D's PoV
We are now in Trichy. My dad called my uncle last week, the day after I came home from Achu's home. He wanted to give a reception for our wedding in Trichy. All his friends and their family wanted to see us. Uncle said ok and we all agreed to this day.
We were so unlucky that the very next day we resolved our differences, I had my menstrual cycle. It would be like 5days for me. The next day it was over, we started here. My poor hubby is all gloomy. He would always come to me and say,
"Kolra de!"(You are killing me!)
We did nothing more than cuddling. I'm eager too. After coming to Trichy, my evil sisters asked me to sleep with them as they missed me so much. I bragged about my talents in sweeping my hubby off his feet to my mom and sisters. I deserve an award. I did it in 2months when I asked for 3months.
We are now getting ready for our reception. The hotel is near our home. My sisters booked their own beautician. They are glamming up. My phone pings continuously letting me know that my hubby is impatiently waiting.
All my friends have come. My home looks like a girl’s hostel. All my friends who are boys went straight to the hotel. Atlast, we all were ready and set out of our house. My dad, Rishi, Aakash anna, Perippa, Uncle, Ravi and all other guys were already at the hotel. Karthik has come with his dad and mom. I already suspected my sis. Dakshu has a cheesy smile and a tense face!
Shanu is with a full blown smile. Ravi is just winning my dad. He stuck to my dad like glue, helping him in all arrangements for the past 3days we are here. My mom is not so sharp in finding clues. But my dad is. I'm afraid for them. If they get caught now, then everything will become a tedious task. I hope Ravi just stays subtle and doesn't overdo things. The reception went well. We were really tired. After everyone went, only family were there in the hall.
"Guna, I'm so happy. Shall I ask you something?" Uncle asked dad.
"Tell me, Raja, I'm happy too. Everything went well."
"Will you give your second daughter to my second son? I will rest. I don’t know where else I will get a good daughter in law just like my first daughter in law!"
OMG, The looks on the faces of Ravi, Dakshu, Karthik and Shanu are priceless. I struggled to stop laughing out loud. Rishi looked at me weirdly.
"Shhh, Stop it, baby. They are talking seriously. What is there to laugh about?" Rishi whisper yelled to me.
"Ravi is in love. Dakshu is also in love." I said
"Oops, Then we should stop this. Why are you laughing?" He asked me.
"Hehe! Have you seen the faces of Karthik and Shanu?"
"No, why? Wait what?" He got it!
"Hehe yes. The pairs are swapped."
"God, What happens now?"
"My dad doesn't do love marriages!" I told him.
"Idiot, Why would your dad do marriage? I will talk to him!"
"I meant my dad won't approve of love marriage. And yes, You can talk, Maapillai!" I winked at him.
Dakshu’s PoV
What the hell? I eyed Karthik to talk. This cannot happen. That Ravi is like a tail to Shanu. God, why are all the elders are blind? Can't he see his son's face!? Karthik looked at me with a wide eye and nudged his dad. But before his dad could talk, Rishi mama spoke.
"Uncle, can I talk to you in private for a moment?"
What now, God!?
Danya and Rishi went in with mom and dad. They all came out after a while. Danya and Rishi with little smiles, dad with no smile and mom's smile is doubtful.
"Sorry da! Looks like my second daughter has a possible groom in this same hall." My dad said. I closed my mouth tight fearing if I open it, my heart may jump out. I buried my head down. I dared not to lift it up.
"Mr. Gunasekaran, Don’t get angry. We need to talk." Karthik's father said.
"I'm your caste too. My son here, he is not into politics like me. You can gather details of him on your own. I like your daughter. We will be happy if you give your daughter's hand in marriage to my son."
"It's not about caste and your son's good conduct. I can say that just by seeing the face. It's about his first marriage. I don’t want my daughter to be second." Dad said. I felt like crying.
"Can I talk uncle?" Karthik asked.
My dad turned his head towards him. He smiled at him. Ok, that's a good sign. I clutched Shanu’s hands.
"Uncle, my first marriage is a failure. But that doesn’t have anything to do with me. My first wife was not interested in married life. She was forced into the wedding. She stated that to me and I granted her wish. We had nothing between us for the time we stayed under the same roof. I love your daughter, uncle. I promise I will keep her as happy as you think. I respect your decision uncle. I can wait for her studies to get complete" Karthik spoke without a little hitch. So confident!
My dad just patted his shoulders.
"I like your boldness. I like the way you said about the girl who gave you tough times. If you cannot bad mouth someone who spoiled your life, then you have a heart of gold. I'm happy for my daughter, Karthik!" What did I hear? What? WHAT? He said ok for this wedding? I ran to my dad and hugged him.
"Thanks dad. Sorry!"
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