The Devil's Angel (Part 1)

Happiness overloaded

Tara Pov:

            I was going to my sister's room who is the bride now. Here is my Mama (Maternal Uncle) who is shouting over the phone to someone for god knows for what.

I went to the Bride's room who is looking at the saree in worried. "Hey, Anika what are you worried about?" I asked her.

"Look which saree should I wear after my Nalagu?" she asked taking two saree in her hand.

(Nalagu is performed a night before the wedding in the homes of the bride and groom individually or together, it is considered to be a cleansing and purification ritual)

"Hmmm, Sky-blue will go with that. You gonna look divine" I said.

"Thank you so much, baby. I am so confused about selecting it" she said and hugged me.

I break the hug and sit on the bed. I look at her she is so happy and her face is glowing like gold. I smile at her. She is packing her bags to take them with her.

"So, baby tells me. How is your life? Did you have any Boyfriend?" she asked while wriggling her eyebrow in a teasing way.

When she said boyfriend my thought goes to that dangerous Grey eye guy who I met in Russia. What the hell I am thinking?

I shake my head to get out of these Nonsense thoughts. I look at her and said "My life is so busy right now with studies and internship. And boyfriend I didn't meet anyone like that. I still have time"

After our little chat, we got ready to Nalagu. Only ladies will attend this function. Everyone will bless her. The next day, Is the day of Marriage. The marriage is early morning. This first thing I hate about this type of Marriage.

Why should they have to marry at the midnight? Yes, It's midnight for me. Morning 6 is the wedding time. I will strictly tell them when it comes to my marriage. My marriage should be held in the evening, not in the midnight.

I am the last person to get ready. I have only seen my brother when we eat. He is so busy with his friends that he forgets he came with his sister here. Almost everyone left for Mandapam (Mandap - set up for weddings and religious ceremonies.)

I was wearing a Peach color lehenga which is gifted by my Patti (Grandma). I really look good in this. I smile while looking at the mirror. It's time for the wedding. We took her to Mandap where the wedding is taking place.

She is repeating Mantras like the Iyar (Priest) says. The Iyar took the thali in his hand and given to the groom. Groom has taken it and tied a knot necklace around her neck. The groom applies a red powder to the center of the bride's forehead, symbolizing she's now a married woman. With the clapping sound and with the Melam sound her life journey started with him.

(The thali is a mark of respect, love, and dignity which is presented to the wife by her husband during the auspicious hour of the marriage day)

(A melam (or mathalam) is a type of percussion instrument that is a unique part of South India)

After the rituals are over, the fun and games begin. The priest calls the couple over to play games, egged on by their nearest and dearest. In a pot full of water and freshly plucked flowers, the priest slips in a trinket.

In the middle, I got a call and it was from my place. I went out from there to hear them clearly.

"Hi Mam, Am I talking to Tara Igor?"

"Yes, speaking," I said

"Mam, I am calling from Z.L Company. We got your application for an internship. Your application was approved by our team. You can join the work by next week Monday. You should be present here at 8 AM sharp to do the procedure. And our team will guide you to your department" she said

I was shocked and confused at the same time. Z.L is the Top Company in the US. It's not easy to get an interview card from them. How did I have this? I don't remember I applied for this. Did Garry or Darly apply for me?

"Mam, Are you there?" she asked not getting any response from me. I was hella shocked on the news that I forget that I am talking with someone.

I cleared my throat and replied, "Yes, uh hmm is this really from Z.L Company?" I asked her with doubt. Maybe someone is pranking me.

"Yes, Mam. Once you confirm the date. We will send you a copy of the letter in your mail. You can check and call me back if you need any clarification" she said

"Okay, yeah sure. Thank you" I said and hang up the call.

After a few seconds, I received the mail with the copy of the letter that I am selected to do an internship in Z.L Company. It has the company symbol and seal.

"OMG, Is this real?" I shouted and jumped here. My Patti and Chithi saw me and came to me.

"What happened, Tara? Are you okay?" They asked in worried.

"Yes. I am gonna join Z.L company for work" I said while laughing and dancing. I was at a peak of happiness.

But what she doesn't know is that she is going to fall for the devil's trap. Her happiness is just the beginning of her nightmare. Her way to the devil is starting from here.