When she was 3,appa admitted her in ShriDIVYANANDAN Shetty International School (SDSIS).I was left behind in that oldschool.She was provided with all the amenities.Hover Rambha loved me themost.She was not forced to wear salwar suits.Appa used to get her some simpletops and skirts.Rambha was a studious girl with ambitions high and I,I wasalways showered with tonts. "Dhara,I am very disappointed.Your teachers say youare not at all interested in studies."Amma always complained.It was 10thmarch,I was 12 years old.Appa's college friends decided to gather at ourplace.Krishna uncle's son Rishav also came.He came to be my first crush.Rishavwas a boy with black hair,beautifl skin tone,a small nose with a joyfulsmile.Rishav and I loved each other's company.Rishav started visiting usfrequently.Ramba also used to play with us.We continued our friendship till Iwas 14 years old.I finally decided topropose him.I discussed with my school best friend Arra. "What do you thinkArra,will Rishav agree?"."Ofcource dhara,I have seen how he looks into youreyes.How he cares for you and all that."At 3:45.Rishav came to our house.Rambhawas a sleep."Where is Rambha?"."Oh Rambha's asleep.Lets go to my room."We sattogether.I slwly went towards him."Rishav ,I want to confess.I love you!"I saidat one go.Rishav was astonished."Sorry but I am in love with Rambha".He pushedme away and went out.I was heartbroken.I did not have my dinner and cried thewhole day.Rambha and rishav got into a relationship.Rambha used to tell me allher stories but how can I tell her that I like Rishav more than she did.Fromthat day on I developed a hatred for Rambha.All that I want is withRambha.Amma's love,Appa's pampering,Rishav's care,teacher's praise everything.Iwas a badgirl then.I got into arelationship with a boy named Vishnu whodid not at all match rishav.I was in a relationship with Vishnu just to showrambha that I was no less.Rambha however did not pay any heed to myrelationship
On 19th August,Rambha and Rishav broke up.I had mix feeling.I was happy because I am still in a relationship but also sad because Rambha was having a bad time.That day I returned from school all tired and fed up of Vishnu when I saw Rambha and appa sitting on the sofa.Rambha goes to a different school so she comes home early.I just gave a sought of confused expression.Appa was home so I did not forget to keep my shoes perfectly arranged on the rack.I stood in front of appa and bent down to take his blessing.WE were not allowed to sit until appa asked us to. "Sit Durdhara"he said in firm voice.Amma came from the kitchen with 3 bowls of kheer.I was remembering something.Yes!This was the same situation that happened when amma announced about Rambha.Not again.I am not gonna accept this."Amma the kheer is indeed yummy.But why today?Is it someone's birthday or some occasion?"asked Rambha.Appa gave a smile and patted Rambha,He had never patted me ever.I felt so disgusted about everything."Rambha,you are going to have a little sibling dear!"said Amma.I was not surprised I knew it was something like that.I was like,I thought you all will stop after Rambha ,are you all planning to have a house full of babies.;I was still thinking if amma and appa do not stop what would be the age difference between me and the youngest sibling.I dare not open my mouth.I was busy sipping my kheer quite disappointed of not finding any dryfruits in them.I went in and changed to the blue kameez I was gifted 2 years ago."Amma,I am so glad for this little life inside you.Shall we name her Durga?"said Rambha "But we can also name her Ishi...Before I could complete Appa looked daggers at me."What a wonderful name my girl.But what if the baby is a boy?"."So we will call him aditya."said Rambha.Whatever Ishita for a girl was the best name and we could have called the boy Karan or kartik or Kishor or...Okay come on.No one will listen to me,"That's nice names Swami"said amma."Ofcource they are!After all Rambha has suggested them."said Appa gladly."Oh...Appa.You are the best appa ever"said Rambha.Oh come on.Its only because he lovew you .He is not at all the best appa.I wish I would have not been their daughter ever.Rambha a was quite excited about the baby.The baby was born.It was a girl,Durga.Appa bought new clothes for us.Rambha was given a long gown with a brooch on the side and I was given a long kurta with nothing on the sise or centre.I was quite disappointed again.Amma wore a beautiful orange kanchiwarram and was ready like a bride for the naming ceremony.Appa wore a lungi as usual.Rishav was also invited.He gave a gentle smile at me.
"Hi!Dhara.You are looking too good.I wish I could gift you something"
"Thank you so much Rishav"
"Is Rambha really mad at me.I wanted to tell you Dhara that my heart beats for you.I was astonished he really did confess and then we got into a relationship but how do I tell Rambha about it.She will be mad at me.But I cant believe it.RISHAV CONFESSED THAT HIS HEART BEATS FOR ME.Durga was a very dark little girl.Amma told kids are generally fair when they are born but their skin colour changes as they grow.Bu what about Durga?How more dark will she grow.The fairest among us was Rambha with beautiful hair not curly like mine and dark lips not as dry and pale like mine and a cheerful face not as sad as mine.I thought I am not at all going to tell this to Rambha.We went home all tired.I had a phone appa had given me and I immediately added Rishav in my friend list.I felt we were destined to be together.Although Rishav realized it quite late but I don't mind.Our chat went on like this.My username was cutelilly and Rishav's was supaboy.
Supaboy-Thnks for adding me dear.
Cutelilly-Oh its ok sweetie.
Supaboy-So can I call you honey or something like that.
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DIARY OF A SOUTH INDIAN GIRL
De TodoDurdhara narrates the story of her life with her family.All the complexes she faces.Problems with Rambha and lot more.She is quite open minded and carefree.She doesnt pay any heed to her career and leads a unsuccessful lifeSShe later realizes her mi...
