What A Beautiful Face She Has

Tragedy

"Paarungalen, namma nenachu kuda parkala, Mel veetla dhan irukeenga ana Amit ji ala iniku namma pasanga kalyanam pannika poranga," Joshua said.
("Look, we never imagined this, you just live upstairs but today, because of Amit ji, our children are going to get married.")

"Ama, naan dhan lucky to get Stella as my daughter-in-law. Pesa ponavanga apdiye pesite irukanga, rombo nerama," Regina said.
("Yes, I’m the lucky one to have Stella as my daughter-in-law. Look at our kids, they went to the terrace to have a private conversation and it's been so long, still they haven't returned.")

On the terrace,

Mathew was talking to me, all alone.

"Neenga epome enna Gunda iruken, idhu adhunu bodyshame pannuvinga aprm epdi you agreed for this marriage?"
("You always called me fat and body-shamed me. Then how did you agree to this marriage?")

"Adhan, I asked sorry and also I sent you a gift as a symbol of sorry. Edho ok sollanumnu thonuchu solliten," he said.
("That’s why I apologized and even sent you a gift as a gesture. I just felt like saying yes.")

"Mm..."
I was on cloud nine, as I was going to marry her crush.

But what about Catherine Akka's words?, I thought.
(Sister Catherine)

"Avanga apdi sonnagale, gold digger idhu adhunu sonnarunu, I'll clear it right now."
("She told that he called her a gold digger, didn’t she? I’ll clarify that now.")

"Enna gold digger nu nenaikiringala?" I asked.
("Do you think I’m a gold digger?")

"Apdilam illaye," he said. Edhuku ipo ipdi mulikriraru.
("Not at all," he said. But why is he hesitating now?)

"So, you're ok with this marriage?" he asked.

"Yes," I said.

"But, I have a few conditions," she said.

He gestured for me to go ahead.

"Actually, I have a few expectations from my husband, just like you may have some from your wife. After I finish, you go ahead:

My husband should not be short-tempered, as I'm very sensitive. He should be calm.

He should be understanding and caring. He must respect me.

He should know how to cook.

He should be able to do household chores too. It's not a gender role; we both will share responsibilities.

I won’t ask him for money. I don’t want to be a burden, but he can use mine without hesitation.

I’ll plan small surprises for him and give gifts anytime I feel like. He should accept them happily.

He can relax, I won’t force him to take me shopping or to the parlour."

"That's it. Now, your turn."

His eyes were wide in surprise.

"Avlo dhana? Vera edhuvum illaya?"
("That's all? Nothing else?")

I nodded.

"Seri, sounds interesting. Neenga solra sila qualities enkita iruka siladhu illa. I'll try to change. Neenga ennaku enna condition nu ketingala? Only one condition."
("Okay, sounds interesting. Some of the things you said, I don’t have those qualities yet. I’ll try to change. You asked me if I had any conditions? I have only one.")

"Only one? What's it?", I asked with a smile.

"I'll give you six months time. Kalyanathuku avlo time iruke, adhukulla, you have to lose weight," he said, gazing at me.
("We have six months until the wedding. In that time, you must lose weight.")