"How are you Sonia?" Papa's tone was so confident when he asked this question. As if he already knew the answer. Mum had been a little shaky at first but she believed in Papa's decisions with the simple sincerity of a wife.
"I am fine Papa" was Sonia's reply to both of them.
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"I knew it", came the assured response from the other side. After a brief conversation Sonia hung up the phone.
Papa had chosen the best match for her. He made sure that the boy was not just good-looking, something she too had wanted and also got. Papa saw the salary, the background, the home, the locality....everything. Like most fathers, he wanted his daughter to get the best.
Like most fathers, her father-in-law had acted in the best interest of his son too. He had chosen for his son a beautiful, confident but obedient bride from a similar background. He too bragged about his wise decision.
Only Sonia and her husband knew the truth. She found it out when she discovered his picture with his boy-friend. He had lost courage before his overpowering father. She wanted to help him. The few days they had been together, she had fallen in love with him. He was gentle unlike most men she had known in her life. That he would reciprocate her feelings was just wishful thinking.
Still she wanted to help - help him and herself. But she didn't know how......
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Gosh! Wishing her luck on this brave decision :(
ReplyDeleteGood take :)
Let's hope the wishful thinking comes true!
ReplyDeleteSad story, well narrated.
ReplyDeleteHope all's well in the end. Sometimes wishes come true.
Parents always has wishful thinking for their offspring but they can't change what is destined. The one who is in trying situations, he or she can change by their true efforts.
ReplyDeleteAww, two wonderful people, but just not destined for each other! Liked the spirit of the brave girl!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!! I can really connect with it as I knew a friend who was trapped in same situation. She could manage to convince the families (her and his) and both are now away from each other but happy in their own world! I wish the same for the above protagonist!! Lovely one Sunaina
ReplyDeleteAh! maybe this wishful thinking will come true
ReplyDeleteParents!! why don't they listen? This is a heartwarming story ... I hope she will find her happiness.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...quite a slippery slope to wish that he loves her back!
ReplyDeleteBoy oh boy.. she's in for heartbreak.
ReplyDeleteOops...not an easy situation to be in for the girl with a golden heart! Well narrated Sunaina.
ReplyDeleteOops...not an easy situation to be in for the girl with a golden heart! Well narrated Sunaina.
ReplyDeleteAah! Such a tricky situation she is in! Hope they find happiness together!
ReplyDeleteIn arrange marriages, everything else is important - looks, salary, background, caste, community except the voice of the person to be married. Well written piece. The mum being shaky means she knows the situation but she is meek before her husband and the girl's father cannot go back on what he had thought the best decision. Wishful thinking it is for the girl and her parents too.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty much happening around! Very neatly described. A deep shouting story in managed in very few words. Awesome! :-)
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