Rainbow of our Love

Chapter 3

After the conference, the joyful Anvesha headed towards the studio set where she had to shoot for her upcoming episode. She was looking forward to meet Gayatri Desai, a forty year old woman who was a renowned social rights activist responsible for reforming lives of many women helping them to come out of the clutches of loveless marriages. Having faced domestic violence by her husband at the age of fifteen, Ms. Desai had chosen to fight against the cruel practice of child marriages, domestic violence, dowry, marital rape and other issues of women. Ms. Desai had indeed brightened the lives of many women who could not have fought for their rights without her support. Anvesha truly admired Ms. Desai. As the clock struck at 1 PM, Anvesha entered the reception lobby to humbly welcome Ms. Gayatri Desai who had arrived on time. With pleasant smiles, both of the women exchanged pleasantries and headed towards the studio. 

"Hello, everyone! Welcome at 'Real Life Heroes' and get inspired. I, Anvesha Chatterjee welcomes Ms. Gayatri Desai at the talk show", Anvesha announced to her audience as the director signaled her to continue. 

During the interview, Anvesha admired the strength of the lady sitting before her. Clad in a purple colored cotton sari, Ms. Gayatri Desai was a trained boxer, an eminent social right activist and a generous lady with a beautiful heart. No one could imagine she was subjected to domestic violence in her childhood. 

Narrating her ordeal, Ms. Desai told, "Being a victim of child marriage, it was never easy. It was not easy to fight for my rights when I didn't even know that I had any rights. I belonged to a family where women were treated like trash." A lone tear escaped from her eye as she took a sip of water. 

"How did you realize that you have to do something for others?", Anvesha questioned. 

"My mother felt humiliated because I was born a girl. My father married me off at the age of fifteen. My drunkard husband used me like a toy to fulfill his needs. I didn't know anything at that time but I realized that something was wrong." The strong lady told as Anvesha realized her turmoil. Anvesha who was cheerful moments ago, gulped imagining the difficulties of the independent lady sitting in front of her.

Ms. Desai continued, "My instincts were constantly telling me that I should not take it anymore. When I delivered a baby girl at the age of sixteen and my husband tried to kill my daughter by throwing a boulder on her head, I couldn't take it anymore. Picking my daughter who was covered in blood, I ran and ran." It was indeed difficult for Ms. Gayatri Desai to remember those pathetic situations but the strong lady tried to mask her tears with a delightful smile on her face.

Anvesha wiped the tear from her eye realizing the turmoil of the lady who seemed unfazed. Nonetheless, Ms. Desai had a great control on her emotions. She continued, "People tried to catch me. It was really difficult to run after having delivered a baby but my willpower overtook my health."

Taking a deep breath, she continued, "All I knew was my daughter did not deserve such a life. I ran out of my village when people were throwing stones on me. I reached the highway road and took a deep breath to relax myself. It was then I realized I was crying profusely."

The lady passed a reassuring smile looking into the icy blue eyes of Anvesha, as she continued looking towards the camera, "A policeman enquired about the matter and I told him everything timidly. They filed an FIR and took my husband in custody. When court declared him guilty, I realized I had rights. I began to gain knowledge, night schools for women played a great role helping me complete my formal education."

Anvesha asked her a couple of questions, "Where did you stay? How was your daughter?", in one go. She was truly trying to control her tears realizing the cruelty faced by the timid girl who turned into a brave social activist for helping others.

"I stayed in an orphanage with my daughter. I realized there are many women out there like me so I chose this journey. Today my daughter, Roshni Desai, the light of my life is an advocate and she helps me for this good cause." Gayatri Desai ended her ordeal while Anvesha announced a break. She needed time to recollect herself. She was crying listening to the Iron Lady. 

Ultimately the interview ended on a good note motivating everyone to face difficulties of life and take stand against the injustice.

Wrapping up her work for the day, the tired Anvesha headed towards her apartment at six in the evening.

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