A tale:’I Do’

Marriage is a tale of life. Some choose and some get chosen.

It’s true ’Parents like to give us surprises and the most happening surprise party they give is called arranged marriage.’

Even , I happened to be a part of an unplanned… surprise party …of my sister which took me…

Down in the memory lane…

After many years in boarding , my birthday at home was yet filled with another surprise by my uncle and aunt’s visit with a cake which definitely made me blissful and surprised too.

After dinner… everyone started making castles in the air, which took some unabated discussion in which parents also seemed quite interested.

Untimely, last night conversation took some serious turns, few calls and a glance at the boy’s house to do meet and greet with family was planned.

Next morning, Father confirmed us with astounding news of meeting the boy.

Cat caught my tongue…

I was in a shock and looked at my father. He seemed to be completely fine; Ghastly, ‘Meet after a day…. but…’ [Shower of excuses]

Everyone in the house became cream of the crop. Overnight my suit, heels… and all other preparations were done.

The car jerks… [Present] Left as per the meet and greet schedule.

In the hotel room …nervous…remembered… Father words and hugged sister while gasping, ‘Don’t worry, I am with you.’

Foresee-ably, a tale was yet again being rehearsed…but this time…sister  entered inside the room... Everyone gazing... nervous half conscious… was not able lift her eyes … couldn’t utter a word and with her poker face, was nodding her head.

After some time, everyone went outside the room ….

The boy fished for a compliment, ‘How can we talk, if you won’t look at me even once?’

Sudden… knock at the door … keen as mustard, ’Is everything fine!’

The boy outside…’It’s a yes’. Everyone started congratulating each other.

After few seconds… the boy on his knees, ‘Will you marry me?’

With a smile, nodded her head yet again….

Tears rolled…a phone call … tring tring… smile appeared….flashed his name on the screen… walking on air…How an unknown boy became Mr. Perfect…

She said,’Yes,I do!’

Questioned…

In fractions of seconds, how a tale begins, two unknown person find each other, take the decision for lifetime and become the most important person in each other’s life even more than their Kith and Kin!

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