In the following weekend, she rang up to her friend and was
narrating about her project, her team, stylish Jenny, funny Vivek and enticing
Arun. Her friend Suchi had never seen Mythili talking about a guy for such a
long time. It aroused so many questions to Suchi. Being a dearest friend, she
asked Mythili, “Dear what is up with you? I have never seen you talking so much
about any guy. I could still remember how you blasted poor Raj from our college
when he proposed you. You had strong belief in Arranged Marriage and had always
claimed that ‘Love’ is a humbug. Now, I can’t believe that your company and its
atmosphere had mounted so much change in you. Hey buddy what happened? Is it…”,
“Hey stop it!”, interrupted Mythili. “Look I just told you that my boss is good
and caring. I have read somewhere that, across the world, every sub-ordinate
will dislike his / her boss. But it is not so in my case. I am happy about my
boss. He is funny, caring and helpful. Nothing more. Still I believe that
‘Love’ is humbug. Do you think that I am such a cheap to go behind a guy
forgetting my family and my future? How dare you ask me such a question? For
your information, we have friends since sixth standard and it is since 10
years. I know how much my dad struggled to earn every penny and I would never
dump them. And you please...”,”Hey cool cool!”, interrupted Suchi. “Cool it
dear. I know you dear. I am sorry if I had troubled you!”.”Hey that is ok
Suchi. Ok. Keep in touch. Bubye”, said Mythili.
The conversation is over and Mythili had a feeling that she
had answered Suchi’s questions. But, she could feel that Suchi’s questions were
still resonating in her mind. She rushed into her room and locked it. She sat
in one corner of the bed and spoke to herself. “Mythili! What happened to you?
How come your dearest Suchi ask you such a question? She really doubted whether
you are in ‘Love’. Oh god! You are not that kind of a person. Out of so many
troubles you were able to join college and now earning decently. Your parents
have tons of hope on you. You know that they have so many dreams about your
marriage. You are very much aware that love marriage is not your style. You are
born to achieve and bring laurels to your parents and not dump them. You are
very blessed that you have a cute little family. You are the world for Mom, Dad
and Chinnu. You are bit confused and for sure this is not Love. This is not
even worth to be infatuation. Don’t get confused Darling! Be clear”. Then she
rushed to her bathroom and washed her face thoroughly. She felt herself
relaxed. She went out of her room and sat in the drawing room with her mom.
Her family is as small as a bird’s nest, filled only with
love, affection and happiness. Her mom Lakshmi is her closest friend, next to
Suchi. She remembers not even a single instance, when her dad Murthy, had said
‘NO’ to her wishes. Her brother Chandran is a techy geek. He can talk about any
technical topic. He loves his sister more than anything in this world. He
supported her during her struggle to take up college education. He is working
in Bangalore .
He used to surprise her with amazing gifts, every time he visits home. Her
grandma Muthammal is an orthodoxy lady. She used to say bed time stories to
Mythili. She is excellent in her creativity. She had made so many stories about
Kings never heard of. Mythili always call her granny as a ‘Heterogeneous
mixture of Rowling and Kipling’.
Lakshmi enquired Mythili about her comforts in office and
suggested to quit if she finds the job to be difficult. Her granny always
disliked her working. Her only concern is to get Mythili married off to a well
settled boy. Still, Mythili convinced them all and exhibited her happiness on
getting her dream job.
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