Village Love

Chapter 10

Gowri POV.

I don't know why I agreed to there help. Now I must be in strangers home. I don't like to be in others' home other than relatives or family. First of all, I don't know these people at all. Secondly, I don't feel comfortable. It's uneasy to be in a stranger's house. I hope my family comes soon and get me. I am cursing this rain currently for bringing me in this situation and this condition.

Now I feel like crying. Shiv uncle called papa, he said to wait till the rain stops at least to get a little slow so they can drive all way to come here. My grandma is worried about me as I didn't come on time.

As my papa said I am waiting, but the stupid rain didn't even slow down. I don't like to be here though they are trying to make me comfortable. I go behind Sitara aunty wherever she goes. I feel comfortable with her. I feel a motherly embrace from her. She is taking care of me like her own daughter.

It was getting dark. If papa doesn't come soon then I will surely cry hard. My eyes are filled with tears but I didn't let them fell as everyone was there. I am waiting for them to come soon keeping my tears in biet.

Soon there was a loud sound of cars pulling out. the door was knocked someone went to receive it and papa and Grandpa came. I ran to papa and hugged him tightly all my tears came down now as I let it, not bothering that everyone is watching me. It felt like ages. He took more time to come.

Vijay POV.

All were watching the whole situation. This girl is something else. She was comfortable with amma but not with others. She used to follow amma wherever she goes. I felt laughing at antics. Don't know how she was in the city then.

Now when her grandpa and father came to take her, she is crying as if we did anything to her.

After breaking the hug from her father.

Gowri: why papa you didn't receive my call. I was so scared of the unknown places in the village and it was also raining heavily.

Nagraj: Shona there was no signal so the call didn't reach. Now I am here na don't cry.

Saying that he creased her cheeks and wipes the tears. Finally, her Grandpa turned towards us.

Grandpa: Thank you for taking care of my child and sorry for her behavior as she is uncomfortable with strangers and new to the surroundings after a long time.

Dadu: it's ok. But now she knows us and we are not strangers anymore.

Sitara: yes daughter, I am like your mother you can come any time to our home.

Gowri: thank you, aunty, and sorry for my behavior.

She joined her hands in front of Amma and asked sorry but I didn't like this. Amma hugged and everyone bid her goodbye.

A few days later.

Sitara: Vijay you said you will are ready to marry any girl of my choice right. I have bought a proposal for you. Please do agree to this and get married and soon give me grandchildren. Please don't reject this proposal. It's very important and the girl's family is also good you know them. Please agree to marry her. I don't ask anything from you please get married.

My Amma is behind me from the morning, I just said her to let's talk at night, so now she is here in my room seating in the chair and eating my head by telling about the girl.

Finally, I came to know that she won't let me. She is stubborn as hell and heaven. If she wants something to be done she will get it either by hook or crook. I am surrounded full of these kind of people.

Vijay: Amma do whatever you want. I can't cross your decision. Even if I did I know what you will do to get it done. I agree to marry the girl whomever you show. I believe you and only marrying for your happiness. Tell me the date of the marriage I will present on that day. Don't keep any hopes that I will be performing all the rituals.

I informed my final decision with irritation and rudeness. But she didn't see it. Her face flashed with million dollars smile.

Sitara: I am Soo happy my son that you agreed to marry, but how is it possible without performing any rituals. Please do participate in the rituals. It's for your well being future only. If not your marriage will be like broken bridge.

Vijay: Amma should I marry or back off.

I said in a final tone. And she her changes into angry and some kind of relief. May be relief that I agreed to marriage.

Sitara: no no it's ok...I will manage.....but be present on the marriage day.....don't neglect it. It's your marriage don't make us ashamed by entering last at the time tying wedding chain.

Vijay: I will assure ma. Stop making fun of me. I am not that careless. Now I am going. I need to hurry it's getting late. I will be back on the marriage day

Sitara: but where are you going. you do like this from the time you had come back home. And it's bothering me a lot. Atleast tell me where are you going??

Vijay: Amma I have some work you don't ask me any questions. I can't tell you to answer and I want to go.

Sitara: as you wish son, but don't know what happens when you get married and your wife comes. Take care of yourself. Atleast call once. By remembering your old amma.

Vijay: if possible I will try to call you. But keep any expectations. I need to go now. Take care of yourself.

I left the home. I can hear the sound of cheers and happy screams of my family knowing that I agreed for marriage. I should leave all my thoughts behind. And follow this new mission with concentration.