At last love remained

Waiting for Him...

All three looked each other's face for a minute.

Her mother broke the silence" I consider ourselves lucky for this proposal that they are seeking alliance. They are very good people. It's a yes from my side" and asked her husband " What do you think Srikanth?".

Her father said " Really I'm unable to believe. Even I'm feeling like that. They have no materialistic expectation from us, that easily shows their big heart. Even it's yes from me. It completely depends on Putta's decision. She should decide it now." And looked at Vaidehi and said" Putta, we liked this alliance very much. We are not pressurizing you. You are free to decide, it's your life. If you have someone in your heart, you can tell us."

To which Vaidehi said" Pappa, what you and Amma decide is final. Your choice will always be the best for me. I don't have anyone on my heart. I wish to marry anyone you like, and yes it's my own decision not pressurized one."

Her father said " Ok Putta, then I'll call your mama and tell our decision" and did as he said. Even Radhakrishnan was very happy about it and called Padmanabh and said" Padhu, they said yes to this alliance, just now they called. So when are you people wishing to visit them?" to which Padmanabh said " tomorrow is Sunday and we are free. Even they will have the day off. So we would like to visit tomorrow morning".

Raman came to know about their decision, his happiness had no boundaries. Only one thing left, that is bringing her to their home as his wife...

Padmanabh collected Srikanth's number and called him. Srikanth received , all were present at the hall itself.

" Hello Srikanth, it's me Padmanabh Rao. How are you? How is our to be daughter in law?" said Padmanabh, to which Vaidehi blushed. The call was on speaker on both the side even Raman smiled.

"Hello sir, we are fine. Really we are blessed that we got your alliance. I have no words" replied Srikanth.

" What sir? We will be relatives soon. No such formalities. We wish to visit your house with Pandith. Is it ok for you?" asked Padmanabh.

To which he answered " Sure si.. Padmanabh avre(like ji in Hindi, avre in Kannada), why not? You are most welcome. Actually I wanted to ask something if you don't mind.."

To which he said" Sure Srikanth, ask."

He asked" Did your Raman really wish to marry our daughter? Because you can get a girl superior to my daughter. Why my daughter?"

To which Padmanabh ansered" He is in head bound love with your daughter. Even we liked her very much. We consider ourselves lucky." And continued " so we are coming tomorrow by 12 noon. Don't think much , marriages are made in heaven, we all are just reasons" and they talked for a while and hung up the call.

Vaidehi's parents were very happy. She was dumb and out of words. She continuously pinched herself. She was not able to believe that even Raman was in love with her.

Her mother said " Vaidu, oil your hair. Tomorrow take head bath. I'll iron your pink mysore silk saree. Srikanth, bring mallige ( Jasmine famous in Bangalore and Mysore) and some other flowers from Malleshwaram( famous for flower market) only. Also bring fruits. I myself will prepare sweets. They will have lunch in our home " and was continuously giving instructions.

Everyone left their work and started doing preparations. All had dinner, Vaidehi oiled her hair and prepared her bed to sleep. She stood in front of mirror, she was shy to look at herself. She smiled crazily. After  one long month, she smiled genuinely. She was flying in sky with her newly gained wings.

She looked at her lord statue, smiled shyly and thanked him and left to sleep. She hid her face in the pillow and smiled crazily slowly sleep engulfed her.

Morning Vaidehi woke up early and took head bath. She had very long hair, than usual length. She was drying her hair standing in the balcony. Her thoughts were completely occupied by Raman.

Her mother gave her well ironed pink color Mysore silk sari. She wore few gold jewelry and bangles. She clutched and left her long hair freely. She applied little make up with lipstick. She made little more effort to look special. Of course, it would be one of the most important days of her life. She beautifully decorated her hair with fresh and aromatic jasmine flowers.

  She was looking extremely beautiful. She looked at the clock it was 11 am. Many butterflies played in her stomach. She was extremely shy to meet his eyes but waited for it restlessly...

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