The perfect partnership.
A sort of mist descended since morning as if rain was also in turmoil like me, to rain or not to rain, to clamour or to just remain implicit. I want rain to volley, but I was not in a position to advise her when I was sitting here alone while all my family is busy in dancing to the tunes of my would-be in-laws. Barat had already arrived and because I am the bride; I was not allowed to see my groom as it is not considered a good omen.
I am Sambhavi, an architect by profession. But after a series of failed relationships and crossing my 30, two years back, my parents and their not so known relatives had refrained me from taking any decision for my future. I was independent, so it was not robust for me to yank them off. But now it was, because I have lost the belief in me and my choices.
In Indian society 30 is a dangerous line for girls. Once you have crossed this line and your relationship status is still single, your parents and a whole lot of known and unknown relatives would turn into agony aunts. And finally a few months back, one of those aunts introduced Akhil and his family to my parents.
Akhil was a perfect match for me, at least my mom presumed it. He was a civil engineer from an Indian Institute Of Technology and working with a Singapore-based company. Even I had asked for a transfer to my Singapore office. What more could a girl want? But I was not happy, and the irony is that I didn't even know the reason.
I used to have regular chats and calls with Akhil, but those were the conversations between two strangers, and it's still the same.
My mom instructed me to have not-so-personal conversations with him, so I had never developed any romantic fling with him, even I never wanted to.
RARE SIGHT
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Slow Mornings Happy Days
Setting up for peaceful day by embracing the art.
Import
From nautical origins to medical innovations and beyond.
My Anniversary
The memories now cherished alone.
Touching Lives
A reflection on the impact of an educator.
Insightful Idioms And Idiocies
Revealing the wit and charm in the fascinating world of words.
Stress The Good Cop?
A little bit of stress can be good for life.
THE UNSUNG SUPER LADIES
The challenges faced and overcame by army wives.
Good Morning...Friends
So sacred a relationship friendship is that it flourishes sans any selfishness.
Lagan Nu Custard
Exploring the delights of parsi cuisine
Back To Nature
Rediscovering the serene joys of agriculture and rural living.