There she stood, in anticipation of his arrival, holding her throbbing heart and restless eyes. He, whom she was about to wed, he, who flew over the ocean to surprise her on their engagement, he, whom she was meeting for the first time, was about to arrive any time. It was a big decision for her, to accept the alliance even before seeing him in person. But that is why they say marriages are made in heaven, you just know the right person at right time.
She cursed the clock for ticking too slow. She adjusted the pleats of her saree nth time and tucked the hair lock behind ears. She was staring at her mirror reflection but her mind was a crazy horse, wandering uncontrollably on several things at a time. There is no one who could know what is going on in a woman’s mind. Right now, it was like a storming ocean... Waves of anxiety, fear, gushing through her mind to face. Aware of her excitement, cousins around her were leaving no opportunity to tease her till blush.
Noise & hustle outside her room made it obvious of his arrival. He, with his parents & relatives, was at their doorstep & exchanging greeting with her relatives. She peeped through the door and caught him looking around, in attempt to catch her first glimpse. This made her smile. Not like a Bollywood hero, but he was nothing less. The peace on his face & smile in his eyes assured her of her future.
While admiring her charming guy, she noticed he was not as tall as his parents claimed. Not in a position to react, she just prayed he was at least as tall as her. With mix of emotions, she waited.
Rituals proceeded and in no time, she was standing next to him, to exchange the rings. Aware of the staring eyes of the surrounding folks, she hesitated to look up & verify the heights. She wondered why her parents are not bothered yet. Taking up the matter in hand, she looked up. And then, the time stood still. His honey brown eyes met with hers and she was relived & smiling. Yes.. they were just perfect for each other. With blush in her cheeks and pride in his eyes, they committed to travel the journey of life, hand in hand.
And then they got married, on this date exactly 9 years ago. She cannot thank enough God for the blessing she is chosen for. They fight, they argue, they have differences, but end of the day, none of the cheek goes unkissed.
Happy Anniversary Raghav!
Ashwini.
She cursed the clock for ticking too slow. She adjusted the pleats of her saree nth time and tucked the hair lock behind ears. She was staring at her mirror reflection but her mind was a crazy horse, wandering uncontrollably on several things at a time. There is no one who could know what is going on in a woman’s mind. Right now, it was like a storming ocean... Waves of anxiety, fear, gushing through her mind to face. Aware of her excitement, cousins around her were leaving no opportunity to tease her till blush.
Noise & hustle outside her room made it obvious of his arrival. He, with his parents & relatives, was at their doorstep & exchanging greeting with her relatives. She peeped through the door and caught him looking around, in attempt to catch her first glimpse. This made her smile. Not like a Bollywood hero, but he was nothing less. The peace on his face & smile in his eyes assured her of her future.
While admiring her charming guy, she noticed he was not as tall as his parents claimed. Not in a position to react, she just prayed he was at least as tall as her. With mix of emotions, she waited.
Rituals proceeded and in no time, she was standing next to him, to exchange the rings. Aware of the staring eyes of the surrounding folks, she hesitated to look up & verify the heights. She wondered why her parents are not bothered yet. Taking up the matter in hand, she looked up. And then, the time stood still. His honey brown eyes met with hers and she was relived & smiling. Yes.. they were just perfect for each other. With blush in her cheeks and pride in his eyes, they committed to travel the journey of life, hand in hand.
And then they got married, on this date exactly 9 years ago. She cannot thank enough God for the blessing she is chosen for. They fight, they argue, they have differences, but end of the day, none of the cheek goes unkissed.
Happy Anniversary Raghav!
Ashwini.
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