She looks at his message and gets even more angry on him. She keeps the phone on the table and goes to bed.
Nandhini: (MV: what to do? Neither I don't want to go to that function nor face him. Even after I said the whole truth to him he is behaving like this....
why did I get such a husband? I had many dreams but everything is in vain.. I have decided! I will not attend the function!)
***
The day dawns with excitement and happiness in Chandra's family.
Chandra opens the curtains of his room, letting bright rays to come in. He feels proud and fulfilled.
He smiles. Suddenly he reminded of message sent to Nandhini and checks the phone.
She hasn't replied. He sighs.
Chandra: somehow i need to talk to her.
Door knocking sound.
He turns to door. Shylok smiles and come inside.
Chandra: Shylok!
They hug.
Shylok: Did you have a good sleep?
Chandra: yes.. i am awaiting for the ceremony!
Shylok: so I am. This is more than our expectations! Its all because of the teamwork of our cooperative employees.
Chandra: yes. We are so much grateful to them.
Shylok: did you talk with her?
Chandra: she didn't even answer my message..
Shylok: anyhow she is gonna to come there evening. You have time.
Chandra: yea...
Shylok: come lets have a walk.
Chandra: ok.
***
Ravi having tea and Gopal is reading newspaper.
Nandhini sits near them.
Nandhini: appa, Thatha I need to tell you something..
Thatha: say dear.
Nandhini: actually can we have destination wedding for Ashish?
Ravi: destination wedding?!
Nandhini: yes pa. We can conduct wedding at a favorite place.
Ravi: why this sudden idea?
Nandhini: Anna and Lathika were thinking of it... it will be great and memorable pa.
Gopal: yes we can understand but everyone must approve it.
Ravi: like appa said, everyone must go by it and relatives...
Nandhini: appa, we can have wedding there and if wanted we can conduct reception here for relatives to attend..
Ravi: but dear..
Nandhini: appa please pa! It would be so fun and beautiful! Atleast for the couple!
Gopal: but the arrangements and all?
Nandhini: we will take care of everything! Just you guys need to accept!
Ravi: we should discuss this with Lathika's family.
Gopal: now we are all one family la!
Ravi: hmm.. yes. Ashish didn't even say anything about this...
Nandhini: appa you should be friendly and free with him. He was hesitating to tell this to you.
Gopal: as she says, he is not a child anymore for you to keep on instructing and being strict to him.
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Perfect Strangers ✔
General Fiction|| Underediting || Previously known as Forever Mine. • Unexpected circumstances tie strangers, Chandra and Nandhini into a relationship, Marriage. How the bond brings out acceptance, understanding and love forms the story. Marriage doesn't revolve...
