There was a girl whose only source of joy was her wonderland, her own fantasies and so led a reclusive life..She dreamt of marrying an unknown guy though talks of her possible marriage with one of her cousins, her childhood best friend had already gained widespread attention..The girl had great faith in Destiny and knew she will never be committed to the guy she had always mocked at. Not that the guy wasn’t good, actually he was a very sincere, shy type of a guy-an exact opposite of her self- but she hated family ‘khichdi’, and wanted someone more outgoing, humorous and charming!
The wheels of time turned by and she was transformed in a super confident, well spoken and good looking girl, an all rounder at college and desirable in all forms. People came to ask for her hand from far and near but her parents denied all the proposals only to add to her frustration coz everytime a ray of hope flickered at the end of the tunnel, her parents blocked it with excuses that appeared really stupid to her. (then)
Meanwhile, destiny introduced her to a guy as senior by 8 years, who won her attention because he never left a chance to get a glimpse of her even while standing amidst a crowd of say 50..There was something about the guy she liked but her friends didn’t. Nonetheless, the guy sent a proposal to her place and as history, it got rejected too! Not only that, the sister rung up her mother accusing the girl of having a torrid affair with her brother..It hurted her mother even though it wasn’t completely true..That lady’s harsh words made her mother very sombre and the gal could never breathe an air free of guilt!
Time is the best healer, they say, perhaps very true! All the bad memories faded away when a new person sought refuge in her heart. He was just as she had always dreamed of- funny to the core, a bit hot tempered but a nice person. He belonged to a completely different sect of Islam and their marriage could be termed as anything more severe than the word impossible! However, she went ahead treating him like her best best pal; for her love wasn’t all about candle light dinners, roses and kisses; in fact, kisses, hugs or physical proximity of any kind was a strict no-no for her! She loved him with all her heart, knowing they will have to part ways sooner or later but she craved just for his presence in her life! Maybe she was getting too demanding or was under estimating life and it’s cruel game ethics! He soon dumped her because she was too shy, sharmeeli for him to handle..(Some of her friends always knew what he wanted of her but were afraid to divulge coz they thought she was totally blind !)
Wounded and bruised, the girl once again began sailing off to an unknown shore.. She smiled and breathed only for her parents’ sake. Had absolutely no enthusiasm and cried whenever the parents were away..She mentally lived as if her emotions were a dead body that was put in a coffin of unending remorse, guilt and repentance..She was still pure of carnal sins, hadn’t ever dined or went outing with any of the guys but was guilty of the messages exchanged. She believed she was nomore the pure and good character girl that the entire world knew her as! But there isn’t anything like visiting the past and undoing all the mistakes as such..
And now, the girl is getting married to the guy she had always put in disdain. He’s the same person who didn’t appeal to her more than a friend. He’s a slim, 5’9 tall soft spoken, serious looking guy, perfect namazi and with a blank record of mischief! She’s still trying to convince her heart to reciprocate all the love she’s getting from him, irrespective of the personality factors she had wished for..Don’t know how to put it, but the girl appreciates all his noble qualities but the idiot in her is yet to discard off all the memories of her ex and feels pathetic of herself when she returns his I love you’s half heartedly!!
I find this story very complicated to answer so I request my fellow Guppies to please do the needful..!