The Indian Super Girl (COMPLETED)

Chapter 38

"Oops"I got up to clean the mess as the same boy who took our order helped me and got me another latte.

I smiled at him gratefully.

"That's why I wanted to break this news personally." Maithali shrugged.

"But when did this happen?I mean since when do you know him ? Dont tell me he is the same ass that had walked over you few months back ? See I told you it was not your fault and he will come back . So he is back huh ? But what about that University in Chicago you had applied for? Honestly that moment I was having a major panic attack.

"Evara he is not the one who walked over me. And he is not coming back." Maithali whispered as I saw the pain come afresh in her eyes , like it was that night at the farmhouse. I had stirred painful memories for which I instantly regretted .

But she continued.

"And I don't know the guy since forever . In fact I know nothing about him except his name and that he is well settled in Amsterdam. And besides mom and dad likes him .And I have got the acceptance letter from the university but it's of no use because I won't be going anyway."

I was horrified.

"Are you trying to say that you are going to get married with a guy within few months who is a complete stranger, just because your parents like him? Are you serious that you are sacrificing your dream the dream you have been dreaming since forever for a stranger ? What makes you do that?" Okay now I was getting angry because I couldn't understand the reason so as to what made Maithali take this decision.

"Didn't you just see what my choice did to me ? " maithali's voice choked and she looked hurt as I saw tears fill in her eyes.

"It wasn't your fault Maithali for God's sake ! And just because you made one mistake you cannot think that you are totally incapable of making right decisions for your life . "
I guess I was too loud as I saw unknown eyes turn in our direction but it didn't matter .I was used to the unwanted attention .

"And what if this turns out to be a mistake? I continued .

She looked away not meeting my gaze like I would dig out an ugly truth if she looked into my eyes .

But I guess I had digged out the ugly truth .
"You know I guess the just found the truth you are hiding . That if this turns out to be a mistake you will escape because your parents will get the credit for it ." Isn't it ?" My voice oozed out sarcasm .

Her silence just confirmed my doubt .

But then she looked up to justify herself .

"Besides he is well settled and good looking. What else do we girls need ? Everyone needs a safe future ultimately. " Maithali stated.

"I can't believe its the very same girl who is making such ridiculous statements who used to say that she needs a soul mate not a cashier as her partner. That very same girl who used to say that she would rather struggle with someone she loved than get settled with an unkown . Who was looking for a mate that adored her . The guy who made her breakfast when she would be sick . Who would help her do the laundry ,clear out dishes , set the tables for the meals with her . Who would not take it to his ego if she paid for their dates sometimes . A person who would glow with pride everytime she moved forward in life. Who would treat her his equal . Who wouldn't see her as a dishwasher or washing machine during the day and flaunt her at the parties at night but would respect her , love her for the rest of the life."

"Evara please don't make it more hard for me , it already is . " Maithali cupped her face in her hands , she looked as if she would break down any moment.
But I still couldn't believe she out of all the girls in the world was making such decisions.

"I want to make it hard for you so that you know what you doing is wrong." A hurricane of doubts , fear was washing over me as I saw a life getting destroyed in front of my eyes .

Maithali suddenly started collecting her things from the table . She threw some currency on the table for the bill and got up to leave .

"You know what Evara you will eventually realise it one day like I did, we girls arent allowed to make mistakes , I wish we were though ." She remarked and I realized she was just another girl who looked chained in the customs and traditions of the society. Just another story who had given up in fear . Another life who was too afraid to make decisions. And with that she strutted out of the cafe gracefully .

Leaving me behind stunned as I saw ruins of a beautiful life , a beautiful woman whose dreams had just got burnt leaving behind nothing but ashes of hardwork and regrets .