Suresh sat at his desk, staring at his computer screen with a mixture of frustration and determination. As a software developer, he was used to long hours and hard work, but today he was feeling particularly drained.
"Hey Suresh, how's it going?" his colleague asked, peeking his head into the office.
"It's going," Suresh replied, not looking up from his work.
"You look a little stressed. Is everything okay?"
Suresh sighed and leaned back in his chair. "It's my mom. She's been pressuring me to get married before I turn 35."
"Ah, I see. And how are you feeling about that?"
"To be honest, I'm not really interested in marriage. But my mom keeps bringing up all these profiles on Tamil matrimony websites and showing them to me."
"Well, have you seen anyone you like?"
"Not really. I've been rejecting all the matches she's shown me."
"Maybe you just haven't found the right person yet. Have you tried being open to the possibility of finding someone?"
Suresh thought about this for a moment. "I guess I haven't really given it a chance. I've just been rejecting everyone without really considering it."
"Well, maybe it's time to give it a chance. Who knows, you might find someone who is perfect for you."
Suresh nodded, considering his colleague's words. "You know, you might be right. I'll keep an open mind."
The next day, Suresh's mom walked into his bedroom, a determined look on her face. "Suresh, I have the perfect match for you," she said, holding out her phone.
Suresh sighed and sat up in bed, rubbing his eyes. "Mom, I appreciate your efforts, but I'm really not interested in marriage right now."
"Just take a look at her profile," his mom insisted, handing him the phone. "Her name is Ilakiya, and she's studying law. Look at her picture, she's so beautiful."
Suresh reluctantly took the phone and looked at the profile. Ilakiya was indeed beautiful, with long dark hair and piercing brown eyes. He was intrigued by her unique heritage - her dad was of Orissan lineage and her mom was a Tamil.
"Okay, I'll message her," Suresh said, trying to placate his mom.
"Great!" his mom exclaimed, clapping her hands together. "I just know that you two will hit it off."
Suresh rolled his eyes but couldn't help feeling a little excited. He opened up the messaging app and composed a message to Ilakiya.
"Hi Ilakiya, my name is Suresh and I saw your profile on the matrimony website. I'm a software developer and I'm interested in getting to know you more. Would you like to chat and see where things go?"
He hit send and waited anxiously for a response.
A few days later, his phone dinged with a reply from Ilakiya.
"Hi Suresh, thank you for reaching out," read Ilakiya's reply. "I'm really interested in getting to know you too. How about we talk more about our goals and plans for the future?"
Suresh smiled, feeling a strong connection with Ilakiya already. "That sounds great," he typed. "I'd love to talk about our goals and see where our relationship could go."
As they continued chatting, Suresh couldn't help but feel a strong connection with Ilakiya. They had so much in common and he enjoyed hearing about her passions and aspirations.
Ilakiya felt the same way. She had never met someone who understood her so well and made her feel so special.
After some time spent getting to know each other, Suresh and Ilakiya decided they were ready to take their relationship to the next level and became engaged. They arranged for a private Indian engagement ceremony to exchange rings in the presence of close family members.
As they gathered in the room, Mr. Gopi, Ilakiya's father, spoke up with a sentiment of joy for the couple. "I'm thrilled for the both of you, but I do not wish to rush into the marriage ceremony. Ilakiya's education is still ongoing and I want her to prioritize her studies."
Mrs. Meera, Suresh's mother, nodded in agreement with Mr. Gopi, yet her facial expression depicted her concerns. She expressed "I concur with you, Mr. Gopi, however, I am worried that delaying the wedding indefinitely may result in Suresh and Ilakiya growing apart and ultimately deciding to end their relationship."
"I don't want that either, Mrs. Meera," Mr. Gopi said. "But I think it's important for Ilakiya to finish her studies first."
"I understand your point, but what if we move forward with the wedding and Ilakiya continues her studies even after marriage?" Mrs. Meera proposed as a solution.
Mr. Gopi refused the idea, he shook his head. "I don't believe that would be a wise decision. Ilakiya has always been committed to her studies, and I do not want her to lose sight of her aspirations. In addition, it is also my responsibility to ensure her graduation."
After a period of discussion, the parties involved were able to reach a mutual understanding. The outcome was that Ilakiya would finish her studies before the wedding, and Suresh and Ilakiya would continue to be each other's support system as they strive towards their aspirations. Despite the initial discrepancy in opinions, they all felt content with the compromise that was reached.
No comments:
Post a Comment