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8 months later
Tripthi's PoV :
"Tripthi today I got a call from your HOD, he informed me that you rejected to sit in campus placements and said to them that you were never interested in taking up those jobs? He requested me to change your mind as you will be selected by a good company and they will offer you a great package based on your good scores. Then why are you backing off?" Dad asked me as soon as he returned home from the office.
"Dad, I have already informed you that I am not interested in taking up these jobs, my interests are different and you know about that, then why should I take part in placements"
"You won't even take part in placements are you that sure of succeeding in your dreams that you became this overconfident?" Dad questioned me back.
"Dad don't start it all over again, I am tired of explaining to you people but remember one thing I am not going to let go of my dreams for anyone" I replied firmly.
"Why don't you understand Tripthi, which girl will dream of joining the Armed forces? Only a few girls that too from an Armed forces background would be willing to enter into forces. No one from our relatives is into that field even young boys in our family are not interested in that, then why are you hell-bent on joining the forces. You know how tough that is and you have told me many times how difficult the training phase will be, Please change your decision dear"' Mom joined dad
"My answer is a No, I can't and I won't change my decision. This is the dream I am seeing since my childhood, I don't know from where I got this interest but I want to do this, I want to adorn the Armed forces uniform, I always wanted this, I warned you from the start that I will not take up any other jobs, my life is dedicated to serve the country. Many girls with no Armed forces background are in the Army and are serving our country. It's a tough path for sure but I am willing to be a part of it, I am clear of what I want, I am ambitious and I will work hard and I won't back off", I said sincerely.
"You are ambitious for sure dear but how can we send our daughter into Armed forces, what will the society think about us? Our relatives will call us names and will probably label you insane. You are talented you will get more salary in normal jobs, you can stay here and even apply for Bank jobs, you will crack them, then you can work comfortably", Mom spoke back to me.
"Society and Relatives? Really Mom, Barring a few none of them ever helped us, they are only here to give names and taunt us. They will pass comments even if I sit idle. They have created Chaos in Akka's marriage, should I be worried about their opinion? If you are thinking that I will be changing my decision because of them you are totally wrong, these people and their opinions never matter to me, I would be happy to walk alone and chase my dreams rather than being a fragile flower. I won't sacrifice my dreams for anyone", I replied them furiously.
"Are you sure of succeeding in those? You know about the limited vacancies and the cut-through competition that exists. The rigorous interviews and physical tasks how are you so sure about getting selected?" Dad shot back
"Dad I can't predict my result but I can assure you that I will work hard to make my dreams come true. I will give my best shot but can't sit idle without even giving it a shot worrying about risk factor"
"You will be turning 21 in a few months from now. I want to know up to when you are going to try for it. As much as I believe in your capabilities as a father I too have some responsibility on my shoulders" Dad asked me.
"I am willing to give every attempt at all Tri Forces exams of which I am eligible, I will really work hard to achieve that at any cost", I replied enthusiastically.
"I am still not convinced to let my daughter into this field but I can't break your heart by not allowing you to attempt the examination. I am giving you 2 years, i.e. until you turn 23. You can try until them and can write every exam but if you fail to do so you should take up a normal job and should listen to us", Dad replied to me.
I didn't even hear the last part clearly I started flying on the moon hearing Dad's acceptance. It's my 1st green signal and thanked dad "Dad thank you for understanding me and accepting this, I know that this is not easy for both of you, I know how many people you should be answering for accepting my decision. Thank you so much, I promise you that I will achieve my dream in these two years and will make both of you proud. My success will shut the mouths of all these people", I spoke with confidence oozing from my words.
This is always like this, whenever I think of my dreams I get all the confidence in the world, it makes me fight with anyone and everyone in the world. I always told my parents about this dream of mine but they never thought I was being this serious towards it.
"You are our daughter Tripthi, we can't see you unhappy. All we are worried about is your safety, we are risking our daughter's life", my mom started saying.
"Mom, I didn't even give the examination and you are speaking as if I am entering the battlefield today. Everything takes time, first I should give the exams and I have 2 exams scheduled next month with 2 weeks gap. I applied for them and I want to attempt them."
"You have filled the applications, but you never said to us?" Dad said raising a brow.
"I don't want to waste even a single opportunity dad and I have been preparing myself for the exam for a year. I have given mocks and scored well in them too", I said grinning.
"Ohh, so everything is planned and you are ready for execution, so what are the exams?" Mom asked me.
"Combined Defense Services(CDS) and Air Force Common Eligibility Test(AFCAT) Mom, the first exam will get me into OTA(Officers Training Academy) and the second one is of Indian Air Force if I get selected in that there is a chance that I can be Pilot in Air Force. I am soooo looking forward to it", I said with contentment.
"See this Surabhi, how happy our Tripthi is looking while speaking about her dreams", Dad said to mom while looking at me.
"Yes Dad, this is my happiness. Thank you for accepting it and I will never ever let you down. Now do one more favor write a letter to my principal to grant me leave for two weeks in February so that I can go to Hyderabad and give the examination. Only you can do that", I said to dad flashing my best smile.
"So you are buttering up me now as you need a favor from me. I will do that only on one condition, that you will not be neglecting your last semester due to all these things. You should score well in them like you always did", Dad said to me.
"Yes Dad, you know that I will never neglect my studies, I will surely score well. Now I will go and study with double enthusiasm", saying that I ran into the room which is now solely mine as Akka got married. I redecorated my room according to my taste with all the Defense posters and captions. I made it look like some Defense Headquarters which gives a little space for some extra circular stuff. The little vacant space is filled with my Ghungroo and other dance stuff which I am not using since 3 years, due to Dad's decision.
I immediately got ready and opened my lappy and started a new journal "CHASING DREAMS" where I poured my heart out, the journal came out beautiful reflecting my state of mind.
This update is really close to me as it shows the strength of Tripthi and how she stands for her dreams and how she never gives up. We have many strong women in India. Girls are not always weak, they can do many things at par with males, there are some exceptions. But No one is weaker or No one is stronger. Everyone have the equal right. Respect everyone irrespective of their Gender.
India has a lot of women strength in all the Triforces, they are many leaders, Earlier in 2020 supreme court passed its verdict that Women officers would be granted Permanent Commission and they are eligible for all kind of roles. This is real feminism, these are the things we should be getting inspired.
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