Their Equal Share

4.I don't believe in marriage.

Niranjana p.o.v.

I am finally relieved that my exams are over and sure that I had done my exams well and there is no doubt in my graduation.So to think about next,yes I have to apply for a physiotherapist post.I applied for few hospitals through online and two among them are Hyderabad hospital.From Salem to Hyderabad may not be possible and considering my parents I doubt they would allow me to work there even if I get a job there.Anyhow trying our luck will not do any harm right.

My mom entered my room and took her seat on my bed beside me."Are you busy?"she asked looking at me."No..not really mom I was just searching and applying for job and I am almost done.Is anything there to tell mom?"I told her shutting down my laptop.

"hmm...yes..actually it is something we wanted to discuss with you for long time,but due to your examinations we were not able to ask you."I nodded her to continue with no hint that what could it be.

"You knew few months before your father's school friend stayed at our house with his wife for few days."I nodded remembering them.They were here for a business meeting and my father was catering in charge for that meeting.And unexpectedly two old friends bumped into each other at meeting.My father and him being close friends during their school days,my dad insisted him and his wife to stay with us to catch up for the old times.

Those couple were sweet with us and became more friendly with us during their stay at our home.I think they told that they are from Chennai and to admit that uncle was a top businessman or to tell accurately business couple.Yes both of them were handling the business and seemed rich.

She observed me for few minutes before saying something which I least expected"they had asked your hand in marriage for their son"I blinked my eyes not able to believe her words,and just like that fear gripped in me.She was looking at me to say something but all felt that moment was speechless.

Suddenly I felt like my world had stopped revolving.When she realized that I was not going to say anything she continued"they like you so much and were impressed with your character and behavior.We checked both of your horoscope they were matching perfectly without any flaw,the astrologist told that it was very rare for a couple to match everything perfectly.He even suggested to unite you both in marriage and both of you will have a good future." Whatever she told I didn't hear it clearly because it felt like my brain has reached coma when told about marriage.

(In country like India Horoscope matching is ancient tradition which is followed till the date.In arranged marriage couples are tied together only if their horoscopes are matching.There are ten terms among which eight or seven should to be matched for a marriage.

Dina, Gana, Mahendra,Stree Deerga, Yoni,Rasi,Rasi adipathi,Vasiya,Rejju,Vethai these are matching terms.Each one stands for each reason.However these are still followed,it would sound superstitious for few people.But there are many marriages successful which was tied due to horoscope and as well there are marriages which had even failed even after horoscope match.These all depends on the calculations made by the astrologer.But still couples are advised to have understanding,adjustment and learn to love in a marriage by the elders.)

"We will not force you in this marriage.It is up to you.But remember dear whatever you wish we will accept it.Our first priority will always be your happiness than this ancient belief.You need not to decide it immediately,just think about it,they are good family and until we had enquired the boy also seems to be good one."she came near me and squeezed my hand.I just nodded numbly to her.

"Are you not going to say anything dear?"she asked."Mom....this..all seems to be all sudden...Just now I completed my final exams..."I shuddered.She nodded in understanding"I know,that is why I told you to think.I don't want you to decide immediately."she smiled lightly at me."Whatever you decide we will accept it.Now go to bed dear."she tucked me to my bed and exited the room.

I don't hate marriage but I don't believe in them anymore.Now I am clueless to take a decision regarding this.Personally I don't want to get married,but every parents dream about their children marriage.How can I trust when I had lost the hope already.Just like that I drifted into sleep between my thoughts.