Parinayam

MY PLAN and success!

I sat before them, as my  parents introduced me  to  them. I  did not lift my head. {Why should I? I am least interested in this whole  thing.} I drifted into my dream world while everyone started conversing.

“SIRI!” My mom nudged me. I  looked up at her. “Ramesh wants to talk to you. Take him to the  guest room.” I shook my head in denial. She glared at me. I hesitantly got up and he followed me. I reached the guest room and waited for  him to  begin his ‘talk’ which I was least interested. He cleared his throat and I tried hard to control my giggle. He  was desperately trying to grab my attention.
“Can you please  look at  me?” I looked everywhere except him. “Don’t you like me?”
I did not  answer.
“Do you love someone else?”  There was sudden seriousness in his voice. {Thanks for the superb idea Mr. Ramesh! You made  it so easy for me.}

I nodded, but  at the same  time, I  tried  to control my smile. “Okay! Then, I  will think  about it.” I could clearly sense denial in his voice. I thanked god. He  started moving out of the room, when I interrupted. “Please  don’t tell this to my parents!” I was still not looking towards him. But from the corner of my eye, I  saw him nod and leave. I  smiled  to myself.

By the  time, I  reached the hall;  they were ready  to leave.  “We  shall inform our decision later.” I heard an elderly person announce  before  their departure.

I heard my parents sigh. I felt pity for them. But I was happy deep inside. A week passed by, and one day; my father returned from office looking sad. I asked him the reason.
“They  did not accept the  marriage proposal.” I was  overwhelmed, but controlled myself and kept a grim face. My mom was shocked. But later, she regained her senses and asked “Why?”
“The boy did not  find  her  suitable for him.”

Both of them had their eyes on  me. I defended myself.
“I knew from the first, he was not of our type.”

“That is also true.” My  dad sighed. “Maybe, this is  for  our best.” I nodded wholeheartedly. 

{I could have some peace of mind until my parents catch  hold of someone else.} I attended college as usual, not letting anyone else know  about this issue.