Across Your Soul

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Pavi

Wedding went well, everyone was so happy about it. I was constantly felt someone's gaze on me, but when I tried to find it, I got nothing, maybe I was just imagining. Mom told me that uncle James is leaving so I went to meet him and Aunt Stella, after a long goodbye they went to New York and we also returned home. It's been just a two days but I am still missing Sudhha very much. We are best friends; we completed our school, college and everything with each other. Well, she calls mw everyday but still, I miss her very much.

I had applied for a PhD program at New York University. I didn't tell my parents because I don't think I will get accepted their beside they won't let me go as they are over protective about me. I never lived without them but I want to be independent for at least some years of my life. Want to use my degrees for the betterment of the environment and society.

Weeks have passed for my application and today, surprisingly, I got an email from them, saying that I have been accepted for a PhD course but for that I have to stay in NYC. I don't know if my parents will give permission for that. Email also says that I have to report weekly to my professor and guide me to show them my progress. I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I always lived with my family and this is going to be a very different experience for me. I don't know, how am I going to convince them to let me go? They will understand vii, they are not going to stop my education at any cost. It will take a time but I think they will.

"Di (elder sister), dinner is ready. Come down." My younger brother Om shouted from downstairs. Come on viii you can do it. You just have to convince them. I went into the dining room and saw grandpa, dad, and mom already taken seats. I sat down near mom. Everyone started enjoying their dinner and chatting like usual but me, I was dead silent and nervous to ask.

"What's wrong vii" Dad asked me in a little worried tone, as he noticed my complete mute behavior on table. I was searching for a perfect opportunity and dad gave me one by asking himself. His words made whole table quit and I had everyone's attention. I was silent for few moments but I broke the silence.

"I got an email today" I finally confessed after long hindrance. Everyone has confused expressions on their face.

"What does it say?" Om asked as while taking a bite from his plate.

"It says that I have been accepted as a PhD student at New York University." Finally I finished in one breath, hanging my head down. I am dead nervous. As I finished Om cheered in excitement, but calm down as he saw shocked faces of mom and dad. Om already knew that I was going to apply without their permission.

"You didn't tell us you are applying for it?" Dad asked with a little surprised tone. He also put down his spoon in his hand giving me full attention of his.

"Di that's very nice you should attend it" Om supported me, and hit me with his leg using table as shield.

"I thought you would never give me permission to live in New York. Beside never thought I would be accepted." I try to reason with him.

"We never told you to stop studying vii, we just want our daughter to be safe and sound and in front of our eyes," mom justified her side.

"So, can I go there? It's only two years to be needed there and the remaining two can be done from here online" I questioned because, I got mom's reassurance about that and dad always take mom's views very seriously.

"I need to talk to James" just saying that dad left the table to talk to him. When he mentioned Uncle James, I knew uncle will manage to convince him at any cost. I am sure that dad will get agree.

"Don't worry, he will agree. I know him very well" grandpa smiled at me with knowing look as he knew that Uncle James never leave a chance to spoil me. He always wanted a daughter but he has a son. He always adores me.