Characters Intro -
Sindhu from Andhra completed her M-tech and looking for a suitable job. She loves her parents and wants to enjoy every bit of life. Sindhu's father Vinod who had settled well in his business now always dreams of his one and only loving daughter's marriage. Priya is a lovable wife to Vinod and takes good care of their small family. On the other side Surya is the only son of Suresh and Parvathi. Surya a handsome-28 has owned a good Indian style restaurant at Paris and rarely visits India only for the sake of his parents. Now see how Sindhu falls in love with Surya.
Suresh and Vinod are childhood friends and unexpectedly they met each other at a city club during an MP's honorable ceremony. Soon they started to talk about many things in their 20 years of separation. Finally suresh invites Vinod and his family to his place for dinner and leaves the party that night. After reaching home Vinod tells to Priya every thing that had happened in the party and also expresses how happy he is, to meet Suresh after so many years at the party. Priya also felt happy about their meet. She's happy that Suresh had invited them and is eager to see Parvathi as well.
Vinod's family @ Suresh's house for dinner -
They exchanged greetings. Parvathi hugged Priya and enquired about Sindhu's arrival. Suresh-Parvathi are so happy for their arrival. Parvathi made every arrangement to make them comfortable. They all enjoyed the evening recollecting their old memories. Vinod was very happy by their hosting. They completed the dinner and now itz Vinod's turn to invite but he did not do so, as he had something else in his mind.
@Vinod's house-
Next day morning Vinod started with reading a newspaper. Priya has come offering him coffee. He took the coffee and started sipping and about to say something to Priya, but she started "what happend with you today, why your looking so happy"
Vinod - "Just wanted to propose you"
Priya - "What silly words u are getting in this age? "
Vinod - "Kidding but really there is one nice thing in my mind to share with you"
Priya - "hmm i know what it would be. It is related to some share market investments being doubled and etc....but vinodji i am not ready to listen to such stuff.....i have so much to-do work in the kitchen" Priya turned away but Vinod stopped her saying, but it is about Sindhu's marriage.
Vinod - "See tell me your opinion on Suresh's family and his son Surya"
Priya - "WOW great idea. Sindhu will be happy if such in-laws come. Financially also they seemed doing good. But we did not see Surya directly except in some photos. How can we come to a decision. "
Vinod - "Stop there dear. First Suresh should feel good about the alliance"
Priya - "I am confident they will like our proposal and even Sindhu"
Vinod - "Ok then I will talk with Suresh, mean while you just ask Sindhu about her opinion on getting married"
Priya - "She is 24 now and why should she say a no"
Vinod called Suresh and told him what he has in his mind. Suresh doubled his happiness saying i will be lucky if i get a brother-in-law like you, and Surya's decission would be final. Vinod adds to that saying, definitely Sindhu and Surya should like each other. We should not force them in any way. Vinod couple invites Suresh & Parvathi that evening for formally visiting Sindhu.
Priya says Oh God lot of arrangements to be done for this evening and she starts on working with preparing the hall.
Vinod - "Dont worry every thing goes well but where is Sindhu"
Priya - "She hurriedly rushed to her art class at 8 this morning. Special class she said. Today they are going to teach about sand painting and by evening she will gift me a good painting of krishna ji she told."
Vinod - "(worriedly)Evening! Call on her mobile and ask her to be here by sharp 3PM"
Priya - "She will bounce on me if i say to come early, because someone is coming to see her. I request you to handle this"
Vinod - "hmm how to make my daughter understand marriage is more important than any other thing in life? Priya, let her come in the evening only. We will tell her slowly. This is not a matter to convince on phone. Ask her to come before 6 PM that's it".
Evening 5:45 and Suresh couple came by then. Vinod welcomed them with a big smile but Priya is tensed as Sindhu has not returned home. Vinod offered them to sit and Priya has got them some snacks, fruits, sweets to eat. Sindhu came, parked her pep and came running towards door in excitement, shouting "maaa see what I got for you. Your favorite Krishna's art". Priya went to Sindhu hurriedly "Stop now! guests at home. Go to your room and fresh-up. I will come and see this painting at your room only"
Sindhu with a worried expression for her nonsense & gave a smile to the guests and went to her room. Priya also follwed her. "Mom who are they".
Priya - "Suresh Uncle! your dad's best friend. You saw them when you are at 4 years of age. Yesterday we went to their place only, and you have given some silly reason to escape"
Sindhu - "oh( smirkingly ).........so today they have come (giggling) and so you asked me to come soon. now i understood".
Priya - "Shut up silly girl(catching her nose)! they are here to see you and now wear a good dress and get ready quickly. I will get you there"
Sindhu - "Means??"
Priya - "Yes! if they are okay with you then, Surya their son will come to see you and you both have to decide further"
Sindhu - "Mom suddenly what is this?(angrily) I am not prepared at all? I want to enjoy some more time!"
Priya - "See sindhu, Suresh's family is sweet. We too did not expect this, it happend suddenly(in convincing mode). Still there is lot of process to happen. Surya has to come as he is in Paris now. You both should like each other. Don't be tensed, see how happy your father is today, dont spoil the mood and see how you will like Parvathi aunty once you start talking with her. Finally every thing will go according to your wish and we will not force you". (it seemed the words worked well on her daughter so she added) "I had seen Surya in photos. He is handsome don't worry on that part".
Sindhu - "Mom.....I am going to kill you once they leave".
Sindhu has come and Suresh couple are happy to see Sindhu as a grown up girl after many years. As it is more like a get-to-gather Sindhu also felt a bit comfortable. They completed the dinner and then Sindhu left to her room. Suresh before leaving tells that they are happy for Sindhu and says she will be a perfect jodi for his son. Parvathi also adds saying till now we did not think of their son's marriage but after all this happening we are eager for his wedding to happen soon. We will ask Surya to come India this month so that he can meet Sindhu and tell his opinion. Suresh then asks for a photo copy of Sindhu, (to add humor he says)so that Surya will come fast to India if he likes the photo. Also here is a photo of Surya to give it to your daughter. All of them laughed and Suresh couple left for the day.
Suresh calls Surya and asks him to come India and tells him everything that has happened in the past 2 days. Surya has fallen half-sick listening to the whole story of his marriage plans and then tells his father, because of the festive season it will be hard to make some time to India and that too for a girl he cant give-up all the month's business. Suresh yells saying you have to come to keep my word and tries convincing his son to come because the girl and the family are very good. Suresh confidently adds he will mail him the photo of the girl and after looking at that take a decision to come or not. Finally after lot of nudging from Suresh, Surya accepts to come.
Surya came to India. Parvathi is happy to see his son after a long time. She catches Surya's ear asking how he is in India after seeing the picture of the girl as he rejected to come initially. Surya in pain says Mom I came to see you only and to keep Dad's promise given to Vinod uncle. See I liked the photo but I still have to see and talk with her directly and then only I can decide further. Ok then, after 2days is a good day then you can go to Vinod's house to see Sindhu, Suresh concludes. He soon calls Vinod and informs about the same.
Sindhu@art class -
Class is about to start in few minutes and the girls started to chit-chat. Abhigna shindu's best friend, and called as Abhi(new character).
Abhi - "Where is that Paris hero photo."
Sindhu - "Shut up. Don't call him hero."
Abhi - "Ok! cool."
sindhu - "See this is the one! Mom will kill me if she knew i bought this photo here with me. Just got it because i am not able to bear your nu-sense daily."
Abhi - "KEWW! he is sooo good. and what's wrong with you to accept him"
Sindhu - "USH! this is only a photo we dunno how he looks in real"
Abhi - "Then meet him in real!"
Sindhu - "Ha! he is coming to my house after 2 days"
Abhi - "Then what! did you run any love story behind me? I am shouting at my parents to get me married. See how good your parents are. You should be happy."
Sindhu - "Enough! Firstly I am not prepared for marriage. I am not able to digest how I should be at some-others house, leaving my parents. God! cooking is another eligibility for marriage. I have to miss all this fun with friends etc and many things. I am still my father's daughter and cannot imagine as someone else wife"
Abhi - "Ohhhhh then I will see weather you will say all this once you meet the guy"
Sindhu - "You are going to get nice kicks from me after this class. For you all my pain seems funny huh"
Abhi - 'Lite then! Every thing goes well don't worry! You meet him once and if you feel like "no" tell the same to your parents. But if you feel like "yes" all is well and don't forget to give him at-least a flying kiss"
Sindhu - "Youuuuu."
Abhi - "Mam has come so keep quite now"
INTREMISSION - you have read a lot of story by now and just take a deep breath and relax for a sec, don't worry climax scene will come soon.
2 Days later@Vinod's House
Priya, Vinod & Sindhu completed their breakfast. That day was Sunday and Sindhu has no art class. Soon Vinod reminded Priya and Sindhu that today @ 11 Surya will be here and we need to get ready for that. Sindhu left to her room without speaking a word. Priya assured Vinod every thing will be okay and not to worry much. Priya entered Sindhu's room.
Priya - "Sindhu I know you are a bit disturbed as everything is sudden for you."
Sindhu - "(shouting mode)Then give me some time. Why all this arrangements"
Priya - "Why are you worrying so much? Consider him as your classmate and talk with him for few minutes. If you don't want to speak then take him out to some place nearby as he is new to the place"
Sindhu - "Hello Priya ji, he is not imported from Paris, he should be knowing our city well"
Priya - "No dear! i mean that he wouldn't be familiar with our area as his house is located at richmond circle. Don't carry this mood when he is here. He should not get any bad impression of my daughter."
Sindhu - "Okay, But how we should go? On my pep me riding and he sits at my back?"
Priya - "No! he will be driving and you will sit beside him in the car"
Sindhu -"So you have pakka screen-play with you. Now give me some dialogues sheet also."
Priya - "Oh God the thought of helping you is also a tedious task, how any guy will tolerate with this girl in future."
Sindhu - "Ok mama! Now leave and give me time to prepare." she started reading a magazine to get diverted form her fear and Priya left as she has to prepare something for the boy.
11:10 AM and Vinod got a call form Surya inquiring about the address and Vinod instructed him clearly where exactly he has to come. The couple invited Surya and to some extent he remembered Vinod. Priya called out for Sindhu. They asked Surya to take his seat in the Sofa located in the middle of the hall. Vinod after asking some questions related to the restaurant business at Paris, left the hall saying he will come back in 10 minutes. Sindhu came and Priya left to bring something form the kitchen. Sindhu is trying hard to get a glance of Surya as her head is still down. Surya broke the silence saying a "hi". Finally our heroine gets a chance to see the hero and surprisingly she was impressed at her first sight and also wishes him back a "hello". She felt a bit relived and came sat on the sofa chair. Priya came offering some coffee and snacks. Surya have them and feel comfortable, I had seen you long back when you are a kid but now you are big enough who is managing a business of his own. Your parents are very proud for you, but they are missing you a lot. Yes aunty, am also at back of them asking every time to come there with me, but they don't like that idea. Ya it will be tough for them to get adjusted there as they are used to be here, she ended the topic there saying "okay now I am leaving to the kitchen as this is the time for you both to get talking with each other".
Priya left and again silence prevailed in. After 2 minutes it is again Surya who broke the silence asking "how is India?".
Sindhu - (I thought he would start-up something wiser, he wants me to draw an India map now or what). "Hotter than Paris :)"
Surya - (laughing) "bad question na? but I did not know how to start the convo better. How about going for a short drive Sindhu? It would be much better for us to speak-up"
Priya - "Good idea Surya. Sindhu take him to the ice-cream parlour near-by". Priya did not leave any bit of chance.
(water in Sindhu's mouth on hearing the word ice-cream, she is controlling her self since a month as it would add more calories, but she did not liked the idea of going with Surya) Sindhu nodded.
Our heroine in the car with hero beside him driving the car.
Sindhu - "Once reaching the main road take a left, and it is about a kilometer from there" Surya listened to every word coming out form her and her voice was so sweet. He took a glance of 2 sec on her admiringly. "God!! itz a dog, see and drive" Sindhu shouted touching his shoulder. Dog was saved but something magic started inside her because of the touch. Sindhu felt bad and took the hand away form his shoulder.
Sindhu - "Sorry I was in Panic"
Surya - "No that's absolutely fine, I should have been more careful"
Sindhu to herself "what is happening with you. Why did you say a 'sorry' firstly. (taking a deep breath) be cool now".
Sindhu - (suddenly)"Stop here! it has come"
She had shown him where to get the car parked. Then they entered the parlor and had chosen a table and sat there. On their left side some music show is going on the TV. A waiter has come with the menu card wished them a Good Morning with big smile and left. For 5 minutes they have spoken about their friends and about their daily routines. Then Surya asked for what she wanted on the menu. A belgium chocolate scoop topped with some choco-chips she told. Surya called for the waiter and ordered for the same, and also one chocloate fantasy for him. They are more comfortable now while taking with each other. Ice-cream came and some more convo went on between them. They took 20 min to complete.
Surya - "what else then sindhu? Whats your opinion on our meet?"
2min of silence.
Sindhu - "Ya its nice."
Surya - "Ok then i don't want to drag much and coming to the point now. Before coming here I felt that marriage funda is not easy for me because, I am a person who cannot adjust to some new environment and persons easily. And that too adjusting for a girl, itz impossible with me. But when I first saw you I felt like, for this girl I can adjust to some extent. But after being with you and speaking with you all this time I felt like, I can do any thing to see a smile on your face"
Sindhu started blushing, but she managed to some extent not to show that on her face. Added to this on the TV Ishq movie song started, where Nithin sings khadal ina neekosam, prema ina neekosam. She couldn't help but started laughing. She pointed to the TV for him also to see. Both of them laughed.
Surya - "Ok stop for now and tell me what is on yourside".
Sindhu - "No doubt I feel that you are a cool person than me and I also felt like I can be comfortable with you as I am with my parents now".
Surya - "Cool then."
Sindhu - (she almost said an okay and now not able to hold her breath) "So we shall leave now as mom would be waiting for us"
Surya called for the waiter to get the bill and they left the place. Priya saw them returning happily. Surya left saying "bye" to Sindhu, Priya and Vinod.
Both the fathers shared the good news and fixed-up a date for engagement @ Vinod's house itself. Abhi and some of her other friends came to Sindhu's house congratulating her and asked for a party. Sindhu looked very happy that day. Abhi teased Sindhu remembering her words at the art class. After engagement marriage plans and preparations had started. Surya decided to return back to Paris only after marriage and all other rituals. He called his manager Samuel to take care of every thing till he is back. The young couple got 30 more days to understand each other more, before marriage. They used to talk with each other on phone mostly. Sometimes they used to get a chance to meet but with lot of permissions involved. They completed all the marriage shopping together. As each day is passing they felt like they are getting more closer and finally they are in love. On the day before marriage Sindhu thanked Vinod and Priya for finding such a nice guy and family for her. That is a moment for sentiment and every one in Vinod's family are in tears of happiness. Marriage is over and every one is happy now.
Next day @ Vinod's house.
Vinod couple decided to stay at a different place for the evening and to leave the house for the new couple's privacy. Hmm so it is their first night and i am leaving all the imagination to the readers on how their journey would be further and ending my story here.
My comments on the story -
Most of the matrimonial alliances does not end-up as sweet as I mentioned here. There would be clashes, fighting, dowry matters, nudging and grudging, waiting long for either side opinions...etc. I just mentioned an imaginative case here where an arranged marriage has good things like giving high preference for the girl/boy to give their opinion, no traditional stupid questions for the girl/boy during the match fix-ups, allowing the girl and boy to talk with each other for some time, no dowry ...etc. If there is any lucky person who had faced a good experience comment here so that we can also feel good. Wishing Best Luck for all the bachelors and spinsters as you have to face all this arranged marriage drama in future.
Please spare me if you got bored after reading my story :)
Sindhu from Andhra completed her M-tech and looking for a suitable job. She loves her parents and wants to enjoy every bit of life. Sindhu's father Vinod who had settled well in his business now always dreams of his one and only loving daughter's marriage. Priya is a lovable wife to Vinod and takes good care of their small family. On the other side Surya is the only son of Suresh and Parvathi. Surya a handsome-28 has owned a good Indian style restaurant at Paris and rarely visits India only for the sake of his parents. Now see how Sindhu falls in love with Surya.
Suresh and Vinod are childhood friends and unexpectedly they met each other at a city club during an MP's honorable ceremony. Soon they started to talk about many things in their 20 years of separation. Finally suresh invites Vinod and his family to his place for dinner and leaves the party that night. After reaching home Vinod tells to Priya every thing that had happened in the party and also expresses how happy he is, to meet Suresh after so many years at the party. Priya also felt happy about their meet. She's happy that Suresh had invited them and is eager to see Parvathi as well.
Vinod's family @ Suresh's house for dinner -
They exchanged greetings. Parvathi hugged Priya and enquired about Sindhu's arrival. Suresh-Parvathi are so happy for their arrival. Parvathi made every arrangement to make them comfortable. They all enjoyed the evening recollecting their old memories. Vinod was very happy by their hosting. They completed the dinner and now itz Vinod's turn to invite but he did not do so, as he had something else in his mind.
@Vinod's house-
Next day morning Vinod started with reading a newspaper. Priya has come offering him coffee. He took the coffee and started sipping and about to say something to Priya, but she started "what happend with you today, why your looking so happy"
Vinod - "Just wanted to propose you"
Priya - "What silly words u are getting in this age? "
Vinod - "Kidding but really there is one nice thing in my mind to share with you"
Priya - "hmm i know what it would be. It is related to some share market investments being doubled and etc....but vinodji i am not ready to listen to such stuff.....i have so much to-do work in the kitchen" Priya turned away but Vinod stopped her saying, but it is about Sindhu's marriage.
Vinod - "See tell me your opinion on Suresh's family and his son Surya"
Priya - "WOW great idea. Sindhu will be happy if such in-laws come. Financially also they seemed doing good. But we did not see Surya directly except in some photos. How can we come to a decision. "
Vinod - "Stop there dear. First Suresh should feel good about the alliance"
Priya - "I am confident they will like our proposal and even Sindhu"
Vinod - "Ok then I will talk with Suresh, mean while you just ask Sindhu about her opinion on getting married"
Priya - "She is 24 now and why should she say a no"
Vinod called Suresh and told him what he has in his mind. Suresh doubled his happiness saying i will be lucky if i get a brother-in-law like you, and Surya's decission would be final. Vinod adds to that saying, definitely Sindhu and Surya should like each other. We should not force them in any way. Vinod couple invites Suresh & Parvathi that evening for formally visiting Sindhu.
Priya says Oh God lot of arrangements to be done for this evening and she starts on working with preparing the hall.
Vinod - "Dont worry every thing goes well but where is Sindhu"
Priya - "She hurriedly rushed to her art class at 8 this morning. Special class she said. Today they are going to teach about sand painting and by evening she will gift me a good painting of krishna ji she told."
Vinod - "(worriedly)Evening! Call on her mobile and ask her to be here by sharp 3PM"
Priya - "She will bounce on me if i say to come early, because someone is coming to see her. I request you to handle this"
Vinod - "hmm how to make my daughter understand marriage is more important than any other thing in life? Priya, let her come in the evening only. We will tell her slowly. This is not a matter to convince on phone. Ask her to come before 6 PM that's it".
Evening 5:45 and Suresh couple came by then. Vinod welcomed them with a big smile but Priya is tensed as Sindhu has not returned home. Vinod offered them to sit and Priya has got them some snacks, fruits, sweets to eat. Sindhu came, parked her pep and came running towards door in excitement, shouting "maaa see what I got for you. Your favorite Krishna's art". Priya went to Sindhu hurriedly "Stop now! guests at home. Go to your room and fresh-up. I will come and see this painting at your room only"
Sindhu with a worried expression for her nonsense & gave a smile to the guests and went to her room. Priya also follwed her. "Mom who are they".
Priya - "Suresh Uncle! your dad's best friend. You saw them when you are at 4 years of age. Yesterday we went to their place only, and you have given some silly reason to escape"
Sindhu - "oh( smirkingly ).........so today they have come (giggling) and so you asked me to come soon. now i understood".
Priya - "Shut up silly girl(catching her nose)! they are here to see you and now wear a good dress and get ready quickly. I will get you there"
Sindhu - "Means??"
Priya - "Yes! if they are okay with you then, Surya their son will come to see you and you both have to decide further"
Sindhu - "Mom suddenly what is this?(angrily) I am not prepared at all? I want to enjoy some more time!"
Priya - "See sindhu, Suresh's family is sweet. We too did not expect this, it happend suddenly(in convincing mode). Still there is lot of process to happen. Surya has to come as he is in Paris now. You both should like each other. Don't be tensed, see how happy your father is today, dont spoil the mood and see how you will like Parvathi aunty once you start talking with her. Finally every thing will go according to your wish and we will not force you". (it seemed the words worked well on her daughter so she added) "I had seen Surya in photos. He is handsome don't worry on that part".
Sindhu - "Mom.....I am going to kill you once they leave".
Sindhu has come and Suresh couple are happy to see Sindhu as a grown up girl after many years. As it is more like a get-to-gather Sindhu also felt a bit comfortable. They completed the dinner and then Sindhu left to her room. Suresh before leaving tells that they are happy for Sindhu and says she will be a perfect jodi for his son. Parvathi also adds saying till now we did not think of their son's marriage but after all this happening we are eager for his wedding to happen soon. We will ask Surya to come India this month so that he can meet Sindhu and tell his opinion. Suresh then asks for a photo copy of Sindhu, (to add humor he says)so that Surya will come fast to India if he likes the photo. Also here is a photo of Surya to give it to your daughter. All of them laughed and Suresh couple left for the day.
Suresh calls Surya and asks him to come India and tells him everything that has happened in the past 2 days. Surya has fallen half-sick listening to the whole story of his marriage plans and then tells his father, because of the festive season it will be hard to make some time to India and that too for a girl he cant give-up all the month's business. Suresh yells saying you have to come to keep my word and tries convincing his son to come because the girl and the family are very good. Suresh confidently adds he will mail him the photo of the girl and after looking at that take a decision to come or not. Finally after lot of nudging from Suresh, Surya accepts to come.
Surya came to India. Parvathi is happy to see his son after a long time. She catches Surya's ear asking how he is in India after seeing the picture of the girl as he rejected to come initially. Surya in pain says Mom I came to see you only and to keep Dad's promise given to Vinod uncle. See I liked the photo but I still have to see and talk with her directly and then only I can decide further. Ok then, after 2days is a good day then you can go to Vinod's house to see Sindhu, Suresh concludes. He soon calls Vinod and informs about the same.
Sindhu@art class -
Class is about to start in few minutes and the girls started to chit-chat. Abhigna shindu's best friend, and called as Abhi(new character).
Abhi - "Where is that Paris hero photo."
Sindhu - "Shut up. Don't call him hero."
Abhi - "Ok! cool."
sindhu - "See this is the one! Mom will kill me if she knew i bought this photo here with me. Just got it because i am not able to bear your nu-sense daily."
Abhi - "KEWW! he is sooo good. and what's wrong with you to accept him"
Sindhu - "USH! this is only a photo we dunno how he looks in real"
Abhi - "Then meet him in real!"
Sindhu - "Ha! he is coming to my house after 2 days"
Abhi - "Then what! did you run any love story behind me? I am shouting at my parents to get me married. See how good your parents are. You should be happy."
Sindhu - "Enough! Firstly I am not prepared for marriage. I am not able to digest how I should be at some-others house, leaving my parents. God! cooking is another eligibility for marriage. I have to miss all this fun with friends etc and many things. I am still my father's daughter and cannot imagine as someone else wife"
Abhi - "Ohhhhh then I will see weather you will say all this once you meet the guy"
Sindhu - "You are going to get nice kicks from me after this class. For you all my pain seems funny huh"
Abhi - 'Lite then! Every thing goes well don't worry! You meet him once and if you feel like "no" tell the same to your parents. But if you feel like "yes" all is well and don't forget to give him at-least a flying kiss"
Sindhu - "Youuuuu."
Abhi - "Mam has come so keep quite now"
INTREMISSION - you have read a lot of story by now and just take a deep breath and relax for a sec, don't worry climax scene will come soon.
2 Days later@Vinod's House
Priya, Vinod & Sindhu completed their breakfast. That day was Sunday and Sindhu has no art class. Soon Vinod reminded Priya and Sindhu that today @ 11 Surya will be here and we need to get ready for that. Sindhu left to her room without speaking a word. Priya assured Vinod every thing will be okay and not to worry much. Priya entered Sindhu's room.
Priya - "Sindhu I know you are a bit disturbed as everything is sudden for you."
Sindhu - "(shouting mode)Then give me some time. Why all this arrangements"
Priya - "Why are you worrying so much? Consider him as your classmate and talk with him for few minutes. If you don't want to speak then take him out to some place nearby as he is new to the place"
Sindhu - "Hello Priya ji, he is not imported from Paris, he should be knowing our city well"
Priya - "No dear! i mean that he wouldn't be familiar with our area as his house is located at richmond circle. Don't carry this mood when he is here. He should not get any bad impression of my daughter."
Sindhu - "Okay, But how we should go? On my pep me riding and he sits at my back?"
Priya - "No! he will be driving and you will sit beside him in the car"
Sindhu -"So you have pakka screen-play with you. Now give me some dialogues sheet also."
Priya - "Oh God the thought of helping you is also a tedious task, how any guy will tolerate with this girl in future."
Sindhu - "Ok mama! Now leave and give me time to prepare." she started reading a magazine to get diverted form her fear and Priya left as she has to prepare something for the boy.
11:10 AM and Vinod got a call form Surya inquiring about the address and Vinod instructed him clearly where exactly he has to come. The couple invited Surya and to some extent he remembered Vinod. Priya called out for Sindhu. They asked Surya to take his seat in the Sofa located in the middle of the hall. Vinod after asking some questions related to the restaurant business at Paris, left the hall saying he will come back in 10 minutes. Sindhu came and Priya left to bring something form the kitchen. Sindhu is trying hard to get a glance of Surya as her head is still down. Surya broke the silence saying a "hi". Finally our heroine gets a chance to see the hero and surprisingly she was impressed at her first sight and also wishes him back a "hello". She felt a bit relived and came sat on the sofa chair. Priya came offering some coffee and snacks. Surya have them and feel comfortable, I had seen you long back when you are a kid but now you are big enough who is managing a business of his own. Your parents are very proud for you, but they are missing you a lot. Yes aunty, am also at back of them asking every time to come there with me, but they don't like that idea. Ya it will be tough for them to get adjusted there as they are used to be here, she ended the topic there saying "okay now I am leaving to the kitchen as this is the time for you both to get talking with each other".
Priya left and again silence prevailed in. After 2 minutes it is again Surya who broke the silence asking "how is India?".
Sindhu - (I thought he would start-up something wiser, he wants me to draw an India map now or what). "Hotter than Paris :)"
Surya - (laughing) "bad question na? but I did not know how to start the convo better. How about going for a short drive Sindhu? It would be much better for us to speak-up"
Priya - "Good idea Surya. Sindhu take him to the ice-cream parlour near-by". Priya did not leave any bit of chance.
(water in Sindhu's mouth on hearing the word ice-cream, she is controlling her self since a month as it would add more calories, but she did not liked the idea of going with Surya) Sindhu nodded.
Our heroine in the car with hero beside him driving the car.
Sindhu - "Once reaching the main road take a left, and it is about a kilometer from there" Surya listened to every word coming out form her and her voice was so sweet. He took a glance of 2 sec on her admiringly. "God!! itz a dog, see and drive" Sindhu shouted touching his shoulder. Dog was saved but something magic started inside her because of the touch. Sindhu felt bad and took the hand away form his shoulder.
Sindhu - "Sorry I was in Panic"
Surya - "No that's absolutely fine, I should have been more careful"
Sindhu to herself "what is happening with you. Why did you say a 'sorry' firstly. (taking a deep breath) be cool now".
Sindhu - (suddenly)"Stop here! it has come"
She had shown him where to get the car parked. Then they entered the parlor and had chosen a table and sat there. On their left side some music show is going on the TV. A waiter has come with the menu card wished them a Good Morning with big smile and left. For 5 minutes they have spoken about their friends and about their daily routines. Then Surya asked for what she wanted on the menu. A belgium chocolate scoop topped with some choco-chips she told. Surya called for the waiter and ordered for the same, and also one chocloate fantasy for him. They are more comfortable now while taking with each other. Ice-cream came and some more convo went on between them. They took 20 min to complete.
Surya - "what else then sindhu? Whats your opinion on our meet?"
2min of silence.
Sindhu - "Ya its nice."
Surya - "Ok then i don't want to drag much and coming to the point now. Before coming here I felt that marriage funda is not easy for me because, I am a person who cannot adjust to some new environment and persons easily. And that too adjusting for a girl, itz impossible with me. But when I first saw you I felt like, for this girl I can adjust to some extent. But after being with you and speaking with you all this time I felt like, I can do any thing to see a smile on your face"
Sindhu started blushing, but she managed to some extent not to show that on her face. Added to this on the TV Ishq movie song started, where Nithin sings khadal ina neekosam, prema ina neekosam. She couldn't help but started laughing. She pointed to the TV for him also to see. Both of them laughed.
Surya - "Ok stop for now and tell me what is on yourside".
Sindhu - "No doubt I feel that you are a cool person than me and I also felt like I can be comfortable with you as I am with my parents now".
Surya - "Cool then."
Sindhu - (she almost said an okay and now not able to hold her breath) "So we shall leave now as mom would be waiting for us"
Surya called for the waiter to get the bill and they left the place. Priya saw them returning happily. Surya left saying "bye" to Sindhu, Priya and Vinod.
Both the fathers shared the good news and fixed-up a date for engagement @ Vinod's house itself. Abhi and some of her other friends came to Sindhu's house congratulating her and asked for a party. Sindhu looked very happy that day. Abhi teased Sindhu remembering her words at the art class. After engagement marriage plans and preparations had started. Surya decided to return back to Paris only after marriage and all other rituals. He called his manager Samuel to take care of every thing till he is back. The young couple got 30 more days to understand each other more, before marriage. They used to talk with each other on phone mostly. Sometimes they used to get a chance to meet but with lot of permissions involved. They completed all the marriage shopping together. As each day is passing they felt like they are getting more closer and finally they are in love. On the day before marriage Sindhu thanked Vinod and Priya for finding such a nice guy and family for her. That is a moment for sentiment and every one in Vinod's family are in tears of happiness. Marriage is over and every one is happy now.
Next day @ Vinod's house.
Vinod couple decided to stay at a different place for the evening and to leave the house for the new couple's privacy. Hmm so it is their first night and i am leaving all the imagination to the readers on how their journey would be further and ending my story here.
My comments on the story -
Most of the matrimonial alliances does not end-up as sweet as I mentioned here. There would be clashes, fighting, dowry matters, nudging and grudging, waiting long for either side opinions...etc. I just mentioned an imaginative case here where an arranged marriage has good things like giving high preference for the girl/boy to give their opinion, no traditional stupid questions for the girl/boy during the match fix-ups, allowing the girl and boy to talk with each other for some time, no dowry ...etc. If there is any lucky person who had faced a good experience comment here so that we can also feel good. Wishing Best Luck for all the bachelors and spinsters as you have to face all this arranged marriage drama in future.
Please spare me if you got bored after reading my story :)
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