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The wedding pavilion was a sea of opulence, illuminated by thousands of flickering golden lights that danced across the heavy silks and glittering jewels of the assembled guests. The air hung thick and sweet with the heady scent of fresh marigolds and burning sandalwood, the steady, rhythmic chant of the priest serving as a heartbeat to the hushed whispers of the crowd. At the center of the spectacle, beneath a sweeping canopy of crimson and gold, sat you. The diamond necklace resting against her collarbone caught the orange glow of the sacred fire as she fought to steady her shallow breaths. Beside her, Arjun Vardhan was a study in absolute stillness. His ivory sherwani was flawless, his sharp jawline set in a rigid line that betrayed no emotion. He ignored the fire and the priest; inste…