**Chapter 18: Becoming a Daughter, Becoming a Bride**
Introducing Brijesh to her family started casually, but gradually became meaningful.
He became a regular presence—helping her mother, sitting comfortably during meals, speaking respectfully, naturally integrating into their lives.
One evening, her mother said quietly:
“He doesn’t feel like an outsider.”
Nisha smiled.
“He won’t be.”
Naina teased openly now:
“So when do I officially call him jijaji?”
Nisha didn’t answer—but her smile said everything.
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At the same time, Nisha began preparing for her life in Gujarat.
Her neighbor from Ahmedabad took a keen interest in grooming her.
“You are going there as a daughter-in-law—you must know everything properly.”
She taught her:
* Gujarati saree draping
* Rituals and traditions
* Language basics
* Cultural nuances
Nisha practiced daily.
Standing in front of the mirror in Gujarati drape, she often felt something profound:
*"This doesn’t feel new… it feels remembered."*
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