This day, that year - Part2

Messed up the sequence during weekend... catching up

1st May 2006, My residence.

Uncle arrived with Aunty and Anita. Coincidently, my "elder" cousin, who was to get couple of weeks later was visiting us. To be accurate, it was 20th May 2006.

Dad to uncle: Hello. Welcome... Pleasure to meet you.

Uncle: Hello. Perhaps not the best way to meet for the first time, but nevertheless we were destined to meet :)

[Both Anita and me were trying to adjust to the situation, but nervousness never let us do that]

After some more exchange of greetings, they arrived on the point.

Dad: In my opinion, we should try to resolve the resolve the strong opposition that we are facing at the moment.

Uncle: Yes that should be the best way. But I have tried to do so. And I am pretty sure, things won't change. Also, the situation seems to be grim, as the search of grooms for Anita has begun in full swing.

Dad: Oh is that the case? At the moment there are only two families involved here. But in case, things get rolling from the other side, and Anita's engagement is fixed with someone else, there could be a third family involved too..

Uncle: If things go too far in that direction, we would end up in larger problems.

[Both of us realized that things by all means are now out of our control. But so far things were falling in place for us. So both kept mum]

Uncle: Since both of us are now firm that things need to proceed quickly, I can take lead from Anita's side. I will take care of the issues that might arise later.

Dad: That sounds good. Now in that case, if we have to do it and do it ourselves... why even wait for more time. We have a wedding in our family scheduled on 20th May. So dates from 15May till 22nd May aren't feasible, as the entire family heads to Mumbai then. Post 22nd May would be quite late looking the scenario.

Uncle: Yes, 20 odd days is a difficult task for me to hold on the situation.

Dad: Ok ... lets take something earlier ....

[Both of us were stunned ... these were signs that we get married two weeks later. My cousin looked at me. I could understand his expression: "Boss I am two yrs elder to you ... and I was scheduled to get married before you... wtf is happening here :D"]

Dad: Ok, let me call a friend of mine, who is a Pandit. Let me ask for a good date.

[Both of us are numb, by now]

Dad: Ok, he says he will get back to me in some time. But tentatively it is going to be 3-4 days from today. Are you OK with the dates?

Uncle: 5\6 May?

[Both of us: WTF!!!]

Dad: Yes.

Uncle: That is aggressive, but the situation demands that. Lets do it.

Dad: OK, done. I dont think we should waste time for Wedding hall or anything of that sort. We will have the wedding at our residence. I will manage everything here.... you just be here!!

Uncle: Meanwhile, I'll ensure that this is a secret project. Also, I have some tasks to wrap from office. As soon as I am done, I shall join you in the preparations]

[By this time, everyone is zapped by the outcome of the discussion]

Finally ... someone cared to ask us if this schedule was OK with us...

Anita: Uh .... well ... ya...this is OK!

Amit: ..................

Further that week was just beyond words ...

We got married on 6th May (Which is exactly the date today).

Wedding time was 1750 ... (Which is exactly when I am going to publish this blog)

Happy Anniversary Biwi!!