Chapter -8
Akash and Vathsala
How much ever we develop or think that we are developed and
live in a modernized day and modernized country, our thinking and ideologies
may change but the fact remains the same that , in few things we are still the
same and also will be the same ! This is not to criticize people but the fact
is that, we take up all the bad from the west and try to imitate them, rather
than taking the good that is being implemented there.
In the same way in Indian marriages, dowry plays a vital
role! We do hear many stories that people killing their daughter –in-law /wife
for dowry, as there is another side to a coin, there are people who are against
dowry and treat their daughter-in-law as their own daughter. Now it’s time for
Vathsala, Every Indian girl has to undergo this phase, in their life, be it an
arranged /love marriage.
Vathsala’s dad and her uncle, who is close to her dad, are
discussing the same.
“So are you all set to satisfy their demands, if any?”Asked
her uncle
“Hmm, I need to arrange that, I have some amount ready, but
we are yet to know their demands right?”
“I Think they are against all such things” interrupted her
mother in between their talk
“Why do you think so?” asked Vathsala’s Father
“I think his father is not such type of guy?”
“What makes you think so? They may ask or they may not, we
can never judge them because of their quite nature. Anyways I’m just warning
you people to be ready for anything tomorrow , we may never know what will
happen and also my sincere advice is do not leave this match at any cost , this
will be the best match for her.” Concluded her uncle
Her father just nodded his head in anticipation and was lost
in his own thoughts, thinking about the pros and cons of to what extent they
can go or they cannot go.
Vathsala who doesn’t know all these things was in her own
world with Akash and their future, dreaming about how it will be, counting the
days when she can again see him, the mere thought of him is sending shivers
through her spine.
On the other hand her parents are worried about tomorrows
meet with Akash’s parents. And the main agenda in it is DOWRY !
Ishika and Arjun
Ishika and Arjun met at their regular spot, she was bursting
with excitement, on what happened on the previous night.
“Arjun tell me fast what happened yesterday”
“Everything went well; there is nothing you need to be
worried of, chill baby”
“Tell me in full detail Arjun”
“Nothing much, we spoke about everything, had a real good
time with your bro! You know what I love my brother in law too!” he winked at
her cheesily
“Oh, I thought you love me, then you cheated upon me” and
she continued “Thank god he helped me from not marrying a gay” she made a face
at him
“OK Ishi, now let’s leave that” he continued in a serious
tone “I need to tell you something”
“What” she asked him suspiciously
“Actually , Rohit is asking me to come to your house and
talk with your parents once , but before
that I want to talk with my parents ,
discuss with them and come to your house along with them , I couldn’t tell
Rohit this because , he might think I’m back stepping”
“But at least come and talk with Mom Arjun”
“Yeah, even I want to, but before that, I want my parent’s acceptance,
suppose if I come now and talk, then what if my parents are against this ,we need to think about everything right?”
“What do you mean Arjun?”
“Be Practical Ishi , please , I’m just telling the pros and
cons that’s it , but it will just take around a week or two before I come up to
your parents along with my parents , that’s it”
“I don’t know what to tell Arjun, your wish.”
“My dear Ishi, Trust me!” he pulled her cheeks and continued
“SMILEEEEEE”
Authored by:
Lohita Poosarla
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