna pay with your lives Get out" he said
"Kaal this is an insult!" Daya said while they dragged them out and threw them out
Back in the Muard mansion by 7:40pm the guests and families arrived
Over millions of people were there for the wedding
Nikolai arrived
He was wearing a magnificent deep Royal Purple velvet Punjabi Sherwani tailored perfectly with a regal structured silhouette decorated with intricate Metallic Gold Zardozi Antique Gold threadwork miniature paisley motifs floral vines and Mughal inspired embroidery with especially elaborate Gold detailing across the collar cuffs and front placket
Underneath he wore a luxurious Fuchsia silk kurta creating a vivid contrast against the Purple velvet
His churidar trousers were crafted from rich Metallic Champagne Gold silk with subtle woven patterns
He completed the look with a spectacular Royal Purple and Fuchsia Punjabi Safa featuring a sweeping Metallic Gold Kalgi adorned with pearls and a magnificent jewel centerpiece
His accessories included a luxurious Gold brooch layered Pearl and Gold Mala ornate cufflinks a statement ring and an elegant embroidered Punjabi Jutti combining Purple velvet Fuchsia silk and Metallic Gold threadwork creating the perfect royal Punjabi Sangeet ensemble
He took Riyana and Sohan's blessings as he smiled at them
The Punjabi family came
Kirat was with them
"Woah" she said looking around
She saw Sohan and Riyana
"Is that Sohan Muard?" she said
"Yeah Kaal is getting married to his daughter Mhaira" Sanjot said as they all sat
Riyana was sad
"Brother I have a surprise for you!" Elena said
Sohan frowned
"What that another baby?" Sohan said
Taran(Massimo) grinned
"Y'all want another?" he said
Elena smacked his arm
"Come come come!" she said pulling him to the main hall
She got a message
"See looks like your gift gonna be late brother" she said pouting
"He go check and bring it here" Taran(Massimo) said
He left
Lilith(Mhaira) was brought down by her friends
"Brother look" Daira said
As Nikolai looked up and saw her his eyes softened
His bride to be was dressed in an extraordinarily luxurious Punjabi couture lehenga in deep Royal Purple enriched with brilliant Fuchsia and lavish Metallic Gold embroidery
The voluminous lehenga skirt featured multiple luxurious layers and a dramatic royal flare covered in intricate three dimensional Zardozi Dabka Kashmiri inspired embroidery Antique Gold Resham Metallic Gold threadwork tiny pearls crystals sequins and hand set gemstones with enormous floral motifs curling vines paisley patterns and Mughal inspired ornamental designs flowing across the entire skirt
The hem featured an exceptionally wide Metallic Gold palace border surrounded by layers of Fuchsia Purple and Gold detailing creating a magnificent royal effect
The blouse was a breathtaking Fuchsia and Royal Purple structured Punjabi style choli completely encrusted with Gold embroidery pearls crystals and gemstones featuring an elegant neckline structured waist intricate Gold latticework and delicate hanging gemstone details
The bride wore an ethereal Fuchsia silk organza dupatta with a Royal Purple gradient framed by an exceptionally heavy Metallic Gold scalloped border decorated with hundreds of tiny pearls Gold tassels and sparkling crystal motifs
She wore a magnificent Gold Matha Patti oversized chandelier earrings a luxurious Rani Haar an elaborate Gold choker delicate Hathphool stacked Gold and Purple bangles a magnificent Kamarbandh ornate anklets and traditional Punjabi bridal jewelry combining pearls rubies amethyst colored stones diamonds and antique Gold
Her hair was styled into an elegant low Punjabi bridal bun decorated with Fuchsia roses Purple orchids delicate Gold hair ornaments and tiny pearls
Her makeup featured soft Fuchsia and Plum smoky eyes shimmering Gold eyelids defined eyeliner luminous glowing skin Rose Gold highlighter and a rich Fuchsia Berry lip making her look like an extraordinary Punjabi royal princess arriving at an imperial palace Sangeet
His eyes softened
And beside her was Mila
Mila wore an irresistibly adorable and luxurious Royal Punjabi Sangeet ensemble inspired by her parents' magnificent Royal Purple Fuchsia and Metallic Gold outfits
Her tiny lehenga was crafted from rich Royal Purple silk velvet with delicate Fuchsia silk panels and lavish Metallic Gold embroidery specially designed for a three year old so it remained comfortable lightweight and easy for her to move and dance in
The skirt featured beautiful miniature floral motifs tiny paisleys sparkling sequins delicate pearls and soft Gold threadwork with a gorgeous Fuchsia and Metallic Gold border along the hem
Her little choli was made from shimmering Fuchsia silk with Royal Purple sleeves and exquisite miniature Gold embroidery decorated with tiny flowers pearls and sparkling crystals
Her delicate Fuchsia dupatta was lightweight and softly draped across her shoulder with a Royal Purple edge and tiny Metallic Gold tassels making her look like a miniature Punjabi princess
She wore a tiny Gold Matha Patti with delicate Pearl details small chandelier earrings a miniature Rani Haar delicate Gold bangles tiny colorful glass bangles a petite Hathphool and beautiful little anklets with soft traditional ghungroo details
Her hair was styled into two adorable Punjabi inspired braids decorated with Fuchsia ribbons Purple flowers tiny Gold ornaments and delicate pearls
Her little embroidered Punjabi Juttis were made from Royal Purple velvet with Fuchsia silk detailing and Metallic Gold embroidery
Her overall look was sweet innocent regal and extraordinarily beautiful making Mila look like a tiny royal princess beside her parents while perfectly matching the luxurious Royal Sangeet color palette of Royal Purple Fuchsia Metallic Gold and Pearl White
Then they came down together
Mila waddled to Nikolai
He carried her
He kissed her cheeks lovingly hugging her
Kirat saw Lily
"Oh my….goodness" she whispered
"My Mimi is the prettiest princess ever" he said
"Mama pwetty?" Mila said
"Mama is the most gorgeous Queen ever" he said looking at Lilith
She smiled at them
He smiled back
"Come come!" Ariz said as they sat
Daya stared at Lily
Nikolai was hugging Mila as the ceremony started
Everyone was dancing singing
"Come on Mumma please!!!!" the boys said
Sohan chuckled at his sons
"I'm ready!" Lily said
She wore a white and red saree and the silver anklets
Sohan wore Riyana the golden anklet
"Come on mother please?" Nikolai said
"Pleaseeeeeee!!!" they all said
"Ugh fine!" Riyana said
They all cheered
Lily(Mihu) grabbed her arms as they ran to the hall giggling
Aram and the boys carried the drums as Rafsan and Karim blew a loud whistle and they began singing and dancing
Riyana: Hey Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Riyana enters with graceful Kathak inspired steps raises both hands into an elegant mudra performs rhythmic foot taps and completes a controlled turn)
Translation: Hey let it sway let it sway
Lilith: Hey Dola Re (Lilith enters from the opposite side mirroring Riyana with delicate wrist movements and a graceful side step)
Translation: Hey let it sway
Riyana: Ho ho hmm haan (Riyana tilts her head gives an expressive glance and makes small rhythmic hand movements)
Translation: Oh oh hmm yes
Lilith: Haan haan haan haan haan (Lilith performs quick hand gestures with synchronized foot taps)
Translation: Yes yes yes yes yes
Riyana: Haan haan haan haan haan (Riyana mirrors Lilith with alternating footwork)
Translation: Yes yes yes yes yes
Lilith: Haan haan haan haan haan (Lilith turns gracefully and raises both hands)
Translation: Yes yes yes yes yes
Riyana: O Maai (Riyana brings her hands toward her heart then opens her arms dramatically)
Translation: Oh Mother
Riyana: Hey Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Riyana performs sweeping arm movements and two graceful turns)
Translation: Hey let it sway let it sway
Lilith: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Lilith places one hand over her heart sways from side to side and performs a controlled spin)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Riyana: Hey Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Riyana steps forward with rhythmic footwork and rotates her wrists)
Translation: Hey let it sway let it sway
Lilith: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Lilith circles her arms around herself and finishes with an expressive pose)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Riyana: Lag jaane do nazariya gir jaane do bijuriya (Riyana gestures toward her eyes then sharply extends one hand outward)
Translation: Let the glances fall upon me let the lightning like looks strike
Lilith: Bijuriya bijuriya (Lilith performs two quick wrist flicks followed by two rhythmic foot stamps)
Translation: Lightning lightning
Riyana: Gir jaane do aaj bijuriya (Riyana turns her head dramatically and sweeps one arm across her body)
Translation: Let that lightning strike today
Lilith: Lag jaane do nazariya gir jaane do bijuriya (Lilith performs expressive eye movements followed by a graceful half turn)
Translation: Let the glances fall upon me let the lightning like looks strike
Riyana: Baandh ke main ghungroo pehan ke main paayal (Riyana bends slightly and mimes tying ghungroo around her ankles then gestures toward her anklets)
Translation: After tying my ankle bells after putting on my anklets
Lilith: O baandh ke main ghungroo pehan ke main paayal (Lilith repeats the ankle gesture before beginning precise rhythmic footwork)
Translation: Oh after tying my ankle bells after putting on my anklets
Riyana: Ho jhoom ke naachungi ghoom ke naachungi (Riyana sways dramatically then performs a controlled classical spin)
Translation: Oh I will dance while swaying I will dance while spinning
Lilith: Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Lilith performs energetic footwork while moving toward Riyana)
Translation: Let it sway let it sway
Riyana: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Riyana places her hand over her heart and sways)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Lilith: Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Lilith circles around Riyana with graceful arm movements)
Translation: Let it sway let it sway
Riyana: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Riyana turns outward and finishes with an elegant pose)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Lilith: Haay haay haay yaay yaay yaay yaay (Lilith performs quick shoulder movements wrist rotations and rhythmic foot stamps)
Translation: Ah ah ah joyful rhythmic exclamations
Riyana: Maathe ki bindiya mein woh hai (Riyana touches her forehead to represent the bindi then gestures toward her heart)
Translation: He is there in the bindi on my forehead
Lilith: Chukummā chukummā chukummā (Lilith performs three quick classical hand gestures)
Translation: Rhythmic vocal sounds accompanying the dance
Riyana: Mmm palkon ki nindiya mein woh hai (Riyana closes her eyes briefly touches near her eyelashes and opens her arms)
Translation: He is there in the sleep upon my eyelashes
Lilith: Chukummā chukummā chukummā (Lilith performs three small turns)
Translation: Rhythmic vocal sounds accompanying the dance
Riyana: Tere to tan man mein woh hai (Riyana gestures toward her body and then places her hands over her heart)
Translation: He is within your body and soul
Lilith: Chukummā chukummā chukummā (Lilith performs three precise foot stamps)
Translation: Rhythmic vocal sounds accompanying the dance
Riyana: Teri bhi dhadkan mein woh hai (Riyana places both hands over her heart and moves them rhythmically)
Translation: He is also within your heartbeat
Lilith: Chukummā chukummā chukummā (Lilith mirrors Riyana's movements)
Translation: Rhythmic vocal sounds accompanying the dance
Riyana: Choodi ki chhan chhan mein woh hai (Riyana raises her wrists and gently moves her bangles)
Translation: He is in the jingling of the bangles
Lilith: Chhan chhan chhan chhan chhanak chhanak chhan chhanak chhanak (Lilith rapidly rotates her wrists while performing quick footwork)
Translation: The jingling and clinking sounds of the bangles
Riyana: Kangan ki khan khan mein woh hai (Riyana brings her wrists together then opens her arms outward)
Translation: He is in the ringing of the bracelets
Lilith: Khanak khanak khan khanak khanak khan khan khan khan (Lilith performs rapid wrist movements accompanied by rhythmic stamping)
Translation: The ringing and clinking sounds of the bracelets
Riyana: Choodi ki chhan chhan mein woh hai (Riyana performs the bangle movement while turning)
Translation: He is in the jingling of the bangles
Lilith: Kangan ki khan khan mein woh hai (Lilith mirrors Riyana's turn and raises her wrists)
Translation: He is in the ringing of the bracelets
Riyana: Baandh ke main ghungroo (Riyana gestures toward her ankles and begins rhythmic footwork)
Translation: After tying my ankle bells
Lilith: haan pehan ke main paayal (Lilith lifts her hands toward her anklets)
Translation: Yes after putting on my anklets
Riyana: Ho jhoom ke naachungi ghoom ke naachungi (Riyana sways and performs a graceful spin)
Translation: Oh I will dance while swaying I will dance while spinning
Lilith: Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Lilith moves forward with energetic classical footwork)
Translation: Let it sway let it sway
Riyana: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Riyana turns toward Lilith and performs a heart gesture)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Lilith: Ae Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Lilith circles around Riyana)
Translation: Oh let it sway let it sway
Riyana: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Riyana performs a controlled turn and extends one arm)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Lilith: Tumne mujhko duniya de di (Lilith extends both hands outward as though receiving the world then brings them to her heart)
Translation: You gave me the whole world
Riyana: Mujhko apni ho khushiyaan de di (Riyana opens her arms joyfully and turns)
Translation: You gave me your happiness
Lilith: Unse kabhi na hona door (Lilith reaches outward with one hand expressing longing)
Translation: Never be separated from him
Riyana: Dola dola dil dola dola dil dola dola dola (Riyana sways rapidly from side to side with rhythmic hand movements)
Translation: Sway sway the heart sways
Lilith: Haan maang mein bhar lena sindoor (Lilith gestures toward the parting of her hair representing sindoor)
Translation: Yes fill the parting of your hair with sindoor
Riyana: Dola dola man dola dola man dola dola dola (Riyana performs a sequence of small turns)
Translation: Sway sway the mind sways
Lilith: Unki baahon ka tum ho phool (Lilith forms a flower shape with her hands and opens her arms)
Translation: You are the flower in his arms
Riyana: Dola dola dil dola dola dola (Riyana performs graceful side steps and wrist rotations)
Translation: Sway sway the heart sways
Lilith: Main hoon kadmon ki bas dhool (Lilith lowers gracefully and sweeps one hand toward the floor)
Translation: I am merely the dust beneath his feet
Riyana: Dola dola man dola dola man dola dola dola (Riyana circles around Lilith before returning to the center)
Translation: Sway sway the mind sways
Lilith: Baandh ke main ghungroo (Lilith mimes fastening her ghungroo and begins rapid footwork)
Translation: After tying my ankle bells
Riyana: pehan ke main paayal (Riyana gestures toward her anklets and raises both hands)
Translation: After putting on my anklets
Lilith: Haan baandh ke main ghungroo (Lilith steps forward while performing precise classical footwork)
Translation: Yes after tying my ankle bells
Riyana: pehan ke main paayal (Riyana performs delicate wrist rotations)
Translation: After putting on my anklets
Lilith: Ho jhoom ke naachungi ghoom ke naachungi (Lilith sways deeply and performs a series of graceful spins)
Translation: Oh I will dance while swaying I will dance while spinning
Riyana: Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (Riyana moves toward the center with increasingly energetic footwork)
Translation: Let it sway let it sway
Lilith: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Lilith places one hand over her heart and extends the other toward Riyana)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Riyana & Lilith: Hey Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola Re Dola (They perform the grand finale together with synchronized foot stamps sweeping arm movements mirrored turns crossing paths opposite spins and returning to the center)
Translation: Hey let it sway let it sway let it sway
Riyana: Haay Dola dil dola man dola re dola (Riyana performs the final graceful turn and extends one arm)
Translation: Ah my heart sways my mind sways let them sway
Lilith: Hey Dola Re (Lilith raises one arm elegantly and turns her gaze toward Riyana)
Translation: Hey let it sway
Riyana & Lilith: (They finish side by side in a symmetrical classical pose one arm raised and the other extended outward as the music fades)
Translation: Final celebratory dance pose
Everyone was clapping
The boys were beating the drums
Riyana and Lilith(Mhaira) were dancing
Mila waddled out of the mansion
Kirat saw her as she followed her carefully
Sarah and Albert were kissing as she saw Mila
Mila waddled outside
Someone followed her
"Mil baby come inside!" Sarah said
Mila waddled
As they saw a lady grabbing her
Mila screamed
They shoved her in a van that was on its way
"MILA!!!" they screamed running out
"What wrong?" Nikolai said
"Someone threw Mila into a van!" Sarah said
They all ran out
"MIL!" Lily(Mihu) said
Mila was crying
Her arm was bleeding
"Mama!" Mila said
With the heavy lehenga she ran
"Get the cars!" Nikolai said
"MILA!!!" she said
A bike zoomed past her
It was a man following the van
"MY CHILD!" Lily(Mihu) said as she fell
Mila was crying
As Lilith(Mhaira) let out a powerful scream
Nikolai held her
"MILA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" she cried
The Royal Sangeet had transformed from celebration into chaos within seconds
The music stopped
The drums fell silent
The laughter disappeared
Every member of the family stood frozen as the van carrying little Mila disappeared into the distance
And Lilith could only stare after her daughter with tears streaming down her face
"Mila…" she whispered
Nikolai tightened his arms around her
But his own face had gone completely cold
The celebration was over
The hunt had begun