I had a great childhood.I was cranky,pampered and absolutely loved my dolls.I remained like that for ever.Inwardly genuine but stubborn and highly opinionated.Not a person in this world I would listen to if i was not convinced be it just a silly thing or a big time decision.Everybody around me was aware of this trait of mine so never took a chance with me..be it family or friends.
All along my life,It was my word that won..I always made sure it did..Starting from the school i wanted to study in,the subjects i wanted to opt as my career,the course i wanted to pursue..u name it and i have done it!!!!!
I was a happy girl..content with everything in life.Suddenly on a bright sunny morning during summer break in the third year of my course my life took a U turn.Well there were some guests who had to come home to see us on their way to a party.Not even in the wildest of my dream did i even guess that this visit of theirs would change my life from then on.Me being unaware of who they were welcomed them and treated them all with courtesy just as we do when there are guests at home..It was late in the afternoon on a sunday.I was feeling so hungry and tired(owing to a sleepless bus journey the night before),that i was waiting for them to leave early.After a while,they were set to leave.The kids were made to call me aunty.I was barely 21 and it was the first time in my life that i was called an aunty.I got so furious at them..obviously not realizing who they were to be.
Strangest part of the entire episode was that neither of my parents were aware of the reason for their visit.but they had some talks with the lady who got us close.My dad was hesitant initially because he very well knew that i would bring down the roof if i get to know about it.
I got to know about this through my childhood friend who leaked the secret to someone,she was not supposed to!My dad was not wrong.I got mad at every body back home and started screaming,yelling at them all..My dad reassured me that he would not do anything against my will.I calmed down and got back to my routine though i kept cursing everybody involved.
The reason for my reaction made absolute sense to me because that was the first time someone spoke to me about my wedding.A couple of days passed,I was so occupied with my vacation and friends back home that i even forgot about it.Then suddenly my dad asked me if i wanted to go to the reservoir in our township which he knew was our favorite hangout place.I was with a BIG NO when we went there..two hours passed and surprisingly there was some force which kept saying that may be i should consider my dad's words which my dad considered was a positive sign.Though my inner voices kept warning me that i was not completely convinced.
The next day my parents left out in the evening.Little did i realize that they went to get the photographs exchanged.Later in the night when my parents were back,I was reluctant to even see the picture..My parents and my sister were very happy with that guy in the picture.My sis then asked me to just give it a try.After seeing their anxiety,I got a little curious but i did not want to open up and resisted looking at it...
It was soon bedtime.Knowing me so well,my sister told me that i would surely like the guy.That arose some impatience rather curiosity in me.I was waiting for her to sleep so that i could go get a look at the pic.When she dozed to sleep,i managed to get hold of the pic..There he was..A tall,broad,good looking guy..say my kind o a guy in there.I was thrilled.I liked him at the very first sight.I was all excited though i was not sure of how i was expected to react in a situation as this.
It was a sunday.I told my sister in the morning about how i felt and asked her not to let it out unless there was something really working.It was already wednesday.There was no sign of any news from their end.I got so pissed off that i got really mad at my parents.They then promised me that they would not trouble me any longer in this regard.Fact was i was kind of disappointed and feeling bad that they didnot even find me worth considering.We all decided not to even talk about it.Then the next morning there was a call from them saying that the guy was coming the day after and wanted to see us.
I should say that was the most embarrassing moment ever.I was happy with the way things were going but didnot quite know how to react.We left for my uncle's place by the next afternoon.I was feeling really really wierd.That evening was the longest because i had never waited for another guy this way in fact in any way.I feared that i would have a nervous breakdown.I bet i had never felt so tensed ever.That was like a never before and never after experience.It was already getting late but there was no sign of them..Finally the long wait ended and they arrived.My sister and my friend were all with praises of how good the guy looked.That was making me more nervous...curious..impatient.I cannot explain how i felt at that moment but i can say it was a very special feeling..
I finally was called in and I had all my parts shivering and trembling.I couldnot hold myself.The first look did the magic.Once i got a little comfortable,I got shameless.I kept taking the glances but he didnot even look at me for one good time.I then was doubtful if he was interested anyway.After a while our very understanding parents let us have some time for ourselves..Those broad shoulders to die for..I went flat...All along the conversation,I had butterflies in my stomach..I had heavy goosebumps.Everytime he would look into my eyes(which he hardly did)I would feel my heart skip a beat..Though very filmy and cheesy,I knew he was the ONE!I was sure i had found my prince charming in Him!!!
And then The angel and the prince lived happily ever after........
I only fell more in love with him with every passing moment.I donot even remember how life was before i found him..iam so glad i have found myself...my life in him.As the years go by, I stop and think about all the memories we've made, the good times we've shared and the love between us that keeps growing. He is not only my husband, but my best friend and soul mate...a blessing from above..
His Take:
Let me be frank and admit that I am not good at narration will try my best though.
Beginning with my childhood, I was pampered by everyone in my family because I was the youngest and the last kid of my generation. I was my grandma’s kid and spent most of my time childhood with her listening to her stories about Rama, Krishna and of course my grandfather. She used to tell me that he was a perfect gentleman and he should be my role model.
Apart from my grandma it was cricket all the time for me. Dad used to encourage me a lot. I skipped some of my school exams to participate in district team. Mom used to take a lot of care and used to feed me with whatever I asked for. She is a very good cook as said “for every child,his / her mom is the best cook in the world”.
Coming to my college days, I was one of the disciplined guys in my batch and never went around with gals I always wanted to settle down in my life and then think of it.By god’s grace I could get into Polaris at the age of 27. I still wanted to reach better heights but my parents insisted that I should get married.I finally agreed when I was around 28+. Now that i was convinced,I wondered if i would come across a girl who would impress me but none of them did.
I was clear with the point that i didnot want to the gals place and troubling her in the form of pelli choopulu.My parents did all the survey and shortlisted a couple of girls but they were keen in one gal. I received her photos through email and was very much impressed. I felt that she resembled the heroine of the movie “ammayi bagundhi” and whomever I showed the photo said “ammayi bagudhi”.
Date for meeting her was confirmed by my parents and I went to see her. I saw someone peeping from the window and thought it was my naughty would be but later came to know that it was her friend. Her parents called her to come to the lounge.she came out and ran away..I then realized she was shy.Finally she came out and sat among us..I noticed that she had different hairstyle from what i had seen the pictures sent to me but i felt she was good looking..I looked at her every time she was not..finally my parents wanted to go out and leave us to talk.I felt it was not a very good idea.To save our privacy,we went out.
Initially i was trembling but after 10-15mins I was fine..we spoke for about 45mins or 1hr.I had not realized that we spent about an hour till my dad reminded me that it was getting late.During the conversation with a smile she said “naaku telugu chadavadam vachu” I went flat for that smile..
On our way back to MVP my parents asked me if I liked the gal.Without hesitation I replied “yes”.I asked them to confirm it if girl's family is fine.I was keen to know her opinion as well because she was midway through her course.so i was not sure if she would like it..I added that if they are fine I will postpone my ticket for day after and will meet her for dinner again.Dad called her dad and said we are fine asked if the girl is fine with it. For about 3 or 4 hours there was no response.I got impatient and irritated. I told my parents I would not wait and will start to Hyderabad rightthe day after.
Finally at around 10:30 that night i got the confirmation from her end..sigh...
We are married for 3 years now..at times she is stuburn but is innocent at the same time. I know she would go to any extent for me.She likes me so..She goes out of her to care when it comes to anything about me.Very loving but she is impossible at times.She can get the other person go nuts even for trifling,petty things..but I love the way she is. I always try my best to keep her happy
