THE STORY OF LIFE | A 21ST CENTURY RAMAYANA

A TRIP TOGETHER

Dashrath walked up to Ram the next morning and said,"Ram, tell your brothers to get ready. We have to go for a very special occasion." Ram looked at his father and asked,"What Dad?" He replied,"You will know."

Dashrath and Vashisth sat in the same car while the brothers followed them in the SUV behind. Dashrath asked Vashisth,"Are you sure Sir that we should do this? " Vashisth placed his hand on his shoulder and said,"Dashrath, whatever is about to happen is fate. For both our establishments and the children." In no time, they reached the Seerdhwaj household. Ram could sense where they were going, but why again? They were welcomed by Janak and Sunaina themselves. Dashrath walked in with Vasishth by his side and his four sons behind. They sat in the living room of the house, with the four of the brothers looking around, obviously searching for someone. Vishwesh walked down with the four girls behind him. All of them smiled. Ram so badly wanted to meet Siya again, and he didn't have to wait 24 hours for that! Siya and the others were shocked pleasantly to see them. But they just came down, greeted the elders, and sat in front of the men. Vishwesh looked at Vashisth and the latter nudged Dashrath to speak up. Dashrath leaned forward and spoke,"Mr. Janak, I have seen a lot in my life. And I don't know if you noticed this or not, but I have seen a change in mine and my children lives from a few days. At this age, I think that what has happened between these young people is natural. And thus, it is obvious that as parents, both you and me would want the happiness of our children. And hence, I Dashrath Suryavanshi, ask for the hand of your daughters in marriage for my sons. " The whole room fell silent. Sunaina looked at Siya and her sisters, who seemed confused. Maybe they liked the boys, but marriage! The boys looked at their father in surprise. Ram hadn't anticipated this. He could marry Siya, but he needed more time and needed to understand her. Sunaina said,"But Mr. Dashrath, they do not even know each other properly."

Dashrath replied,"I know, Mrs.Seerdhwaj, But I was thinking.." Janak looked at Siya and asked Dashrath,"Mr. Suryavanshi, how about we let them get to know each other properly first? For this purpose, let us send them on a tour somewhere where they can get to know each other well and once they come back, they can decide for themselves." "A very good thought, " said Dashrath. He looked at his sons and asked,"My children, are you okay with it?" Lakshman replied,"Dad, if the ladies are okay, so are we." Janak got up and hugged his daughters. He told them slowly," Girls, it is going to be a new phase of your life. Are you prepared?" The girls nodded, shedding a tear. He wiped their tears and controlling his emotions said,"Dashrath, they have agreed. So, where should we send them?" Siya said,"Sorry to interrupt, but if we have to go somewhere, let it be Delhi. As far as I know, Mr. Suryavanshi's family resides there. It would be nice to see those new surroundings." Dashrath smiled and said,"It is these qualities that make me feel that you all are perfect for my sons, and I am ver happy that you thought about it. " Vishwesh then added,"Ok then, so tomorrow, these young people leave for Delhi. I hope you all have a good time there." Ram looked at Siya, and they smiled. The next morning The for men asking with their father and uncle Vashishth arrived with their big expensive cars and were ready to meet the girls who were equally excited. The previous night,

The girls were awake in their rooms all of them thinking about the next day. Everything was happening so fast in their life. Siya tossed in her circular bed in her huge room garnered with flowers and all the things she liked. She thought to herself,"Have I taken a good decision? Have my sisters thought about it or did they just say yes because I did? She got up on her bed and stepping in her classy slipped went to meet her mother. She entered her mother's room, only to find her aunt Chandra and her sisters sitting there. Sunaina looked up and said,"Siya, here you are. I thought you would come. I know what you are thinking about. " Siya blushed and walked further in. She sat next to Maanvi, who was apparently crying. So were the other two. Siya asked her mother,"Mom, is what ever happening right? Have I taken a right decision? " Sunaina placed her hand on Siyas head and said,"Siya, you are a brave girl. Then why this thought today. What have I told all of you since childhood? A girl has many duties to perform in her life. She has to work and also perform the womanly manners. That stage of life has come for you. All of you are successful in whatever you do, and what I am asking you to do is just meet them. If you like them, then only say yes. No pressure otherwise. " Chandra added," The Suryavanshi sons are very good boys. They have a good family background and are from a good place. All of them behave well too. I think you will like them. " The girls blushed. Just then, two men walked in. Siya turned around and said,"Dad, what are you doing here?" Janak and Kush sat next to their wives. He said,"Girls, I know what is happening is a bit fast for you. But I promise, I will get you married when only you say you want to marry. " The girls smiled. Janak sighed. He began,"When you were small, ask of us used to discuss how your marriage would be held and how your husband would be. Today, when all this is happening, I can't believe that now I actually don't want to send you away from me. The girls hugged him. They said," Even we don't want to leave you. " Janak replied,"I know. But come on, you are going on a trip tomorrow. And I don't want you to feel sleepy there! They started laughing. The girls retired to their rooms, and had a signed sleep with fruitful dreams.