Arjarapu

Finally the day has come and our family was invited to in-laws house for engagement ceremony. The video & photo graphers got everything covered starting from my step one out of the car. The pandit kept the ball rolling while spelling some Sanskrit mantras that, except for few, no body understood. The most frustrating part is sitting with Apurva & her parents on a low chair (pee-Tha) that hardly accommodates 3.

Pandit started working on 'Lagna Patrika', where he wrote in applicable honor in front of my last name. So, dad took things in hands and started writing. Funniest thing is he got everything right except for my name, not once but twice. Well, finally he stroke off and re-wrote the name again.

After Apurva has chosen her saris, we went to near by Taj Mahal restaurant to chat for a while. We had wonderful time discussing while having ice cream. We didn't know what's happening around as we are deeply involved in our own world with sweet discussions. I liked the way she looked into my eyes while speaking with me. I also appreciated her while 'seeking my opinion on her dressing choice', clearly illustrates that she is inclined to do what I say. Later, I also came to know that my response, 'wear what you like', did bowled her out.

Either we liked each other and have been talking for l

My mom wants to purchase couple of saris for Apurva. So, we thought of meeting Apurva and her parents at Chandana Brothers show room. While myself, dad, brother and father-in-law started to talk, my mom, vodina and mother-in-laws started shopping. Apurva is obviously confused as this is first time she came out shop for herself. Until then someone has shopped for her and said - 'Take this. I got this one for you'.

Rather than asking what she likes more, members from either of the families were recommending what they like. She asked me to select sari for her. Unfortunately, I never shopped saris before I am the wrong person to ask.

I told about my unofficial commitment only to my best friend, Subramanyam Titti. He is such a nice guy and has been my friend since my 6th grade. Well, I couldn't think of any better option but to ring up my friend to understand what he talks with his fiancé for hours over phone.

Subramanyam didn't stop laughing when I told that my earlier chat with Apurva last for 20 min. long as his talks for more than 2 hours over phone to his fiancé. He didn't feel it's the same 'Shyam' that he knows. Can't help if he thought me to be a hustler, but good thing he did is - he helped me find myself back.

Soon after my unofficial commitment to Apurva, her parents stopped by to discuss customaries with my family. Well, at first Apurva's mom was astonished to she me in shorts but, I think, she recovered out of that shock pretty soon. Being a house surgeon (residency) in Dental Science, Apurva not only has busy schedule at her school / work but also it takes 2 hrs long drive on either way.

So, I thought of not disturbing her during these hours. However, I got call from her later that evening and her first question was - 'Are you busy? Can I talk with you for a moment?'. It's funny to hear it, rather it's my question to be asked.