Dastan-e-dil

Thanks for giving this story a chance. Hope you will love this story. A girl clad in Purple lehenga ran with some colour in her hands. She almost slipped because of her dress but still , she was not paying any attention to how her dupatta was almost falling off clinging to her leg. This is Radhika Sharma , 25 year old , a very simple & innocent girl. She was the girl every parent would be proud of. She was well settled in her life , she was a famous Gynaecologist in Mumbai , she had loving parents & absolutely protective brothers. Radhika was well & good with her Profession, She was way to funny to handle the situation which would ease her patients. She was Youngest daughter of the family , hence , more pampered & obviously not-so-Spoiled. "Just few more colours , then the Rangoli will be ready. Radhika murmered to herself as she threw away her dupatta." "Hey Ram! Radhi, just look at your clothes! Especially this dupatta you were the one who insisted on wearing it over & now you threw it off ? That too on colours ? Vidhi said looking at her bestfriend who was sleeping on the ground in order to make the Rangoli perfect ." "Oh c'mon dhi! I will change this outfit real quick! Now help me with the colours." Radhika giggled as she pulled down her bestfriend , smearing her outfit with colours. Here goes the same story of the day , Radhika & vidhi started running all over the courtyard playing with colours on occasion of Diwali , That too Rangoli colours. Both of them were completely covered with colours after wasting two boxes at once , their faces had mixture of silver glitter & black , making them look like they just survived a bomb blast. The two were badly scolded , by their mothers ofcourse as they both rushed in the bathroom at same time leaving the teasing family behind. Radhika's Pov:- Finally! I had a good warm shower , Thank God , I took leave for two weeks , atleast I can spend time with Family & Vidhi. Everything is really perfect except my Mother who is dreaming her son-in-law from past six months now! & She also had so much confidence to ask if I had a boyfriend, I mean I was a Neet Aspirant... Was she insulting me ? I shook of the thoughts , As I weared a light dress because I was dumb to wear lehenga in Morning & at evening we will be making some Rangolis , so I should just dress like mess! I walked down to the Hall, as I saw Papa making garlands for the house & my mother talking to Masi on her phone while making sweets. Dhi was engrossed in series & my brothers were busy in selecting crackers & here I was staring all of them like pig. I went near the couch , as I jumped on dhi making her scream loud , Ah- yes I was scolded! But atleast I irritated her ... I took my laptop only to see so many of suggestions from marriage apps , I mean they are much more intrested to make me marry than my Parents , sometimes I feel they will be hosting crores of parties if I get married. It's not like , I don't want to get married but I am scared , Scared of something I don't know! I was bit hesitant what if the marriage didn't work? Maybe I was scared of Arrange Marriage or maybe I was scared of maintaining so many relationships, I seriously don't know , exactly what I want. My Family is not pressurizing but I really wanted to start a new life but how ? I know I have a fantasy land but It's not possible in Reality , not in this birth atleast. Radhi , chal na Bahar ghoom ke aate hain! Vidhi said switching off the TV . I was also bored sitting idle because mumma won't let me do the work because If I will work dhi will also be there & she doesn't trust both of us. I nodded as we both headed towards the highway , I always love to travel through it because the road is so good plus the view , haaye! The roads were beautifully decorated with Lamps , Rangolis & lightings. The Highway was not much busy , maybe because of festival day. We then travelled for nearly an hour or two & then as usual we headed towards food shops . How much I study about diseases & all caused by junk , I still love junk ! Afterall it was Diwali , The shops were looking beautiful & Tempting so we just started with sweets & ended up eating alot of spicy stuff as well . We both savored like we don't have food at home but now we both were in greatest trouble. My phone had ten miss calls of ma as I drove the car in top max speed in fear. And yes , I was scolded for the tenth time in a day. As Afternoon faded , Everyone started to work more faster. Ruhaan & Aditya Bhaiya went to bring Lakshmi ji's idol as Ma decorated the temple. Me & vidhi started making some more Rangolis , as we arranged Diya's in a big plate & counting them now & then to confirm their were 108 lamps. Our whole house was beautifully decorated by Marigold flowers & lightings. This time we had so many of lightings which were looking so catchy & elegant. In evening we lit the lamps & placed it around the Rangoli's & All other arrangements was done real quick. After that I got ready in Red kurti with bindi , bangles & earings. I clipped some of the hairs , applied some mascarra & lipstick. Maa was also ready wearing A beautiful red saree with gold jwellery & Gajra in her hair. She was looking really beautiful. "Maa , you are looking the cutest!! " I said hugging her tight as she kissed my forehead & laughed. "I always look good Radhi! You are noticing me now , she teased as we started the preparation of Lakshmi Pooja .'' Lakshmi Puja during Diwali is like a special ceremony to welcome good vibes and prosperity into our homes. The puja begins with the lighting of lamps and incense, creating an atmosphere of serenity. Devotees then offer prayers, recite hymns, and express gratitude for the blessings received. Special mantras dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi are chanted, invoking her presence and seeking her divine grace for wealth, health, and prosperity. An essential part of the ritual involves presenting offerings to the goddess. Sweets, fruits, and coins are laid out, symbolizing abundance and generosity. At last we performed Arti , praising ma Lakshmi & obviously we attacked on sweets after a while. We all lit the crackers , met our relatives, neighbours & danced for a while sharing some gossip with each other. We all were completely lost in the joy , the festival has brought with it. It was just my simple life , going smooth & full of happiness...