Chapter 17. Moments

Seraphina

Today marks the day after the sangeet and the mehndi function. Unlike the sangeet, which was celebrated with Cassian's family, the mehndi function is exclusively for my side of the family. It marks the beginning of a period during which Cassian and I cannot meet, although it's not like we had frequent interactions to begin with. We'll each have our own separate mehndi ceremonies, with the bride getting her hands and feet adorned with intricate henna designs, a symbol of the impending marriage. Family members, particularly the women, also have their hands decorated with henna.

I'm wearing the lehenga Cassian chose for me during our shopping trip together. It's a lovely sleeveless green lehenga with minimal golden embroidery, giving it an elegant touch. The outfit includes a matching green net dupatta. It strikes the perfect balance for me—neither too heavy nor overly embellished. My makeup is minimal today since I'll only be in the