Sunday, 28th September, 2008
I was rushing fast to go somewhere... While I was searching for bike key. Jaga (My brother), "MBA girl, okva?".
"What?!!", its me.
"There is a girl in Kumar's (Anna's batch, relative and a good friend) wife side who has done MBA. I was speaking with Kumar; he has given horoscope to dad."
Where is the bike key?!! I was scratching my head 'where did I keep my key last night?!'
"Hellooo", Jaga again..
"Oh yeah, Just ask Papa-mama to look for match first, rest is next!!"
Oh yes, got the key...
"Bye Jaga".
I don't not really remember where I was heading that day. And this conversation is true, as these are the usual dialogues when a new Horoscope comes into Anna's hands. (One previous interesting incident is there about how I was fortunate enough to miss a girl)
Monday, 29th September, 2008
There were only six more days to Singapore journey. I was really busy enough in purchasing dresses and some minimal groceries with my Niece Rajkumar. I tortured him for more than two hours while dragging him in Total-mall and pushing more for couple of dresses in Mega Mart.
I was bit tired when I returned home. "Papa has seen the horoscope. It matches it seems. Spoken with Kumar. Certifies that they are of good family background. Asked him to check with them immediately from their side. I have made every possible step with Kumar to make it before you leave. You should see her before flying", Jaga.
What is happening around me? Yesterday got the horoscope matched and tomorrow, I have to see her. I was not comfortable. I had more to worry about the new place; new job and more importantly I haven't finalized the place to stay. That too, didnt want to get marry at least for a year.
What was that!?. thats my mobile phone roared, "its me Lohith da, where are you, we are in Total". Time for Dinner with my SISL friends in "Serengiti".
I came back to home after 1030 getting parcel for Jaga, Hari and Kavi anna.
"Congrats", kavi anna.
"Kumar isnt reachable, hope he will call tomorrow", Jaga.
OMG!! still is running around the same topic.
"Jaga, I dont want to see a girl first and say no after knowing that they wont suit us. I want you all to enquire about family and if it is ok, we shall all go to see the girl"..
"But, where is the time, this is the first horoscope that got matched for you. And, if you leave the good girl now, you will never get a second chance". Thats almost a bhramastra from him. My past track records created more panic. {in the mean time, I knew her name, education and other details.}
I was not awake to see Lohith's as usual-caring "me reached home; and you?" message.
Tuesday, 30th September, 2008.
Jaga, "we shall start in the evening, reaching Bhavani in the midnight, start early morning to Grandpa's house, before 10 am we should come back to our home. Most probably we may see that girl; so take some nice dresses with you".
Oh is it going to be really so?! Somehow I should avoid seeing it, I pledged inside. But when we started in the evening, I had the new dress in my backpack.
That was one of the most frustrating trips to home to my brother (me, just don't care as usual: I has his ipod to forget).
Didnt get seat properly on the way.
Salem saravana bhavan was jam packed even at 11pm. After a few minutes struggle, we had a light dinner.
Only last seat was available for us in CBE by pass rider.
And, there was Vijay's movie being played in the bus. Jaga gave all the bad looks to me. I just peeped out of window as if I didnt see him.
Adding more to all we had so far: we are supposed to alight at Bhavani, the stupid bus driver has already crossed 2 KMs farther than the bus stop. I had to whistle loudly (thinking of Vijayakanth's movie) to stop it. Jaga scolded the driver in pure Tamizh words and threw a stone on the bus (Though I had interest, I didnt want to see whether it reached the bus, as I was the next target)...
Wednesday, 1st October 2008.
After visiting grand parents and uncle-aunty, we reached our home around 11am. Before I decided to go for a hair cut, they have finalized the plan that we are going to see the girl on Friday, in Tiruppur.
Mommy warned me," Dont go for a close cut". She always worried more than me for my hair fall.
I tried convincing my dad and mom that let them see and first let them be convinced about the relatives. They all had a good reference "Kumar Anna", and a good weapon, "girl cannot say yes without seeing you". I had to nod my head..
Thursday, 2nd October 2008.
When I woke up, it was already 7am. Rushed to take bath and got ready. Jaga and I started to CBE. Reached Sis-in-law's home at 1pm. Played with Aaraadhana for some times. Went to Aunt's home, Selva Mama's home and finally to Hari's home.
I was still reluctant. All schedules fixed for the next day's proposal. Got pressed the new shirt in Sis-in-law's home and slept off...
Friday, 3rd October 2008.
5.30am we (myself, Anna and Anna's friend) started from Saibaba colony to Tiruppur. My parents, Kumar anna's dad(periappa) started almost the same time from our home.
7.00am reached the Murugan temple in Tiruppur taking our parents. There was a car already. One couple and old lady were there. Periappa told they are girls mom, grandpa and grandma. I was giving a gentleman's look (though i couldnt) thinking that girl will be seeing me from inside car.
"Not really, they are yet to come. They will be in a few minutes", Kumar anna.
Was really nervous. I was trying to be cool.
7.10am A Maruti entered into the temple.. All the cells got alerted.. was excited.. doors were opening..
A grandma..
no..
a lady with a kid...
..
here comes another lady..
.
.
a girl in orange(?!!)-green color saree.. man she is of good height...
She said "Vanakkam" to all. "She is the Malathy, Prathap! see her well", somebody said.
Then went to temple's mandapam(hall), all theirs eyes were on me. I was looking here and there.. Talking to my friend, I was noticing everybody and in between Malathy also.
(They all were speaking about family, relatives known.. blah blah blah, I dont remember )
Went inside the temple and when the priest gave the vibhoodhi we took it in the same time (?!)
We had some time to speak, (with everybody around us). I asked where did you study, where are you working and a few non-sense questions at the time [I should have prepared for it..:-(( ]
My friend whispered in my ears, "say yes now itself", was it that easy?
7.45am "ok, lets start, will have breakfast. We have to catch train at 8.40am", Jaga. Oh yes, we booked the Kurla express train to BLR.
8.00am All of us reached a hotel near to Railway station. Had Idly, a dosa and a coffee.
Thats all ??! Here comes my real responsible brother. Went to Malathy and got her number. Her mom also got my number. Said bye to all..
8.30am went into platform.. Jagadeeshan came to wish me.. Train came at 9.00 reached BLR at 4.30pm...
8.30pm Jaga, "speak with her, here is the number".. Spoke with her for an half an hour, and the trend continues till now...
Saturday, 4th October 2008
A page will not be sufficient to explain what happened on Saturday. But those are relevant to the topic.
Again an half an hour conversation in the late night.. I remember she was telling, "Are you conducting Interview or what?". An MBA in HR has easily identified it :-))
Sunday, 5th October 2008
The day dawned.. I woke up in Malthy's SMS. I am so lazy and hate the job of writing SMS..
I spoke with her for 20 mins in the AN and more importantly for another hour in the Airport. Till this time it was just an Question-Answer Session. A HR interview kind of.. The last three months of interview (for my job change) experiences, were really helping in a different manner. After all, I was asking or answering for the job of "THE HUSBAND"
See you again, India!
