The morning sun pours over the royal farmhouse like liquid gold. Marigold strings sway in the gentle breeze, filling the air with that festive scent — part turmeric, part flowers, part laughter. The soft sound of dhol beats rises as the two families gather — Jeons and Kims, united not just by wedding ties, but by love itself.

Jin: (fixing her dupatta, smiling proudly) Namjoon-ah, look at our son! Our baby is finally getting married.

Nam: (grinning) Hmm, hmara beta jo apne socks kaha rkhe hue hai.... Voh tk nhi khoj pata..... Is finally getting married

Jin: Let him be — he’s Tae’s problem now.

Nam: bechari bchchi....

Jin: (playfully hits him) Yah! Aaj toh bchche ko mt chidhao....

The laughter of parents blends with the sounds of clinking bangles and the murmur of guests. Meanwhile, in a corner of the decorated terrace, Jimin adjusts the tray of haldi bowls.

Jimin: Okay, everything’s ready. Yellow flowers — check, turmeric paste — check, towels — check, tissues for kookie’s dramatic face — double check.

Suga: (smirks) You forgot to keep tissues for yourself. Tum sbse pehle roogi {cry}

Jimin: (glares) Why would i cry..... It’s just haldi, not bidaai.

Suga: Still, I’m keeping this napkin ready.

He waves one at her, earning a playful swat.

Downstairs, kookie steps out of his room, dressed in a pale yellow kurta, his hair slightly tousled, that signature smirk tugging at his lips.

Bogam: (whistling) Arrey wah, JK ! You look like a Bollywood hero....

Jungkook: (grinning dramatically in shinchan voice )  mai itna bhi khaas nhi....meri itni taarif mt kro.... Pr meri tae kaha hai....??

Bogam: Patience, bhai. Tae is getting ready

Jungkook: mai jaakr mil lu....??

Jimin: (walking over, amused) nhi..... Abhi aao pehle tumko haldi lgayenge fir teri jootthi haldi usko lgegi....

Jungkook: You mean torture session.

Suga: Exactly. And I’ll lead it.

Jungkook: (groans) jiju.... Nhi.... , you promised to go easy on me!

Suga: (smirking) Promises are meant to be broken on haldi day.

Everyone laughs. The scene cuts across the garden, where Tae sits gracefully on a low seat draped in yellow silk, marigolds in her hair, bangles jingling with every nervous movement.

Lisa: (clapping) Oh my God, babe! You look like sunshine herself.... Kitni pyari lgrhi hai.... Bhai tujhe dekhenge toh dekhte hi rh jayenge.... Kasam se....

Tae: (blushing) Lisa, stop it. I’m already nervous.

Jimin: (walking in with the tray) “Aww, meri tae kitni pyaari lgrhi hai.... Ready for the glow-up?

Tae: bhabhi please be gentle. Mujhe pickachu nhi bnna please.....

Jimin: No promises.

Suga: (from behind) We should start. Fir tae ko bhi lgana hai....

The women gather around Tae, laughter echoing as they dab haldi on her cheeks, nose, arms.

Lisa: baby, smile!

Tae: Not when you’re attacking me with turmeric!

Jimin: (laughs, smearing haldi on Tae’s face) There, perfect! Now kookie will faint when he sees you...

Tae: (grinning shyly) He better.

Jimin: He will. He already looks half-dead without you.

On the other side of the farmhouse, kookie sits cross-legged as his haldi begins. Suga, Jimin, and Bogam lead the charge — with evil grins.

Bogam: Permission to go wild?

Jimin: Granted.

Suga: Attack!

They smear haldi all over kookie — his cheeks, hair, even the tip of his nose. kookie squeals and tries to dodge.

Jungkook: jiju jiminaah! Stop! I have to look good for Tae! Arey yaar.... Mai pokemon lgne lgunga.....

Suga: You’ll look… glowing like that fairy lights.....[giggled]

Jimin: Exactly. Radiating like a fried samosa/ bread pakoda....

Jungkook: Aish!

Everyone bursts into laughter. Haldi flies in the air. Bogam even ends up with yellow streaks across his shirt.

Bogam: Now we all match!

Jimin: Family that glows together, stays together.

Suga: Or blinds the world together.

Jungkook: (laughing, trying to wipe his face) You all are devils.

The dhol beats grow louder. Both ceremonies are about to merge — the families have planned a joint haldi finale. Jimin, glowing from laughter, drags kookie by the wrist toward the center courtyard.

Jimin: Come on, lover boy, time to see your bride....

Jungkook: (heart racing) Finally.

The crowd parts slightly as Tae enters from the opposite side, her face dusted gold, eyes shimmering with a shy glow. kookie freezes for a second. His smile softens, the chaos around him blurs out — only her, sunlight in human form.

Jungkook: (softly, stepping closer) You look unreal.... Beautiful jaan....

Tae: (blushing, whispering) And you look like… a turmeric ghost.

Jungkook: (grins) Your ghost, forever.

Jimin covers her mouth to hide a smile; Suga rolls his eyes affectionately.

Jhope: (clapping) Okay lovebirds, now officially bless each other. Let’s see that glow double!

Jin: Yes, time for their haldi together!

The families cheer. Kookie dip his fingers in haldi bowl.... But.... Lisa and bogam stops....

Bogam-: ruk jaa.... Kya krrha hai....??

Jungkook-: suna nhi.... Mom ne bola hai tae ko haldi lgane keliye....

Bogam-:  aise lgayega bhabhi ko haldi....

Jungkook-: [confused] toh Kaise lgaun...??

Lisa-: bhai.... Challenge.... Bina hath ka use kiye tae ko haldi lgao.....

Kookie smiled listening this.....

Jungkook-: ok.... Done....

then he quickly pulled tae towards him holding her waist.... And put haldi while rubbing his both cheecks with hers one by one gently..... Making her blush.....

Jungkook: (proudly) lo lg gyi haldi....

Bogam-: kya baat hai....

Jungkook-: anything related to my tae.... Im always ready to excel.....

Tae: (tracing haldi on his jaw) yeh toh hai...

The crowd “awws” in chorus. Bogam pretends to wipe fake tears.

Bogam: True love — and true stains!

Lisa: They’ll both need a bath for three hours!

Tae laughs, her hand slipping, smearing haldi across kookie’s neck. He catches her wrist mid-motion, his eyes darkening playfully.

Jungkook: (low romantic) You’re playing dangerous now, Tae.

Tae: (teasing) What if I am?

Jungkook: Then I’ll have to teach you consequences later.

Her breath catches — he smirks, leaning just close enough that Jimin throws a petal at him.

Jimin: oye babu shona.... Abhi nhi.... Yeh sb shadi ke baad.... Abhi jaao.... Take bath....

Suga: (snickers) Seriously, these two need supervision to control their romantic emotions in public

The ceremony turns into chaos — in the best way. Haldi bowls are overturned, petals fly, laughter echoes under the high farmhouse ceiling. Jin accidentally smears haldi on Nam’s nose, and Jhope clicks a dozen photos.

Jhope: This is going in the wedding album!

Nam: Please don’t.

Jin: Too late!

Lisa and Bogam start a haldi tug-war — smearing each other until both are completely yellow.

Bogam: We look like sunflowers!

Lisa: More like bananas!

They both dissolve into laughter.

As the guests relax, music turns softer. Jimin and Suga stand slightly aside, watching their younger ones play and tease.

Jimin: Can you believe it’s their haldi already? Dono kitne bde hogye

Suga: Hmm. Seems like yesterday we were standing there.

Jimin: Yeah… time flies.

He wraps an arm around her waist gently, smiling.

Suga: But look at them. They’re happy. That’s what matters.

Jimin: They remind me of us — the chaos, the comfort, the… everything.

Suga: (chuckles softly) Only kookie’s more dramatic.

Jimin: And Tae’s more stubborn.

They share a laugh — soft, intimate, like the hum of old love.

Later, when the haldi winds down and everyone’s heading to wash off, kookie sneaks behind Tae near the garden arch, hidden by a curtain of marigolds.

Tae: (turning slightly) kook What are you?

Jungkook: (presses a finger to her lips) Shh. Just one moment, before everyone steals you again.

He brushes away a streak of haldi from her jaw, eyes soft but dark with that quiet possessiveness.

Jungkook: You know what haldi means, right?

Tae: Purity, blessing, good fortune…

Jungkook: And marking. You’re mine forever. This yellow glow… it’s proof that even color wants to stay on you....

Tae: (voice trembling) You’re being poetic again.

Jungkook: (leans close, voice deep) No. Just being honest.

For a moment, their world shrinks to the space between their breaths. The laughter outside muffles, replaced by the faint sound of wind chimes.

Tae: (whispers) People will see.... Leave me

Jungkook: Let them. I want the world to know — that I’m hers, and she’s mine.

He kisses her lips softly and gently, leaving a trace of yellow there — soft, sacred, eternal. She smiles, eyes shining.

Jimin’s voice: (calling from afar) Yah! Lovebirds, stop hiding!... Oye babu shona.... Idhr aao....

Suga: I bet they’re painting each other again.... Yeh dono nhi sudhrenge....

Jhope: (laughs loudly) That’s what haldi’s for! Let them enjoy together.....

They all burst into laughter as Tae and kookie emerge, hands clasped, glowing like twin suns. The crowd throws flower petals, music swells again, and the day ends in a golden blur of laughter, teasing, and love.

Lisa: Okay everyone, group photo time!

Bogam: No filters — we’re naturally glowing!

Jin: Everyone say ‘Taekook Forever!’

All: “TAEKOOK FOREVER!”

The camera flash freezes that perfect moment — yellow-stained faces, bright eyes, full hearts. A snapshot of love, family, and the beginning of forever.

“Haldi — Where Love Turned Golden”

A celebration of two souls and two families, painted in laughter, turmeric, and unbreakable bonds.

Tomorrow will be mahandi ceremony......

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