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So, what did you guys talk
about?” I asked Aditya, my fiancé. He was telling me that he had met his
college friend, Varun, after ten years.
Aditya and I have been childhood
friends. The decision to get married was gradual and seemed natural. Although
we had initial apprehensions about whether it would work out and if we would be
compatible with each other, we agreed to give it a shot.
“Come on, we have known each
other forever”, I smiled.
“Yes, it’s better to be with
someone with whom we are comfortable than to take a giant leap and be with
stranger, with the hope of some magic to happen soon”, he agreed. This had
happened a year before when both our parents and family wanted to get married
and settled down.
“Well, the usual stuffs. Varun doesn’t
want to get married. But his parents are behind him. He has avoided the topic
till now. But, now he feels that he can’t it anymore”, Aditya said.
“But what is the problem? Why
doesn’t he want to get married?” I asked as a matter of fact.
“Come on dear, now please don’t
sound like that random aunty we meet on other’s wedding.”
“Arey no! That’s not what I meant. It’s okay to decide not to get
married ever. But there must be a reason. It’s okay to say I will marry after
five-ten years. Or I have a girlfriend or boyfriend. Or just say that I am
uncomfortable with this arranged marriage thing”, I explained.
“Shraddha, marriage is a
personal decision. I don’t know why the entire world has to suddenly be
involved with your life and force you to take a very personal and intimate
decision”.
“I know that Adi. I am just
wondering why he doesn’t want to get married. When he is old, what if he feels
like he made a wrong choice? We are his friends, you see? Didn’t you ask for
the reason?”
“Of course, I did”, Adi said and
bit his lips.
“Okay”, I mumbled and didn’t force
Adi further. I sensed that he was feeling uncomfortable to say something to me.
“He is a gay Shraddha”, Adi
blurted out. A few moments of silence passed.
“His parents are emotionally
blackmailing him. All his friends are either married or engaged. He is trying
to sort his life. But, people are just not letting him do so. I didn’t want to
tell you because you know, it is something very personal to him. But then, I
could not NOT tell you also”, he looked away.
“I just hope that he gets out of
this mess soon”
“Me too”, Adi said.
Hmmm, well ending keeps us guessing !!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe thats a new beginning for him :)
DeleteHope his parents understand him and support him.
ReplyDeleteTrue!
DeleteSuch matters will handg about long time in our society and will not totally be seen untoward for a long time to come.
ReplyDeleteWell said... But at least there are a few of us who like to be the change, I hope
DeleteWell said.I thought he had kept silent love for Shraddha.Nice story.
ReplyDeleteThat would have been a nice twist too :D
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